WORDS OF ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI

 
"Since we all must die, we should cherish a special devotion to St. Joseph,
that he may obtain for us a happy death. All Christians regard him as the
advocate of the dying who had honored him during their life, and that for
three reasons:
"First, because Jesus Christ loved him not only as a friend, but as a
father, and on this account his mediation is far more efficacious than that
of any other Saint.
"Second, because St. Joseph has obtained special power against the evil
spirits, who tempt us with redoubled vigor at the hour of death.
"Third, the assistance given St. Joseph at his death by Jesus and Mary
obtained for him the right to secure a holy and peaceful death for his
servants. Hence, if they invoke him at the hour of death he will not only
help them, but he will also obtain for them the assistance of Jesus and
Mary."