LITANY OF ST. JOSEPH
During the year of St. Joseph (Dec. 8-2020-Dec. 8, 2021), one could gain a plenary indulgence reciting this litany and as long as the required conditions are fulfilled (Confession, Communion – both as soon as possible-, prayer for the Holy Father (Creed or Our Father and Hail Mary-, and abhorrence of venial sin)
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven. have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God
Holy Mary pray for us
Saint Joseph pray for us
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
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
God made him master of his household.
And put him in charge of all that he owned.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, in your infinite wisdom and love you chose Joseph to be the husband of Mary, the mother of your Son. As we enjoy his protection on earth may we have the help of his prayers in heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
