On this final day of our novena to dear Saint Joseph, we humbly bring all our intentions, our needs, our hopes, our fears, our joys and our requests for not only ourselves, but for those whom we love- we bring all of these to our patron in heaven and ask him to bless us with his beatitude and bring our requests to the Throne of Grace. It is God’s Will that we make use of the mystery of the Communion of Saints. The saints are our friends who have gone before us, marked with the sign of the faith, who have made it to that land of glory! They want us to turn to them in prayer and recognize the work of God that was made manifest through them while on earth and the glory made manifest in them in heaven. They are an integral part of the Christian’s life. How wonderful it is to have friends in truly high places!
Oh, Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God; I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, 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 engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return that kiss when I draw my final breath.
Saint Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me! Amen.
Saint John Baptiste de la Salle, pray for us. Amen
