Novena to St. Joseph

Today begins the nine-days of intensive prayer to Saint Joseph, the foster-father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the patron and protector of fathers and of families, and of the dying. The month of March is dedicated to Saint Joseph. Let us beg his direct intercession. His intercession is powerful; all those who have experienced his intervention know what I am talking about. Really, he will help in any dire situation. I love Saint Joseph. Here is the Fr. Lallemant Novena:

This novena has proven to be highly efficacious. It seems to be pleasing to St. Joseph and helpful to souls. No particular prayers need to be said for this Novena. Every day for nine days turn to St. Joseph in spirit four times (called a visit). during the day and honour Him in the following four points:

 

1. During the first visit, consider ST. JOSEPH'S FIDELITY TO GRACE.Reflect upon the action of the Holy Ghost in his soul. At the conclusion of this brief meditation, thank God for so honoring St. Joseph,and ask, through his intercession for a similar grace.

 

2. Later in the day, consider ST. JOSEPH'S FIDELITY TO THE INTERIOR LIFE.Study his spirit of recollection. Think, thank God, and ask.

 

3. Later still, consider ST. JOSEPH'S LOVE FOR OUR LADY.Think, thank God, and ask.

 

4. Finally, in a fourth visit, reflect upon ST. JOSEPH'S LOVE FOR THE DIVINE CHILD.Think, thank God, and ask.

 

Here is another novena prayer:

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all my interests and desires. 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 heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for Me.

 

Here is another little prayer as well:

Dear Saint Joseph, you who have the power to render possible that which seems impossible, come to our aid in our present trouble and distress. Take this important and difficult affair under your particular protection that it may end happily.

Dear Saint Joseph, all our confidence is in you. Let it not be said we have invoked you in vain. Since you are so powerful with Jesus and Mary, show that your goodness equals your power.

Divine Providence did provide. Divine Providence can provide. Divine Providence will provide. Amen.