Each Day
In the name of + The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit. Amen*. [indulgence]
Our Father (for the good intentions of the Pope).
Hail Mary (for the good intentions of the Pope).
[If recited in a church, also pray the Apostle’s Creed]*
Ad te Beate Joseph: [indulgence]
To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also.
Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.
O most watchful Guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;
O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence;
O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness.
As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen*.
Litany of St Joseph [indulgence]
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God our 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
St Joseph – pray for us
Noble son of the House of David – pray for us
Light of Patriarchs – pray for us
Husband of the Mother of God – pray for us
Guardian of the Virgin – pray for us
Foster father of the Son of God – pray for us
Faithful guardian of Christ – 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 faithful – pray for us
Pattern of patience – pray for us
Lover of poverty – pray for us
Model of workers – pray for us
Example to parents – pray for us
Guardian of virgins – pray for us
Pillar of family life – pray for us
Comfort of the troubled – pray for us
Hope of the sick – pray for us
Patron of the dying – pray for us
Terror of evil spirits – pray for us
Protector of the Church – pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world – spare us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world – hear us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world – have mercy on us
V. God made him master of his household.
R. And put him in charge of all that he owned.
Let us pray,
Almighty 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**.
Oh St Joseph
Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all my interests and desires, but especially that I soon find a good job to support myself and those I love.
Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath.
St. Joseph the Worker – Pray for me
QUOTIDIE
In nomine + Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen*. [indulgentia]
Pater Noster (pro bonis intentionibus Papae).
Ave Maria (pro bonis intentionibus Papae).
[Si recitatur in ecclesia, recita etiam Credo Apostolorum]*
Ad te, beate Ioseph: [indulgentia]
Ad te, beate Ioseph, in tribulatione nostra confugimus, atque, implorato Sponsae tuae sanctissimae auxilio, patrocinium quoque tuum fidenter exposcimus.
Per eam, quaesumus, quae te cum immaculata Virgine Dei Genetrice coniunxit, caritatem, perque paternum, quo Puerum Iesum amplexus es, amorem, supplices deprecamur, ut ad hereditatem, quam Iesus Christus acquisivit Sanguine suo, benignus respicias, ac necessitatibus nostris tua virtute et ope succurras.
Tuere, o Custos providentissime divinae Familiae, Iesu Christi sobolem electam;
prohibe a nobis, amantissime Pater, omnem errorum ac corruptelarum luem;
propitius nobis, sospitator noster fortissime, in hoc cum potestate tenebrarum certamine e caelo adesto;
et sicut olim Puerum Iesum e summo eripuisti vitae discrimine, ita nunc Ecclesiam sanctam Dei ab hostilibus insidiis atque ab omni adversitate defende:
nosque singulos perpetuo tege patrocinio, ut ad tui exemplar et ope tua suffulti, sancte vivere, pie emori, sempiternamque in caelis beatitudinem assequi possimus. Amen*.
Litania Sancti Ioseph [indulgentia]
Kyrie eleison
Christe eleison
Kyrie eleison.
Pater de caelis, Deus, – miserere nobis.
Fili, Redemptor mundi, Deus, – miserere nobis.
Spiritus Sancte Deus, – miserere nobis.
Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, – miserere nobis.
Sancta Maria, – ora pro nobis.
Sancte Ioseph, – ora pro nobis.
Proles David inclyta, – ora pro nobis.
Lumen Patriarcharum, – ora pro nobis.
Dei Genetricis Sponse, – ora pro nobis.
Custos pudice Virginis, – ora pro nobis.
Filii Dei nutricie, – ora pro nobis.
Christi defensor sedule, – ora pro nobis.
Almae Familiae praeses, – ora pro nobis.
Ioseph iustissime, – ora pro nobis.
Ioseph castissime, – ora pro nobis.
Ioseph prudentissime – ora pro nobis.
Ioseph fortissime – ora pro nobis.
Ioseph oboedientissime – ora pro nobis.
Ioseph fidelissime, – ora pro nobis.
Speculum patientiae, – ora pro nobis.
Amator paupertatis, – ora pro nobis.
Exemplar opificum, – ora pro nobis.
Domesticae vitae decus, – ora pro nobis.
Custos virginum, – ora pro nobis.
Familiarum columen, – ora pro nobis.
Solatium miserorum, – ora pro nobis.
Spes aegrotantium, – ora pro nobis.
Patrone morientium, – ora pro nobis.
Terror daemonum, – ora pro nobis.
Protector sanctae Ecclesiae, – ora pro nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, – parce nobis, Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, – exaudi nobis, Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, – miserere nobis.
V. Constituit eum dominum domus suae.
R. Et principem omnis possessionis suae.
Oremus,
Deus, qui in ineffabili providentia beatum Ioseph sanctissimae Genetricis tuae Sponsum eligere dignatus es, praesta, quaesumus, ut quem protectorem veneramur in terris, intercessorem habere mereamur in caelis: Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. Amen. **.
O Sancte Ioseph
O sancte Ioseph, cuius protectio tam magna est, tam fortis, tam prona coram solio Dei. Omnes res et desideria mea in te repono, sed praecipue ut cito inveniam bonum opus ad me ipsum et eos quos amo sustentandum.
O sancte Ioseph, adiuva me tua potentissima intercessione et obtine a tuo divino Filio omnes benedictiones spirituales, per Iesum Christum, Dominum nostrum. Ut, sub tua coelesti virtute participans, gratiarum actionem et homagium offerre valeam patri amorisissimo.
O sancte Ioseph, numquam tui contemplari defatigor, et Iesum in brachiis tuis dormientem; audere non audeo accedere dum ipse iuxta cor tuum requiescit. Illius nomine comprime eum et osculare caput eius pulchrum pro me, rogans ut osculum reddat cum ultimo spiritu meo efflorem.
Sancte Ioseph Opifex, – ora pro me.
* A partial indulgence under the normal conditions, can be received for this prayer
** A partial indulgence under the normal conditions, can be received for those who recite approved Litanies
