O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in thee all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph do assist me by thy powerful intercession and obtain for me from thy Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below thy Heavenly power I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most Loving of Fathers.  O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating thee and Jesus asleep in thine arms.  I dare not approach while He reposes near thy heart.  Press Him in my name and kiss His fine Head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.  St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us.  Amen.

Imprimatur: September 25, 1950, Hugh C. Boyle, Bishop of Pittsburgh.