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THOU who wast ever most obedient in executing the law of God, glorious St. Joseph thy heart was pierced with pain when the Precious Blood of the infant Saviour was shed at His circumcision; but with the Name of Jesus new life and heavenly joy returned to thee.

By this thy sorrow and thy joy, obtain for us that, being freed, while we still live, from every vice, we too may cheerfully die with the sweet Name of Jesus in our hearts and on our lips. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father, etc. 

OST faithful Saint, glorious St. Joseph, who wast admitted to take part in the redemption of man; the prophecy of Simeon foretelling the sufferings of Jesus and Mary caused thee pang like that of death but, at the same time, by this prediction of the salvation and glorious resurrection of innumerable souls, filled thee with great joy.

By this thy sorrow and thy joy, help us with thy prayers to be of the number of those who by the merits of Jesus and the intercession of His Virgin Mother, shall be partakers of the resurrection to glory. Our Father, Hail Mary Glory be to the Father, etc.