Novena for the Espousals of Our Lady
Novena, 14 January to 22 January 2027
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A Help to Devotion, 1853Source and notes
NOVENA V. FOR THE FESTIVAL OF THE ESPOUSALS OF OUR LADY
Source
| Printed in | A Help to Devotion; or, A Collection of Novenas |
|---|---|
| Imprint | London, Richardson and Son, 1853 |
| Pages | pp. 61–63 |
| Scan | leaf 76, leaf 77, leaf 78 |
| Approval | Title page dated 1853; no approbation printed. |
| Rights | Public domain in the United States. |
- Saints
- St. Joseph
- Prayers for
- family
Day 1
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Most sacred Virgin, by the virginal Espousals which thou didst celebrate with thy chaste spouse Joseph: obtain that my soul may be joined in spiritual Espousals to thy Son, my Lord. Hail Mary, &c.
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Most unspotted Virgin, by that unstained virginity which thou didst preserve with thy pure spouse Joseph: obtain that my soul may serve in purity of heart thy Son, my Lord Jesus. Hail Mary, &c.
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Most lovely Virgin, by that tender love which thou barest to thy beloved spouse Joseph: obtain that my soul may constantly love thy Son my Lord Jesus. Hail Mary, &c.
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Most glorious Virgin, by that prompt obedience which thou didst profess to thy virtuous spouse Joseph: obtain that my soul may perfectly obey thy Son, my Lord Jesus. Hail Mary, &c.
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Most humble Virgin, by that punctual service which thou didst pay to thy beloved spouse Joseph: obtain that my soul may faithfully attend to the service of thy Son, my Lord Jesus. Hail Mary, &c.
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Most innocent Virgin, by that heroic endurance which thou didst exercise together with thy patient spouse Joseph: obtain that my soul may resign itself entirely to the disposal of thy Son, my Lord Jesus. Hail Mary, &c.
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Most merciful Virgin, by that rigid poverty which thou didst suffer with thy resigned spouse Joseph: obtain that my soul may strip itself of all things for the love of thy Son, my Lord Jesus. Hail Mary, &c.
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Most gracious Virgin, by that extreme humility which thou didst practise with thy prudent spouse Joseph: obtain that my soul may submit itself to all, to please thy Son, my Lord Jesus. Hail Mary, &c.
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Most holy Virgin, by that fulness of virtue which thou didst acquire with thy holy spouse Joseph: obtain that my soul may be enamoured of all holy virtues, whereby it may become acceptable to thy Son, my Lord Jesus. Hail Mary, &c.
Hail! holy Joseph, Hail!
Husband of Mary, Hail!
Chaste as the lily flower
In Eden’s peaceful vale.
Hail! holy Joseph, hail!
Father of Christ esteemed!
Father be thou to those
Thy Foster Son redeemed.
Hail! holy Joseph, hail!
God’s choice wert thou alone;
To thee the WORD made flesh,
Was subject as a son.
Hail! holy Joseph, hail!
Teach us our flesh to tame,
And, Mary, keep the hearts
That love thy husband’s name.
Mother of Jesus! bless,
And bless, ye saints on high
All meek and simple souls
That to St. Joseph cry. Amen.