Novena Prayers: Saint Joseph
The First Day: March 11th, 2025
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
Reflection:
As we embark on this special journey of the St. Joseph Novena, let us come together in prayer and reflection. Today, we seek St. Joseph’s wisdom and courage to follow his example of faithfulness and trust in God’s plan.
Let us Pray,
O St. Joseph, protector of the Holy Family, grant us the wisdom and courage to follow your example of faithfulness and trust in God’s plan.
Amen
The Second Day: March 12th, 2025
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
— Psalms 91:11
Reflection:
Today, as we continue the St. Joseph Novena, ask for protection of St. Joseph and his guidance for our families in times of trouble and uncertainty.
Let us Pray,
O St. Joseph, faithful guardian of Jesus and Mary, protect our families and guide us in times of trouble and uncertainty.
Amen
The Third Day: March 13th, 2025
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.”
— Philippians 2:3-4
Reflection:
Seek the intercession of St. Joseph for humility and obedience in our daily lives on this third day.
Let us Pray,
O St. Joseph, humble and obedient servant of God, teach us the virtues of humility and obedience in our daily lives.
Amen
The Fourth Day: March 14th, 2025
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
— Colossians 3:23-24
Reflection:
On the fourth day of this St. Joseph Novena, ask for his blessings on our work and the joy that comes from our labors.
Let us Pray,
O St. Joseph, diligent worker and provider, bless our work and help us to find joy and satisfaction in our labors.
Amen
The Fifth Day: March 15th, 2025
“Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.”
— Proverbs 22:6
Reflection:
Today, ask for the loving care of St. Joseph and his guidance for our children.
Let us Pray,
O St. Joseph, loving and caring father, watch over our children and guide them in the ways of faith and virtue.
Amen
The Sixth Day: March 16th, 2025
“Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven.”
— James 5:14-15
Reflection:
On the sixth day, seek the intercession of St. Joseph for comfort and his healing for those who are suffering.
Let us Pray,
O St. Joseph, patron of the sick and suffering, comfort those who are in pain and grant them healing and peace.
Amen
The Seventh Day: March 17th, 2025
“And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.”
— Romans 5:3-4
Reflection:
On this seventh day of this St. Joseph Novena, ask for his help in enduring trials and hardships with faith and hope.
Let us Pray,
O St. Joseph, model of patience and perseverance, help us to endure trials and hardships with faith and hope.
Amen
The Eighth Day: March 18th, 2025
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me.”
— Psalm 23:4
Reflection:
As we near the end of the St. Joseph Novena, seek his intercession for a peaceful and holy death.
Let us Pray,
O St. Joseph, patron of the dying, be with us in our final moments and lead us to eternal life with Jesus and Mary.
Amen
The Ninth Day: March 19th, 2025
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
— John 14:6
Reflection:
At the end of this St. Joseph Novena, pray for his guidance and intercession in deepening our relationship with Jesus and Mary.
Let us Pray,
O St. Joseph, protector and guide, pray for us and lead us to a deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary.
Amen
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We thank you for joining us in this sacred time of prayer and reflection. May St. Joseph’s intercession bring you peace and guidance.

