Litany to Saint Joseph

The litanies to Saint Joseph are recited – or sung – during his day on March 19. This collective prayer invokes the Jesus’ provider fatherswith all its spiritual qualities and its role in the sacred Family. This man, chosen by God to take care of Jesus and Mary and patron saint of the universal Churchis an example of piety and humility for all Christians.

Litany to Saint Joseph

Lord have mercy on us Lord have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us; Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us Lord have mercy on us
Christ hear us; Christ hear us.
Christ hear us; Christ hear us.
Heavenly Father God, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Illustrious descendant of David, pray for us.
Light of the Patriarchs, pray for us.
Husband of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Chaste guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Husband of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Zealous defender of Christ, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph, most just, pray for us.
Joseph, most just, pray for us.
José, most prudent, pray for us.
José, most courageous, pray for us.
Obedient Joseph, pray for us.
Joseph, most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of workers, pray for us.
Glory of domestic life, pray for us.
Custodian of Virgins, pray for us.
Supporter of families, pray for us.
Consolation of the unfortunate, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons, pray for us.
Protector of the Holy Church, pray for us.
Jesus, Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, hear us Lord.
Jesus, Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, hear us Lord.
Jesus, Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us Lord.
He made him lord of his house. And chief of all his estate.
Oh God, that in your ineffable providence, you deigned to choose Saint Joseph as the Husband of your Most Holy Mother: grant us, we beg you, that we deserve to have him as intercessor in heaven whom we venerate as protector on earth. You who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. ”

Other prayers to Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph is the object of great devotion. The different patronages of him-carpenters, parents, workers…-make him a saint who is prayed to especially for housing and family life problems, whether in the form of simple prayers or novenas. José took care of the Virgin Mary and Jesus daily, so he is very close to our daily concerns. In addition to the prayers in relation to these specific petitions, there is also a rosary to Saint Joseph.

Make confidences to San José with !

Put yourself under the protection of the protector of the Holy Family by praying to him for 9 days.
With the communities of , he offers a novena: