St. Joseph, faithful companion of the holy Mother of God, Thy Virgin-spouse,

whom together with her Divine Child thou hast guarded with such great care and

devotion, and to whom thou hast sacrificed thy whole life, I entreat thee to be

also my guardian and intercessor with Jesus, thy most noble foster-son. 

Obtain for me the grace that I may fulfill my duties to my children as thou

with thy holy spouse didst fulfill thy duties toward Jesus.

Blessed Joseph, pray for me!  Amen.