Catholic Prayer: Prayer to Saint Joseph by Pope Francis

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Pope Francis concluded with this prayer in his Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde--With the Heart of a Father announcing the Year of St. Joseph from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021:

Prayer:

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,

Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

To you God entrusted his only Son;

in you Mary placed her trust;

with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too,

show yourself a father 
and guide us in the path of life. 

Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,

and defend us from every evil. Amen.