Novena to St. Joseph

Glorious St. Joseph, foster father and protector of Jesus Christ! To you I

raise my heart and my hands to implore your most 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 favor I now

implore… Guardian of the World Incarnate, I feel animated with

confidence that your prayers in my behalf will be graciously heard

before the throne of God.

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 petition

 (Repeat V. and R. 7 times)

St. Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer, Patron Saint of families, the

Universal Church, fathers, craftsmen, and travelers

Feast Day: March 19