Pray, Pray, never Cease to Pray. For if you Pray, your Salvation will be Assured; but if you stop Praying, your Damnation will be Certain… He who Prays, ‘Obtains’ Grace, and is Saved. - St. Alphonsus Liguori

THE SEVEN SORROWS AND SEVEN JOYS OF SAINT JOSEPH

(Prayed on the First Wednesdays)

1. St. Joseph, Chaste Spouse of the Holy Mother of God, by the SORROW with which thy heart was pierced at the thought of a cruel separation from Mary, and by the Deep JOY that thou didst feel when the angel revealed to thee the ineffable mystery of the Incarnation, obtain for us from Jesus and Mary, the grace of surmounting all anxiety. Win for us from the adorable Heart of Jesus the unspeakable peace of which He is the Eternal Source.  Our Father-Hail Mary-Glory be.

2. St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus, by the bitter SORROW which thy heart experienced in seeing the Child Jesus lying in a manger, and by the JOY which thou didst feel in seeing the Wise Men recognize and adore Him as their God, obtain by thy prayers that our heart, purified by thy protection, may become a living crib, where the Saviour of the world may receive and bless our homage. Our Father-Hail Mary-Glory be.

3. St. Joseph, by the SORROW with which thy heart was pierced at the sight of the Blood which flowed from the Infant Jesus in the Circumcision, and by the JOY that inundated thy soul at thy privilege of imposing the sacred and mysterious Name of Jesus, obtain for us that the merits of this Precious Blood may be applied to our souls, and that the divine Name of Jesus may be engraved forever in our hearts. Our Father-Hail Mary-Glory be.

4. St. Joseph, by thy SORROW when the Lord declared that the soul of Mary would be pierced with a sword of sorrow, and by thy JOY when the holy Simeon added that the Divine Infant was to be the resurrection of many, obtain for us the grace to compassionate the sorrows of Mary, and share in the salvation which Jesus brought to the earth. Our Father-Hail Mary-Glory be.

5. St. Joseph, by thy SORROW when told to fly into Egypt, and by thy JOY in seeing the idols overthrown at the arrival of the living God, grant that no idol of earthly affection may any longer occupy our hearts, but being like thee entirely devoted to the service of Jesus and Mary, we may live and happily die for them alone. Our Father-Hail Mary-Glory be.

6. St. Joseph, by the SORROW of thy heart caused by the fear of the tyrant Archelaus and by thy JOY in sharing the company of Jesus and Mary at Nazareth, obtain for us, that disengaged from all fear, we may enjoy the peace of a good conscience and may live in security, in union with Jesus and Mary, experiencing the effect of thy salutary assistance at the hour of our death. Our Father-Hail Mary-Glory be.

7. St. Joseph, by the bitter SORROW with which the loss of the Child Jesus crushed thy heart, and by the holy JOY which inundated thy soul in recovering thy Treasure on entering the Temple, we supplicate thee not to permit us to lose our Saviour Jesus by sin. Yet, should this misfortune befall us, grant that we may share thy eagerness in seeking Him. And obtain for us the grace to find Him again ready to show us His great Mercy, especially at the hour of death, so that we may pass from this life to enjoy His presence in heaven, there to sing with thee His divine mercies forever. Our Father-Hail Mary-Glory be.

Leader: Glorious Saint Joseph, 

ALL: 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….(name intentions).

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.

V. O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name.

R. Hear my prayers and obtain my petition. (7 x)

LEADER:                                                                                         People:  

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

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

Holy Trinity, one God,                                                                 have mercy on us.

1. Holy Mary, pray for us.

2. Saint Joseph, pray for us.

3. Renowned offspring of David, pray for us.

4. Light of Patriarchs, pray for us.

5. Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.

6. Chaste guardian of the Virgin, pray for us. 

7. Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us. 

8. Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us. 

9. Head of the Holy Family, pray for us. 

10. Joseph most just, pray for us. 

11. Joseph most chaste, pray for us. 

12. Joseph most Prudent, pray for us. 

13. Joseph most strong, pray for us. 

14. Joseph most obedient, pray for us. 

15. Joseph most faithful, pray for us. 

16. Mirror of patience, pray for us. 

17. Lover of poverty, pray for us. 

18. Model of artisans, pray for us. 

19. Glory of home life, pray for us. 

20. Guardian of virgins, pray for us. 

21. Pillar of families, pray for us. 

22. Solace of the wretched, pray for us. 

23. Hope of the sick, pray for us. 

24. Patron of the dying, pray for us. 

25. Terror of demons, pray for us. 

26. Protector of Holy Church, pray for us. 

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

He hath made him lord of His house, 

And prince of all His possession.

Let Us Pray

O God, Who in Thine ineffable providence didst deign to choose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most holy Mother: grant, we beseech Thee, that we may deserve to have him as our intercessor in heaven, whom we venerate on earth as our protector: Who livest and reignest for ages of ages. Amen.

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