Novena to Saint Joseph - Day 1 -

O great Saint Joseph, with feelings of unlimited confidence,
we beg thee to bless this Novena that we begin in thy honor.
O glorious Saint Joseph,
faithful follower of Jesus Christ,
to thee we raise our hearts and hands
to implore thy powerful intercession
in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus
all the helps and graces necessary
for our spiritual and temporal welfare,
particularly for the grace of a happy death
and the special prayer petition we now request
(here our request ..)
O guardian of the Word Incarnate,
we feel animated with confidence that thy prayers
in our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God.
Glorious Saint Joseph,
through the love thou bear to Jesus Christ
and for the Glory of His Name,
hear our prayers and obtain our petitions.
Amen.