The litany of the guardian of the Holy Family, prayed for work, provision, and a peaceful death.
An approved litany invoking Saint Joseph under the titles the Church gives him.
When: On Wednesdays, in March, on the first of May, and whenever the household is under strain.
Why: Joseph is the patron of workers, of households, and of a good death. Most of what presses on a family in an ordinary year falls under one of those three.
Have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. 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 Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Pray for us. Holy Mary, Saint 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,
Pray for us.
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 workmen, Glory of home life, Guardian of virgins, Pillar of families, Solace of the afflicted, Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church,
Pray for us.
Close. 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, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. V. He made him the lord of his household, R. And prince over all his possessions. Let us pray. O God, who in your unspeakable providence 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, who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.