Litany of Saint Joseph
St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus Christ, is described in Scripture as a 'just man'. He is revered by Carmelites as Principal Protector of the Carmelite Order.
Statue of Saint Joseph in Faversham.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary
Pray for us.
St. Joseph
Pray for us.
Renowned offspring of David
Pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God
Pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God
Pray for us.
Diligent protector of the Holy Family
Pray for us.
Joseph most just
Pray for us.
Joseph most chaste
Pray for us.
Mirror of patience
Pray for us.
Lover of poverty
Pray for us.
Model of workers
Pray for us.
Pillar of families
Pray for us.
Solace of the sick and dying
Pray for us.
Protector of God’s holy Church
Pray for us.
Principal protector of the Carmelite Order
Pray for us.
Let us pray:
Father God,
you were pleased to choose blessed Joseph
to be the spouse of your obedient daughter Mary,
and foster father of your divine Son.
Grant, we beg you, that through his intercession and example,
our homes may be worthy of Christ,