Litany of St. Joseph
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One of the most recent of the litanies approved by our Church is that of St. Joseph. A spirit of devotion to the great Saint who was the foster-father of our Divine Lord and the spouse and protector of the Blessed Virgin, has been constantly increasing among Catholics. In the earliest days of our Church it was customary to give religious homage only to saints who were martyrs; but even then the virtues of the holy St. Joseph were recognized and lauded. About the fourth century a festival in his honor was observed in some Eastern churches, but he was not venerated publicly in the churches of the Roman rite until the twelfth century, and his feast on March 19 was not established until the Pontificate of Sixtus IV, about the year 1480. Another feast, that of the Patronage of St. Joseph, which originated with the Carmelite nuns, was extended to the whole Church in 1847 by Pius IX, who, in 1870, solemnly proclaimed St. Joseph the Patron of the Universal Church.The Litany of St. Joseph was sanctioned by Pius X on March 18, 1909... It is very beautiful in its wording, and is not unduly long. After the usual petitions to the Holy Trinity and one addressed to the Blessed Virgin, the litany is composed of twenty-five invocations expressing the virtues and dignities of St. Joseph." A partial indulgence may be gained by reciting it.

V. Lord, have mercy.
R. Lord, have mercy
V. Christ, have mercy.
R. Christ, have mercy
V. Lord, have mercy on us.
V. Jesus, hear us.
R. Jesus graciously hear us.
V. God, the Father of Heaven,
R. Have mercy on us.
V. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
R. Have mercy on us.
V. God, the Holy Spirit,
R. Have mercy on us
V. Holy Trinity, One God,
R. Have mercy on us
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Holy Mary, R. Pray for us
St. Joseph, R. Pray for us.
Noble Son of the house of David, R. Pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs, R. Pray for us
Husband of the Mother of God, R. Pray for us.
Guardian of the Virgin, R. Pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God, R. Pray for us.
Faithful guardian of Christ, R. Pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, R. Pray for us.
Joseph most just, R. Pray for us.
Joseph most chaste, R. Pray for us.
Joseph most prudent, R. Pray for us.
Joseph most brave, R. Pray for us.
Joseph most obedient, R. Pray for us.
Joseph most faithful, R. Pray for us.
Pattern of patience, R. Pray for us.
Lover of poverty, R. Pray for us.
Model of workers, R. Pray for us.
Example to parents, R. Pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, R. Pray for us.
Pillar of family life, R. Pray for us.
Comfort of the troubled, R. Pray for us.
Hope of the sick, R. Pray for us.
Patron of the dying, R. Pray for us.
Terror of demons, R. Pray for us.
Protector of the Church, R. Pray for us.
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Lamb of God, who takest  away the sins of the world,
R. Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world
R. Have mercy on us.
God made him master of his household.
R. And put him in charge of all that he owned.



Let us pray, ---  O Mighty God, in your infinite wisdom and love, you chose Joseph to be the husband of Mary, the Mother of Your Son; as we enjoy his protection on earth,  may we have the help of his prayers in Heaven.  We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.


St. Joseph Prayer For Protection, Peace and Happiness


​Dear St. Joseph,  please be my family and my foster-father and protect my family and I and our home(s) from evil.  Please always protect our minds, bodies, spirits and homes from danger, evil influences and from any type of corruption.  Always keep my family and I blessed, holy, innocent and pure all the days of our lives.  Please also bless my family and I with a holy, incorrupt, peaceful and happy life, home and death.  I ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord.  Amen