POWERFUL NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH
(March
19 is the Solemn Feast of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary;
novena
is from March 10-18.)
O St.Joseph, whose
protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place
in you all my interest and desires. O 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.
OSt.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 me. Amen.
(Not only is St. Joseph
the second human person, after Mother Mary, closest to the heart of the Lord Jesus
Christ. He is also our great friend in the spiritual life, a powerful
intercessor and good provider for his devotees, as he was for the Holy Family
in Nazareth. He is my favorite saint whose help for me never fails. I recommend
him to every Catholic who needs a heavenly guide. Try Joseph’s fatherly care. Go to Joseph. Ite ad Joseph!)