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O glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you we raise our hearts and hands to ask your powerful intercession in obtaining from the compassionate heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special grace for which we now ask.I was asked if I knew a good novena for job seeking. I don't know a specific one but as Saint Joseph is the patron saint of, among other things, family protection, fathers, and work, this seemed appropriate. Also, I dig St. Joseph.
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O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers for us will be graciously heard at the throne of God.
(The following is to be said seven times in honor of the seven joys and seven sorrows of Saint Joseph:)
O glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear for Jesus Christ, and for the glory of hs name, hear our prayers and grant our petitions.
This novena can be practiced at any time of year. It is particularly effective if done for the seven Sundays prior to the feast of Saint Joseph in honor of his seven sorrows and seven joys. Say this novena nine days in a row.
I have been looking for a good job for a long time and I recently found this novena. I just started and I know and believe that I will find a good job with benefits and God is going to wipe away my tears and put a smile on my face
ReplyDeleteSt Joseph please help my. Husband find a job with benefits. All our love
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for work since the 13th of October, I spend hours and hours in my study applying for posts. Have even been to 2 interviews both of which felt like they went well but sadly I didn't make it. Have another 2 interviews next week, may these be successful and I have a job to start in the New Year. We need it ..badly and I am such a hard worker always have been. May this Novena to St Joseph bring me success. Amen
ReplyDeleteMy husband was laid off about a month ago and I am having a hard time with my job as well. We are both on the job hunt and I am searching for my trust that everything will work out for us. Amen sbm
ReplyDeleteI am offering up this novena for my daughter that she receives a permanent job in her field in the very near future.
ReplyDeleteI am offering this Novena for my best friend who is looking for a job because her contract will end at the end of April and she wants to transfer to a new job with better benefits.
ReplyDeleteI am wanting all those who read this to know that St. Joseph is listening. My daughter received an offer for a permanent position in her field. Thank you, St. Joseph!
ReplyDeleteI am offering up the prayer to St. Joseph so that I may get a permanent kindergarten teaching position in a school close to my home. Working so far from home has been such a strain on my family. I am putting my trust in God that what's best for us will happen. Thank you St. Joseph!
ReplyDeleteI lost my job in February and have been looking hard for another ever since. I fear that my age may be a handicap. Anyhow, I went to St. Joseph High School and I'm putting my faith in him now ... Steve M.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for a job for over a year and I finally got one last week. I said many novenas to different saints and I believe what is for you will not go past you. It was a long time coming but hopefully it is the right job for me and I am eternally grateful. Mary B.
ReplyDeleteI ask for you intercession St. Joseph that God may grant my wish of approval for the permanent job that I am awaiting for. May the human resources at our company's head office will see the importance of my contribution to the company. This is important for me as my contract is ending and I am worried that I become unemployed. Dear God, please grant me your mercy. Thank you, Lord. Thank you, St. Joseph. Florence.
ReplyDeleteI am praying to get a full time teaching job soon.
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help stephanie with this job today. signed TJ
ReplyDeleteI am building a case to be promoted in my company and I hope I am successful. However, I will pray this Novena as well. I believe in prayers and I know that they help tremendously. I ask everyone to pray for me as well.
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Thanks in advance to all.
I have turned to st joseph for my partner who is in desperate need of a new job. Im hoping st joseph listens to our prayers. Thankyou st joseph.
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I've been praying to St. Joseph for suitable, sustainable employment since converting (willingly loosing my Protestant pastor pay cheque) in August of 2005. It's been a long haul. I have had this bit and that bit and this contract and that one and some art sales but nothing sustainable or even that suitable (apart from the art would it take off). I've prayed the novenas and other prayers to St. Joseph. I don't doubt in his efficacy. I don't doubt God, not even when one loved one turned away from God and the Church because I continue to put my hope in God even though he seems to leave me hanging, again and again (they put it more harshly). One prayer that has meant more to me than any other is one St. Andre Bessette - that great promoter of St. Joseph and 'builder' of the Oratory near Montreal in St. Joseph's name runs something like this: O Good St. Joseph, pray for me as you would for yourself were you in my place with my needs and responsibilities and guide me in following your example as a faithful servant of God and a good husband, father and neighbor. - a slight adaptation on my part but in essence, that's it.
ReplyDeleteI put in another application on our the feast of Mary, Mother of God for yet another position. I interviewed for something in December and was not the candidate they were looking for. I see other converts convert and thrive, even become 'known' - this does not seem to be my path and must not be what is necessary for me to obtain the hope of heaven. So, I persist.
God bless you Julie, and the person close to you for whom you pray and God bless each of us who continue to seek in the hope of finding.
I am very fond of St. Andre Bessette ever since visiting the St. Joseph Oratory in Montreal. It is truly a testament to faith. Thank you for sharing that prayer.
DeleteWe are coming up on the beginning of the Seven Sundays of St. Joseph when we look at much more about that remarkable saint than whether we have a job or not. Owen, your story makes me think of when the Holy Family went to Egypt. I always think of St. Joseph's ready willingness to get up in the middle of the night right after that dream and pack up the family, of how he must have worked and worried and had to trust in order to provide for his family, of his quiet service, how we have no words of his left to us ... surely he is the one who understands your plight better than most. I will keep your job search in my prayers also ...
Thanks Julie.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am happy you had a chance to visit the Oratory. It is remarkable in every way. I was there while on pilgrimage for the 49th IEC in Quebec City, 2008
We were there in 2009 (if my calculations are correct). Several Japanese tourists have photos of Hannah going up the steps on her knees while praying. (I was not that dedicated.)
Deletei praying for a teaching job for over 8 months...no joy...hopefully it will come soon as i'm losing both in both god and in life
ReplyDeleteI am praying to St Joseph , to please help my friend Laura find a job, also my brother to be reinstated in his job and also for myself , I love my job and while I know I made mistakes I did not deserve termination I pray for st Joseph to intervene with my boss so he sees the truth and hires me back amen
ReplyDeleteI am praying to St. Joseph to help me find employment after being out of work for 10 years, that he will guide my hands to do the work that the Lord wants for me, Amen
ReplyDeleteI have not been working for a little over 3 yers now and I had an interview to teach last week. I am praying that get this job and permanently become a teacher
ReplyDeleteI am saying this novena for my son Joseph that he finds a job with benefits. His field is limited and he needs Divine help in getting a good job. I trust St. Joseph and put Joe in his care.
ReplyDeleteI am praying this novena for my husband to get a better job so that we may become more financially independent again. He needs to feel self worth again too. Please pray for us. I trust in you St. Joseph and Jesus Christ. AMEN!
ReplyDeleteI havent been working permanently for a over 2 years nw.i am praying to St Joseph that i may find a good permanent job.Amen
ReplyDeleteI am saying this novena for my Boyfriend who has been unemployed for over a year now. All the other trainees got jobs in other companies and he is still unemployed. He is hardworking, dedicated and a good person.. Please intercede for me and help him to get through with a permanent job in his field.
ReplyDeleteDear St. Joseph, I come to you with a humble heart begging for your mercy, Please give my Wife and me the strength to find a new job. We have been unemployed for over one and half month. We have been struggling to find a job. I am waiting to hear back on a job interview. Please pray for me so that job comes through. We pray through you to Our Lord Jesus Christ for getting a job. Please ask Our lord Jesus to grant us with a best one. St. Joseph we need to get a worthy job sooner, so that we don’t lose our work permit. Please pray on our behalf.
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