Saint Joseph
COME HOLY SPIRIT
PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH
OH, SAINT JOSEPH
WHOSE PROTECTION IS SO STRONG, SO GREAT, SO PROMPT BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD. I PLACE IN YOU ALL MY INTERESTS AND DESIRES.
OH, SAINT JOSEPH, DO ASSIST ME BY YOUR POWERFUL INTERCESSION, AND OBTAIN FROM YOUR DIVINE SON FOR ME ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS THROUGH 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, SAINT JOSEPH, I AM NEVER WEARY OF CONTEMPLATING YOU, AND JESUS ASLEEP IN YOUR ARMS.
I DARE NOT APPROACH WHILE HE REPOSES IN 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.
SAINT JOSEPH PATRON OF DEPARTING SOULS, PRAY FOR ME.
CONSECRATION TO SAINT JOSEPH
O DEAREST SAINT JOSEPH, I CONSECRATE MYSELF TO YOU HONOR AND GIVE MYSELF TO YOU, THAT YOU MAY ALWAYS BE MY FATHER, MY PROTECTOR, AND MY GUIDE IN THE WAY OF SALVATION. OBTAIN FOR ME A GREATER PURITY OF HEART AND FERVENT LOVE FOR THE INTERIOR LIFE.
AFTER YOUR EXAMPLE, MAY I DO ALL MY ACTIONS FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD, IN UNION WITH THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY. O BLESSED SAINT JOSEPH, PRAY FOR ME, THAT I MAY SHARE IN THE PEACE AND JOY OF YOUR HOLY DEATH. AMEN.
LITANY OF SAINT JOSEPH
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.(Repeat after every line)
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God, the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, One God,
Holy Mary,
St. Joseph,
Renowned offspring of David,
Light of Patriarchs,
Spouse of the Mother of God,
Chaste guardian of the Virgin,
Foster Father of the Son of God,
Diligent protector of Christ,
Head of the Holy Family,
Joseph most just,
Joseph most chaste,
Joseph most prudent
Joseph most strong,
Joseph most obedient,
Joseph most faithful,
Mirror of patience,
Lover of poverty,
Model of artisans,
Glory of home life,
Guardian of virgins,
Pillar of families,
Solace of the wretched,
Hope of the sick,
Patron of the dying,
Terror of demons
Protector of Holy Church,
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us O Lord
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Graciously hear us O Lord
He made him the Lord of his household.
And prince over all his possessions.
Let us pray,
O God in your ineffable providence you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your Holy Mother; grant we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: who live and reign forever and ever.
Saith Joseph, pray for us.
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH FOR A HAPPY DEATH
O Blessed Joseph, who died in the arms of Jesus and Mary, obtain for me, I beseech you, the grace of a happy death. In that hour of dread and anguish, assist me by your presence, and protect me by your power against the enemies of my salvation. Into your sacred hands, living and dying, Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I commend my soul. Amen.
MEMORARE TO SAINT JOSEPH
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen
HYMN TO ST. JOSEPH
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen
