St. Joseph

Ite Ad Ioseph!

Go to St. Joseph! St. Joseph is the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. He is also the patron Saint of the Universal Church.

Novena Prayer to St. Joseph

This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In the 1500's it was sent by the Pope to the Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. It has been said that whoever reads this prayer, or hears it, or carries it, will never die a sudden death, not be drowned, nor will poison take effect on them. They will not fall into the hands of the enemy nor be burned in any fire, nor will they be defeated in battle.

O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

O Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, so that having experienced here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers.

O Saint Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Hold Him close in my name and kiss His fine head from me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen.

(Say for nine consecutive mornings for anything you may desire, it has seldom been known to fail.)

St Joseph and Jesus, Martin LW, 2022, Digital Painting on 2480 × 3508 pixels, © Martin LW

Memorare

The Memorare to St. Joseph holds significant meaning in the lives of the saints, particularly for Saint Faustina and her congregation, who prayed it daily.

Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection.
Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory Be

Glorious St Joseph (Silent Witness), Martin LW, 2024, Acrylic on canvas, © Martin LW