Repeat the following Novena prayers every day for 9 consecutive days.

Fatherhood has its origin 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, welcome 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

Say 1 Our Father...

Say 1 Hail Mary...

Say 1 Glory Be...