Ocasiones
Novena to Saint Joseph
Nine days of prayer to the guardian of the Holy Family, asking protection for home and work.
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Pray one day at a time for nine consecutive days. Each day, say the day's invocation and the prayer to Saint Joseph.
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DAY ONE — Trust
O Saint Joseph, teach me to trust in God's providence.
O glorious Saint Joseph, whose power reaches to the throne of the Most High, obtain for me, by your intercession, the grace I need (mention your request).
O powerful Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, guard my family and lead me by the hand to heaven's gate.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY TWO — Humility
O Saint Joseph, model of silent fidelity, grant me humility.
O glorious Saint Joseph, whose power reaches to the throne of the Most High, obtain for me, by your intercession, the grace I need (mention your request).
O powerful Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, guard my family and lead me by the hand to heaven's gate.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY THREE — Work
O Saint Joseph, protect my work and my family.
O glorious Saint Joseph, whose power reaches to the throne of the Most High, obtain for me, by your intercession, the grace I need (mention your request).
O powerful Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, guard my family and lead me by the hand to heaven's gate.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY FOUR — Purity
O Saint Joseph, keep my heart in the Lord's grace.
O glorious Saint Joseph, whose power reaches to the throne of the Most High, obtain for me, by your intercession, the grace I need (mention your request).
O powerful Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, guard my family and lead me by the hand to heaven's gate.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY FIVE — Perseverance
O Saint Joseph, sustain me in prayer and fidelity.
O glorious Saint Joseph, whose power reaches to the throne of the Most High, obtain for me, by your intercession, the grace I need (mention your request).
O powerful Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, guard my family and lead me by the hand to heaven's gate.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY SIX — Peace
O Saint Joseph, grant peace to my home.
O glorious Saint Joseph, whose power reaches to the throne of the Most High, obtain for me, by your intercession, the grace I need (mention your request).
O powerful Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, guard my family and lead me by the hand to heaven's gate.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY SEVEN — Protection
O Saint Joseph, defend my family from all evil.
O glorious Saint Joseph, whose power reaches to the throne of the Most High, obtain for me, by your intercession, the grace I need (mention your request).
O powerful Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, guard my family and lead me by the hand to heaven's gate.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY EIGHT — Gratitude
O Saint Joseph, teach me to give thanks for graces received.
O glorious Saint Joseph, whose power reaches to the throne of the Most High, obtain for me, by your intercession, the grace I need (mention your request).
O powerful Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, guard my family and lead me by the hand to heaven's gate.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY NINE — Graces
O Saint Joseph, present to God the request I carry in my heart (mention your request).
O glorious Saint Joseph, whose power reaches to the throne of the Most High, obtain for me, by your intercession, the grace I need (mention your request).
O powerful Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, guard my family and lead me by the hand to heaven's gate.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
When to pray
At any time of year, especially during the nine days before March 19 (feast of Saint Joseph), or for family and work needs.
