Novenas and Devotions
THE SEVEN SUNDAYS DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH
When praying the Seven Sundays devotion, it is customary to pray for a specific intention, asking St. Joseph’s powerful intercession for your needs. Then read the bible readings for sorrow and for joy. Begin seven Sundays before his Feast Day of March 19.
1st Sunday
Sorrow (Matthew 1:19) The Doubt of St. Joseph
Joy (Matthew (1:20) The Message of the Angel
2nd Sunday
Sorrow (Luke 2:7) The Poverty of Jesus’ Birth
Joy (Luke 2:10-11) The Birth of the Savior
3rd Sunday
Sorrow (Luke 2:21) The Circumcision
Joy (Matthew 1:25) The Holy Name of Jesus
4th Sunday
Sorrow (Luke 2:34) The Prophecy of Simeon
Joy (Luke 2:38) The Effects of Redemption
5th Sunday
Sorrow (Matthew 2:14) The Flight into Egypt
Joy (Isaiah 19:1) The Overthrow of the Idols of Egypt
6th Sunday
Sorrow (Matthew 2:22) The Return from Egypt
Joy (Luke 2:39) Life with Jesus and Mary at Nazareth
7th Sunday
Sorrow (Luke 2:45) The Loss of the Child Jesus
Joy (Luke 2:46) The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple