A
Powerful Novena to Saint Joseph
This novena has proven to be highly efficacious.
It seems to be pleasing to St. Joseph and helpful to souls.
This form of novena was originally devised by
the celebrated Fr. Louis Lallemant, S. J. [1587-1633]. It has proved
particularly
effective in obtaining favors through the intercession of St. Joseph.
In
the biography of this saintly priest , Life, we learn that the Saint
never refused him anything he asked; the story is told that on one
occasion
he urged two young priests to make this novena, promising that they
would
obtain everything they asked through the intercession of St. Joseph if,
in turn, they would show him special honor and spread devotion to him
among
others. Both did as Fr. Lallemant suggested. One of them asked for
grace
to speak and write worthily of Our Lord. But the next day he came to
Fr.
Lallemant to tell him that, upon reflection, he wished to ask for a
different
grace, which he considered more conducive to his perfection. Fr.
Lallemant
replied, "It is too late now to ask for another grace. The first one
has
already been granted." This grace was conspicuously displayed
throughout
the whole course of the priest's life, as he became one of the most
noted
preachers and writers of his day.
HOW TO MAKE THIS NOVENA
NO PARTICULAR PRAYERS NEED BE SAID
FOR THIS NOVENA.
EVERYDAY FOR NINE DAYS, TURN TO
ST. JOSEPH IN SPIRIT FOUR TIMES (CALLED A "VISIT")
DURING THE DAY AND HONOR
HIM IN THE FOLLOWING FOUR POINTS:
1. During the first visit, consider ST. JOSEPH'S
FIDELITY TO GRACE.
Reflect upon the action of the Holy Ghost in
his soul. At the conclusion
of this brief meditation, thank god for so honoring
St. Joseph,
and ask, through his intercession for a similar
grace.
2. Later in the day, consider ST. JOSEPH'S FIDELITY
TO THE INTERIOR LIFE.
Study his spirit of recollection. Think, thank
God, and ask.
3. Later still, consider ST. JOSEPH'S LOVE FOR
OUR LADY.
Think, thank God, and ask.
4. Finally, in a fourth visit, reflect upon ST.
JOSEPH'S LOVE
FOR THE DIVINE CHILD.
Think, thank God, and ask.
PRAYER WHICH MAY BE SAID AT THE CONCLUSION OF
THE VISITS EACH DAY
O MY GOD, I thank Thee and bless Thee for St.
Joseph's great
faithfulness to grace. Grant that, through
his loving intercession
and the power of his example. I too may be faithful
to grace.
O St. Joseph, intercede for me, and obtain for
me this favor
I ask. [Name your request.]
O MY GOD, I thank Thee and bless Thee for St.
Joseph's great
faithfulness to the interior life. Grant that,
through his loving intercession
and the power of his example. I too may be faithful
to the interior life.
O St. Joseph, intercede for me, and obtain for
me this favor
I ask. [Name your request.]
O MY GOD, I thank Thee and bless Thee for St.
Joseph's great
love of Our Lady. Grant that, through his loving
intercession
and the power of his example. I too may truly
love the Blessed Virgin Mary.
O St. Joseph, intercede for me, and obtain for
me this favor
I ask. [Name your request.]
O MY GOD, I thank Thee and bless Thee for St.
Joseph's great
love for the Divine Child. Grant that, through
his loving intercession
and the power of his example. I too may truly
love the Child Jesus.
O St. Joseph, intercede for me, and obtain for
me this favor
I ask. [Name your request.]
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