O Glorious St. Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer, to your paternity the Everlasting Father commited the care of His only begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. It was your singular privilege to hear the Eternal Word cry out to you "Abba," Daddy. It was your high calling to protect, nurture, provide for and deeply love Christ with a father's heart.

With that same confidence and trust in your fatherly affection, I come to you this day and ask you to take under your special care the child(ren) that God has blessed us with.

As you guarded and cared for the Child Jesus, so too, as the universal patron of His Catholic Church, you protect and watch over His Mystical Body, which is made up of all baptized souls who are His members.

I consecrate______________to your heart this day and trust in your constant care for them as your own spiritual child(ren). Guard and guide their every step in this  life as they make their pilgrimage of faith. By your fervent prayer preserve the purity of their bodies, minds, hearts and souls. By your beautiful example help properly form their affections, appetites, desires and beliefs. Let no abuse, addiction, or demonic influence ensnare them. Defend them against all the dangers and corruption of this world. May they grow in grace and wisdom before God and man.

Dearest St. Joseph, hand in hand with our Blessed Mother Mary, lead us all to your divine son Jesus Christ and the eternal joy of Heaven. Amen  © 2008 www.CatholicPrayerCards.org Toll Free 1(888)244-2788 ~ email: orders@CatholicPrayerCards.org