Prayers of Protection to St. Joseph
An Ancient Prayer to St. Joseph
Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your 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 me.
This prayer was found in the fifteenth year of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, not shall poison take effect of them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy; or shall be burned in any fire, or shall be overpowered in battle. *** Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail.
Note: This prayer reproduced here with the above claim, without comment or guarantee, the following statement which usually accompanies this prayer. From Favorite Prayers to St. Joseph, Tan Books.
Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons Prayer
Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons, cast thy solemn gaze upon the devil and all his minions and protect us with thy mighty staff.
Thou fled through the night to avoid the devil’s wicked designs; now with the power of God, smite the demons as they flee from thee!
Grant special protection, we pray, for children, fathers, mothers, families, and the dying.
By God’s grace, no demon dares approach while thou art near, so we beg of thee, Saint Joseph, always be near to us!
Amen.
Saint Joseph, the terror of demons, pray for us.
Hear me St. Joseph Prayer
O St. Joseph, I (we are) am surrounded by the evil enemy, I call on you, my Spiritual Father, you the Foster Father to our Lord Jesus Christ when a He was a child and into manhood. I meditate on your presence near me (us) St. Joseph, for I know you will fight for me (us) and protect me (us).
Cast them out, send them back to where they came from, for your very name St. Joseph and presence terrifies them. Keep me (us) within your Holy Cloak.
St. Joseph, terror of demons, pray for us.
St. Joseph, defender of the Holy Church, pray for us.
St. Joseph, patron of the dying, pray for us.
St. Joseph, watchful and guardian of Virgins, pray for us.
O St. Joseph, our intercessor from heaven, our spiritual warrior, rescue us from the darkness that lurks during day and night. The evil one’s adversaries lurk to control those destined for Christ, raise your mighty staff and defend the many souls for Jesus Christ. Help us to keep a strong faith in you, our protector, our Spiritual Father.
In Jesus name I pray…pray for us St. Joseph.