The Seven Sorrows and Joys of St.

Joseph
(St. Joseph Chaplet)
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month

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1. Sign of the Cross

L : In the name of the Father (+), and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
R : Amen.

2. Opening Prayer

A : Glorious Saint Joseph, first man to love Mary and hold Jesus in your arms,
accept the prayers we now offer to honor the almighty God and to ask his blessing upon us, We
pray that all the families will be spiritual and physically protected through life, and guided to fulfill
wisely and with love the vocations God has given us.

Bless our community; bless God’s family of faith in the Church throughout the
world; bless the good works we do to be faithful followers of your foster son, Jesus. We pray
especially that God will grant us the favor we ask, or if it is his will, one that he knows is better
for us.

3. The Apostle’s Creed

L : I believe in God the Father Almighty,

Creator of Heaven and earth;

I believe in Jesus Christ,

His only Son, our Lord, (bow down from He was…up to Virgin Mary)

He was conceived by the Holy Spirit

and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day He rose again.

He ascended into Heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

R : I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Holy Catholic Church,

the communion of Saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.

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4. Our Father

L : Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

R : Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Joseph

L : Hail Joseph, Son of David,

the just and the chaste, wisdom is with you;

Blessed are you among all men

and blessed is Jesus, the fruit of Mary, your faithful spouse.

R : Holy Joseph,
worthy foster-father and guardian of Jesus Christ and of the holy Church,

pray for us sinners and obtain divine Wisdom for us from God,

now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

***Glory

L : Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
R : As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

***Praised and Blessed

A : Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph! (3x)

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 First Sorrow and Joy of St. Joseph

The Annuciation to St. Joseph

L : Chaste lover of Mary, how overwhelmed you were when they thought that you
have to end your betrothal to Mary. But when the angel of God came to you in a dream, you were
filled with awe to realize that Mary would be your wife, and you would be the guardian of the
Messiah.

R : Help us, Saint Joseph, help our families and all our loved ones to overcome all
sadness of heart and develop an absolute trust in God’s goodness.

Our Father

L : Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

R : Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

A : We honor you Saint Joseph

and your Most Chaste Heart,

chosen by God the Father,

to be the foster-father of Jesus

and the Protector of the Holy Church. ***

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 Second Sorrow and Joy of St. Joseph

The Nativity of Jesus

L : Faithful guardian of Jesus, what a failure you thought you were, when you could
only provide a stable for the birth of the holy child. And then, what a wonder it was taken when
the shepherds came to tell of angel choirs, and wise men came to adore the king of kings.

R : Through your example and prayers, help us, Saint Joseph and all we love to
became like sinless mangers where the savior of the world may be received with absolute love
and respect.

Our Father

L : Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

R : Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

A : We honor you Saint Joseph

and your Most Chaste Heart,

chosen by God the Father,

to be the foster-father of Jesus

and the Protector of the Holy Church. ***

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 Third Sorrow and Joy of St. Joseph

The Naming of Jesus

L : Tender–hearted Joseph, you too felt pain when the blood of Jesus was first shed
at his circumcision. Yet how proud you were to be the one privileged to give the name “Jesus”,
“Savior”, to the very Son of God.

R : Pray for us, Saint Joseph, that the sacred Blood of Christ. Poured out for our
salvation, may guard our families so that the divine name of Jesus may be written in our hearts
forever.

Our Father

L : Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

R : Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

A : We honor you Saint Joseph

and your Most Chaste Heart,

chosen by God the Father,

to be the foster-father of Jesus

and the Protector of the Holy Church.***

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 Fourth Sorrow and Joy of St. Joseph

The Prophecy of Simeon

L : Joseph, loving husband, how bewildered you were when Simeon spoke the words
of warning that the hearts of Jesus and Mary would be pierced with sorrows. Yet his prediction
that this would lead to the salvation of innumerable souls filled you with consolation.

R : Help us, Saint Joseph, to see with eyes that even the sorrows and pains those
we deeply love can become the pathway to salvation and eternal life.

Our Father

L : Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

R : Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

A : We honor you Saint Joseph

and your Most Chaste Heart,

chosen by God the Father,

to be the foster-father of Jesus

and the Protector of the Holy Church.***

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 Fifth Sorrow and Joy of St. Joseph

The Journey to Egypt

L : Courageous protector of the Holy Family, how terrified you were when you had to
make the sudden flight with Jesus and Mary to escape the treachery of king Herod and the cruelty
of his soldiers. But when you reached Egypt, what satisfaction you had to know that the Savior of
the world had come to replace the pagan idols.

R : Teach us by your example, Saint Joseph, to keep for from the false idols of earthly
attractions, so that, like you, we may be entirely devoted to the service of Jesus and Mary.

Our Father

L : Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

R : Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

A : We honor you Saint Joseph

and your Most Chaste Heart,

chosen by God the Father,

to be the foster-father of Jesus

and the Protector of the Holy Church.***

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 Sixth Sorrow and Joy of St. Joseph

Life in Nazareth

L : Ever-obedient Joseph, you trustingly returned to Nazareth at God’s command in

spite of your fear that King Herod’s son might still be a threat to Jesus’ life. Then what fatherly
pride you had in seeing Jesus grow in wisdom and grace before God and men under your care.

R : Show us, Saint Joseph, how to be free from all useless fear and worry so that
we may enjoy the peace of a tranquil conscience, living safely with Jesus and Mary in our heart.

Our Father

L : Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

R : Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

A : We honor you Saint Joseph

and your Most Chaste Heart,

chosen by God the Father,

to be the foster-father of Jesus

and the Protector of the Holy Church.***

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 Seventh Sorrow and Joy of St. Joseph

Lost and Finding of Jesus in the Temple

L : Dependable father and husband, how frantic you and Mary were when, though
no fault of yours, you searched for three days to find Jesus. What incredible relief was yours when
you found him safe in the temple of God.

R : Help us, Saint Joseph, never to lose Jesus through the fault of our own sins. But
if we should lose him, lead us back with unwearied sorrow until we find him again so that we, like
you may finally pass from this life, dying safely in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Our Father

L : Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

R : Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

A : We honor you Saint Joseph

and your Most Chaste Heart,

chosen by God the Father,

to be the foster-father of Jesus

and the Protector of the Holy Church.***

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93. O Sacred Heart of Jesus

A : Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus,

I love You with all my heart,

Eternal Father,

Divine Son,

All powerful Spirit.

94. Prayer to St. Joseph

L : Glorious Saint Joseph,

foster-father and protector of Jesus Christ,

to you I raise my heart and my hands

to implore your powerful intercession.

Please obtain for me from the kind Heart of Jesus

the help and the graces necessary

for my spiritual and temporal welfare.

I ask particularly for the grace of a happy death

and the special favor I now implore.

(Make your petition here...)

R : Guardian of the Word Incarnate,

I feel animated with confidence

that your prayers in my behalf

will be graciously heard before the throne of God.

O glorious Saint Joseph,

through the love you bear to Jesus Christ,

and for the glory of His name,

hear my prayers

and obtain my petitions. Amen.

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95. Litany of Saint Joseph

Leader People

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father in 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

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

Chaste guardian of the virgin *PRAY FOR US

Foster father of the Son of God, *PRAY FOR US

Watchful defender of Christ, *PRAY FOR US

Head of the Holy Family, *PRAY FOR US

Joseph, most just, *PRAY FOR US

Joseph, most prudent, *PRAY FOR US

Joseph, most valiant, *PRAY FOR US

Joseph, most faithful, *PRAY FOR US

Mirror of patience, *PRAY FOR US

Lover of poverty, *PRAY FOR US

Model of workers, *PRAY FOR US

Glory of domestic life, *PRAY FOR US

Guardian of virgins, *PRAY FOR US

Support of families, *PRAY FOR US

Comfort of the suffering, *PRAY FOR US

Hope of the sick, *PRAY FOR US

Patron of dying, *PRAY FOR US

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Terror of demons, *PRAY FOR US

Protector of the Holy Church, *PRAY FOR US

L : Lamb of God who take away the sins of the world,

R : Spare us. O Lord.

L : Lamb of God who take away the sins of the world,

R : Graciously hear us, O Lord.

L : Lamb of God who take away the sins of the world,

R : Have mercy on us.

L : He made him the lord of his household.

R : And prince over all his possessions.

96. MEMORARE TO ST. JOSEPH

A : Remember, O most pure spouse of the blessed Virgin Mary,

my great protector, Saint Joseph,

that no one ever had recourse to your protection

or implored your aid without obtaining relief.

Confiding therefore in your goodness,

I come before you and humbly supplicate you.

Oh, despise not my petition, foster father of the Redeemer,

but graciously receive them. Amen.

97. PRAY FOR US…

L : Pray for us, O holy St. Joseph.:

R : That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

98. PRAYER

L : Let us pray:

PRAYER A : (ALL) O God, in your infinite wisdom and love,

you chose Joseph to be the husband of Mary,

the Mother of your Son.

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 May we have the help of this prayers in heaven

and enjoy his protection on earth.

We ask this to Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER B : Almighty God, as we come before you in prayer,

bestow on us that same faithfulness

and purity of heart which in spired Saint Joseph

in the service of your only Son, born of the Virgin Mary.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER C : In your loving Care

which goes beyond our understanding,

O God, you chose Blessed Joseph

to be the husband of your most holy Mother.

As we honor him on earth as our protector,

let him intercede for us in heaven.

You who live and reign forever and ever. Amen

99. FINAL PRAYER

A : O Blessed Saint Joseph, tender-hearted father,

faithful guardian of Jesus, Chaste spouse of the Mother of God ,

I pray and beseech you to offer to God the Father

my praise to him through his divine Son

who died on the cross and rose again

to give us, sinners a new life.

Through the holy name of Jesus,

pray with us that we may obtain from the eternal Father

the favor we ask.

We have been unfaithful

to the unfailing love of God the Father,

beg of Jesus mercy for us.

Amid the splendor of God’s loving presence,

do not forget the sorrows of those who suffer,

those who pray, and those who weep.

By your prayers and those of your most holy Spouse,

our Blessed Lady,

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 may the love of Jesus answer our call of confident hope.

Amen.

100. FINAL: SIGN OF THE CROSS

L : In the name of the Father (+), and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

R : Amen.

L : St. Joseph

R : Pray for us.

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