A message from Fr John
Posted on: 19/03/2021
Dear Friends
Good morning - Happy Feast Day - St Joseph really has been our friend in need during these times.
And so … here’s the Litany of St Joseph which you might want to say quietly by yourself or maybe share with others at home.
Litany of St Joseph
Lord have mercy,
Christ have mercy
Lord, have mercy
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
St Joseph, pray for us
Illustrious son of David, pray for us
Splendour of the patriarchs, pray for us
Spouse of the Mother of God, 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 courageous, pray for us
Joseph most obedient, pray for us
Joseph most faithful, pray for us
Mirror of patience, pray for us
Safeguard of the poor, pray for us
Model of all who labour, pray for us
Glory of family life, pray for us
Strength of our families, pray for us
Defender of widows and orphans, pray for us
Companion of refugees and exiles, pray for us
Guardian of the homeless, pray for us
Solace of the afflicted, pray for us
Hope of the sick, pray for us
Patron of the dying, pray for us
Protector of Holy Church, pray for us
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us
Let us pray:
O God, who in your generous providence was pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be spouse of the Holy Mother of God,
grant that we may deserve to have as our advocate in heaven him whom we revere as our protector on earth.
We ask this through Christ our Lord
Amen
It is a long prayer for sure but so powerfully evocative
Every blessing
Fr John
PS Thank you to John Griffin and all who joined us for the Parish Forum meeting last night
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