Ancient Prayer to St. Joseph & When Angels Came to Work: A Forgotten Story of Saint Joseph
- Beata
- May 3
- 2 min read
What is the Ancient Prayer to St. Joseph about? The Ancient Prayer to St. Joseph is a beautiful and powerful invocation, often referred to as the "Prayer to St. Joseph over 1900 years old." It has been used by countless faithful, especially for protection and assistance in difficult times. Here it is:
Ancient Prayer to St. Joseph
O 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.
O 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.
O St. Joseph, I never weary 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.
Amen.
For a long time, I saw Saint Joseph as distant, a silent figure in the background of the Gospel story. But the more I came to know him, the more I realized how powerful his intercession is. He became a hero to me—a model of quiet strength, unwavering faith, and deep humility.
A Whispered Memory: When Angels Came to Work
A Quiet Legend
There is a quiet legend, passed down like a lullaby among early Christians, about Saint Joseph during the journey to Bethlehem. When Mary, heavy with child, leaned against him on the rocky path, Joseph felt the weight not just of her body, but of heaven itself.
One night, as they rested under the stars, Mary knew it is the time. Joseph, helpless and overwhelmed, walked a little way off and wept — not because he doubted God, but because he feared not being enough for her, for the Child, for the task heaven had placed in his arms.
And just then, it is said, angels descended. Not with trumpets or lightning, but with warm light and gentle hands. They prepared a place among the stones. They whispered to Joseph not to fear. “You are not alone,” they said. “Your silence is your strength. Your obedience is your crown.”
He returned to Mary with quiet peace, and the angels stayed — not to take over, but to walk beside.
"Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid." Matthew 1:20
Closing Prayer
St. Joseph, teach me to love as you loved – in silence, in faithfulness, and in deep trust in God. Amen.
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