Novena in Honour of the Holy Cloak of Saint Joseph

In his letter dated 12 September 2025, Monsignor Owen invites parishioners and friends to pray the 30-Day Novena in honour of Saint Joseph and his Holy Cloak, seeking Saint Joseph's help and guidance for the building of our new church. This will be for the period from Tuesday 23 September to Thursday 23 October, culminating with the 8:30 a.m. Mass at the church on the day of the 2025 Loaves and Fishes Gala (Friday 24 October).

Click here to download the PDF booklet put together by the Knights of the Holy Eucharist.

We invite parishioners to include the prayer for the building of our new church at the begining of each day of the Novena, as it is our focused intention for taking up this devotion.

Saint Joseph's Holy Cloak Novena is a particular and special way to merit the patronage of this great Saint while also rendering honour to him. It is to be recited on thirty (30) consecutive days in memory of the 30 years Saint Joseph spent in the company of Jesus Christ, Son of God.

It is estimated to take twenty to thirty (20-30) minutes to say the prayers each day. If for some reason you cannot recite the prayer on a particular day, you may make up for it by reciting it on the 30th day as many times as the recitation was missed.

The extraordinary graces obtained by this prayer are innumerable. In fact, Saint Teresa (of Avila) said, "If you really want to believe in it, prove it to yourself be reciting the Novena - and you will be finally convinced."

Introductory Prayers

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

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
I give Thee my heart and my soul.

In thanksgiving to the Heavenly Father for having exalted Saint Joseph to a position of such exceptional dignity, we pray:
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. (×3)

Prayer for the Building of our New Church

Heavenly Father, send your Holy Spirit upon us, Your people.
Give us vision to seek Your truth and the courage to lovingly accept Your will.
Guide us in the decisions we must make, that the work we do now, in building our new place of worship, will ensure the presence of Your reign on earth.
Help us to see that what we must build is not just brick and stone, but love, compassion, and understanding among all people.
We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Saviour and Lord. Amen.

Prayer of Offering - Part I

O Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, I humbly prostrate myself before Thee. I beg the Lord Jesus, thine Immaculate Spouse, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the Angels and Saints in the Heavenly Court, to join me in this devotion. I offer thee this precious cloak, while pledging my sincerest faith and devotion. I promise to do all in my power to honor thee throughout my lifetime to prove my love for thee.
Help me, Saint Joseph. Assist me now and throughout my lifetime, but especially at the moment of my death, as thou wert assisted by Jesus and Mary, that I may join thee one day in Heaven and there honor thee for all eternity. Amen.

Prayer of Offering - Part II

O Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, prostrate, before thee and thy Divine Son, Jesus, I offer thee, with heartfelt devotion, this precious treasury of prayers, being ever mindful of the numerous virtues which adorned thy sacred person. In thee, O Glorious Patriarch, was fulfilled the dream of thy precursor the first Joseph, who indeed seemed to have been sent by God to prepare the way for thy presence on this Earth. In fact, not only wert thou surrounded by the shining splendor of the rays of the Divine Sun, Jesus, but thou wert splendidly reflected in the brilliant light of the mystic moon, the Blessed Virgin Mary. O Glorious Patriarch, if the example of the ancient Jacob, who personally went to congratulate his favorite son, who was exalted on the throne of Egypt, served to bring all his progeny there, should not the example of Jesus and Mary, who honored thee with their greatest respect and trust, serve to bring me, thy devoted servant, to present thee with this precious cloak in thy honor.
Grant, O Great Saint Joseph, that the Almighty God may turn a benevolent glance toward me. As the ancient Joseph did not reject his guilty and cruel brothers, but rather accepted them with love and protected and saved them from hunger and death, I beseech thee, O Glorious Patriarch, through thine intercession, grant that the Lord may never abandon me in this exiled valley of sorrows. Grant that He may always number me as one of thy devoted servants who dost live serenely under the patronage of thy Holy Cloak. Grant that I may live always within the protection of this patronage, every day of my life and particularly at that moment when I draw my dying breath.

Novena Prayer - Part I

Hail O Glorious Saint Joseph, thou who art entrusted with the priceless treasures of Heaven and Earth and foster-father of Him Who doth nourish all the creatures of the universe. Thou art, after Mary, the Saint most worthy of our love and devotion. Thou alone, above all the Saints, wert chosen for that supreme honor of rearing, guiding, nourishing and even embracing the Messiah, Whom so many kings and prophets would have so desired to behold.
Saint Joseph, save my soul and obtain for me from the Divine Mercy of God that petition for which I humbly pray. And for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, grant a great comfort from their pain.

Novena Prayer - Part II

O powerful Saint Joseph, thou wert proclaimed the Patron of the Universal Church, therefore, I invoke thee, above all the other Saints, as the greatest protector of the afflicted, and I offer countless blessings to thy most generous heart, always ready to help in any need.
To thee, O Glorious Saint Joseph, come the widows, the orphans, the abandoned, the afflicted, the oppressed. There is no sorrow, heartache or anguish which thou hast not consoled. Deign, I beseech thee, to use on my behalf those gifts which God hast given thee, until I too shall be granted the answer to my petition And thou, Holy Souls in Purgatory, pray to Saint Joseph for me.

Novena Prayer - Part III

Countless are those who have prayed to thee before me and have received comfort and peace, graces and favors. My heart, so sad and sorrowful, cannot find rest in the midst of this trial which besets me. O Glorious Saint Joseph, thou knowest all my needs even before I set them forth in prayer. Thou knowest how important this petition is for me. I prostrate myself before thee as I sigh under the heavy weight of the problem which confronts me.
There is no human heart in which I can confide my sorrow; and even if I should find a compassionate creature who would be willing to assist me, still he would be unable to help me. Only thou can help me in my sorrow, Saint Joseph, and I beg thee to hear my plea.
Has not Saint Teresa (of Avila) left it written in her dialogues that the world may always know “Whatever you ask of Saint Joseph, you shall receive.”
O Saint Joseph, comforter of the afflicted, have pity on my sorrow and pity on those Poor Souls who place so much hope in their prayers to thee.

Novena Prayer - Part IV

O Sublime Patriarch Saint Joseph, because of thy perfect obedience to God, thou mayest intercede for me.
For thy holy life full of grace and merit, hear my prayer.
For thy most sweet name, help me. For your most holy tears, comfort me.
For thy seven sorrows, intercede for me. For your seven joys, console me.
From all harm of body and soul, deliver me. From all danger and disaster, save me.
Assist me with thy powerful intercession and seek for me, through thy power and mercy, all that is necessary for my salvation and particularly the favor of which I now stand in such great need.

Novena Prayer - Part V

O Glorious Saint Joseph, countless are the graces and favors which thou hast obtained for afflicted souls. Illness of every nature, those who are oppressed, persecuted, betrayed, bereft of all human comfort, even those in need of their life bread- —-all who imploreth thy powerful intercession are comforted in their affliction.
Do not permit, O dearest Saint Joseph, that I alone be the only one of all who hast appealed to thee, to be denied this petition which I so earnestly beg of thee. Show thy kindness and generosity even to me, that I may cry out in thanksgiving, “Eternal glory to our Holy Patriarch Saint Joseph, my great protector on Earth and the defender of the Holy Souls in Purgatory.”

Novena Prayer - Part VI

Eternal Father, Who art in Heaven, through the merits of Jesus and Mary, I beg Thee to grant my petition. In the name of Jesus and Mary I prostrate myself before Thy Divine presence and I beseech Thee to accept my hopeful plea to persevere in my prayers that I may be numbered among the throngs of those who live under the patronage of Saint Joseph.
Extend Thy blessing on this precious treasury of prayers which I today offer to him as a pledge of my devotion.

Litany of Supplication in honour of Saint Joseph's Hidden Life with Jesus and Mary

Saint Joseph, pray that Jesus may come into my soul and sanctify me.
Saint Joseph, pray that Jesus may come into my heart and inspire it with charity.
Saint Joseph, pray that Jesus may come into my mind and enlighten it.
Saint Joseph, pray that Jesus may guide my will and strengthen it.
Saint Joseph, pray that Jesus may direct my thoughts and purify them.
Saint Joseph, pray that Jesus may guide my desires and direct them.
Saint Joseph, pray that Jesus may look upon my deeds and extend His blessings.
Saint Joseph, pray that Jesus may inflame me with love for Him.

Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus the imitation of thy virtues.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus true humility of spirit.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus meekness of heart.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus peace of soul.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus a holy fear of the Lord.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus a desire for perfection.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus a gentleness of heart.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus a pure and charitable heart.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus the wisdom of faith.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus His blessing of perseverance in my good deeds.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus the strength to carry my crosses.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus a disdain for the material goods of this world.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus the grace to always walk on the narrow path toward Heaven.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus the grace to avoid all occasion of sin.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus a holy desire for eternal bliss.
Saint Joseph, request for me from Jesus the grace of final perseverance.

Saint Joseph, do not abandon me.
Saint Joseph, pray that my heart may never cease to love thee and that my lips may ever praise thee.
Saint Joseph, for the love thou didst bear for Jesus, grant that I may learn to love Him.
Saint Joseph, graciously accept me as thy devoted servant.
Saint Joseph, I give myself to thee; accept my pleas and hear my prayers.
Saint Joseph, do not abandon me at the hour of my death.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give Thee my heart and my soul.

Invocations - Part I

Remember O most chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, my good protector Saint Joseph, that never was it known that anyone who didst come to thy protection, and sought thine intercession was left unaided. Confidently I prostrate myself before thee and fervently beg for thy powerful intervention. O foster-Father of our dear Redeemer, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

Invocations - Part II

Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and virginal father of Jesus, look upon me and watch over me; lead me on the path of sanctifying grace; take heed of the urgent needs which I now beg thee to envelop within the folds of thy fatherly cloak. Dismiss those obstacles and difficulties standing in the way of my prayer and grant that the happy answer to my petition may serve for the greater glory of God and my eternal salvation.
As a pledge of my undying gratitude, I promise to spread the word of thy glory whilst offering thanks to the Lord for having so blest thy power and might in Heaven and on earth.

Litany of Saint Joseph

Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the World, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Renowned offspring of David, pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Guardian of the Redeemer, pray for us.
Chaste guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us.
Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us.
Servant of Christ, pray for us.
Minister of salvation, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph most just, pray for us.
Joseph most chaste, pray for us.
Joseph most prudent, pray for us.
Joseph most strong, pray for us.
Joseph most obedient pray for us.
Joseph most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of workers, pray for us.
Glory of family life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of families, pray for us.
Support in difficulties, pray for us.
Solace of the wretched, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of exiles, pray for us.
Patron of the afflicted, pray for us.
Patron of the poor, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons, pray for us.
Protector of Holy Church, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord.

He made him the lord of his household and prince over all his possessions.

Let us pray: O God, in your ineffable providence you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: You who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

Saint Joseph, pray for us.

Closing Prayer of the Holy Cloak

O Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, thou who wert chosen by God above all men to be the earthly head of the most holy of families, I beseech thee to accept me within the folds of thy holy cloak, that thou mayest become the guardian and custodian of my soul.
From this moment on, I choose thee as my father, my protector, my counselor, my patron and I beseech thee to place in thy custody my body, my soul, all that I am, all that I possess, my life and my death.
Look upon me as one of thy children; defend me from the treachery of my enemies, invisible or otherwise, assist me at all times in all my necessities; console me in the bitterness of my life, and especially at the hour of my death. Say but one word for me to the Divine Redeemer Whom thou wert deemed worthy to hold in thine arms, and to the Blessed Virgin Mary, thy most chaste spouse. Request for me those blessings which will lead me to salvation. Include me amongst those who art most dear to thee and I shall set forth to prove myself worthy of thy special patronage. Amen.

Closing Prayers

To you do we cry in our tribulations, O Blessed Saint Joseph, as we confidently invoke your patronage, after that of your most holy spouse, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
By the sacred bond of devotion which linked you to the Immaculate Virgin, Mother Of God, and for the fatherly love you lavished on the child, Jesus, we beg you to cast a glance on those heavenly gifts which the Divine Redeemer has obtained for all mankind through his Precious Blood and through your power and mercy, help us in our needs.
O holy protector of the holy family, protect us children of the Lord Jesus Christ; keep far from us the errors and evils which corrupt the world; assist us from Heaven in our struggles against the powers of darkness. And as you once protected the Divine Child from the cruel edict of Herod, now defend the Church and Keep it safe from all dangers and threats; spread over all of us your holy patronage so that by following your example and aided by your spiritual guidance, we may all aspire to a virtuous life, look to a holy death and secure for ourselves the blessings of eternal happiness in Heaven. Amen.

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