(As shared on the website for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich, CT)
“The USCCB has composed this novena to be prayed yearly on March 10-18, the nine days that precede the Solemnity of Saint Joseph on March 19.”
March 13th
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Nativity
As the solemnity of St. Joseph approaches, we recall the birth of Our Savior, whom Joseph and Mary are the first to adore.“So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child.” (Lk 2:16-17)
A brief period of silence is observed.
V. The LORD has made his victory known;
R. has revealed his triumph in the sight of the nations.
O Watchful Defender of Christ, obtain for us through your divine Son the grace of adoration.
Concluding Prayer
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you, Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
“Each day of the novena is accompanied by a reflection video from bishops across the United States.” The video can be found here.
God bless you!
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