Solemnity of Our Holy Father St. Joseph

O holy father St. Joseph, I consecrate myself to your honor and give myself to you, that you may always be my father, my protector and my guide in the way of salvation. Obtain for me a great purity of heart, temperance, humility, and a fervent love of the interior life. After your example, may I do all my actions, each and every day, for the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary! O blessed St. Joseph, pray for me that I may share in the peace and joy of your holy death in the company of Jesus and Mary. Amen.

Thank you for having adopted me as your son, provided for me in life, and protecting me from the assaults of the devil.  Thank you for having heard my prayers and for the favors you have poured out ... forgive me for having squandered these gifts, take pity upon me your prodigal, and all of those who seek your intercession!  Obtain for us the forgiveness of all our sins.  

How can I praise and thank you most holy father St. Joseph?  St. Joseph pray for me and all of those who have recourse to you - especially those I recommend to you - and those most in need of the mercy of God.

In thanksgiving for the protection and intercession of St. Joseph, I totally consecrate myself to your most pure heart.