Novena to St. Joseph

Day 4

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 St. Joseph

Begin each day with this opening prayer.

Saint Joseph, faithful protector and intercessor of all who love you, after Jesus and Mary I come to you as a sure refuge. I have confidence in you, for you are close to God. To your care I commend myself, all who are dear to me, and all that I have. By your love for Jesus and Mary, do not abandon me in life, and assist me at the hour of my death. Amen.

Day 4: Guardian of the Redeemer

God entrusted His own Son to the hands of a carpenter. Joseph fed, clothed, taught, and defended the Word made flesh, asking nothing for himself. He named the Child Jesus and stood as His father before the world. To be a guardian of what is most precious, and to do it quietly, is among the highest of callings. Joseph fulfilled it perfectly.

Guardian of the Word Incarnate, you watched over Jesus with tireless and humble care. Teach me to guard what God has placed in my keeping, to serve without seeking reward, and to protect the weak entrusted to me. Let my hidden faithfulness be precious in God's eyes. Amen.

Today's intention:

For all entrusted to our care, that we may guard them faithfully.

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.

Conclude with this ancient prayer to St. Joseph.

To you, O blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our affliction, and having implored the help of your most holy spouse, we confidently ask your patronage also. By that love which united you to the Immaculate Virgin Mary, and by the fatherly affection with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we beg you to look kindly upon the inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His blood, and to help us in our need by your power and strength. Most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ. Most loving father, ward off every evil of body and soul. Most strong protector, be near us in our struggle, and lead us to final perseverance and union with Christ. 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.