Day 7 — Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death

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Pious tradition teaches that Saint Joseph died in the arms of Jesus and Mary, the holiest and happiest death that can be imagined. This is why the Church invokes him as patron of a happy death. Entrusting ourselves to him assures us of his intercession at our final hour.

Prayer of the Day

Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, be with me at the hour of my death. Obtain for me the grace of dying in the friendship of God, assisted by Jesus and Mary. 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).