Novena to St. Joseph
Chaste Spouse of the Most Holy Virgin Mary to whom God entrusted his only Son. May we entrust all our needs and prayers to his loving, fatherly, tender care.
Why do we invoke St. Joseph?
May we led by the light which the Saints of Carmel have had and place our trust in St. Joseph, in the knowledge that he can help us in ALL things:
- "I don't recall up to this day ever having petitioned him for anything that he failed to grant." St. Teresa of Jesus (1515-1582)
- "this glorious saint... helps in ALL our needs." St. Teresa of Jesus (1515-1582)
If you join us for the Novena:
🕊️You will get to know how St. Joseph is able to help us in everything and never fails, just as he cared for the Infant Jesus and did not fail our heavenly Father.
🕊️You will be illumined by the testimony of Carmelite Saints who have entrusted their prayers and supplications to St. Joseph, through the ages with many convents and monasteries dedicated to his name and unfailing patronage.
Programme of the Novena
- Day I Joseph, descendent of David
St. Teresa of Jesus
- Day II Mary's betrothal to Joseph
St. John of the Cross
- Day III Joseph, guardian of the Son of Mary
Blessed Ana of St. Bartholomew
- Day IV The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Blessed Francisco Palau
- Day V The Prophecy of the elderly Simeon
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
- Day VI St. Joseph, protector on the fight into Egypt
Blessed Titus Brandsma
- Day VII Family life in Nazareth
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
- Day VIII Jesus, lost and found in the Temple
St. M. Maravillas of Jesus
- Day 9 Joseph's death in Mary & Jesus' company
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Written and compiled
by María Pilar Vila, Doctor in Theology.
Translated by Chantal Roxane Haigh, OCDS.
In depth studies, articles relating to Carmel may be found on María Pilar Vila's website, which has an automatic translator for items not already in English:
https://carmeloteresajuan.wordpress.com/
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