Novena for the unemployed – Feb. 5-13
It’s always a good day to start a novena. I ask for you to pray, in communion with me, this novena for all job seekers. We shall begin the novena February 5th and pray it daily through Feb. 13. Let us also pray that those of us who are so blessed with employment, and those granted favor by this petition always do God’s will in their work.
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Joseph the Carpenter, Georges de La Tour
O glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to ask your powerful intercession in obtaining from the compassionate 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 grace for which we now ask.
(Mention your request)
O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers for us will be graciously heard at the throne of God.
(The following is to be said seven times in honor of the seven joys and seven sorrows of Saint Joseph:)
O glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear for Jesus Christ, and for the glory of hs name, hear our prayers and grant our petitions.
