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 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 Nine — St. Joseph, Who Died So BeautifullyDear St. Joseph,
I know I am going to die. When I do, I trust that you will be there to greet me with Jesus and Mary in a special way. Will you please promise me this? I trust you. I believe that you will be there for me. For my part, I will try not to be afraid of my death, and I will live my life in preparation for it. I will maybe even look forward to it as the time when I will get to meet you face to face. Prepare me for my death, whenever it may be. If it is sudden, please make sure that my soul is prepared and please make sure I will not be lost! Dear St. Joseph, obtain this grace for me as I consecrate myself to your fatherly care. Tomorrow, I am fully yours. Probably someday after that, I will die, and I give you permission to take me home to my Father's house when that day comes.
Saint Joseph, who died so beautifully, please prepare my soul for death.