Begin with the Sign of the Cross: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen."
1. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and soul. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, assist me in my last agony. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you. 2. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love you, save souls. 3. Memorare of the Child Jesus: Remember, O Divine Child Jesus, that never has it been known, that anyone who has ever called upon Thy grace has not been answered with Thy love. With this assurance, I entreat Thee, obedient Son of Mary and Joseph, to help me to always follow Thy will, to show true sorrow for my sin, and to lead a holy life in order to attain a blessed eternity with Thee. Amen. 4. Memorare of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to they protection, implored they help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen. 5. Memorare of St. Joseph: Remember, O most illustrious Patriarch, Saint Joseph, never has it been heard that anyone who invoked thy protection or sought they mediation has not obtained relief. In this confidence, I come before thee, my loving protector, chaste spouse of Mary, earthly father of the Savior of men, and dispenser of the treasures of His Sacred Heart. Despise not my earnest prayer, but graciously hear and obtain my petition. Amen. 6. First Grace of the Holy Family: Model of Obedience The Holy Family said, "Yes" to the will of God no matter the sacrifice. May all families model the Holy Family's obedience to God's will. "Our Father...." 7. "Heart of Jesus, I adore. Heart of Mary, I implore. Heart of Joseph, holy, just. In these three hearts, I place my trust." 8. Repeat #7 9. Repeat #7 10. Second Grace of the Holy Family: Model of Prayerfulness As faithful Jews, Joseph and Mary taught Jesus His prayers and prayed as a family. May all families make prayer a priority. "Our Father..." 11.-13. "Heart of Jesus, I adore. Heart of Mary, I implore. Heart of Joseph, holy, just. In these three hearts, I place my trust." 14. Third Grace of the Holy Family: Model of the Sanctity of Work By the work of their hands, the Holy Family earned their living: Joseph in the carpenter shop, Jesus at his side, Mary working in the home. Yet, work was never seen as an end but merely as a means of glorifying God. May all families embrace the sanctity of work. "Our Father...." 15.-17. "Heart of Jesus, I adore. Heart of Mary, I implore. Heart of Joseph, holy, just. In these three hearts, I place my trust." 18. Fourth Grace of the Holy Family: Model of Purity and Chastity In the Holy Family, everyone was pure in thought, word and deed. Jesus is purity itself; Mary is the immaculate Virgin Mother; Joseph is the most chaste spouse. May all families embrace purity and chastity in their lives. "Our Father..." 19.-21. "Heart of Jesus, I adore. Heart of Mary, I implore. Heart of Joseph, holy, just. In these three hearts, I place my trust." 22. Fifth Grace of the Holy Family: Model of Love The love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is unconditional and faithful. Without love, holiness of life is impossible. The Holy Family is perfect model of pure love, and like all love, it requires sacrifice. May all families love God above all else and show that sacrificial love to one another. "Our Father...." 23.-25. "Heart of Jesus, I adore. Heart of Mary, I implore. Heart of Joseph, holy, just. In these three hearts, I place my trust." 26. "Holy Family of Nazareth, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all weaknesses and trials through which our family sometimes passes. May we always have God at the center of our hearts and homes, so that one day we may be happy and at peace in our true home with you. Amen." |