Devotion of the Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of St. Joseph
Pious Union in Honor of St. Joseph, compiled by Hugolinus Joseph Storff, 1914, no. VISource and notes
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| Printed in | PIOUS UNION IN HONOR OF ST. JOSEPH Patron of a Happy Death FOR The Salvation of the Dying |
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| Imprint | St. Louis, Mo., FRANCISCAN MONASTERY, 1914 |
| Number | VI |
| Pages | pp. 36–42 |
| Scan | leaf 42, leaf 43, leaf 44, leaf 45, leaf 46, leaf 47, leaf 48 of the Internet Archive copy |
| Approval | Imprimatur. Joannes J. Glennon, Archiepiscopus St. Ludovici. Sti. Ludovici, die 7. Feb. 1914. Imprimi Permittitur. Fr. Benedictus Schmidt, O. F. M. Min. Provlis. Approval of the Most Rev. Archbishop of St. Louis, Mo. Archbishop’s House, St. Louis, Dec. 15, 1913. My Dear Reverend Father: I send you returned enclosed my good wishes for the Union, composed of the more fervent members of the society established by you some time ago for the purpose of aiding the “Dying” by their prayers. I gladly give my approval to the enclosed papers, and wish you and the society success and every blessing. Yours sincerely, John J. Glennon, Archbishop of St. Louis. N. B.—The enclosed papers contained the Establishment of the Pious Union of St. Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death, for the Salvation of the Dying Sinners; the Conditions for actual membership; and the Act of Consecration for the Dying, which papers were signed with the “Imprimatur,” to which the following commendation was added: “I approve and heartily commend this very charitable organization.” John J. Glennon, Archbishop of St. Louis. St. Louis, December 14, 1913. Approbation of the Rt. Rev. Bishop of Alton, Ill. Alton, Ill., Feb. 25, 1914. Dear Father: You have my most cordial approbation for the Union of St. Joseph and the publication of your most excellent Manual. May Almighty God bless and prosper more and more efforts so well calculated to increase piety and spread devotion! Yours truly in Christ, James Ryan, Bishop of Alton. Approbation of the Most Rev. Father General of the Franciscan Order. Rome, January 17, 1914. Reverend Father: The Lord give thee Peace! After receiving the documents, relating to the “Pious Union in honor of St. Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death, for the Salvation of the Dying,” which you sent me with your letter of Dec. 12th, I myself carefully read them and thereupon entrusted the same to another Father for examination. Whereas it is evident that nothing opposed to faith or good morals is contained in said documents, but on the contrary much good, and that of the greatest impor- tance, can be expected from this Union, I gladly impart to said work and the organization, as far as lies in my power, my approval together with the Seraphic Blessing, in order that from day to day it may become more and more widely spread among the faithful who with their whole heart will devote themselves to the Work, thus to assist the Dying in life’s last decisive struggle, upon which their eternity depends and to open to them the gates of everlasting happiness. May Christ Jesus dying for us on the Cross and St. Joseph, the Patron of the Dying, bless the work and bestow upon the well-deserving members an abundant reward. Imparting to you my blessing with paternal affection, I remain in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Your most devoted, Fr. Pacificus, Minister General. |
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- Saints
- St. Joseph
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- a happy death, the dying
DEVOTIONS AND PRAYERS TO ST. JOSEPH FOR THE DYING.
The Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of St. Joseph.
This devotion owes its origin to a celebrated event, never omitted by any historian of the Saint. It is as follows:
Two Franciscan Fathers were sailing along the coast of Flanders, when a terrible tempest arose, which sank the vessel with its three hundred passengers. The two Fathers had sufficient presence of mind to seize hold of a plank, upon which they were tossed to and fro upon the waves for three days and nights. In their danger and affliction their whole recourse was to St. Joseph, whom they begged for assistance in their sad condition. The Saint, thus invoked, appeared in the habit of a young man of beautiful features, encouraged them to confide in his assistance, and as their pilot, conducted them into a safe harbor. They, desirous to know who their benefactor was, asked his name, that they might gratefully acknowledge so great a favor and blessing. He told them he was St. Joseph, and advised them daily to recite seven times “Our Father” and “Hail Mary” in memory of his seven dolors or griefs, and of his seven joys; and then disappeared. This beautiful devotion has been specially applied for the needs of the Dying that St. Joseph, their special Patron, may safely conduct them into the harbor of eternal bliss.
The Seven Dolors and Joys of St. Joseph for the Dying.
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O glorious St. Joseph, chaste Husband of most holy Mary, great was thy grief, when in a state of great uncertainty thou wast minded to put away Mary, thy stainless spouse. But how great was thy joy, when the angel revealed to thee the sublime mystery of Christ’s Incarnation and the great dignity of Mary, as Mother of God. By this thy grief and thy joy we pray thee to relieve the Dying of all anxieties and dreadful doubts about their future state and fill their hearts with the greatest confidence in the powerful protection of Mary, the Immaculate Mother of God. Amen.
V. St. Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death,
R. Pray for us and the Poor Dying Sinners. Amen.
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O glorious St. Joseph, chosen Foster-Father of the Word made man, great was thy grief, when thou didst see the Infant Jesus born in such extreme poverty. But how great was thy joy when thou didst behold the brightness of that holy night in which the angels sang: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men of good will.” By this thy grief and thy joy, we pray thee to obtain by thy powerful intercession for all the Dying the grace that the Infant Jesus may again be born in their hearts, and that blessed with the sweet peace of God, they may also join after their death the joyful company of the angels. Amen.
V. St. Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death,
R. Pray for us and the Poor Dying Sinners. Amen.
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O glorious St. Joseph, Model of perfect Obedience, great was thy grief, when at the Circumcision the Infant Jesus shed His first precious blood. But how great was thy joy, when thou didst give Him the sweet name of Jesus, that should bring Salvation to the sinners. By this thy grief and thy joy we pray thee to assist the Dying in their greatest need by applying to their souls the most precious blood of Jesus, that being cleansed from sin they may depart with the sweet name of Jesus on their lips and in their hearts, and thus be saved for all eternity. Amen.
V. St. Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death,
R. Pray for us and the Poor Dying Sinners. Amen.
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O glorious St. Joseph, faithful Companion of Mary, great was thy grief, when at the presentation of the Infant in the temple thou didst hear Simeon’s prophecy of the future sufferings of Jesus and of Mary, but how great was thy joy when Simeon foretold that Jesus would be the light for the revelation of the gentiles, the glory of his people, and the resurrection of many in Israel. By this thy grief and thy joy we pray thee to assist the Dying that through the light and the grace of the Infant Jesus and the power of the sorrowful Mother, the Dying like Simeon may also see their Salvation and praise and thank God for the grace of a happy death. Amen.
V. St. Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death,
R. Pray for us and the Poor Dying Sinners. Amen.
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O glorious St. Joseph, Protector of the Infant Jesus, great was thy grief when obeying the voice of the angel, thou didst flee with the Infant Jesus and His Mother Mary to Egypt. But how great was thy joy when at the entrance into Egypt the idols were destroyed, by falling to the ground. By this thy grief and thy joy we pray thee to help the Dying to banish from their hearts all idols of sinful habits that Jesus and Mary may come and lead their souls to the land of eternal bliss. Amen.
V. St. Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death,
R. Pray for us and the Poor Dying Sinners. Amen.
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O glorious St. Joseph, Head and Guardian of the Holy Family, great was thy grief when at the return from Egypt thou didst hear that cruel Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of Herod. But how great was thy joy when the angel of God directed thee to go to Nazareth, where thou didst live most peacefully with Jesus and Mary till thy happy death. By this thy grief and thy joy we pray thee to assist the Dying that they overcome all attacks of the evil spirits and die peacefully under the special protection of Jesus and Mary. Amen.
V. St. Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death,
R. Pray for us and the Poor Dying Sinners. Amen.
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O glorious St. Joseph, Best Patron of the Dying, great was thy grief when without thy fault thou didst lose Jesus and seek Him for three days. But how great was thy joy when thou didst find Him again in the temple. By this thy grief and thy joy we pray thee to help the Dying not to lose their Savior for all eternity, but to find Him at least at the moment of death with His grace and mercy in the temple of their own hearts. Let us all die like thee in the sweet embrace of Jesus and Mary. Amen.
V. St. Joseph, Patron of a Happy Death,
R. Pray for us and the Poor Dying Sinners. Amen.