Novena to Saint Joseph

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It is said that this prayer was found in the fiftieth year or Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle.  Whoever shall read this prayer, or hear it or keep it about themselves shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect of them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Let us recite this prayer as a Novena for nine days in preparation of the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19th.

St. JosephOh 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. (Mention your Petition)

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 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 us.
Amen

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

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Prayer to St. Joseph for Inspiration

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In preparation for the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19th, here is a Prayer to St. Joseph. When our day-to-day duties and responsibilities tire us and make us weary, let us look to our loving father St. Joseph for inspiration and encouragement.

Loving St. Joseph, may your holy life be an inspiration to me when I find it difficult to be faithful in the fulfillment of my duties.

You are now glorified with Jesus and Mary and are a powerful intercessor at the throne of God.

Blessed foster-father of Jesus, extend to me the same tender care with which you protected Jesus and Mary that I may walk securely in the path of salvation.

Obtain for me strong faith, ardent love and zeal in doing good.

With Jesus and Mary, help me at the hour of my death so that I may partake of the complete redemption of the children of God and eternally praise the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

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Prayer to St. Faustina (Apostle of Divine Mercy)

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Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was a Polish nun, mystic and visionary. She is known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy as she is the cause for the Divine Mercy devotion. The devotion includes prayers like the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Novena to the Divine Mercy. Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. St. Faustina is the first saint of the 21st Century. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in April 2000. Her Feast is celebrated on October 5th. She is the Patron Saint of Mercy.

O Jesus, who filled your handmaid Saint Faustina with profound veneration for your boundless Mercy, deign, if it be your Holy Will, to grant me, through her intercession, the grace for which I fervently pray (here make your request).

My sins render me unworthy of Your Mercy, but be mindful of Saint Faustina’s spirit of sacrifice and self-denial, and reward her virtue by granting the petition, which, with childlike confidence, I present to You through her intercession. Amen.

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

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