In anticipation of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary - March 19th, please join St. Joseph parishioners in this novena.
The daily prayers for this Novena will be sent the evening prior.
Day 8 - March 17
Day 9 - March 18
Day 10 - March 19 - Day of Consecration to St. Joseph
The prayers are also posted to the parish website:
St. Joseph Novenaincluding a downloadable PDFDay Eight — St. Joseph, Man of Peace and JoyDear St. Joseph,
I know the Bible doesn't speak directly of your joy, but how could you not have been full of joy? I'm sure you were. You lived in the presence of Jesus and Mary. Well, St. Joseph, please pray for me that I will also find my joy by also living in their presence. And having yourself lived in their presence, you must have been a man of such peace. St. Joseph, please pray for me that I keep my joy and not give in to sadness, laziness, or discouragement. Also, pray that I keep my peace of soul and not hold on to anger and bitterness in my heart. Help me to be merciful to everyone by offering forgiveness that I might also, like you, be a man of true peace and joy. Saint Joseph, Man of Peace and Joy, please put me at peace and help me find joy.