Praises and Prayers to St. Joseph

Litanic Prayers

V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Lord, have mercy on us.

V. Christ, have mercy on us.
R. Christ, have mercy on us.

V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Lord, have mercy on us.

V. Christ, hear us.
R. Christ, hear us.

V. Christ, graciously hear us.
R. Christ, 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.

V. Holy Mary,
R. Pray for us.

V. St. Joseph,
R. Pray for us.

V. Renowned offspring of David,
R. Pray for us.

V. Light of Patriarchs,
R. Pray for us.

V. Spouse of the Mother of God,
R. Pray for us.

V. Chaste guardian of the Virgin,
R. Pray for us.

First Supplication

O glorious St. Joseph, spouse of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, obtain for me a pure heart, humbly submissive to the designs of God.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

St. Joseph, model of workers, pray for us.

Second Supplication

O glorious St. Joseph, faithful guardian of Jesus Christ, obtain for me great devotion and tender love toward this adorable Savior.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

St. Joseph, model of workers, pray for us.

Third Supplication

O glorious St. Joseph, admirable example of virtues, obtain for me the strength needed to resist temptations and flee the occasions of sin.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

St. Joseph, model of workers, pray for us.

Fourth Supplication

O glorious St. Joseph, my protector and father, obtain for me that all my actions may be done for the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and your holy intentions.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

St. Joseph, model of workers, pray for us.

Fifth Supplication

O glorious St. Joseph, faithful imitator of Jesus Christ, obtain for me that I may be modest in prosperity, strong in adversity, and humble at every moment of my life.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

St. Joseph, model of workers, pray for us.

Sixth Supplication

O glorious St. Joseph, mirror of patience and model of meekness, obtain for me perfect resignation to the will of God and the grace I ask of you, if it be for the glory of God and the good of my soul (state your petition).

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

St. Joseph, model of workers, pray for us.

Seventh Supplication

O glorious St. Joseph, model of holiness and protector of the dying, obtain for me a sanctified life and a holy death, so that I may be united with you in heaven to praise eternally our Divine Savior Jesus. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

St. Joseph, model of workers, pray for us.

First Salutation

I greet thee, O Joseph, just man, wisdom is with thee! Blessed art thou among all men, and blessed is Jesus, the Son of the Most High, who was entrusted to thee! Holy Joseph, chosen by God to be the father of Jesus, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Second Salutation

I greet thee, O Joseph, full of fortitude, the Lord is with thee! Blessed art thou among all men, and blessed is Mary, thy faithful spouse! Holy Joseph, mainstay of the Holy Family, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Third Salutation

I greet thee, O Joseph, adorned with purity, grace is with thee! Blessed art thou among all men, and blessed is the trust that the Eternal Father placed in thee! Holy Joseph, shielded by divine Providence, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. Constituit eum dominum domus suae.
R. Et principem omnis possessionis suae.

V. Fidelis servus et prudens quem constituit dominus super familiam suam.
R. Et principem omnis possessionis suae.

V. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.
R. Et principem omnis possessionis suae.

O Antiphon

O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel, qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.

Antiphon of the Magnificat

O wondrous thing! The Creator of the human race, taking body and soul, deigned to be born of the Virgin; and, becoming man without human paternity, enriched us with His divinity.

• St. Joseph, Terror of demons, pray for us!
• St. Joseph, Support of Christians, pray for us!
• St. Joseph, Defender of the Church, pray for us!
• St. Joseph, Protector of families, pray for us!
• St. Joseph, Guardian of virgins, pray for us!
• St. Joseph, Pillar of families, pray for us!
• St. Joseph, Help of the needy, pray for us!
• St. Joseph, Hope of the sick, pray for us!
• St. Joseph, Patron of the dying, pray for us!
• St. Joseph, Model of workers, pray for us!