ask, or by devout souls in the world, it would be simply incredible to the unbelieving many. The venerable Patriarch of Bethlehem proves himself a veritable haven of refuge amid the trials and the needs of this transitory life; and above all in the last and greatest trial which, for each in turn, closes life's drama.
Prayer to St. Joseph for the Preservation of Chastity
GUARDIAN of virgins and father, holy Joseph, to whose faithful care Christ Jesus, innocence herself, and Mary, Virgin of virgins, were committed: I pray and beg of thee, by these dear pledges, Jesus and Mary, free me from all uncleanness, and make me with spotless mind, pure heart, and chaste body, ever most chastely to serve Jesus and Mary, all the days of my life.
R. Amen.
The Sovereign Pontiff, Pius IX, by a rescript of the Sacred Congregation of Indulgences, Feb. 4, 1877, recalling all indulgences hitherto given, granted to all the faithful who, with at least contrite heart and devotion, shall say this prayer, in indulgence of one hundred days, once a day.
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St. Joseph, model and patron of those who love the sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us.
One hundred days' indulgence, once a day.-Leo XIII, Dec. 19, 1891.
