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 Wednesday. Blessed St. Joseph, obtain for me the grace to lead a pure and holy life, ever secure under thy patronage.

Thursday. Beloved St. Joseph, chaste Spouse of the Immaculate Mary, intercede for me that I may obtain pardon, mercy, and salvation.

Friday. Remember me, O most merciful St. Joseph, and pray for me this day and always to Jesus, who deigned to be called thy son, and who has saved me by his precious blood.

Saturday. O most noble patriarch, St. Joseph, through thy intercession may the Blessed Virgin, thy Immaculate Spouse, be propitious to me now, and at the hour of my death. Amen.

AIL! holy St. Joseph, who, chosen by God above all other men, wast enriched with grace and adorned with sanctity, the Lord is with thee ; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is He who condescended to be reputed thy son, Jesus. O glorious St. Joseph, most worthy Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary ! pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

O Jesus, have mercy on me.

O Mary and Joseph, assist me.

First Aspiration.

O sweetest Heart of Jesus ! I implore,

That I may ever love thee more and more.

Second Aspiration. Jesus meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto thine.

Indulgence of three hundred days.