Prayer To St Joseph
(With Novena and Prayer to Sell House)
Prayer To St Joseph
Why would you say a prayer to St Joseph? Why ask for his intercession through a St Joseph novena? Can’t you just pray directly to God, the source of the graces and blessings that you receive?
Of course you can, yet sometimes, saying a prayer to St Joseph encourages an imitation of his virtues. A special devotion to St Joseph may give you cause to use him as your role model.
Remember, he was responsible for bringing Mary to Bethlehem, where they later bore the Holy Son, Jesus. He is faithful to God, keeps his promises to Mary, and diligently protects Jesus.
So whatever awaits you in your personal Bethlehem, know that St Joseph can safely take you there. He is a man of his word and always follows through for the people he loves so you can trust he will do the same for you.
What Does Saint Joseph Help You With?
St Joseph is the patron saint for workers, travellers, fathers, preborn children, families, homes, people who are doubtful, who are sick and dying, and the Universal Church.
Regardless of your current circumstances, St Joseph’s patronage spans the entirety of our human experience – from birth to life, despondency to happiness. Whatever journey you are on, St Joseph can be the reliable companion walking alongside you.
When Should You Pray To St Joseph?
Traditionally, believers choose to pray novenas asking for a saint’s intercession on the nine days leading up to that saint’s feast day.
There are two feast days for St Joseph, one on the March 19th for Joseph the Husband of Mary and May 1st for Joseph the Worker.
March 19th has been the most commonly celebrated feast day for St Joseph, and it wasn’t until 1955 that Pope Pius XII replaced that feast with the May 1st celebration that honours Joseph the Worker.
In practice, you can say a prayer or pray a novena at any time when you want to seek for comfort, guidance or protection.
Prayer To St Joseph (That Never Fails)
Even though St Joseph never spoke a word in scripture, his silent example of obedience, faithfulness and diligent care for the Holy Family during Jesus’ formative years has made him one of the most beloved saints of believers.
Here are prayers to St Joseph, which some claim “has never been known to fail, provided that the request is for one’s spiritual benefit or for those whom we are praying for.”
Oldest And Most Powerful Prayer To Saint Joseph
This prayer is also used as a daily novena.
O St Joseph,
whose protection is so great, so strong,
so prompt before the throne of God,
I place in thee all my interests and desires.
O St Joseph, assist me by thy powerful intercession
and obtain for me all spiritual blessings through thy foster Son,
Jesus Christ Our Lord, so that, having engaged here below thy heavenly power,
I may offer thee my thanksgiving and homage.
O St Joseph,
I never weary contemplating thee
and Jesus asleep in thine arms.
I dare not approach while He reposes near thy heart.
Press Him in my name
and kiss His fine head for me,
and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.
St Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me.
Amen.
Simple Prayer
O Blessed Saint Joseph,
faithful guardian and protector of virgins,
to whom God entrusted Jesus and Mary,
I implore you by the love which you did bear them,
to preserve me from every defilement of soul and body,
that I may always serve them in holiness
and purity of love.
Amen.
Prayer For Protection
We come to you, O blessed Joseph, in our distress.
Having sought the aid of your most blessed spouse,
we now confidently implore your assistance also.
We humbly beg that, mindful of the affection
which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God,
and of the fatherly love
with which you cherished the Child Jesus,
you will lovingly watch over the heritage
which Jesus Christ purchased with His blood,
and by your powerful intercession
help us in our urgent need.
Prudent guardian of the Holy Family,
protect the chosen people of Jesus Christ;
drive far from us, most loving father,
all error and corrupting sin.
From your place in heaven,
most powerful protector,
graciously come to our aid
in this conflict with the powers of darkness,
and as of old you delivered the Child Jesus from danger of death,
so now defend the holy Church
from the snares of the enemy
and from all adversity.
Extend to each one of us your continual protection,
that, led on by your example,
and borne up by your strength,
we may be able to live and die in holiness
and obtain everlasting happiness in heaven.
Amen.
St Joseph Novena
Saints are not only our intercessors in heaven, they can also be our friends.
If you have yet to ask St Joseph to intercede for you, a nine day commitment is a great way to start a friendship with him.
What Is The St Joseph Novena Prayer?
St Joseph Novena prayer was found in the 50th year of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle.
It was said that whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, not shall poison take effect of them. Neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy; or shall be burned in any fire, or shall be overpowered in battle.
Say the prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask.
How Do You Pray The 9 Day Novena?
In practice, novena is devotion that consists of 9 days of prayer.
Believers choose to pray novenas asking for a saint’s intercession on the nine days leading up to that saint’s feast day. And if you are praying before a sacrament or event, you can pray the novena for nine days before or after it too.
St Joseph Novena Prayer (Repeat For 9 Days)
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Oh, St Joseph, whose protection is so great,
so strong, so prompt before the throne of God.
I place in you all my interests and desires.
Oh, St. 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, St. Joseph,
I never weary of 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 the Kiss when I draw my dying breath.
And please pray for (mention your intentions here).
St Joseph, Patron of departing souls,
Please pray for me and pray for all of us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Click here to read more on this incredibly powerful novena can help you guide your family through any crisis. This particular novena consists of daily devotion for 9 days, mapping out St Joseph’s path to sainthood.
St Joseph Prayer To Sell House (An Urban Myth?)
Sounds crazy but some people are convinced that offering a prayer to St Joseph will help them sell their house faster! Some go even further by burying a St Joseph statue to help sell their houses.
As controversial as it sounds, there are many who wouldn’t consider selling their home without calling on this Saint.
Why Do We Bury St Joseph To Sell A House?
Like many urban legends, it is unclear where the tradition of burying a St Joseph statue began.
Most attribute it to a group of nuns in the 1500’s who prayed for property to build a convent on.
After much praying, a property was donated to the nuns. While the convent was being built, a statue of St Joseph as found in the premise. The nuns hence attributed the answer to their prayers to this patron saint.
What Prayer Do You Say To Sell Your house?
You can offer up a prayer to St Joseph that goes:
Oh, St Joseph,
you who taught our Lord the carpenter’s trade,
and saw to it that he was always properly housed,
hear my earnest plea.
I want you to help me now
as you helped your foster-child Jesus,
and as you have helped many others
in the matter of housing.
I wish to sell this house quickly,
easily, and profitably
and I implore you to grant my wish
by bringing me a good buyer,
one who is eager, compliant, and honest,
and by letting nothing impede
the rapid conclusion of the sale.
Amen.
How Do You Plant St Joseph Statue To Sell House?
There are many suggestions on the proper way to bury St Joseph statue when selling your house. After much research, here is 5 tips on how you can do it!
- Bury the St Joseph statue upside down near the “For Sale” sign.
- Bury the statue near and facing the road or near the back of the house. It is believed that doing so will indicate that you are ready to leave the property.
- If you live in a condo or a property without a yard, bury a St Joseph statute in a flowerpot at the front door.
- If possible, bury the statue at least 12 inches deep. If you wish to avoid burying a holy statue, you can place it in your house on a window sill.
- Once the statue is placed, say a prayer to St Joseph, at wherever you have buried it until the house is sold.
Prayer To St Joseph (With Novena and Prayer to Sell House) Summary
Praying any of the prayer to St Joseph or simply perform a novena is a beautiful way to bring your specific intentions before God. These are not hard and fast rules, just get started, pick a prayer and ask for St Joseph’s intercession and guidance.
And just maybe, when you next want to sell your house, say a St Joseph prayer to sell house or plant a statue in the yard! You might just get a really good deal for your house!
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