St. Joseph: Patron of the Universal Church by Mark Miravalle

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Joseph, strengthen in our family every bond of love which unites us -- the marriage bond, the love of parent and child, the bonds of mutual love between all.

Joseph, protect our family from every danger from without and from every threat to peace, unity and harmony within.

Joseph, teach us to be kind and loving towards one another, careful for one another, tolerant of one another, forgiving towards one another.

Joseph, may contentment with our lot and joy in each other abound in our house, as we seek faithfully to serve and greatly to love God.

Joseph, be you yourself a father towards the family of ours, and pray Mary be a mother to us. Amen.

(Note: This prayer was taken from the booklet "Devotions to Saint Joseph" by Brian Moore, S.J., printed and published by the Society of St. Paul.)