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 then elected  by  the  Vicar  of  Christ  to  be  the  heavenly Patron and  Protector  of  the  Church  founded  by  Jesus Christ; with  the  greatest  confidence  I  implore  at  this time thy  powerful  aid  for  the  entire  Church  militant. Protect in a  special  manner  with  thy  truly  paternal  love  the Supreme Pontiff  and  all  the  bishops  and  priests  united  to the  See  of  St. Peter. Defend all  those  who  labor  for  souls in the  midst  of  the  afflictions  and  tribulations  of  this  life, and obtain  the  willing  submission  of  every  nation  throughout the  world  to  the  Church,  the  necessary  means  of  salvation for  all.

O dearest  St. Joseph, be  pleased  to  accept  the  consecration which  I  make  to  thee  of  myself. I dedicate  myself entirely to  thee  that  thou  mayest  ever  be  my  father,  my protector,  and  my  guide  in  the  way  of  salvation. Obtain for me  great  purity  of  heart  and  a  fervent  love  of  the  interior life. Grant that  after  thy  example  all  my  actions may be  directed  to  the  greater  glory  of  God,  in  union  with the divine  Heart  of  Jesus  and  the  immaculate  heart  of Mary,  and  with  thee. Finally, pray  for  me  that  I  may  be able  to  share  in  the  peace  and  joy  of  thy  most  holy  death. Amen.

Indulgence of  300  days,  once  a  day. — Leo  XIII,  July 18, 1885.

lorious St.  Joseph,  model  of  all  those  who  are devoted to  labor,  obtain  for  me  the  grace  to work  in  a  spirit  of  penance  for  the  expiation  of  my many  sins;  to  work  conscientious,  putting  the  call of duty  above  my  inclinations;  to  work  with  gratitude and  joy,  considering  it  an  honor  to  employ  and develop, by  means  of  labor,  the  gifts  received  from God; to  work  with  order,  peace,  moderation,  and patience, without  ever  recoiling  before  weariness  or difficulties;  to  work,  above  all,  with  purity  of  inten-