O Jesus, our most loving Redeemer,Who didst come into the worldto enlighten it by Thy teaching and by Thy example,and Who didst will to pass the greater part of Thy mortal lifein the poor cottage at Nazareth,in humble subjection to Mary and Joseph,thus sanctifying that Familywhich was to be the model of all Christian families;graciously receive this familywhich dedicates and consecrates itself to Thee this day.Do Thou protect us,do Thou watch over us!Do Thou bestow upon us Thy holy fear,peace, concord, and Christian love;that so, by the imitation of Thy familyas our pattern and model,we may each and all obtain everlasting happiness.
O Mary, loving Mother of Jesus and our Mother,by thy gracious intercessionmake this humble dedication acceptable to Jesusand obtain for us His graces and blessings.
Saint Joseph,holy guardian of Jesus and Mary,assist us by thy prayers in all our spiritual and temporal necessities;so that, with Mary and with thee,we may for all eternity blessand thank our Divine Redeemer, Jesus.
Amen.
