Mar
10
2013
0
By Anonymous (not verified)
This Tuesday, God willing, the Cardinals gathered in Rome will begin the conclave to elect a new Pope. Today, let's pray for God's blessings upon the conclave.
And who shall we turn to in prayer? One of the most powerful intercessors in the Church: St. Joseph, patron of the universal Church. Indeed, today is the first day of the novena to St. Joseph, whose feast day is March 19.
The following is the same prayer being said during the novena at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy:
And who shall we turn to in prayer? One of the most powerful intercessors in the Church: St. Joseph, patron of the universal Church. Indeed, today is the first day of the novena to St. Joseph, whose feast day is March 19.
The following is the same prayer being said during the novena at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy:
O 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. O 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. O St. 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 the kiss when I draw my dying breath.
St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen
