Saint Josephadoptive father of Jesus, like all human beings lived difficult moments. Let us remember the episode when he had to flee to Egypt with his family because King Herod, informed by the Magi of the birth of the “King of the Jews”, gave the order to kill all children under 2 years of age. “Get up, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt and stay there until I tell you; because Herod is going to look for the boy to kill him”. (Matthew 2:13).
Praying to Saint Joseph can be effective when we are faced with difficult causes, such as a death, a job loss, a separation. He can accompany us in all this, present our difficulties to God and ask him to strengthen us in the trialthat join us in sorrow. Here is a prayer dedicated to Saint Joseph for difficult causes, inspired by Saint Francis de Sales.
Novena to Saint Joseph in audio
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Prayer to Saint Joseph for the difficult causes of Saint Francis de Sales
“Glorious Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, grant us your paternal protection, for we implore you through the Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
O you, whose power extends to all our needs and knows how to make the most impossible things possible, open your father’s eyes to the interests of your children. In the shame and sorrow that we present to you, we turn to you with confidence; Deign to take for your charitable conduct this important and difficult matter, cause of our concern. Let the happy result of it become the glory of God and the good of the devoted servants of him.
Oh, you who have never been invoked in vain, beloved Saint Joseph! You, whose credit is so powerful before God that we could say: “In heaven, Joseph rather commands, not begs”, tender father, pray for us Jesus, pray for us Mary. Be our advocate with this divine Son whose adoptive father you were so attentive, so dear and the faithful protector. Be our advocate with Mary, whose loving and tenderly beloved husband you were. Add to all your glories that of winning the difficult cause that we entrust to you.
We believe, yes, we believe that you can grant our wishes by freeing us from the sorrows that overwhelm us and the bitterness that fills our souls; We also have the firm confidence that you will not neglect anything in favor of the afflicted who implore you. Humbly prostrated at your feet, good Saint Joseph, we implore you, have mercy on our moans and our tears; cover us with the mantle of your mercy and bless us.
Saint Joseph, thank you!
Other prayers in difficult situations
Regardless of the difficulties we encounter in our lives, the Lord is with us. He helps us carry our cross and weather the storms. Through his prayers, the saints can effectively intercede for us.
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