tion, and with detachment from self, having always death before my eyes and the account which I must render of time lost, of talents wasted, of good omitted, of vain complacency in success, so fatal to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all after thy example, O patriarch Joseph. Such shall be my watchword in life and in death. Amen.
Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Pius X, March 15, 1907.
INVOCATION TO ST. JOSEPH
Grant, O holy Joseph, that, ever secure under thy protection, we may pass our lives without guilt.
Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, March 18, 1882.
I
Help us, Joseph, in our earthly strife; Ever to lead a pure and blameless life.
Indulgence of 300 days. — Leo XIII, March 18, 1882.
II
ST. JOSEPH, foster-father of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
and true spouse of Mary ever Virgin, pray for us.
Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, May
15, 1891.
Prayer to St. Joseph in Any Great Necessity
O MOST faithful guardian of Jesus and spouse of Mary, thou seest the anguish of my heart. I am disturbed and perplexed. Obtain for me the light of the Holy Ghost