Sunday, March 18, 2012

The Feast of Our Dear St. Joseph

March 19th

Litany of St. Joseph
 Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
 Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
 Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
V/ Jesus, hear us.
Jesus, 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.
Holy Mary,
 * pray for us.
* response for each of the following:
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
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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 take away the sins of the world,
R/ spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R/ graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world.
R/ have mercy on us.

He made him the lord of his household.
R/ 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. R/ Amen.
*
Dear St. Joseph,
Pray for us!!

1 comment:

A Bit of the Blarney said...

Amen! Have a wonderful day!!! Cathy