Prayer to Obtain a Conversion
O Glorious Patriarch St. Joseph, who merited to be called “just” by the Holy Ghost, I urgently recommend to thee the soul of (Name), which Jesus redeemed at the price of His Precious Blood.
Thou knowest how deplorable is the state and how unhappy the life of those who have banished this loving Saviour from their hearts, and how greatly they are exposed to the danger of losing Him eternally. Permit not, I beseech Thee, that a soul so dear to me should continue any longer in its evil ways; preserve it from the danger that threatens it; touch the heart of this prodigal child and conduct him back to the bosom of the fondest of fathers. Abandon him not, I implore Thee, till thou hast opened to him the gates of the heavenly city, where he will praise and bless thee throughout eternity for the happiness which he will owe to thy powerful intercession. Amen.
What I Wish Every Catholic Knew: St. Joseph is a most powerful intercessor in all areas of need.
What I Wish Every Catholic Would Do: Stop worrying about those who have left the Church and start praying for them.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother: to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
August 29th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
What an incredible prayer…so beautiful and sincere. St. Joseph is close to my heart because, like he was, I am a step-parent. He understands how it feels to someone who has never been a mother, to have “step-daughters” as I do. I only hope that I am able to love them as St. Joseph loved Our Lord.
I will pray that St. Joseph intercedes on behalf of my husband who is yet to be converted…This prayer is a keeper!
CAH