In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

As the Solemnity of Saint Joseph approaches, we recall the service of authority which Saint Joseph carries out in the Holy Family.

"When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb" (Lk 2:21).

A brief period of silence is observed.

V. You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
R. put all things at his feet.

Concluding Prayer
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.

O Head of the Holy Family, obtain for us through your divine Son
the grace to accept God's upward calling in Christ Jesus.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.