A Collection of Catholic Devotional Hymns to St. Joseph

A Collection of Catholic Devotional Hymns to St. Joseph

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St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus Christ, is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church. He is known for his humility, obedience, and love for the Holy Family. This collection of hymns to St. Joseph is a testament to his enduring popularity and the devotion of the faithful.

The Litany of St. Joseph

The Litany of St. Joseph is one of the most popular prayers to the saint. It is a long list of invocations, each of which praises a different aspect of St. Joseph's character. The litany is often prayed during Lent or during the month of March, which is dedicated to St. Joseph.

Here is the Litany of St. Joseph in its entirety:

1. Lord, have mercy on us.
2. Christ, have mercy on us.
3. Lord, have mercy on us.
4. Christ, hear us.
5. Christ, graciously hear us.
6. God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
7. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
8. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
9. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
10. Holy Mary, pray for us.
11. St. Joseph, pray for us.
12. Most just spouse of Mary, pray for us.
13. Most pure guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
14. Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us.
15. Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us.
16. Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
17. Model of all working people, pray for us.
18. Patron of the dying, pray for us.
19. Terror of evil spirits, pray for us.
20. Protector of the Church, pray for us.
21. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
22. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
23. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
24. V. Pray for us, O holy Joseph.
25. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Other Hymns to St. Joseph

In addition to the Litany of St. Joseph, there are many other hymns that have been written in his honor. Here are a few examples:

• "St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church" by Father John A. Hardon, S.J.
• "Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer" by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
• "To Joseph, Our Protector" by Pope John XXIII
• "St. Joseph, Model of Workers" by Pope Pius XII
• "St. Joseph, Protector of Families" by Pope Benedict XVI

St. Joseph is a powerful intercessor and a model of Christian virtue. This collection of hymns is a testament to his enduring popularity and the devotion of the faithful. May we all learn from his example and seek his intercession in our own lives.

A Collection of Catholic Devotional Hymns to St. Joseph

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Language	:	English
File size	:	16265 KB
Print length	:	123 pages
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