O thou, whom no one has ever yet invoked in vain, thou, whose power with God is so great, that it has been truly said, "In Heaven, Joseph commands rather than supplicates," tender father, intercede for me!

 St. Joseph, be my advocate with thy Divine Son, Whose foster-father and faithful protector thou wert here below. Add to all thy glories, that of gaining the despaired of cause that I confide to thee. I believe, yes, I believe thou canst obtain my deliverance from the troubles that overwhelm me, and the desolation in which my soul is plunged. I have the firm hope that thou wilt neglect nothing in favor of the afflicted who invoke thee.