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 ing the attacks of hell, and of dying loving Jesus and Mary, that I may be able one day to enjoy with thee their company in the kingdom of bliss.

and a horror of sin.
 * St. Joseph, give me the victory over my passions,

XXI.

ST. Bernard, speaking of St. Joseph's power of dispensing graces to his devout servants, makes use of the following remarkable words : " To some of the saints power is granted to succor in particular necessities; but to St. Joseph power is granted to succor in all necessities, and to defend all those who, with devotion, have recourse to him." Let us then often say to him :


 * St. Joseph, help us when we are in need.

XXII.

ST. Teresa says: "The narration of the many graces which God bestowed on me, and of the dangers, corporal as well as spiritual, from which He has delivered me, through St. Joseph, would excite wonder. The Lord appears to have given power to the other saints to assist us in a single necessity ; but experience shows us that this saint gives aid in all necessities. The Lord gives us to understand that, as He wished to be subject to St. Joseph on earth, so in heaven He does whatever the saint asks."

ance in praying well.
 * St. Joseph, obtain for me the grace of persever-

XXIII.

ST. Teresa says also : " I would wish to persuade all the world to be devoted to this saint, be- cause I have long experience of the great favors which he obtains from God. I have not