Chaplet of Saint Joseph

Prayer to St. Joseph Before the Chaplet

Hail, St. Joseph, our loving father! I/we humbly come before thee, offering this chaplet as a pledge of our devotion to thee. With each prayer, I/we seek thy fatherly mediation, that thou mayst bring my/our desires before the glorious Sovereigns of all Creation: Jesus, Purity Itself, and Mary, the Virgin of Virgins, Whom Almighty God gave thee charge over during thy earthly life. We are moved to awe at the thought of such an honor!

Thou who protected the Holy Family with unwavering affection and zeal for God’s glory; with those same virtues be ever our protector.

By the Holy Names of JESUS and MARY, receive and obtain our petitions: (say intentions)

I/we implore thee, holy Joseph, to join me/us in prayer for the graces I/we humbly seek, according to God's most perfect will.

℟ Amen.

Intro.
℣ O God, come to my assistance.
℟ O Lord, make haste to help me.
℣ Come, let us venerate St. Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family.
℟ Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

I. The Annunciation. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

II. The Visitation. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

III. The Nativity. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

IV. The Presentation in the Temple. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

V. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

VI. The Agony in the Garden. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

VII. The Scourging. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

VIII. The Crowning with Thorns. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

IX. The Carrying of the Cross. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

X. The Crucifixion. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

XI. The Resurrection. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

XII. The Ascension. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

XIII. The Descent of the Holy Spirit. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

XIV. The Assumption. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

XV. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin. (say 2 Hail Marys)

Say three times:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

End with:

℣ Pray for us, O holy St. Joseph
℟ That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Let us pray:
O God, Who has predestined St. Joseph from all eternity for the service of Thine Eternal Son and His Blessed Mother, and made him worthy to be the spouse of this Blessed Virgin and the foster father of Thy Son; we beseech Thee, through all the services he has rendered to Jesus and Mary on earth, that Thou wouldst make us worthy of his intercession and grant us to enjoy the happiness of his company in heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  • Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us
    Christ, have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us
    Lord, 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 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 the patriarchs, etc.
    Spouse of the Mother of God,
    Chaste guardian of the Virgin,
    Foster-father of the Son of God,
    Watchful defender 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 workmen ,
    Glory of domestic life,
    Guardian of virgins,
    Pillar of families,
    Solace of the afflicted,
    Hope of the sick,
    Patron of the dying,
    Terror of demons,
    Protector of Holy Church,

    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.

    V. He made him the lord of His household,
    R. And prince over all His possessions.

    Let Us Pray.
    O God, Who in Thine ineffable providence didst choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most Holy Mother, grant that as we venerate him as our protector on earth, we may deserve to have him as our intercessor in Heaven, Thou Who livest and reignest forever and ever.

    R. Amen.