Novena to St Joseph

In his Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde ('With a Father's Heart'), Pope Francis proclaimed a special 'Year of St Joseph' beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2020 and extending to the feast in 2021. The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX's declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.

The following Novena to St Joseph, begins today, 10 March and ends on his Feast Day, 19 March.

Bring yourself into the presence of Our Lord and St Joseph

Joseph, a man of faith,
open to God's will, loving and tender, a courageous protector,
and a man who knows the joys and challenges
that we face in our daily lives.
Let us turn to him in all our needs,
as we celebrate
nine-days of prayer in this Year of St Joseph.

Day 1 - Joseph, Father of Jesus

Day 2 - Joseph, a Man of Patience

Day 3 - Joseph, Tender and Loving

Day 4 - Joseph, Patron of Workers

Day 5 - Joseph, a Man of Perseverance

Day 6 - Joseph, Obedient to God's Will

Day 7 - Joseph, Guide of Pilgrims & Migrants

Day 8 - Joseph, Courageous in Life

Day 9 - Joseph, a Man in the Shadows

LINKS

ICN 8 December 2020 - Pope Francis declares Year of St Joseph - www.indcatholicnews.com/news/41077

ICN 8 December 2020 The rising cry: Go to Saint Joseph - www.indcatholicnews.com/news/41054