Io Amo Gesù

March dedicated to San Giuseppe. Plead with the Saint to ask for a grace

Da Paolo Tessione -

I. Most lovable Saint Joseph, for the honor that the Eternal Father granted you by raising you to take his place on earth alongside his Most Holy Son Jesus, becoming his putative Father, you obtain from God the grace that I ask of you. Glory to the Father. Saint Joseph, putative Father of Jesus, pray for me.

The most lovely Saint Joseph, for the love that Jesus brought you by recognizing you as a tender father and obeying you as a respectful Son, implore me from God for the grace that I ask of you. Glory to the Father. Saint Joseph, putative Father of Jesus, pray for me.

III. Most pure Saint Joseph, for the very special grace that you received from the Holy Spirit when he gave you his same bride, our dearest Mother, obtain from God the much desired grace. Glory to the Father. Saint Joseph, putative Father of Jesus, pray for me.

IV. Most tender Saint Joseph, for the most pure love with which you loved Jesus as your Son and God, and Mary as your beloved bride, pray to the most high God that he grant me the grace for which I beg you. Glory to the Father. Saint Joseph, Putative Father of Jesus, pray for me.

V. Most sweet Saint Joseph, for the great joy your heart feels in conversing with Jesus and Mary and in giving them your services, implore for me the most merciful God the grace that I desire so much. Glory to the Father. Saint Joseph, putative Father of Jesus, pray for me.

YOU. Very fortunate Saint Joseph, for the beautiful fate you had of dying in the arms of Jesus and Mary, and to be comforted in your agony by their presence, obtain from God, through your powerful intercession, the grace I need so much. Glory to the Father. Saint Joseph, putative Father of Jesus, pray for me.

VII. Most glorious St. Joseph, for the reverence that the whole heavenly Court has for you as the Putative Father of Jesus and Spouse of Mary, grant my supplications that I present to you with living faith, obtaining the grace that I desire so much. Glory to the Father. Pray for us, O blessed Joseph. Because we are made worthy of the promises of Christ.