The Curé d'Ars Prayer Group

The Curé d'Ars Prayer Group

For the bishop and priests of the Raleigh, NC Diocese.

Devotions

"Dear brothers in the priesthood, your pastoral ministry demands many sacrifices, yet it is also a source of great joy. Trusting in your Bishops, united fraternally to the whole presbyterate and supported by the portion of the People of God commended to your care, you will be able to respond faithfully to the Lord who has called you, just as he called Joseph to watch over Mary and the Child Jesus! May you always remain faithful, dear priests, to the promises that you made to God before your Bishop and in the presence of the whole community. The Successor of Peter thanks you for your generous devotion to the service of the Church, and he urges you not to be troubled by the difficulties you encounter along the way. To the young men who are preparing to join you, and to those still discerning a priestly vocation, I hold out once more the joy that comes from giving oneself completely to the service of God and the Church. Be courageous, then, and generously say "yes" to Christ!"

-- Pope Benedict XVI: St. Joseph, Model for Priests, all Christians (Apostolic visit to Africa. Catholic Online 3/19/2010)


Prayer to Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary and Patron of the Holy Church

O glorious Saint Joseph, thou wast chosen by God to be the reputed father of Jesus, the most pure spouse of Mary, ever Virgin, and the head of the Holy Family. Thou has been chosen by God’s Vicar as the heavenly patron and protector of the Church founded by Christ. Therefore, with the greatest confidence I implore thy peaceful assistance for the whole Church militant. Protect in a special manner, with true fatherly love, the sovereign Pontiff and all the bishops and priests in communion with the See of Peter. Be the protector of all who labor for souls amid the trials and tribulations of this life; and grant that all the nations of the earth may submit with docility to that Church out of which there is not salvation. Dearest Saint Joseph, accept the offering I now make of myself to thee. I dedicate myself to thy service that thou mayest ever be my father, my protector and my guide in the way of salvation. Obtain for me great purity of heart and a fervent love for the interior life. Grant that, after thy example, all my actions may be directed to the greater glory of God, in union with Divine Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of May, and thy own paternal heart. Finally, pray for me, that I may share in the peace and joy of thy holy death. Amen

Devotions to Saint Joseph, Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration Clyde, Missouri 1930

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