Ah! Bishop Marello!... He was a saint... he was a saint!
Pope St. Pius X
in his audience with Fr. Giovanni Battista Cortona, OSJ
Vatican, February 1904
NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. JOSEPH MARELLO
NOVENA IN HONOR
OF ST. JOSEPH MARELLO
Leader:
O Saint Joseph Marello, as a young man full of goodness and endowed with intelligence, passionately in love with culture and involved in civil tasks, you have found a perfect model in Christ and you consecrated yourself to him in the priesthood.
People:
Obtain for us the grace to serve the interests of Jesus
in imitation of Saint Joseph as you did, drawn by his example of humble service nourished with deep interior life.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory...
Leader:
O Saint Joseph Marello, you were formed in holiness amidst many forms of hostility against the Church and the Catholic faith.
People:
Help us to be extraordinary in ordinary things
and to admire the ineffable beauty of Mary, a beauty made up of many little virtues that make her irresistibly attractive.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory...
Leader:
O Saint Joseph Marello, you transfigured yourself in the Eucharistic celebration and adoration and taught us that Christ is an infinite companion in our hearts.
People:
Grant that we may be grateful to God who, in providing us with such a great proof of his love, wants us to be ever closer to one another in holy fraternity as Carthusians indoor and apostles outdoors
.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory...
The Litany of St. Joseph Marello follows...
ST. JOSEPH MARELLO
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father in heaven,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God,
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father in heaven,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God,
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
Sorrowful Mother
Saint Joseph, our protector
Saint Joseph Marello, our founder
Sharer in Christ’s exaltation to the glory of God the Father
Loyal son of the Church
Defender of papal authority
Image of the Good Shepherd
Most worthy bishop
Our spiritual Father
Apostle of the youth
Gifted catechist
Promoter of vacation
Guide of seminarians
Director of souls
Most zealous preacher
Gem among Bishop
Hidden pearl
Tireless worker
Vessel of election
Most generous pastor
Skillful adviser
Glory of church of Asti
Father of the poor
Help of the aged
Healer of the sick
Protector of orphans
Comfort of the Outcasts
Friend of the handicapped
Support of the needy
Consoler of the afflicted
Model of perfection
Treasure of virtues
Fount of wisdom
Martyr of charity
Exemplar of piety
Mirror of humility
Lover of poverty
Model of hidden life
Example of meekness
Light of the world
Salt of the earth
Favorite child of Mary
Devoted son of Joseph
Successor of the apostles
Emulator of angels
Imitator of the saints
New Saint Francis de Sales
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Sorrowful Mother
Saint Joseph, our protector
Saint Joseph Marello,
our Founder
Sharer in Christ’s exaltation
to the glory of God the Father
Loyal son of the Church
Defender of papal authority
Image of the Good Shepherd
Most worthy bishop
Our spiritual Father
Apostle of the youth
Gifted catechist
Promoter of vacation
Guide of seminarians
Director of souls
Most zealous preacher
Gem among Bishop
Hidden pearl
Tireless worker
Vessel of election
Most generous pastor
Skillful adviser
Glory of church of Asti
Father of the poor
Help of the aged
Healer of the sick
Protector of orphans
Comfort of the Outcasts
Friend of the handicapped
Support of the needy
Consoler of the afflicted
Model of perfection
Treasure of virtues
Fount of wisdom
Martyr of charity
Exemplar of piety
Mirror of humility
Lover of poverty
Model of hidden life
Example of meekness
Light of the world
Salt of the earth
Favorite child of Mary
Devoted son of Joseph
Successor of the apostles
Emulator of angels
Imitator of the saints
New Saint Francis de Sales
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the sins of the world,
Lamb of God who take away
the sins of the world,
Lamb of God who take away
the sins of the world,
Spare us. O Lord.
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father in 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.
Immaculate Mary
Pray for us.*
Sorrowful Mother*
Saint Joseph, our protector*
Saint Joseph Marello, our founder*
Sharer in Christ’s exaltation to the glory
of God the Father*
Loyal son of the Church*
Defender of papal authority*
Image of the Good Shepherd*
Most worthy bishop*
Our spiritual Father*
Apostle of the youth*
Gifted catechist*
Promoter of vacation*
Guide of seminarians*
Director of souls*
Most zealous preacher*
Gem among Bishop*
Hidden pearl*
Tireless worker*
Vessel of election*
Most generous pastor*
Skillful adviser*
Glory of church of Asti*
Father of the poor*
Help of the aged*
Healer of the sick*
Protector of orphans*
Comfort of the Outcasts*
Friend of the handicapped*
Support of the needy*
Consoler of the afflicted*
Model of perfection*
Treasure of virtues*
Fount of wisdom*
Martyr of charity*
Exemplar of piety*
Mirror of humility*
Lover of poverty*
Model of hidden life*
Example of meekness*
Light of the world*
Salt of the earth*
Favorite child of Mary*
Devoted son of Joseph*
Successor of the apostles*
Emulator of angels*
Imitator of the saints*
New Saint Francis de Sales*
Lamb of God who take away
the sins of the world,
Spare us. O Lord.
Lamb of God who take away
the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who take away
the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
Leader:
Pray for us, St. Joseph Marello
People:
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Leader:
Let us pray.
Lord God, who for the salvation of the souls wanted Saint Joseph Marello to become all things to men, mercifully grant that, by his guiding counsels and helping merits, we may obtain eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord.
People:
Amen.
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH MARELLO
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH MARELLO
TO OBTAIN A SPECIAL INTENTION
PRAYERS - VOTIVE MASS
OF ST. JOSEPH MARELLO
you inspired in Saint Bishop Joseph Marello
the ardent desire to express by his interior life and in his apostolate
the Christian mystery as lived by Saint Joseph, guardian of the Redeemer
by his intercession grant that we may imitate him in his intimate union with you
and in his zeal for the service of the Church
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son
who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit
one God, forever and ever.
The omnipotence of God is manifested above all in is mercy and forgiveness. In faith, let us offer to him our needs, confiding in the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, of Saint Joseph, and of St. Joseph Marello, in every petition let us say:
hear us O Lord.
‐ For the supreme Pontiff, that the Lord may give him grace and health, and sustain him in the proclamation of the Gospel and his service for unity and peace, we pray.
‐ For the Oblates of Saint Joseph, that in following the footsteps of the founder and in faithfulness to their charism, they may dedicate themselves untiringly in working for the Kingdom of God in the formation of the youth in catechesis, and in the service of the poor, we pray.
‐ For Christian families, that in obedience to the Gospel and according to its demands, they may rediscover the sure road for their stability and growth, we pray.
‐ For the youth, that they may open their heart in confidence to Christ and know how to give a generous and faithful
yesto their Christian vocation, we pray.
Priest:
O God, our Father, fount of holiness, we give you thanks for the gift made to the Church and to the world of Saint Joseph Marello, who lived his experience of faith in complete openness to your will, and by faithfully and charitably serving his brothers and sisters. Through Christ our Lord.
the gifts of your festive family,
and grant that, by the example and through the intercession
of Saint Joseph Marello
our lives be transformed
into an oblation pleasing to you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord
in your abundant goodness,
you nourish us with the Body and Blood of your Son.
Grant that following the example of Saint Joseph Marello
we may make the Eucharist
the innermost strength of our lives
and the source of your charity
toward our brothers and sisters
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
MISA SA KARANGALAN
NI SAN JOSE MARELLO
binigyan mo ng inspirasyon si San Jose Marello
upang magkaroon ng pagnanais na ipahayag
sa kanyang buhay at paglilingkod ang Kristiyanong misteryo
katulad ng isinabuhay ni San Jose, tagapangalaga ng Manunubos.
Nawa sa kanyang pamimintuho
matularan namin ang kanyang malalim na pakikipag-ugnayan sa Iyo
at ang kanyang puspusang paglilingkod sa Simbahan.
Hinihiling naman ito sa pamamagitan ni Kristo,
kasama ng Espiritu Santo, magpasawalang hanggan.
Amen.
Ang kapangyarihan ng Diyos ay naipamamalas nang higit sa kanyang awa at pagpapatawad. Buong pananampalataya natin ngayong idulog ang ating mga pangangailangan na may pagtitiwal sa makapangyarihang pamimintuho ng Mahal na Birheng Maria, ni San Jose at ni San Jose Marello. Sa bawat kahilingan ang ating itutugon:
‐ Para sa Santo Papa, mga Obispo, mga pari, mga relihiyoso at mga relihiyosa, upang araw-araw silang lumago sa kanilang katapatan kay Kristo at sa Simbahan nang sa gayo’y maakay nila ang kawang ipinagkatiwala sa kanila kay Kristo, ang Mabuting Pastol. Manalangin tayo:
‐ Para sa Kapisanan ng Oblatos ni San Jose, nawa maging tapat sila lagi sa turo at halimbawa ni San Jose Marello sa paglilingkod sa kapakanan ni Hesus tulad ni San Jose. Manalangin tayo
‐ Para sa mga pamilyang Kristiyano, na sa kanilang pagtalima sa Mabuting Balita and sa pagsang-ayon sa mga hinihingi nito, ay matuklasang muli ang tunay na daan patungo sa kanilang katatagan at paglago. Manalangin tayo.
‐ Para sa mga kabataan, nawa buksan nila ang kanilang puso ng may pagtitiwala kay Kristo at alamin nila kung paano magbahagi ng isang lubos at tapat na pag-oo sa pagtawag ng Diyos sa kanila. Manalangin tayo.
Priest:
O Diyos na aming Ama, bukal ng kabanalan, nagpapasalamat kami sa handog na iyong ipinagkaloob sa Simbahan at sa sanlibutan na si San Jose Marello na isinabuhay ang kanyang karanasan sa pananampalataya ng may lubos na kabukasan sa iyong kalooban at sa kanyang tapat at mapagmahal na paglilingkod sa kanyang kapwa. Hinihiling naming ito sa pamamagitan ni Kristong aming Panginoon.
Tanggapin mo ang mga alay na ito
na inihahahin naming gumugunita kay San Jose Marello
Upang ang mga ito ay magdulot sa amin ng pakikinabang
sa iyong tulong na maaasahan.
Sa pamamagitan ni Hesukristo
kasama ng Espiritu Santo, magpasawalang hanggan.
Ama naming mapagmahal,
kaming sa Katawa’t Dugo ni Kristo nagsipakinabang
ay dumadalanging magkamit ng tiyak na kaligtasan
na aming ginaganap nang buong katapatan
sa pamamagitan ni Hesuskristo
kasama ng Espiritu Santo magpasawalang hanggan.