Litany of 
Saint Joseph

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us.

  • God the Father of Heaven, 
    have mercy on us.
  • God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
    have mercy on us.
  • God the Holy Ghost, 
    have mercy on us.
  • Holy Trinity, One God, 
    have mercy on us.

 

  • Holy Mary, 
    pray for us.
  • Saint Joseph, 
    pray...
  • 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 takest away the sins of the world, 
    spare us, O Lord.
  • Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, 
    graciously hear us, O Lord.
  • Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, 
    have mercy on us.
  • 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 most 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: You who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.