# Praying for the world and the intercession of St. Joseph
*2022-03-20*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke gather for a Friday Lenten prayer session, focusing on the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the upcoming Feast of St. Joseph.

## Preparing for the Feast of St. Joseph

Bill opens the episode with excitement for the upcoming Feast of St. Joseph and the planned consecration. He shares his devotion to the saint, mentioning his St. Joseph medal and a picture of the saint, asking for St. Joseph's protection over his family, particularly for his son who is traveling to Atlanta and Mexico.

## Prayers for the Departed and the Faithful

The hosts begin their prayer time with a petition for the souls in Purgatory, asking that the precious blood shed by Jesus on the Cross may bring them peace and glory. This is followed by the recitation of the Our Father, Hail Mary, the Apostles' Creed, and Psalm 130, centering their hearts on God's mercy and forgiveness.

## The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Bill and John lead the Divine Mercy Chaplet, offering the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus to the Father for the forgiveness of sins and the salvation of the whole world. Bill reflects on the first day of the Divine Mercy novena, noting that Jesus asks us to bring all of mankind—especially sinners—into the ocean of His mercy. He specifically mentions the need for prayer for Russia and Ukraine.

## Litanies and Devotions

The episode continues with the Litany of Divine Mercy, affirming trust in God's incomprehensible mystery and the source of all miracles. They also include a sacrificial prayer for the Immaculate Heart of Mary and a special nighttime prayer to St. Joseph, asking him to enter the subconscious mind during sleep to teach virtues and bring healing.

## Intercessions for the Family and the Church

The session concludes with a series of powerful prayers: a petition for guidance in daily actions, a short prayer to St. Patrick for the proclamation of God's love, and a prayer to the Holy Family written by St. Pope John Paul II. This final prayer asks that every human family may become a source of divine mercy and sanctity, strengthening the bond of matrimony and the growth of truth and love in the world.

*Through the intercession of St. Joseph and the Divine Mercy of Jesus, we can find strength for our families and hope for a world in conflict.*