Novena to the Holy Family

Day 3

10 min

Sign of the Cross

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

In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.

Novena to the Holy Family

Opening prayer:

O Holy Family of Nazareth, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, in whose humble home heaven dwelt upon earth, I come before you as I begin this novena. Look with love upon my family, hear the petition I bring, and teach us to live united in faith, charity, and peace. Amen.

Read the meditation and offer the intention of the day.

Day 3: Joseph, the just man and protector

St. Joseph guarded Jesus and Mary with a silent, faithful strength, providing for them by the work of his hands. He is the model of every father, showing that true headship is humble service and self-forgetful protection. The Gospel calls him a just man; he speaks no recorded word, yet he obeys every command of the angel without delay. His was a quiet greatness, the strong tenderness of a man who placed his whole life at the service of those entrusted to him.

O glorious St. Joseph, just man and faithful guardian of the Holy Family, obtain for all fathers your silent strength and humble love. Teach them that true headship is self-forgetful service, and protect every household entrusted to your care as once you sheltered Jesus and Mary. Amen.

Today's intention:

For all fathers, that they may protect and provide in faith.

Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

Pater noster, qui es in cælis,

sanctificétur nomen tuum.

Advéniat regnum tuum.

Fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo et in terra.

Panem nostrum quotidiánum da nobis hódie,

et dimítte nobis débita nostra,

sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris.

Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem,

sed líbera nos a malo.

Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou amongst women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Ave María, grátia plena, Dóminus tecum.

Benedícta tu in muliéribus,

et benedíctus fructus ventris tui, Iesus.

Sancta María, Mater Dei,

ora pro nobis peccatóribus,

nunc et in hora mortis nostræ.

Amen.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen.

Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto.

Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper,

et in sǽcula sæculórum.

Amen.

Closing prayer:

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my home. Watch over all who dwell beneath my roof, keep us faithful to God and gentle with one another, and grant that we may one day be united forever in the family of heaven. Amen.

Sign of the Cross

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

In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.