LITANY TO ST. JOSEPH

O God most bounteous, Who have created everything out of love and Who govern the world through Your Divine providence, we praise and thank You for the countless benefits You have shed upon us and particularly for the outstanding privilege of St. Joseph’s protection.

With the help of Your grace, we propose to show ourselves worthy of his blessings by following in his footsteps, constantly striving to please You in all our words and deeds, that we may always justifiably claim to be your true children, brothers of Jesus and sons of Mary. Amen

Lord, have mercy. Response: Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, hear us. Christ graciously hear us.

(Repeat response until it changes) God, the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God, the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, One God, (Repeat response until it changes) Holy Mary, Pray for us.
Saint Joseph, Pray for us.
Illustrious Son of David,
Splendor of Patriarch,
Spouse of the Mother of God,
Chaste protector of the Virgin,
Foster-father of the Son of God,
Zealous defender of Christ,
Head of the Holy Family,
Joseph most just,
Joseph most pure,
Joseph most prudent,
Joseph most courageous,
Joseph most obedient,
Joseph most faithful,
Mirror of patience,
Lover of poverty,
Model of workmen,
Glory of domestic life,
Guardian of virgins,
Mainstay of families,
Comfort of the afflicted,
Hope of the sick,
Patron of the dying,
Terror of demons,
Protector of the Holy Church,

Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world;
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world;
Hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world;
Have mercy on us.

Leader: He has made him master of His house.
All: And the ruler of His possessions.
Leader: Let us pray:
All: O God, who in your loving providence chose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Your most Holy Mother, give to us the favour of having him for our intercessor in heaven, whom on earth we venerate as our Protector. You, Who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.