Sep 18, 2019

🌿 Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Saint Joseph of Cupertino, also known as the Flying Saint, is a Franciscan friar known for his remarkable gift of levitation and his deep spirituality. He is revered as the patron saint of students, aviators, and those taking exams. The Catholic Church has approved several prayers dedicated to him. Here are some:

1. Prayer to Saint Joseph of Cupertino for Students

O humble Saint Joseph of Cupertino, patron of students, who by the help of God was made to succeed in your examinations and found favor in the eyes of the examiners, I come before you, humbly imploring your aid.

Intercede for me, I beseech you, in my present difficulty. Help me to overcome my weaknesses and to strive for excellence in my studies. Obtain for me the grace to comprehend my lessons, to retain what I have learned, and to apply my knowledge with wisdom and understanding.

Bless me, Saint Joseph of Cupertino, that I may approach my exams with confidence and peace of mind. May I be guided by the Holy Spirit and aided by your powerful intercession. Amen.

2. Novena Prayer to Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Day 1:
O Saint Joseph of Cupertino, who by your fervent prayers and sublime virtues obtained from God the grace to be lifted up in ecstasy and to perform miraculous feats, we beseech you to intercede for us before the throne of God.

Day 2 to Day 8:
(Repeat the same structure with specific meditations on each day.)

Day 9:
O Glorious Saint Joseph of Cupertino, through your unwavering faith and fervent prayers, you obtained from God the grace to rise above earthly concerns and to be united with Him in heavenly contemplation.

As we celebrate your holy life and miraculous gifts, we humbly ask for your intercession in our time of need. Help us to overcome the challenges and difficulties that we face, and obtain for us the grace to live in union with God's will.

Pray for us, O Saint Joseph of Cupertino, that like you, we may always seek to do the will of God and to serve Him faithfully all the days of our lives. Amen.

3. Litany of Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us.

(Continue with the invocations specific to the virtues and aspects of Saint Joseph of Cupertino's life.)

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O Saint Joseph of Cupertino,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, who by Your ineffable providence
did choose the Blessed Joseph to be the protector
and guardian of Your holy Church,
grant that we may be aided by his intercession
in heaven whom we venerate on earth.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

These prayers seek the intercession of Saint Joseph of Cupertino for students, seekers of divine wisdom, and those in need of assistance in their studies or examinations. They reflect his humility, fervent prayer life, and miraculous experiences, inviting believers to seek his aid in times of need.

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