Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, Hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, (respond: Have mercy on us.)
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, One God,
Holy Mary, (respond: Pray for us.)
St. Joseph,
Illustrious son of David,
Light of the patriarchs,
Spouse of the Mother of God,
Chaste guardian of the Virgin,
Foster-father of the Son of God,
Diligent protector of Christ,
Head of the Holy Family,
Joseph most just,
Joseph most chaste,
Joseph most prudent,
Joseph most valiant,
Joseph most obedient,
Joseph, most faithful,
Mirror of patience,
Lover of poverty,
Model of workers,
Glory of home life,
Guardian of virgins,
Pillar of families,
Solace of the afflicted,
Hope of the sick,
Patron of the dying,
Terro of demons,
Protector of Holy Church,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, o Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
V. He made him the lord of His household.
R. And prince over all His possessions.
Let us pray:
O God, Who in Your ineffable providence didst vouchsafe to choose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy Mother; grant, we beseech You, that we may have him for our intercessor in Heaven, whom we venerate as our protector on earth: Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.