NOVENA TO SAINT JOSEPH: DAY 1 – (SAINT JOSEPH, MODEL OF THE LIFE OF FAITH)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

ACT OF CONTRITION

Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you. I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell, but most of all, because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

INTRODUCTORY PRAYER

Saint Joseph, I, your unworthy child, greet you. You are the faithful protector and intercessor of all who love and venerate you. You know that I have special confidence in you and that, after Jesus and Mary, I place all my hope of salvation in you, for you are especially powerful with God and will never abandon your faithful servants.

Therefore I humbly invoke you and commend myself, with all who are dear to me and all that belongs to me, to your intercession. I beg of you, by your love for Jesus and Mary, not to abandon me during life and to assist me at the hour of my death. Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the Immaculate Virgin, obtain for me a pure, humble, charitable mind, and perfect resignation to the divine Will. Be my guide, my father, and my model through life that I may merit to die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Loving Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, I raise my heart to you to implore your powerful intercession in obtaining from the Divine Heart of Jesus all the graces necessary for my spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special grace I now implore: (Mention your request). Guardian of the Word Incarnate, I feel confident that your prayers on my behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen.

MEDITATION: DAY 1

The Faith of Saint Joseph - Catholic Daily Reflections(SAINT JOSEPH, MODEL OF THE LIFE OF FAITH)

The words of the great Apostle: “The just man lives by faith,” (Romans 1:17) may be applied particularly to Saint Joseph who was the most just of men and whose life was ever guided by faith. Joseph submitted his intelligence to the holy truths of religion. He applied his heart from his tenderest infancy to the observance of the divine precepts.

In the trials and sorrows of life, Joseph was sustained by faith. He shaped his whole conduct by the desire to please God and he attained the great aim of man upon earth, which is to adore God, to serve Him, and hence to deserve the everlasting Truth.

Let us glorify this great Servant of God who possessed faith so universal, so simple, so enlightened, so firm, so constant, and, above all, so fruitful in good works.

Let us examine ourselves with regard to this great virtue and see how we resemble him.

Is my faith firm, unshaken? Is my conduct animated by faith! Is the predominant thought that directs my acts to please God, and to obtain merit for everlasting life? Have I tried to derive consolation and strength from the thought of faith in the time of trial?

—-PAUSE FOR A MOMENT—-

DAY ONE PRAYER

Saint Joseph, you were privileged to share in the mystery of the Incarnation as the foster-father of Jesus. Mary alone was directly connected with the fulfillment of the mystery, in that she gave her consent to Christ’s conception and allowed the Holy Spirit to form the sacred humanity of Jesus from her blood. You had a part in this mystery in an indirect manner, by fulfilling the condition necessary for the Incarnation — the protection of Mary’s virginity before and during your married life with her. You made the virginal marriage possible, and this was a part of God’s plan, foreseen, willed, and decreed from all eternity.

In a more direct manner, you shared in the support, upbringing, and protection of the Divine Child as His foster-father. For this purpose, the Heavenly Father gave you a genuine heart of a father — a heart full of love and self-sacrifice. With the toil of your hands, you were obliged to offer protection to the Divine Child, to procure for Him food, clothing, and a home. You were truly the saint of the holy childhood of Jesus — the living created providence which watched over the Christ-Child.

When Herod sought the Child to put Him to death, the Heavenly Father sent an angel but only as a messenger, giving orders for the flight; the rest He left entirely in your hands. It was that fatherly love that was the only refuge that received and protected the Divine Child. Your fatherly love carried Him through the desert into Egypt until all enemies were removed. Then on your arms, the Child returned to Nazareth to be nourished and provided for during many years by the labour of your hands. Whatever a human son owes to a human father for all the benefits of his upbringing and support, Jesus owed to you, because you were to Him a foster-father, teacher, and protector.

You served the Divine Child with a singular love. God gave you a heart filled with heavenly, supernatural love — a love far deeper and more powerful than any natural father’s love could be.

You served the Divine Child with great unselfishness, without any regard to self-interest, but not without sacrifices. You did not toil for yourself, but you seemed to be an instrument intended for the benefit of others, to be put aside as soon as it had done its word, for you disappeared from the scene once the childhood of Jesus had passed.

You were the shadow of the Heavenly Father not only as the earthly representative of the authority of the Father but also by means of your fatherhood — which only appeared to be natural — you were to hide for a while the divinity of Jesus. What a wonderfully sublime and divine vocation was yours — the loving Child which you carried in your arms, and loved and served so faithfully, had God in Heaven as Father and was Himself, God!

Yours is a very special rank among the saints of the Kingdom of God because you were so much a part of the very life of the Word of God made Man. In your house at Nazareth and under your care the redemption of mankind was prepared. What you accomplished, you did for us. You are not only a powerful and great saint in the Kingdom of God but a benefactor of the whole of Christendom and mankind. Your rank in the Kingdom of God, surpassing far in dignity and honour of all the angels, deserves our very special veneration, love, and gratitude.

Saint Joseph, I thank God for your privilege of having been chosen by God to be the foster-father of His Divine Son. As a token of your own gratitude to God for this your greatest privilege, obtain for me the grace of a very devoted love for Jesus Christ, my God, and my Savior. Help me to serve Him with some of the self-sacrificing love and devotion which you had while on this earth with Him. Grant that through your intercession with Jesus, your foster-Son, I may reach the degree of holiness God has destined for me, and save my soul.

As I lay my intentions before you today (Mention your request), grant me the grace to be ever grateful to God for favours received. Guardian of the Word Incarnate, I feel confident that your prayers on my behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen.

Saint Joseph answers Prayers! If Saint Joseph does not grant graces, he would not be Saint Joseph!!

LITANY OF SAINT JOSEPH

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, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Jesus.

God made him the lord of his household, and prince over all his possessions.

Let us pray. God, in your infinite wisdom and love you chose Joseph to be the husband of Mary, the mother of your Son. May we have the help of his prayers in heaven and enjoy his protection on earth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

CONCLUDING PRAYERS

TO SAINT JOSEPH’S PATRONAGE
Dear St. Joseph, after the Blessed Virgin Mary, you’re the most powerful intercessor before God. In a sense, Jesus remains obedient to you and will listen to you as you bring my intentions to Him. Because of this, I especially want to entrust myself to your fatherly care, just as Jesus Himself did. And while in the past, I may have brought to you one of my intentions here or there, this time I want to do something new. This time, I want to give you all. In other words, St. Joseph, I’m not here to offer you a regular “novena” for just one of my intentions. Rather, I want to forever entrust to you all of my needs and cares, trusting that you will bring them, with Mary, to your Son, Jesus.
Dear St. Joseph, as the best of fathers, as the one God chose to be the virginal father of Jesus, I believe that you know what I need better than I do myself. So go ahead, St. Joseph. I give you permission to care for me as your child. In doing so, I trust that you will do everything in your power to make my life into something beautiful for God. I trust that you will watch over me and that your prayers will guide me, bless me, and protect me. I trust that you will now care for me with the same love and tenderness with which you cared for Jesus. I’ll confirm this special relationship with you in nine days if it so pleases God.
Saint Joseph, Powerful Intercessor, please pray for me and all my intentions.
MEMORARE
Remember, o most pure spouse of Mary, ever Virgin, my loving protector, Saint Joseph, that no one ever had recourse to your protection or asked for your aid without obtaining relief. Confiding, therefore, in your goodness, I come before you and humbly implore you. Despise not my petitions, foster-father of the Redeemer, but graciously receive them. Amen.
Great Saint, † model of the just living by faith,  revive that virtue in our souls.  †  May it be the principle,  † the motive,  † the aim of all my actions; consolation and my strength in the trials of this life, the source of abundant merit for everlasting life.  † Amen
 
Blessing+

Through the intercession of Saint Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family, may the Lord bless + us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

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Shalom!
Compiled by Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora da Immaculada Conceição, Paulo Ramos, Maranhão, Brazil
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Faustykelly
Faustykelly
2 years ago

This novena prayers covers all. Oh Saint Joseph, purify all our intentions and present it more suitable to your Son for great answers. St Joseph, pray for us.

Thank you Fr Chinaka for this well thought out prayers. You are indeed a “Treasure of St Joseph” .

Sandra Ajudua
Sandra Ajudua
2 years ago

St Joseph Foster Father and Protector of the Child Jesus, pray on my behalf, present my all to the Lord JESUS CHRIST, AMEN!

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
2 years ago

Joseph son of David and husband of Mary pray for your children

Stephanie Simon
Stephanie Simon
2 years ago

Saint Joseph Support in difficulties , Pray for us, Amen.

Stephanie Simon
Stephanie Simon
2 years ago

Dear Fr. CHINAKA, Thank you for all you do in the Lord’s Vineyard. Today marks the beginning of the powerful Novena to Saint Joseph. I’ve seen so many versions of the Novena but, yours is super comprehensive and detailed. Saint Joseph is pleased and he’s already interceding for us.

We appreciate your awesome works especially, through OCCF Platform. Looking forward to praying Day 2.

Let’s go to Joseph.

Anyaogu Raphael
Anyaogu Raphael
2 years ago

Saint Joseph pray for us and the whole world


Michael Umande
Michael Umande
2 years ago

Today’s prayer is very rich. It’s summarizes the whole life of St. Joseph. Thank you Padre for this opportunity to grow in the likeness of St Joseph

Nwazuoge Miriam
Nwazuoge Miriam
2 years ago

May God through the intervention of St. Joseph Grant all our hearts desire in this novenas
Amen

Colette
Colette
2 years ago

The loving Child which you carried in your arms, and loved and served so faithfully, had God in Heaven as Father and was Himself, God!
St. Joseph. I give you permission to care for me as your child. In doing so, I trust that you will do everything in your power to make my life into something beautiful for God. I trust that you will watch over me and that your prayers will guide me, bless me, and protect me. Amen

Nwanya Precious
Nwanya Precious
2 years ago

Thank you, dearest Saint Joseph.
May we continually enjoy your fatherly embrace all our days. Amen.

Okunade Martins
Okunade Martins
2 years ago

Thanks Padre for this wonderful prayer
May the Lord grant us all our heart desires..Amen!!

Nneka Casmira
Nneka Casmira
2 years ago

Amen . St Joseph pray for us Amen

Bernardine Ekwusama
Bernardine Ekwusama
2 years ago

Thank you St. Joseph for anwering our prayers

Bernardine Ekwusama
Bernardine Ekwusama
2 years ago

St. Joseph thank you for answering our prayers

Adaeze
Adaeze
2 years ago

What a wonderfully sublime and divine vocation was yours — the loving Child which you carried in your arms, and loved and served so faithfully, had God in Heaven as Father and was Himself, God!… Thank you St. Joseph, keep interceding for us.Amen

Genie Lawson
Genie Lawson
2 years ago

Thank you very much for answering my request. God Bless you,

Jenny Nwatu
Jenny Nwatu
2 years ago

St. Joseph, pray for us

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
1 year ago

Amen

Markus dauda
Markus dauda
1 year ago

St Joseph Father and Protector of the Child Jesus, pray on our country Nigeria, AMEN!

Monica
Monica
1 year ago

St Joseph, pray for me and my family

Mojisola
Mojisola
1 year ago

Amen

Emeka Alu
Emeka Alu
1 year ago

Amen.

Leticia Otomewo
Leticia Otomewo
1 year ago

Holy St Joseph…….. I just want to say THANK YOU!!

Nwabude Nwamaka
Nwabude Nwamaka
1 year ago

St Joseph, pray for us.

Jacinta
Jacinta
1 year ago

I’m so inspired to be more devoted to St Joseph than ever before. Thank you For for this great opportunity.

Mrs Nnodum
Mrs Nnodum
1 year ago

St Joseph pray for us

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
1 year ago

St. Joseph, Pillar of family life, pray for your children.
May God meet each and every of my children at the point of their varying needs.

Emilia
Emilia
1 year ago

St Joseph foster father of Jesus pray for us who have recourse in thee amen

Bridget ighodalo
Bridget ighodalo
1 year ago

Oh holy St Joseph Pray for us Amen

Felicity
Felicity
1 year ago

Amen

Benjamin
Benjamin
1 year ago

Thank you for interceding for me, my spiritual father, St. Joseph.

Phoebe Atetan
Phoebe Atetan
1 year ago

The prayers are wonderful, may God grant us our heart desires throughthe intercession of St. Joseph .

Maryfrances
Maryfrances
1 year ago

Thank you Fr. Oh St. Joseph, hear our prayers. May the name of the Lord be blessed for His gift of St. Joseph

Maryjoy Ifeyinwa.
Maryjoy Ifeyinwa.
1 year ago

St Joseph, patron saint of the migrants, pray for us, amen.

Faustykelly
Faustykelly
1 year ago

St Joseph, provider of the son of God, pray for me Amen

Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
1 year ago

Saint Joseph Pray for us Amen

Regina Ikpeni
Regina Ikpeni
1 year ago

St Joseph guardian of the holy family pray for us Amen

Ayaka Daniel
Ayaka Daniel
1 year ago

St Joseph continue to intercede for us your children

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
1 year ago

St Joseph…..help us.

Raphael
Raphael
1 year ago

St Joseph pray for us all as we fly under your patronage

Chinwe Ibe
Chinwe Ibe
1 year ago

Amen

Igbenije Patience
Igbenije Patience
1 year ago

St Joseph
Intercede for us

Comfort
Comfort
1 year ago

Amen

Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
1 year ago

Saint Joseph answers Prayers! If Saint Joseph does not grant graces, he would not be Saint Joseph!!

Ayo-Ogbor Augustina
Ayo-Ogbor Augustina
1 year ago

St Joseph pray for us Amen

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
1 year ago

St. Joseph, Pray for us and all our intentions Amen

SCHOLASTICA
SCHOLASTICA
1 year ago

Amen! St Joseph, pray for us for a happy death.

Margaret
Margaret
1 year ago

Amen

Angela Usoh
Angela Usoh
1 year ago

Amen

Juliet Chinenye
Juliet Chinenye
1 year ago

Amen

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