Hymn in honor of St. Joseph
– st. Ljudevit Maria Grignion of Montfort
Let’s sing a hymn in honor of St. Joseph, protector and fiance of Mary. Humble Joseph is little known. No one here on Earth knew him, but he enchants the blessed. Let Earth unite with Heaven and let all praise him. Great saint, God found only you to be worthy to be the betrothed of his wonderful Mother. Spouse of the Queen of Heaven, it is a wonderful privilege… Witness of Her Holiness, guardian of Her Purity… oh glory incomparable.
The Eternal Father asked you to feed His Son on Earth, to be His deputy. You carried on your chest the One who holds everything in His Hand; by a unique mission you were the nurturer of God, your own Father. Who has seen how you love each other, laugh and hug with immense love?! The smiles of Jesus pierced your heart and filled it with sweetness. Completely immersed in His Love, you responded to Him with the words: My dearest son, I love You.
If Mary’s three words could consecrate St. Ivana, together with his mother Elizabeth… what all those holy and sweet conversations in your home did not provoke in you. The Word of Jesus thrilled you. His presence was filled with Grace and Light. How much was your humility. She encouraged you to keep the Secret in silence, to stand last in line, to live like a poor carpenter, to look like a poor and ignorant man; without special abilities, without giftedness, without special looks and prudence.
The more you humbled yourself, the more God lifted you up to himself, to his glory. Your merits are marvelous. Your privileges are too great. Heaven admires your splendor, and the Earth is full of your graces that reach all the way to Purgatory. We never ask you in vain. Your guarantee and intercession, as St. Teresa, are exalted. Your Son is a glorious God. Your betrothed, Queen of Heaven. By begging, you command them. Everything you ask, be done. Oh, what immeasurable powers!
© Beloved St. Joseph the Righteous, through our prayers and intercession, help us strongly before the Face of Heaven, so that the Lord himself and Heaven itself have mercy on us…
saint Joseph
(Montfort continues as if St. Joseph himself were speaking):
Try to be last in everything. Spread yourself and hide in Jesus and Mary! Seek what the world avoids and run from what the world runs after. Act only according to Faith, so that by imitating my life you will be happy with me.
Let’s pray.
Saint Joseph, be my patron and beg for a great gift: divine Wisdom, in order to show worthy glory to the Savior, to convert sinful man, help the poor and despised and defeat my enemies. Charity encourages you to do so. God alone.
Rosary in honor of St. Joseph,
inspired by the life of the Holy Family
– it is prayed on a rosary of five tens
– God, come to my aid.
– Lord, hurry to help me.
Glory to the Father…
Apostles’ Creed
Our Father…
on three separate beads in front of the tens beads
Hail Mary… (after the first part and the word Jesus, we add):
which let us
– multiply Faith…
– strengthen the Faith…
– perfect Love…
Glory to the Father…
© O Holy Family of Nazareth, pray for us
the grain of the beginning of ten
Glory to Father…
grains of ten
Hail Joseph the Righteous, betrothed of the Holy Mother of God, virgin father of Jesus Christ…
1. … whom you loved passionately.
2. … who listened and loved you.
3. … for whom you worked diligently.
4. … who helped you in your work.
5. … who was with you when you were dying.
St. Joseph, pray for us, that according to your example we may live holy lives and obtain eternal Bliss in Heaven. Amen.
Litany in honor of St. Joseph
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, hear us.
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Father, heavenly God, … Son, Redeemer of the world, God, … Holy Spirit, God, … Holy Trinity, one God, … |
… have mercy on us. |
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Saint Mary, the virgin betrothed of St. Joseph, … Saint Joseph, the famous son of David, … Saint Joseph, light of the patriarch, … Saint Joseph, the betrothed of the Mother of God, … Saint Joseph, shy guardian of the Virgin, … Saint Joseph, guardian of the Son of God, … Saint Joseph, caring defender of Christ, … Saint Joseph, head of the Holy Family, … Saint Joseph, godfather of Jesus, … Saint Joseph, taught from Heaven about the secrets of God, … Saint Joseph, faithful and prudent servant of God, … Saint Joseph, zealous doer of the Will of God, … Saint Joseph, zealous executor of God’s plans, … Saint Joseph, savior of the life of Jesus, … Saint Joseph, to whom the Lord of the Universe himself obeyed, … Saint Joseph, foster and guardian of the Holy Family, … Saint Joseph, whom the Queen of the world and Mistress of angels listened to, … Saint Joseph, guardian of Mary’s honor, … Saint Joseph, witness the virginity of Mary, … Saint Joseph, sharer of Mary’s privileges, … Saint Joseph, very similar to Jesus and Mary, … Saint Joseph, model of paternal care and vigilance, … Saint Joseph, support and manager of Christian families, … Saint Joseph, model of family love, harmony and fidelity, … Saint Joseph, friend of children, … |
… pray for us. |
© As often as possible, we turn to the Head of the Holy Family
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Saint Joseph, protector of virgin purity, … Saint Joseph, guardian of virgins, … Saint Joseph, lover of poverty and helper of the poor, … St. Joseph, great and role model of artisans and workers, … Saint Joseph, defender of travelers, … Saint Joseph, refuge of sinners, … Saint Joseph, consolation of the mourners, … Saint Joseph, righteous, … Saint Joseph, purify, … Saint Joseph, all-wise, … Saint Joseph, strong, … Saint Joseph, humble, … Saint Joseph, faithful, … Saint Joseph, mirror of patience, … Saint Joseph, sure hope of our salvation, … Saint Joseph, adviser in doubts, … Saint Joseph, lilies of pristine purity, … Saint Joseph, pearl of humility and meekness, … Saint Joseph, defense of the martyrs, … Saint Joseph, patron of the dying, … Saint Joseph, the strong protect against the ambushes of the devil, … Saint Joseph, fear of evil spirits, … Saint Joseph, protector and defender of the whole Church, … Saint Joseph, crowned with the glory of the Holy Trinity, … Saint Joseph, deliverer from every trouble, … |
… pray for us. |
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, forgive us Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, hear us Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
– You made him master of your House.
– And the head of all his Estate.
Let’s pray.
God, who in your unspeakable Providence deigned to choose Saint Joseph as a betrothed to your Holy Mother, grant us, we pray, that whom we honor as a patron on Earth, we may deserve to have as an intercessor in Heaven. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
– Let’s bless the Lord.
– Thank You Lord.
Source:
- F. Miljenko Sušac s.m.m., 2005. – POBOŽNOST SV. JOSIPU, Apostle’s center „SAV TVOJ”, 15. July 2021.