Litany of Saint Joseph
Litany of the Saint Joseph
This litany is enriched with a partial indulgence (Manual of Indulgences, #22). See below
Invocation
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Supplications to God
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.
Invocations to St. Joseph
Holy Mary,
Pray for us.
Saint Joseph,
Pray for us.
Illustrious son 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.
Pure Guardian of the Virgin,
pray for us.
Provider for the Son of God,
pray for us.
Zealous defender 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 brave,
pray for us.
Joseph, most obedient,
pray for us.
Joseph, most loyal,
pray for us.
Mirror of patience,
pray for us.
Lover of poverty,
pray for us.
Model for workers,
pray for us.
Glory of family life,
pray for us.
Guardian of virgins,
pray for us.
Cornerstone of families,
pray for us.
Support in difficulties,
pray for us.
Comfort of the sorrowing,
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 the Holy Church,
pray for us.
Concluding Prayers
He made him master of his house, and ruler of all his possessions.
Let us pray
O God, who in your inexpressible providence were pleased to choose Saint Joseph as spouse of your most holy Mother, grant, we pray, that we, who revere him as our protector on earth, may be worthy of his heavenly intercession. Who live and reign for ever and ever. R. Amen.
“Go, then to Joseph, and do all that he shall say to you; … Go to Joseph and be grateful to him …” — Saint Alphonsus Liguori
Saint Joseph stands as a powerful guardian and protector in the life of the faithful. As Saint Alphonsus teaches, the Son of God who lived under Joseph’s roof honors him in heaven, so when we turn to Joseph, we are heard. He sheltered the Holy Family with humility and strength, guiding Christ through his hidden years. Today, Joseph watches over us in our struggles, offering protection and guidance. Saints throughout history found in him a mighty intercessor, and devotion to him remains a source of “great power with God” for all who seek his help.
Partial Indulgence:
A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who:
- Devoutly attend public novenas, for example, those held before the Solemnities of the Nativity of the Lord, Pentecost, or the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Devoutly recite approved litanies, such as the Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, or the Saints.
- Piously recite an approved little office, for example, the Little Office of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception, or St. Joseph.
Source:
Manual of Indulgences – Norms and Grants (Latin text), Apostolic Penitentiary, Vatican
Note: The above norms are from the official Latin text of the 4th edition (1999) of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum.