With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from today, 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021 [continue reading]

PRAYER FROM POPE FRANCIS
FOR THE YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH

Hail,
Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
To you God entrusted his only Son,
in you Mary placed her trust,
with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil.

Amen.

 

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PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH

Saint Joseph, guardian and father of virgins,
to whose safekeeping were entrusted
Innocence Itself, Christ Jesus, with Mary
the Virgin of virgins; by these dear pledges,
Jesus and Mary, I pray and beseech you to keep me free
from all uncleanness,
and make me with spotless mind,
pure heart and chaste body,
ever to serve Jesus and Mary most chastely
all the days of my life. Amen

O happy indeed are you, blessed Joseph,
to whom was given the privilege not only
of seeing and hearing the God whom many
kings desired to see and saw not,
to hear and heard not;
but also of carrying, nourishing, embracing, clothing and guarding him!

V. Pray for us, blessed Joseph.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

MEMORARE TO SAINT JOSEPH

Remember, O Most Chaste Spouse of the Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, my spiritual father,
and beg your protection. O Foster Father of the Redeemer,
despite not my petition, but in your goodness hear and answer me.
Amen.

LITANY TO SAINT JOSEPH

Lord, have mercy.	Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.	Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.	Lord, have mercy.
Christ, graciously 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.
Holy Mary,	pray for us.
Saint Joseph,	pray for us.
Renowned offspring of David,	pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs,	pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God,	pray for us.
Guardian of the Redeemer,	pray for us.
Chaste guardian of the Virgin,	pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God,	pray for us.
Diligent protector of Christ,	pray for us.
Servant of Christ	pray for us.
Minister of Salvation,	pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family,	pray for us.
Joseph most just,	pray for us.
Joseph most chaste,	pray for us.
Joseph most prudent,	pray for us.
Joseph most strong,	pray for us.
Joseph most obedient,	pray for us.
Joseph most faithful,	pray for us.
Mirror of patience,	pray for us.
Lover of poverty,	pray for us.
Model of all who labour,	pray for us.
Glory of family life,	pray for us.
Guardian of virgins,	pray for us.
Pillar of families,	pray for us.
Support of the afflicted,	pray for us.
Solace of the wretched,	pray for us.
Hope of the sick,	pray for us.
Patron of exiles,	pray for us.
Patron of the afflicted,	pray for us.
Patron of the poor,	pray for us.
Patron of the dying,	pray for us.
Terror of demons,	pray for us.
Protector of Holy Church,	pray for us.
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, O Lord
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.

O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving Father.

O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me.

(Mention your intention _______________)

God our Father, Creator and Ruler of the universe, you have laid the law of labour upon the human race. Grant that we beseech You that by the example and protection of St. Joseph, we may perform the work You command and attain to the reward that You promise. In every age, you call us to use and develop our gifts for the good of others. With St. Joseph as our guide, help us to do the work you have asked and come to the rewards you have promised. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

A PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH

To you, O blessed Joseph,
do we come in our tribulation,
and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also.

Through that charity which bound you
to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God
and through the paternal love
with which you embraced the Child Jesus,
we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family,
defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;
O most loving father, ward off from us
every contagion of error and corrupting influence;
O our most mighty protector, be kind to us
and from heaven assist us in our struggle
with the power of darkness.

As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril,
so now protect God’s Holy Church
from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity;
shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,
so that, supported by your example and your aid,
we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness,
and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

(A Prayer Of Plenary Indulgence On Wednesdays
Or Any Day during This Holy Year Of St. Joseph 2021)