Lord, have mercy.       Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.    Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.       Lord, have mercy.

Christ, hear us.            Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of 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, *

Noble offspring of David, *

Light of Patriarchs, *

Spouse of the Mother of God, *

Chaste Guardian of the Virgin, *

Foster-Father of the Son of God,  *

Zealous Defender of Christ, *

Head of the Holy Family, *


Joseph Most Just, *

Joseph Most Chaste, *

Joseph Most Prudent, *

Joseph Most Courageous, *

Joseph Most Obedient, *

Joseph Most Faithful, *


Mirror of Patience, *

Lover of Poverty, *

Model of Workmen, *

Glory of Domestic Life, *

Guardian of Virgins, *

Pillar of Families, *

Comfort of the Afflicted, *

Hope of the Sick, *

Patron of the Dying, *

Terror of Demons,  *

Protector of the Holy Church, *


V. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins the world,

R. Spare us, O Lord.


V. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins the world,

R. Graciously hear us, O Lord


V. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins the world,

R. Have mercy on us.


V. He has made him lord of his household,

R. And prince of all his possessions.


Let us pray:

O God, who, in your loving providence,

chose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most Holy Mother,

grant us the favour of having him for our intercessor in heaven

whom on earth we venerate as our protector.  

You, who live and reign forever and ever.


Amen.