In My Father's House

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O God, in your providence you chose St. Joseph to be the husband of Mary and the guardian of your Son. As I begin this novena, let me learn from his quiet faith and ready obedience. Through his intercession, watch over all that you have entrusted to me, and teach me to serve you in the ordinary work of my days. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pause in silence, and bring to mind the intention you are praying for.

In the app, your own saved intention rests here during the silence. The narration stays the same for everyone.

He said to them, 'Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?'

When the boy Jesus was found in the temple, he spoke of being in his Father's house. Joseph, the earthly father, raised a child whose heart was set on God above all. A holy home is not one without struggle, but one where God is plainly at the center.

Father, in Joseph's home you were honored and your house was loved. Make my home a place where you are at the center - where prayer is natural and your name is dear. Through the intercession of St. Joseph, help me to lead those I live with gently toward you, so that our household belongs to you. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

St. Joseph, faithful guardian of Jesus and Mary, you provided for the Holy Family by the work of your hands and protected them in every danger. Take my needs into your fatherly care, and present them to your foster Son. Obtain for me a working heart, a watchful love for those in my charge, and at the last, a peaceful death in the friendship of God. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.