Although not a single word of St. Joseph was not recorded in the Holy Scriptures, it was his silent example of obedience, faithfulness and tender care for Jesus and Mary that made him one of the beloved saints of many Catholics.
Click on the video below and pray the ancient prayer to Saint. Józefa.
Devotion to Saint Joseph began to develop in the third or fourth century, but in the "Pieta" prayer book you can find a prayer to the Guardian of Jesus, the origin of which tradition dates back to... the year 50! This prayer book states:
In 1555, the Pope sent its text to Emperor Charles, who was going to battle. Whoever reads this prayer, hears it or has it with him will not die a sudden death or drown, nor will the poison affect him, nor will he fall into the hands of his enemies, nor will he perish in fire, nor will he be defeated in battle. Recite this prayer in the morning for nine consecutive days, for the intention you want. This prayer has never been known to fail.
However, this prayer through the intercession of St. Józefa was actually effective and did not disappoint, one important condition must be met: we must ask for actual spiritual good for ourselves or for the people we entrust to God through Joseph's intercession.
Prayer through the intercession of St. Józefa
O Saint Joseph, whose protection before the throne of God is so wonderful, strong and immediate, I entrust to You all my affairs and desires.
O Saint Joseph, help me through Your mighty intercession and ask Your Divine Son for all spiritual blessings, so that, subject to Your heavenly power, I may offer my thanks and homage to the most loving of all fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I will never tire of contemplating You. And Jesus falls asleep in your arms. I don't dare to get close to you when He rests on your heart. Hug Him tight on my behalf, kiss His precious head and ask Him to kiss me back as I breathe my last. Saint Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen.
