Day 9 as we conclude the Adoption Novena

 

INTENTION

For Family Members Welcoming Children through Adoption

SCRIPTURE

(Ephesians 3:14-15, 17-19)

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named…that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

SILENT REFLECTION

Pause for a moment of silent reflection.

PRAYER

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

You are one God, living in a relationship

of love.

When Christ became Man,

you shared that divine love with the

human race, forever wedding earth to heaven.

Send your blessings upon all who nurture

children who have been adopted.

Give them generous and

understanding hearts.

Give us all a spirit of understanding and welcome

so that all peoples of every nation, race, and tongue

may live together peacefully as members of your family.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PETITION TO ST. JOSEPH

Blessed Joseph,

You took Mary and Jesus into your

home. You followed the prescripts of the Law,

presented Jesus in the Temple,

taught him skills at the plane and the lathe, and,

daily, you shared traditions which were built on the

covenants he came to fulfill.

Hear the prayers of the siblings, grandparents,

aunts, uncles, and entire families of children who

have been adopted.

May they be a source of loving welcome and a

fount of faith.

Through Christ our Lord.



St. Joseph, descendant of David, pray for us.

CONCLUDING PRAYERS

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

Day 8 for the St. Joseph Adoption Novena

 

INTENTION

For Adoptive Fathers

SCRIPTURE

(Matthew 1:18-21, 24)

Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.

SILENT REFLECTION

Pause for a moment of silent reflection.

PRAYER

Fatherhood has its origins in God,

and so we pray to you, Father Almighty,

for those men who have adopted a child.

Give them a mind receptive to your guidance,

a patient voice, and a loving heart.

May they know the joy of following your will and

reflecting your constant and steady love.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PETITION TO ST. JOSEPH

St. Joseph, adoptive father of Jesus,

you, too, welcomed a child into your home

because you were obedient to the plan of God.

Give encouragement to all adoptive fathers,

that with the support of their wives,

they might know the joy that comes

from serving as guardian, father, and protector.



St. Joseph, patron of fathers, pray for us.

CONCLUDING PRAYERS

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

Day 7 St. Joseph Adoption Novena

 

INTENTION

For Adoptive Mothers

SCRIPTURE

(John 19:25-27)

Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother."

SILENT REFLECTION

Pause for a moment of silent reflection.

PRAYER

All loving and merciful Father,

by your abiding presence and abundant grace you

know our every need.

Bless all women who have adopted a child.

They have so valued your gift of life

that they have welcomed a child into their home,

and opened their hearts and their lives.

Help them to know your loving Providence,

and guide them in their journey of motherhood.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PETITION TO ST. JOSEPH

St. Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary,

you witnessed first-hand

the joy of her motherhood.

Be attentive to the needs of these women

who long to welcome a child through adoption.

Give encouragement to all adoptive mothers, that,

with the support of their husbands, they might

know the joy that comes from a lifetime of serving

as mother, nurturer, and friend.

Intercede for them before the Father, we ask you.

St. Joseph, spouse of the Mother of God,

pray for us.

CONCLUDING PRAYERS

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be