
In fact, not only wert thou surrounded by the shining splendour of the rays of the Divine Sun, Jesus, but thou wert splendidly reflected in the brilliant light of the mystic moon, the Blessed Virgin Mary. In thee, O Glorious Patriarch, was fulfilled the dream of thy precursor the first Joseph, who indeed seemed to have been sent by God to prepare the way for thy presence on this earth. Joseph, prostrate, before thee and thy Divine Son, Jesus, I offer thee, with heartfelt devotion, this precious treasury of prayers, being ever mindful of the numerous virtues which adorned thy sacred person. Joseph. Assist me now and throughout my lifetime, but especially at the moment of my death, as thou wert assisted by Jesus and Mary, that I may join thee one day in Heaven and there honour thee for all eternity. I promise to do all in my power to honour thee throughout my lifetime to prove my love for thee. I offer thee this precious cloak, while pledging my sincerest faith and devotion. I beg the Lord Jesus, thine Immaculate Spouse, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the Angels and Saints in the Heavenly Court, to join me in this devotion. Joseph, I humbly prostrate myself before Thee. Joseph to a position of such exceptional dignity.’) OFFERING I: Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give Thee my heart and my soul.ģx Glory Be * (* To the Holy Trinity, giving thanks for having ‘exalted St. So if one were to miss 2 days (not recommended), then the prayers in their totality would be recited 3 times on the final day.


It is said that any missed days may be caught up on the 30th day. One could also offer daily the Litany for the Poor Souls. One might, for example, pray the De Profundis daily after the 6:00pm Angelus, and/or the Daily Prayers for the Holy Souls. Joseph and, in order to warrant such a merit, it is suggested that one make additional offerings for the Holy Souls, for whom this devotion is also particularly helpful. This devotion calls upon a special patronage from our glorious patriarch St. Joseph at the end of his podcast episode from March 2019, linked below. Indeed, listen to Roy Schoeman’s anecdote about the nuns, the potatoes and St. It is suggested that one be specific in petition, rather than florid and vague. It takes approximately 20-25 minutes and “ the extraordinary graces obtained by this prayer are innumerable“.

Teresa of Avila vouched for its efficaciousness, writing “If you really want to believe in it, prove it to yourself by reciting the Novena and you will be finally convinced.” Joseph is to be prayed for 30 days, commemorating the earthly thirty years which St. This precious treasury of prayers in honour of St.
