Litany of St. Joseph

Lord, have mercy

Christ, have mercy

Lord, have mercy

God our Father in heaven

God the Son, Redeemer of the world

God the Holy Spirit

Holy Trinity, one God

Holy Mary

Saint Joseph

Noble son of the House of David

Light of patriarchs

Husband of the Mother of God

Guardian of the Virgin

Foster father of the Son of God

Faithful guardian of Christ

Head of the holy family

Joseph, chaste and just

Joseph, prudent and brave

Joseph, obedient and loyal

Pattern of patience

Lover of poverty

Model of workers

Example to parents

Guardian of virgins

Pillar of family life

Comfort of the troubled

Hope of the sick

Patron of the dying

Terror of evil spirits

Protector of the Church

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world

R/. Lord, have mercy.

R/. Christ, have mercy.

R/. Lord, have mercy.

R/. Have mercy on us.

R/. Pray for us.

R/. Spare us O Lord.

R/. Hear us O Lord.

R/. Have mercy on us.

Let us pray. God, in your infinite wisdom and love you chose Joseph to be the husband of Mary, the mother of your Son. May we have the help of his prayers in heaven and enjoy his protection on earth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.