Last year, Pope Francis announced a special Year of St. Joseph to take place from Dec. 8, 2020, through Dec. 8, 2021.
During this year, we have the opportunity to reflect on St. Joseph’s humility, courageous faith, and guardianship of Mary and Jesus.
His role in salvation history is tremendous and it is important we observe this year with reverence.
St Joseph, Protector of the Church, Pillar of Families, pray for us!
Prayer to St Joseph
(Prayed for the last 45 years by Pope Francis)
Glorious Patriarch St Joseph, whose power makes the impossible possible, come to my aid in these times of anguish and difficulty.
Take under your protection the serious and troubling situations that I commend to you, that they may have a happy outcome.
My beloved father, all my trust is in you.
Let it not be said that I invoked you in vain, and since you can do everything with Jesus and Mary, show me that your goodness is as great as your power.
Amen
From a 19th Century French prayer book of the Congregation of the Sisters of Jesus and Mary.
