Saint Joseph played one of the most important roles in salvation history: the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, adoptive father of Jesus, and guardian of the Holy Family.
Just as Saint Joseph cared for and protected the Christ Child, he also intercedes, protects, and accompanies us on our journeys toward Jesus.
Among private revelations, there are several stories of apparitions of Saint Joseph to different saints, always helping them fulfill God's will.
In Saint Faustina Kowlaska's diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, the saint recounts a vision of Saint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, and his special prayer request for each day.
The apparition of Saint Joseph to Saint Faustina and the prayer he asked her to recite every day
In 1937, Saint Faustina recounted the following:
“Saint Joseph urged me to have constant devotion to him. He himself told me to recite three prayers daily [the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be] and the Memorare once every day. He looked at me with great kindness and gave me to know how much he is supporting this work [of mercy]. He promised me this special help and protection. I recite the requested prayers every day and feel his special protection.” (Diary, 1203)
In this case, Saint Joseph is not referring to the famous prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, but rather, to the Memorare to Saint Joseph.
Below is this special prayer to Saint Joseph.
The Memorare to Saint Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who implored your help
and sought your intercession was left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power
I fly unto you and beg your protection.
Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer
my humble supplication,
but in your bounty, hear and answer me.
Amen.