Day 3 — Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus

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Saint Joseph received from God the mission of being the foster father of Jesus. With love and dedication he taught him a trade, protected him from danger, and raised him in the faith of Israel. Joseph exercised the most sublime fatherhood: caring for the Son of God as his own son.

Prayer of the Day

Saint Joseph, most loving father of Jesus, intercede for all fathers that they may fulfill their mission with love, responsibility, and self-giving. Protect children and families. Amen.

Final Prayer (for all days)

Glorious patriarch Saint Joseph, whose power reaches what is impossible to men, come to my aid in these moments of anguish and difficulty. Take under your protection the grave and difficult situations I entrust to you, that they may have a happy solution. My beloved Father, all my confidence is placed in you. Let it never be said that I have invoked you in vain. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Our Father, Hail Mary, and Gloria).