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<\/a><\/p>\nO, glorious Saint Joseph, we stand
\nbefore this Altar with joyful and grateful hearts. We lovingly present to you
\nthe labor of our hands and the dedication of our hearts that have fashioned
\nthis Altar in your honor. We again place ourselves under your powerful
\nprotection. Help us follow your example of complete trust and faith in Divine
\nProvidence. Open our minds and hearts to love and serve the poor, the suffering
\nand those rejected or ignored by society. As a family, teach us to love and
\nhonor each member of our families with the love and reverence you had for Jesus
\nand Mary. As a nation, inspire in us the will and the way to live in peace with
\nall nations of the world that in our day we can experience the fulfillment of
\nJesus’ prayer–“Peace be to you.” Grant this through Christ our Lord,
\nwho lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen. <\/p>\n
V<\/b>. O, Glorious Saint Joseph,
\nthrough the love you bear to Jesus Christ and the glory of His name,<\/p>\n
R.<\/b> Hear
\nour prayers and obtain our petitions.<\/p>\n
Celebrant<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/b>Lord Jesus, bless this Altar,
\nall this food, the candles and all those who visit it. We ask this in the name of
\nthe Father, + and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
(As the Altar is being
\nblessed and incensed, the Litany of St. Joseph is said or a hymn is sung.)<\/i><\/p>\n
All<\/b><\/p>\n
Remember, O most pure spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, my sweet protector,
\nSaint Joseph, that no one ever had recourse to your protection or implored your
\naid without obtaining relief. Confiding therefore in your goodness, I come
\nbefore you and humbly supplicate you. O, despise not my petitions, foster
\nfather of our Redeemer, but graciously receive them. Amen.<\/p>\n
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\nis blessed, guests are invited to visit the Altar and offer their own prayers
\nto Saint Joseph.)<\/i>