NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH, SPOUSE
OF THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – March 19
Begins March 10
Day 1
St. Joseph, through an angel, God revealed to you the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God. Intercede for us, so that the Holy Spirit would enlighten us with His grace, and would teach us to cooperate faithfully with Him on the road to salvation.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, Spouse of the Mother of God,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 2
St. Joseph, you suffered greatly because you were unable to find a place at Bethlehem’s inn for the birth of the expected Savior. You bore this pain in silence, yielding to Divine Providence. Teach us to bear quietly and peacefully all distress and suffering.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, head of the Holy Family,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty, Eternal God, you entrusted to St. Joseph the care of the Holy Family’s lot in life. Hear our prayers, and grant, through his intercession, that the entire human family will enjoy peace and your blessing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 3
St. Joseph, with great love, you adored the Divine Child, who was placed on the hay in the poor manger. Teach us to worship with deep devotion and faith, Jesus, hidden in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, confidante of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 4
St. Joseph, you rejoiced in the greeting given to Jesus by the simple Shepherds, and you delighted also in the humble faith of the Magi who gave royal gifts to the promised Messiah; strengthen our hearts with a lively faith not only with our lips, but also with our entire lives.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, most prudent,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty, Eternal God, you entrusted to St. Joseph the care of the Holy Family’s lot in life. Hear our prayers, and grant, through his intercession, that the entire human family will enjoy peace and your blessing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 5
St. Joseph, trusting with a peaceful spirit, you bore the hardships and difficulties of exile; teach us by your example to not lose heart amid adversity and misfortune, but rather to do all in our power, trusting in the Providence of God, on which everything depends.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, most valiant,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 6
St. Joseph, for many years you worked strenuously and honestly at a craftman’s workbench in Nazareth to provide for the Holy Family: inflame us with a life fervor in fulfilling our daily obligations, and teach us honesty and dependability in our work.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, model of all who labor,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty, Eternal God, you entrusted to St. Joseph the care of the Holy Family’s lot in life. Hear our prayers, and grant, through his intercession, that the entire human family will enjoy peace and your blessing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 7
St. Joseph, you gazed with faith and love on Jesus, and you acquired His virtues; make our hearts like His Divine Heart, that we may say with the Apostle, The life I live now is not my own, Christ is living in me.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, lover of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 8
St. Joseph, your life ended blessedly in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Intercede for us, that we may persevere in God’s grace to the end, and come for us at the last moment of our earthly life with Jesus and Mary that we may safely enter into the Kingdom of light.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, patron of the dying,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty, Eternal God, you entrusted to St. Joseph the care of the Holy Family’s lot in life. Hear our prayers, and grant, through his intercession, that the entire human family will enjoy peace and your blessing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 9
St. Joseph, as the just man, as the loving Spouse of Mary, and as the Guardian and protector of Jesus, you received extraordinary glory in heaven; be always our intercessor before the Face of God, that, with your help, we may live devoutly and gain eternal happiness.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, most just,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
LITANY TO ST. JOSEPH
(As promulgated on May 1, 2021)
Prayed particularly during March
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father in heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son,
Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Illustrious son of David, pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Guardian of the Redeemer, pray for us.
Pure Guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Provider for the Son of God, pray for us.
Zealous defender of Christ, pray for us.
Servant of Christ, pray for us.
Minister of salvation, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph, most just, pray for us.
Joseph, most chaste, pray for us.
Joseph, most prudent, pray for us.
Joseph, most brave, pray for us.
Joseph, most obedient, pray for us.
Joseph, most loyal, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model for workers, pray for us.
Glory of family life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Cornerstone of families, pray for us.
Support in difficulties, pray for us.
Comfort of the sorrowing, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of exiles, pray for us.
Patron of the afflicted, pray for us.
Patron of the poor, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons, pray for us.
Protector of the Holy Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
He made him master of his house,
and ruler of all his possessions.
Let us pray.
O God, who in your inexpressible providence
were pleased to choose Saint Joseph
as spouse of your most holy Mother,
grant, we pray, that we, who revere him as our protector on earth,
may be worthy of his heavenly intercession.
Who live and reign for ever and ever.
R. Amen.
MEMORARE TO ST. JOSEPH
Remember, O most pure spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, my beloved patron, that never has it been heard that anyone invoked your patronage, and sought your aid without being comforted. Inspired by this confidence, I come to you and fervently commend myself to you. O despise not my petition, dear Foster-Father of the Redeemer, but accept it graciously. Amen.
OF THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – March 19
Begins March 10
Day 1
St. Joseph, through an angel, God revealed to you the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God. Intercede for us, so that the Holy Spirit would enlighten us with His grace, and would teach us to cooperate faithfully with Him on the road to salvation.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, Spouse of the Mother of God,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 2
St. Joseph, you suffered greatly because you were unable to find a place at Bethlehem’s inn for the birth of the expected Savior. You bore this pain in silence, yielding to Divine Providence. Teach us to bear quietly and peacefully all distress and suffering.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, head of the Holy Family,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty, Eternal God, you entrusted to St. Joseph the care of the Holy Family’s lot in life. Hear our prayers, and grant, through his intercession, that the entire human family will enjoy peace and your blessing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 3
St. Joseph, with great love, you adored the Divine Child, who was placed on the hay in the poor manger. Teach us to worship with deep devotion and faith, Jesus, hidden in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, confidante of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 4
St. Joseph, you rejoiced in the greeting given to Jesus by the simple Shepherds, and you delighted also in the humble faith of the Magi who gave royal gifts to the promised Messiah; strengthen our hearts with a lively faith not only with our lips, but also with our entire lives.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, most prudent,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty, Eternal God, you entrusted to St. Joseph the care of the Holy Family’s lot in life. Hear our prayers, and grant, through his intercession, that the entire human family will enjoy peace and your blessing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 5
St. Joseph, trusting with a peaceful spirit, you bore the hardships and difficulties of exile; teach us by your example to not lose heart amid adversity and misfortune, but rather to do all in our power, trusting in the Providence of God, on which everything depends.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, most valiant,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 6
St. Joseph, for many years you worked strenuously and honestly at a craftman’s workbench in Nazareth to provide for the Holy Family: inflame us with a life fervor in fulfilling our daily obligations, and teach us honesty and dependability in our work.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, model of all who labor,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty, Eternal God, you entrusted to St. Joseph the care of the Holy Family’s lot in life. Hear our prayers, and grant, through his intercession, that the entire human family will enjoy peace and your blessing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 7
St. Joseph, you gazed with faith and love on Jesus, and you acquired His virtues; make our hearts like His Divine Heart, that we may say with the Apostle, The life I live now is not my own, Christ is living in me.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, lover of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 8
St. Joseph, your life ended blessedly in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Intercede for us, that we may persevere in God’s grace to the end, and come for us at the last moment of our earthly life with Jesus and Mary that we may safely enter into the Kingdom of light.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, patron of the dying,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty, Eternal God, you entrusted to St. Joseph the care of the Holy Family’s lot in life. Hear our prayers, and grant, through his intercession, that the entire human family will enjoy peace and your blessing. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 9
St. Joseph, as the just man, as the loving Spouse of Mary, and as the Guardian and protector of Jesus, you received extraordinary glory in heaven; be always our intercessor before the Face of God, that, with your help, we may live devoutly and gain eternal happiness.
A moment of reflection.
St. Joseph, most just,
Pray for us.
Let us pray. Almighty God, you entrusted our Savior’s youth to the faithful care of St. Joseph. Grant, through his intercession, that your Church will be always concerned for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
LITANY TO ST. JOSEPH
(As promulgated on May 1, 2021)
Prayed particularly during March
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father in heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son,
Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Illustrious son of David, pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Guardian of the Redeemer, pray for us.
Pure Guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Provider for the Son of God, pray for us.
Zealous defender of Christ, pray for us.
Servant of Christ, pray for us.
Minister of salvation, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph, most just, pray for us.
Joseph, most chaste, pray for us.
Joseph, most prudent, pray for us.
Joseph, most brave, pray for us.
Joseph, most obedient, pray for us.
Joseph, most loyal, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model for workers, pray for us.
Glory of family life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Cornerstone of families, pray for us.
Support in difficulties, pray for us.
Comfort of the sorrowing, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of exiles, pray for us.
Patron of the afflicted, pray for us.
Patron of the poor, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons, pray for us.
Protector of the Holy Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
He made him master of his house,
and ruler of all his possessions.
Let us pray.
O God, who in your inexpressible providence
were pleased to choose Saint Joseph
as spouse of your most holy Mother,
grant, we pray, that we, who revere him as our protector on earth,
may be worthy of his heavenly intercession.
Who live and reign for ever and ever.
R. Amen.
MEMORARE TO ST. JOSEPH
Remember, O most pure spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, my beloved patron, that never has it been heard that anyone invoked your patronage, and sought your aid without being comforted. Inspired by this confidence, I come to you and fervently commend myself to you. O despise not my petition, dear Foster-Father of the Redeemer, but accept it graciously. Amen.
