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

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

Say 1 Our Father...

Say 1 Hail Mary...

Say 1 Glory Be...