NOVENA TO SAINT JOSEPH

This prayer is traditionally said for the nine days preceding the Feast of Saint Joseph (March 19th), however it can be prayed at any time during the year.

Novena to Saint Joseph

Glorious Saint Joseph, foster-father and protector of Jesus Christ!  To you I raise my heart and my hands to implore your powerful intercession.  Please obtain for me from the kind Heart of Jesus the help and the graces necessary for my spiritual and temporal welfare.  I ask particularly for the grace of a happy death and the special favour I now implore.

[Mention your request here.]

Guardian of the Word Incarnate, I feel animated with confidence that your prayers on my behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God.

 (The following is to be said seven times in honor of the seven joys and seven sorrows of Saint Joseph.)

V.  O glorious St. Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ, and for the glory of His Name.

R.  Hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.

Amen.