so through thy prayers and patronage in heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same, and sing the praise of God forever in the land of the living.

Oh St. Joseph do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your divine son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that having engaged here below your ...

Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, concludes that this type of prayer -- known as intercessory prayer ... concluded that the group receiving prayers fared 11% better than the group ...