Prayer to St. Joseph for a Happy Death
From In Honour of Saint Joseph, compiled by J. P. W., 1874 Tools
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Source
| Printed in | In Honour of Saint Joseph: Novena Devotions |
|---|---|
| Imprint | London, R. Washbourne, 1874 |
| Scan | the Internet Archive copy |
| Indulgence | Pius VII., the Sovereign Pontiff, in his decree of April 28th, 1807, accords a perpetual indulgence of three hundred days to whoever recites, with a contrite heart, the three ejaculations which follow. If only one is recited, he accords one hundred days of indulgence, applicable in both cases to the souls of the faithful departed. |
| Transcription | Transcribed from the scan of the 1874 edition. |
| Rights | Public domain in the United States. |
- Saints
- St. Joseph
- Prayers for
- a happy death, protection, avoiding sin
Nicolas Pitau I, after Jan Cossiers, St. Joseph with the Christ Child, 1660. Rijksmuseum.
PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH TO OBTAIN THE GRACE OF A HAPPY DEATH.
Great Saint Joseph, who art the model, the patron, and the consoler of the dying, I beg of thee to-day to grant me thy protection in the last hour of my life, for that terrible moment when I do not know if I shall have strength to call thee to my aid. I beseech thee to obtain for me that I may die the death of the just. But, in order that I may hope for so great a grace, obtain for me that I may live as thou hast done in the presence of JESUS and Mary, and that I may never afflict their eyes by hideous spots of sin. From this moment may I die to myself, to my passions and earthly desires, to all which is not GOD, in order to live solely for Him Who died for me. JESUS, Mary, Joseph, I make these resolutions under your auspices, and with the hope of your aid. Be propitious to me now, and at the hour of my death, and grant that I may die in uttering your sweet names. Amen.
Pius VII., the Sovereign Pontiff, in his decree of April 28th, 1807, accords a perpetual indulgence of three hundred days to whoever recites, with a contrite heart, the three ejaculations which follow. If only one is recited, he accords one hundred days of indulgence, applicable in both cases to the souls of the faithful departed :—
JESUS, Mary, Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul!
JESUS, Mary, Joseph, assist me in my last agony!
JESUS, Mary, Joseph, let my soul send forth her last sigh in peace, with you to aid me!
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