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Prayer to Saint Joseph To be said after the recitation of the Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the month of October, as prescribed by Pope Leo XIII. 300 days indulgence. Unto Thee, O blessed Joseph, do we fly in our tribulation and, having implored the help of Thy holy Spouse, we now also confidently seek thy protection. By that affection which united thee to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by thy fatherly love for the Child Jesus, we humbly beg thee to look down with compassion on the inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased with His blood, and in our need to help us by thy powerful intercession. Do thou, O prudent guardian of the Holy Family, watch over the chosen people of Jesus Christ. Keep us, O loving father, safe from all error and corruption. O great protector, from thy place in heaven, graciously help us in our contest against the powers of darkness. And as of old thou didst rescue the Child Jesus from the danger of death, so now defend God's holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Extend to each one of us thy continual protection, that led on by thine example and strengthened by thine aid, we may live and die in holiness, and obtain everlasting happiness in heaven. Amen.