It is natural and worthy that as the
Blessed Joseph ministered to all the needs of the family at Nazareth and girt
it about with his protection, he should now cover with the cloak of his
heavenly patronage, and defend, the Church of Jesus Christ. - Pope Leo XIII, Quamquam Pluries
In the name of the + Father, and of
the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Jesus, Mary and
Joseph,
I give Thee my heart and my soul.
(Recite the “Glory Be” 3 times in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity For having exalted St. Joseph to a position of
such exceptional dignity.)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to
the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning it is now, and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen.
OFFERING
O Glorious Patriarch St. Joseph, I
humbly prostrate myself before Thee. I beg the Lord Jesus, thine Immaculate
Spouse, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the Angels and Saints in the Heavenly
Court, to join me in this devotion. I offer thee this precious cloak, while
pledging my sincerest faith and devotion. I promise to do all in my power to
honor thee throughout my lifetime to prove my love for thee.
Help me, St. Joseph. Assist me now and throughout my lifetime, but especially
at the moment of my death, as thou wert assisted by Jesus and Mary, that I may
join thee one day in Heaven and there honor thee for all eternity. Amen.
PRAYER I
Hail O Glorious St. Joseph, thou who
art entrusted with the priceless treasures of Heaven and Earth and
virgin-father of Him Who doth nourish all the creatures of the universe. Thou
art, after Mary, the Saint most worthy of our love and devotion. Thou alone,
above all the Saints, wert chosen for that supreme honor of rearing, guiding,
nourishing and even embracing the Messiah, Whom so many kings and prophets
would have so desired to behold.
St. Joseph, save my soul and obtain for me from the Divine Mercy of God that
petition for which I humbly pray. And for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, grant a
great comfort from their pain.
(Recite the “Glory Be” 3 times in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity For having exalted St. Joseph to a position of
such exceptional dignity.)
PRAYER II
O
powerful St. Joseph, thou wert proclaimed the Patron of the Universal Church,
therefore, I invoke thee, above all the other Saints, as the greatest protector
of the afflicted, and I offer countless blessings to thy most generous heart,
always ready to help in any need.
To thee, O Glorious St. Joseph, come the widows, the orphans, the abandoned,
the afflicted, and the oppressed. There is no sorrow, heartache or anguish
which thou hast not consoled. Deign, I beseech thee, to use on my behalf those
gifts which God hast given thee, until I too shall be granted the answer to my
petition And thou, Holy Souls in Purgatory, pray to St. Joseph for me.
(Recite the “Glory Be” 3 times in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity For having exalted St. Joseph to a position of
such exceptional dignity.)
PRAYER III
Countless are those who have prayed to thee
before me and have received comfort and peace, graces and favors. My heart, so
sad and sorrowful, cannot find rest in the midst of this trial which besets me.
O Glorious St. Joseph, thou knowest all my needs even before I set them forth
in prayer. Thou knowest how important this petition is for me. I prostrate
myself before thee as I sigh under the heavy weight of the problem which confronts me.
There is no human heart in which I can confide
my sorrow; and even if I should find a compassionate creature who would be
willing to assist me, still he would be unable to help me. Only thou can help
me in my sorrow, St. Joseph, and
I beg thee to hear my plea. O St. Joseph, comforter of the afflicted, have pity
on my sorrow and pity on those Poor Souls who place so much hope in their
prayers to thee.
(Recite the “Glory Be” 3 times in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity For having exalted St. Joseph to a position of
such exceptional dignity.)
PRAYER IV
O Sublime Patriarch St. Joseph, because of thy perfect obedience to God, thou
mayest intercede for me. For thy holy life full of grace and merit, hear my
prayer. For thy most sweet name, help me. For your most holy tears, comfort me.
For thy seven sorrows, intercede for me. For your seven joys, console me. From
all harm of body and soul, deliver me. From all danger and disaster, save me.
Assist me with thy powerful intercession and
seek for me, through thy power and mercy, all that is necessary for my
salvation and particularly the favor of which I now stand in
such great need.
(Recite the “Glory Be” 3 times in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity For having exalted St. Joseph to a position of
such exceptional dignity.)
PRAYER V
O Glorious St. Joseph, countless are the graces and favors which thou hast
obtained for afflicted souls. Illness of every nature, those who are oppressed,
persecuted, betrayed, bereft of all human comfort, even those in need of their
life bread - all who imploreth thy powerful intercession are comforted in their
affliction.
Do not permit, O dearest St. Joseph, that I alone be the only one of all who
hast appealed to thee, to be denied this petition which I so earnestly beg of
thee. Show thy kindness and generosity even to me, that I may cry out in
thanksgiving, "Eternal glory to our Holy Patriarch St. Joseph, my great
protector on Earth and the defender of the Holy
Souls
in Purgatory."
(Recite the “Glory Be” 3 times in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity For having exalted St. Joseph to a position of
such exceptional dignity.)
PRAYER VI
Eternal Father, Who art in Heaven, through the merits of Jesus and Mary, I beg
Thee to grant my petition. In the name of Jesus and Mary I prostrate myself
before Thy Divine presence and I beseech Thee to accept my hopeful plea to
persevere in my prayers that I may be numbered among the throngs of
those who live under the
patronage of St. Joseph. Extend Thy blessing on this precious treasury of
prayers which I today offer to him as a pledge of my devotion.
(Recite the “Glory Be” 3 times in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity For having exalted St. Joseph to a position of
such exceptional dignity.)
PRAYER VII
Glorious
St Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and virginal father of Jesus, look
upon me and watch over me; lead me on the path of sanctifying grace; take heed
of the urgent needs which I now beg you to envelop within the folds of your
fatherly cloak. Dismiss those obstacles and difficulties standing in the way of
my prayer and grant that the happy answer to my petition may serve for the
greater glory of God and my eternal salvation. As a pledge of my undying
gratitude, I promise to spread the word of your glory while offering thanks to
the Lord for having so blessed your power and might in Heaven and Earth.
(Recite the “Glory Be” 3 times in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity For having exalted St. Joseph to a position of
such exceptional dignity.)
SUPPLICATIONS
In honor of St. Joseph's hidden life with Jesus and Mary
St. Joseph, pray that Jesus may come
into
my soul and sanctify me.
St. Joseph, pray that Jesus may come
into
my heart and inspire it with charity.
St. Joseph, pray that Jesus may come
into
my mind and enlighten it.
St. Joseph, pray that Jesus may
guide
my will and strengthen it.
St. Joseph, pray that Jesus may
direct
my thoughts and purify them.
St. Joseph, pray that Jesus may
guide
my desires and direct them.
St. Joseph, pray that Jesus may look upon
my deeds and extend His blessings.
St. Joseph, pray that Jesus may
inflame me with love for Him.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
the imitation of thy virtues.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
true humility of spirit.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
meekness of heart.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
peace of soul.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
a holy fear of the Lord.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
a desire for perfection.
St. Joseph, request for me from Jesus
a gentleness of heart.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
a pure and charitable heart.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
the wisdom of faith.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus His blessing of perseverance in my good deeds.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
the strength to carry my crosses.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus a disdain for the material goods of this world.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus the grace to walk on the narrow path toward Heaven.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus the grace to avoid all occasion of sin.
St. Joseph, request for me from Jesus
a holy desire for eternal bliss.
St. Joseph, request for me from
Jesus
the grace of final perseverance.
St. Joseph, do not abandon me.
St. Joseph, pray that my heart may
never cease to love thee.
St. Joseph, for the love thou didst
bear for Jesus, grant that I may learn to love Him.
St. Joseph, graciously accept me
as thy devoted servant.
St. Joseph, I give myself to thee;
accept my pleas and hear my prayers.
St. Joseph, do not abandon me
at the hour of my death.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
I give Thee my heart and my soul.
MEMORARE
Remember O most
chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, my good protector St Joseph, that
never was it known that anyone who came to your protection, and sought your
intercession was left unaided. Confidently I prostrate myself before you
and fervently beg for your powerful intervention. O Virgin-Father of our
dear Redeemer, despise not my petition, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen.
THE LITANY OF ST. JOSEPH
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us
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 Mary,
pray for us
St. Joseph,
pray for us
Blessed offspring of David,
Pray for us
Light of Patriarchs,
pray for us
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us
Chaste custodian of the Virgin Mary, pray for us
Guardian of the Son of God,
pray for us
Defender of the Son of God,
pray for us
Defender of Christ,
pray for us
Head of the Holy Family,
pray for us
O Joseph, most just, pray for us
O Joseph, most chase, pray for us
O Joseph, most prudent, pray for us
O Joseph, most forceful, pray for us
O Joseph, most obedient, pray for us
O Joseph, most faithful, pray for us
Mirror of Patience,
pray for us
Lover of poverty,
pray for us
Model of Labourers,
pray for us
Patriarch of the home,
pray for us
Protector of virgins,
pray for us
Strength of the family,
pray for us
Comforter of the afflicted,
pray for us
Hope of the sick,
pray for us
Patron of the dying,
pray for us
Terror of Demons,
pray for us
Protector of the Church,
pray for us,
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world,
forgive
us O Lord
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world,
hear
us O Lord
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world,
have
mercy on us
Let us pray:
Lord Jesus, through the merits of the devoted spouse of Your most Holy Mother,
help us, we beseech thee, that which we cannot obtain for ourselves, may be
granted through the intercession of the Most Holy Patriarch, St Joseph.
You who reign with God, the Father, in unity of the Holy Spirit, now and
forever. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYERS OF THE HOLY CLOAK
(Recite the “Glory Be” 3 times in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity for having exalted St. Joseph to a position of
such exceptional dignity.)
O Glorious Patriarch St. Joseph, thou who wert
chosen by God above all men to be the earthly head of the most holy of
families, I beseech thee to accept me within the folds of thy holy cloak, that
thou mayest become the guardian and
custodian of my soul.
O Wondrous St. Joseph, from this moment on, I choose thee as my father, my
protector, my counselor, my patron and I beseech thee to place in thy custody
my body, my soul, all that I am, all
that I possess, my life and my death.
O Loving St. Joseph, look upon me as one of
thy children; defend me from the treachery of my enemies, invisible or
otherwise, assist me at all times in all my necessities; console me in the
bitterness of my life, and especially at the hour of my death. Say but one word
for me to the Divine Redeemer Whom thou wert deemed worthy to hold in thine arms,
and to the Blessed Virgin Mary, thy most chaste spouse. Request for me those
blessings which will lead me to salvation. Include me amongst those who art
most dear to thee and I shall set forth to prove myself worthy of thy special
patronage. + Amen.
