L/: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
R/: Amen.
L/: Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of the faithful
R/: And enkindle in them the fire of your love
L/: Send forth your spirit, and they shall be created
R/: And thou shall renew the face of the earth
Let us Pray
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that in the same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and evermore rejoice in His consolation, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
R/: Glorious St. Joseph, first man to love Mary and hold Jesus in his arms, accept these prayers we now offer to honour you and ask Almighty God’s blessing upon us. We pray that all the members of our families will be spiritually and physically protected through life, and guided to fulfill wisely and with love, the vocations God has given us.
Bless our families and society; bless God’s family of faith in churches throughout the world; bless all the good works we do to be faithful followers of your son, Jesus. We pray especially that God will grant us the favour we now ask, or if it is His will, or one that He knows is better for us (pause, mention your intentions). We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty…
Our Father who art in heaven …
Pray the seven mysteries invoking St. Joseph’s intercession on the seven beads with the following:
Pray on 7 small beads:
V/. Hail, O Joseph, just man, God chose you as the spouse of Mary and Jesus honoured you with the title of father.
R/. O Guardian of the Redeemer and Patron of the Universal Church, protect our families and assist us at the hour of our death. Amen!
Glory be to the Father….
Mysteries of St. Joseph Rosary
1. The Virginal and Holy union of Mary and Joseph
2. The Birth of Jesus at Bethlehem
3. The Holy Name of Jesus, Our Saviour
4. The Presentation of Jesus as the First Born of the Father
5. Jesus was taken to safety in Egypt
6. Jesus Sanctifies daily life at Nazareth
7. Jesus Works alongside with Joseph
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy…
Litany of St. Joseph
| Lord, have mercy. | Lord, have mercy. |
| Christ, have mercy. | Christ, have mercy. |
| Lord, have mercy. | Lord, have mercy. |
| 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. |
| Holy Mary, | pray for us. |
| Saint Joseph, | pray for us. |
| Illustrious son of David, | pray for us. |
| Light of Patriarchs, | pray for us. |
| Spouse of the Mother of God, | pray for us. |
| Guardian of the Redeemer, | pray for us. |
| Pure Guardian of the Virgin, | pray for us. |
| Provider for the Son of God, | pray for us. |
| Zealous defender of Christ, | pray for us. |
| Servant of Christ, | pray for us. |
| Minister of salvation, | pray for us. |
| Head of the Holy Family, | pray for us. |
| Joseph, most just, | pray for us. |
| Joseph, most chaste, | pray for us. |
| Joseph, most prudent, | pray for us. |
| Joseph, most brave, | pray for us. |
| Joseph, most obedient, | pray for us. |
| Joseph, most loyal, | pray for us. |
| Mirror of patience, | pray for us. |
| Lover of poverty, | pray for us. |
| Model for workers, | pray for us. |
| Glory of family life, | pray for us. |
| Guardian of virgins, | pray for us. |
| Cornerstone of families, | pray for us. |
| Support in difficulties, | pray for us. |
| Comfort of the sorrowing, | pray for us. |
| Hope of the sick, | pray for us. |
| Patron of exiles, | pray for us. |
| Patron of the afflicted, | pray for us. |
| Patron of the poor, | pray for us. |
| Patron of the dying, | pray for us. |
| Terror of demons, | pray for us. |
| Protector of the Holy Church, | pray for us. |
| Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, | spare us, O Lord. |
| Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, | hear us, O Lord. |
| Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, | have mercy on us. |
| He made him master of his house, | and ruler of all his possessions. |
Let us pray
Concluding Prayer
Pope Leo XIII’s Prayer to St. Joseph
L/: Let us Pray:
All: To you, O Blessed Joseph, we come in our trials, and having asked the help of your most holy spouse, we confidently ask your patronage also. Through that sacred bond of charity which united you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the fatherly love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you to look graciously upon the beloved inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by his blood, and to aid us in our necessities with your power and strength.
O most provident guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ. Most beloved father, dispel the evil of falsehood and sin. Our most mighty protector, graciously assist us from heaven in our struggle with the powers of darkness. And just as you once saved the Child Jesus from mortal danger, so now defend God’s Holy Church from the snares of her enemies and from all adversity. Shield each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your help, we may be able to live a virtuous life, to die a holy death, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
