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MOST loving  Jesus,  Who  by  Thy  sublime  and  beautiful  virtues  of  humility, obedience, poverty,  modesty,  charity,  patience, and gentleness,  and  by  the  example  of  Thy domestic life,  didst  bless  with  peace  and  happiness the  family  which  Thou  didst  choose  on earth;  in  Thy  clemency  look  down  upon  this household, humbly  prostrate  before  Thee  and imploring Thy  mercy. Remember that  this family belongs  to  Thee;  for  to  Thee  we  have in a  special  way  dedicated  and  devoted  ourselves. Look upon  us  in  Thy  loving  kindness, preserve  us  from  danger,  give  us  help  in time  of  need,  and  grant  us  the  grace  to  persevere to  the  end  in  the  imitation  of  Thy  holy family; that  having  revered  Thee  and  loved Thee faithfully  on  earth,  we  may  bless  and praise Thee  eternally  in  heaven. O Mary, most sweet  Mother,  to  thy  intercession  we have  recourse,  knowing  that  thy  divine  Son will hear  thy  prayers. And do  thou,  O  glorious patriarch,  St.  Joseph,  assist  us  by  thy powerful mediation,  and  offer,  by  the  hand of Mary,  our  prayers  to  Jesus. Amen.