Novenas

Novena to St. Joseph

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O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession in obtaining from the compassionate Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore. (State your intention here.) O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O glorious St. Joseph, through the love you bear for Jesus Christ and for the glory of his name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.

Traditional Catholic novena to St. Joseph

About the prayer

St. Joseph has been invoked as patron of workers, of families, and of a peaceful death since the Middle Ages, and was declared Patron of the Universal Church by Pope Pius IX in 1870. This novena is traditionally prayed in the nine days before his feast on March 19, and by those seeking work, housing, or provision for a family.

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