Joseph for a happy death august 24, 2010 o blessed st. This novena is an extract from the book the glories of saint joseph. Novena to saint joseph 9 day novena o glorious saint joseph, foster father to jesus, to you we raise our hearts and hands to implore your powerful intercession in obtaining from the heart of jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly for the grace of a happy death. The prayer to st joseph prayer request and st joseph novena. O blessed joseph, who died in the arms of jesus and mary, obtain for me, i beseech. Religious gifts saint joseph statue home seller kit with prayer card and instructions. Having died in the arms of jesus and mary according to catholic tradition, he is considered the model of the pious believer who receives grace at the moment of death, in other words, the patron of a happy death. 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.
The saint josephs altar is prominent inside the church with its vast amount of food and decorations. This lovely prayer books contains all of the beloved devotions to this incredible saint, novena for special favors, litany, 30 days prayer, memorare. He was the foster father of jesus christ on earth, and jesus still obeys his requests in heaven. Saint joseph patron of a happy death saint annes helper. This prayer to saint josephspouse of the virgin mary, foster father of jesus, and patron saint of the universal churchwas composed by pope leo xiii in his 1889 encyclical, quamquam pluries. One our father, one hail mary, one glory be to the father. Joseph, behold i choose thee today for my special patron in life and at the hour of my death. Prayers for the dying and the holy souls the reasons st.
Prayer to saint joseph for the welfare of the church. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine son all spiritual blessings, through jesus christ, our lord. It is in the prayers after communion as a communion meditation in the new marian missal, 1950. According to tradition, joseph died sometime before the beginning of jesus public life. Saint joseph prayer book ave maria university store. After the virgin mary, roman catholics believe that saint joseph is the most beloved and efficacious saint in heaven, as well as a guardian and protector of the church. May my last words on earth be the dying prayer thou didst utter. It is in the prayers after communion as a communion meditation in the 1950s n ew marian missal. Prayer to saint joseph for a happy death o blessed joseph, you gave your last breath in. Prayers for saint josephs intercession signs, wonders, and. Saint joseph prayer book catholic books and devotionals. The first of these also touches on assistance from the holy family including marys most chaste spouse st. Dec 31, 2017 prayer to saint joseph very powerful duration.
Remember, o most chaste spouse of the virgin mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession was left unassisted. Into your sacred hands, living and dying, jesus, mary, joseph, i commend my soul. Whatever the historical truth of it or not, nonetheless, st. Saint joseph, obtain for me the grace of dying the death of the just. Joseph, whom thou didst select from among all men to represent thee upon earth, have mercy on us and on the dying.
Most glorious saint joseph, blessed spouse of mary, you who merited to be chosen as guardian of the saviour of the world, jesus christ, and who, whilst embracing him affectionately did have a. Prayer to saint joseph the workman by pope saint pius x. Obtain for me that my death may not come upon me unawares. Preserve and increase in me the spirit of prayer and fervor in the service of god. Religious gifts catholic gift 6 inch stone resin saint st joseph with jesus christ child home chapel decoration. Prayer to saint joseph for a happy death very powerful. O god, who by thine ineffable providence didst vouchsafe to choose st. Ui had the kids write about saint joseph, instead of doing. Joseph has always been the patron saint of a happy death. Joseph, faithful follower of jesus christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign heart of jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore state your petition. Prayer to saint joseph to know ones vocation o great saint joseph, you were completely. Now more than ever we need his protection and guidance, in both the church and in the home. Defend me from all evil, especially in my final hour. O blessed joseph, who died in the arms of jesus and mary, obtain for me, i beseech you, the grace of a happy death.
Joseph, i choose you today for my special patron in life and at the hour of my death. But why should joseph, fosterfather of jesus, be the patron of the dying and a happy death. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of god. Then, on the evening of march 19 we will have mass at 6. Joseph for a happy death death can be scary, but with st. Finally, we have these three shorter prayers for a happy death. O glorious saint joseph, model of all those who are devoted to. He is the universal patronwhatever your petition is, you can pray to st. Joseph, i never weary of contemplating you, and jesus asleep in your arms. Beginning on march 10 we will be praying the novena to st. Joseph, whose feast day we celebrate march 19, we even have a patron saint who can help us obtain the grace of a happy death.
Nov 05, 2017 whatever did happen, joseph must have died a happy death surrounded by the most loving wife and son in the whole universe. Joseph for the agonizing e ternal father, by thy love for st. Because he died in the loving presence of jesus and mary, he is also invoked as the patron of a happy death. Prayer and meditation for each days devotion nine day novena to saint joseph. Grant unto us, lord jesus, ever to follow the example of thy holy family, that in the hour of our death thy glorious virgin mother together with blessed joseph may come to meet us and we may be worthily received by thee into everlasting dwellings.
Assist me by your presence, protect me by your power, and obtain for me this grace, o holy st. Prayer to saint joseph patron of the universal church o most poweful patriarch, saint joseph, patron. The prayer to st joseph is a powerful prayer to be said in times of need or desperation. The mystery of death can create a great deal of anxiety, especially. Joseph, our patron of a happy death catholic exchange. O blessed joseph, who yielded up thy last breath in the arms of jesus and mary, obtain for me this grace, o holy joseph, that i may breathe forth.
Joseph tie in with the themes of a graceful life and a happy death. Prayer to saint joseph for the triumph of the church. Joseph, the holy, pure spouse of the blessed virgin mary, is a powerful intercessor with god on our behalf. Built by immigrants at the end of the nineteenth century, the massive edifice hosts a large annual saint josephs day celebration. Prayer to st joseph for a happy death, because he died in the arms of both jesus and mary. Joseph is unique among patron saints in that he is able to assist us at any time for anything. Mar 24, 2018 most glorious saint joseph, blessed spouse of mary, you who merited to be chosen as guardian of the saviour of the world, jesus christ, and who, whilst embracing him affectionately did have a. He asked that it be added to the end of the rosary, especially during the month of october, which is dedicated to the rosary. Joseph, asking him to intercede for us that our death may be happy as well. Joseph to be the spouse of thy most holy mother, grant, we beseech thee, that he whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our intercessor in heaven, who livest and reignest forever and ever. Apr 12, 2018 the catholic prayer, an ancient prayer to saint joseph, is considered a powerful novena recited for nine straight days to saint joseph, the foster father of christ. When joe sings the famous song old man river in the musical, showboat, a lot of people can relate to the line, im tired of living and scared of dying. Full of confidence in your power, i fly unto you, and beg your protection. Included in this work is the following account of the holy death of st.
Novena to saint joseph, spouse of the blessed virgin mary. If you are leafing through the pages of this book, you probably have a very special intention you are holding in your heart. Ui had the kids write about saint joseph, instead of doing the lapbook. Joseph prayer book contains all the famous prayers. On may 1, we celebrate josephs feast day as the patron saint of workers. Prayers for saint josephs intercession signs, wonders.
Oh, saint joseph, fosterfather of jesus, most pure spouse of the virgin mary, pray for us daily to the same jesus, the son of god, that we, being defended by the power of his grace and striving faithfully in life, may be crowned by him at the hour of. Prayer to saint joseph patron of the universal church o most. Youll find it in printable form so you can print two copies and learn it easily. Mans necessities and sufferings on earth are many and manifold. Preserve and increase in me the spirit of prayer and fervor in. Prayer to saint joseph for a happy death prayers catholic online. He is the universal patronwhatever our petition is, you can pray to st. Kids like coloring saint joseph, mary, and the holy family, too. Whatever did happen, joseph must have died a happy death surrounded by the most loving wife and son in the whole universe. Novena for a special favor, litany, 30 days prayer, memorare, for purity, conversion, a happy death, etc.
The catholic prayer, an ancient prayer to saint joseph, is considered a powerful novena recited for nine straight days to saint joseph, the foster father of christ. Joseph is seen as the protector of the church and the patron of the family. Now when we say happy death we dont mean a death without suffering or a death that is not difficult, although we can certainly pray for relief from that kind of death, too. Prayer to saint joseph for a happy death prayers catholic. Joseph over all other men to represent the fatherhood of god himself in the holy family. In that hour of dread and anguish, assist me by your presence, and protect me by your power against the enemies of my salvation. Free pdf download of the knights of the holy eucharist prayer book. Say a st joseph novena for nine days for guaranteed intercession. Joseph has always been the patron saint of a happy. The book in your hands is about saint joseph, husband of mary and foster father of jesus christ. Take advantage of this special, limitedtime offer to gift.
Joseph obtains favors of any kind, but particularly in family problems, financial needs, purity, dangers, work, housing and a happy death. When the seal of death shall close my life, come with jesus and mary to aid me. On may 1, we celebrate joseph s feast day as the patron saint of workers. Help me to spend each day in preparation for death. Using the printable prayer cards you can learn it easily.
The largest church in new orleans is saint joseph church. Feb 19, 2020 fall asleep in peace with this prayer to st. On may 1, we celebrate josephs feast day as the patron saint of. Joseph, who is the patron of a happy death, among other things. The mystical city of god by venerable mother mary of jesus of agreda 16021665 is a monumental fourvolume history of the life of the blessed virgin mary, as revealed by our lady to a 17thcentury spanish nun. Prayer for a happy death prayer for the dying afterword. This coloring page shows him asleep with jesus and mary by his side. Joseph, who gave up you last breath in the arms of jesus and mary, obtain for me, i beseech you, the grace of a happy death. Joseph was prescribed by pope leo xiii for the month of october after the recitation of the rosary. After the virgin mary, roman catholics believe that saint joseph is the most beloved and efficacious saint in heaven, as well as a guardian and protector of the chur. I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. He is the patron saint of the universal church, and people call upon his aid for workers, families, home buyers and sellers, and the grace of a happy death, among other requests. Joseph, the patron and protector of our church, we will have our very own st.
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