One of the original six litanies approved for public use by the Holy See prior to 2013, how appropriate it is to recite it on this day.
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V. Lord, have mercy.
R. Lord, have mercy.
V. Christ, have mercy.
R. Christ, have mercy.
V. Lord, have mercy.
R. Lord, have mercy
V. God our Father in heaven.
R. Have mercy on us.
V. God the Son, Redeemer of the world.
R. Have mercy on us.
V. God the Holy Spirit.
R. Have mercy on us.
V. Holy Trinity, one God.
R. Have mercy on us.
V. Holy Mary,
R. Pray for us. (Repeat after each invocation.)
St. 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
V. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
R. Spare us. O Lord
V. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
R. Graciously hear us. O Lord.
V. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
R. Have mercy on us
V. God made him master of his household.
R. And put him in charge of all that he owned.
Let us pray:
O God, who in your inexpressible providence were pleased to choose Saint Joseph as spouse of the most holy Mother of your Son, grant, we pray, that we, who revere him as our protector on earth, may
be worthy of his heavenly intercession. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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