DAY II Mary's betrothal to Joseph Let us begin this time of prayer by placing ourselves in the presence of God: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Entrance antiphon Let us proclaim Christ, the Lord in this Novena to St. Joseph. Hymn Gospel Reading “Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Mt 1:18-21). St. Joseph and St. John of the Cross St. John of the Cross, pri...