Nine days in the company of the most faithful man who ever lived. St. Joseph — the silent guardian, the faithful follower, the man who said yes to God without a single recorded word in Scripture — is one of the most powerful intercessors in the Catholic tradition. And a novena to him is nine days of asking that quiet, steadfast strength to work on your behalf.

This Novena to St. Joseph laminated card makes those nine days of prayer easy, beautiful, and portable. Designed by Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and highly sought-after Life Coach from Shreveport, Louisiana — every ShopCatholic card is made with purpose. ShopCatholic is Shawn’s ministry: profits from every card go toward her mission of giving, including donating thousands of Christmas gifts to children in need every Christmas Eve through Holy Angels, and volunteering at addiction treatment centers. When you buy a card, you’re part of that giving.

👷 The Novena Prayer

O Glorious St. Joseph,
faithful follower of Jesus Christ,
to thee do we raise our hearts and hands
to implore thy powerful intercession
in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus
all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare.

To thee we recommend the concerns of our souls and bodies,
all our hopes and consolations,
our trials and miseries,
our pleasures and our pains,
our families and our undertakings,
and especially our present need.

[Mention your intention here]

Protect us, O great Patriarch,
and obtain for us the grace to make our lives
conformable to the life and virtues of thy holy spouse,
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray for us, O holy St. Joseph,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

📦 Card Details

• Laminated with gold colour accents
• 2.5" x 4.5" — wallet-size and Bible-bookmark ready
• Classic sacred art image of St. Joseph on the front, full Novena prayer on the back
• Available as a single card or in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
• Perfect for personal novena practice, gifting, or parish handouts

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is a novena and how do I pray it?
A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer — from the Latin novem, meaning nine. You simply pray this prayer once each day for nine days, bringing your specific intention to St. Joseph. The prayer includes a moment to mention your personal need, making it deeply personal and powerful. Many people pray novenas before an important feast day, during a time of crisis, or when seeking a specific grace.

When is the best time to pray a novena to St. Joseph?
The traditional time is the nine days leading up to his feast day on March 19th (St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary) or May 1st (St. Joseph the Worker). But novenas can be prayed any time — whenever you need his intercession for work, family, protection, or any urgent need.

What intentions is St. Joseph known to intercede for?
St. Joseph is the patron of workers, fathers, families, the dying, the universal Church, and those seeking homes. He intercedes powerfully for employment, family protection, financial provision, a happy death, and any need related to fatherhood or family life. He is also invoked for the sale or purchase of a home.

Can I order in bulk or get custom printed cards?
Yes! Standard packs of up to 100 ship quickly — usually same day or within 24 hours if in stock. For larger needs, we offer custom printing with a minimum of 1,000 cards, delivered in approximately 5 days, in any quantity you need. When Pope Francis visited the United States, he ordered 15,000 custom “Praying with Five Fingers” cards to share with the faithful. Whether you need 1,000 or 15,000, we can make it happen — and every order helps fund Shawn’s mission of giving back.