The Litany to St. Joseph in the Official, Universal Latin with accurate English translation and both the Latin & English texts. Ite ad Joseph! The Litany of Saint Joseph is modeled after the Litany of Loreto and was approved for public use by Pope St. Pius X in 1909. This is the most recent, expanded, official version. It has a partial indulgence attached.

Kyrie, eleison.         Lord, have mercy on us.

R. Christe, eleison.       R. Christ, have mercy on us.

Kyrie, eleison.         Lord, have mercy on us.

Christe, audi nos.         Christ, hear us.

R. Christe, exaudi nos.        R. Christ, graciously hear us.

Pater de cælis, Deus,         God the Father of heaven,

R. miserere nobis.         R. have mercy on us.

Fili, Redemptor mundi, Deus,       God the Son, Redeemer of the world,

R. miserere nobis.         R. have mercy on us.

Spiritus Sancte Deus,         God the Holy Spirit,

R. miserere nobis.         R. have mercy on us.

Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus,       Holy Trinity, one God,

R. miserere nobis.         R. have mercy on us.

Sancta Maria,         Holy Mary,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Sancte Joseph,         St. Joseph,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Proles David inclyta,         Renowned offspring of David,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Lumen Patriarcharum,         Light of Patriarchs,

R. ora pro nobis.         R. pray for us.

Dei Genetricis Sponse,         Spouse of the Mother of God,

R. ora pro nobis.         R. pray for us.

Custos Redemptoris,         Guardian of the Redeemer,

R. ora pro nobis.         R. pray for us.

Custos pudice Virginis,         Chaste Guardian of the Virgin,

R. ora pro nobis.         R. pray for us.

Filii Dei nutricie,       You who nourished and brought up the Son of God,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Christi Defensor sedule,         Diligent Protector of Christ,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Serve Christi,         Servant of Christ,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Minister salutis,         Minister of salvation,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Almæ Familiæ Præses,         Head of the Holy Family,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Joseph justissime,         Joseph most just,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Joseph castissime,         Joseph most chaste,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Joseph prudentissime,         Joseph most prudent,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Joseph fortissime,         Joseph most strong,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Joseph obœdientissime,         Joseph, most obedient,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Joseph fidelissime,         Joseph most faithful,

R. ora pro nobis.         R. pray for us.

Speculum patientiæ,         Mirror of patience,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Amator paupertatis,        Lover of poverty,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Exemplar opificum,         Model of artisans,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Domesticæ vitæ decus,         Glory of home life,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Custos virginum,         Guardian of virgins,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Familiarum columen,         Pillar of families,

R. ora pro nobis.         R. pray for us.

Fulcímen in difficultatibus,         Support in difficulties,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Solatium miserorum,         Solace of the miserable,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Spes ægrotantium,         Hope of the sick,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Patrone exsulum,         Patron of exiles,

R. ora pro nobis.      R. pray for us.

Patrone afflictorum,       Patron of the afflicted,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Patrone pauperum,         Patron of the poor,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Patrone morientium,         Patron of the dying,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Terror dæmonum,         Terror of demons,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Protector Sanctæ Ecclesiæ,         Protector of Holy Church,

R. ora pro nobis.        R. pray for us.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,   Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,

R. parce nobis, Domine.       R. spare us, O Lord.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,   Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,

R. exaudi nos, Domine.         R. graciously hear us, O Lord.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,  Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,

R. miserere nobis.      R. have mercy on us.

Constituit eum dominum domus suæ.         He made him the lord of his household.

R. Et principem omnis possessionis suae.        R. And prince of his every possession.

Oremus. Deus, qui in ineffabili providentia beatum Joseph sanctissimæ Genetricis tuæ Sponsum eligere dignatus es, præsta, quæsumus, ut quem protectorem veneramur in terris, intercessorem habere mereamur in cælis: Qui vivis et regnas in sæcula sæculorum.  R. Amen.

Let us pray. O God, Who in your ineffable providence were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your Most Holy Mother, grant, we beg You, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in Heaven whom on earth we venerate as our protector: You who live and reign forever and ever. R. Amen.

Outro Music: “O Euchari” by Hildegard Von Bingen sung by Hanna Benn, used with permission. To learn more about Hanna and her beautiful voice, visit http://www.hannabenn.com God bless et oremus pro invecem.

By Stephen Snyder, 2024; All Rights Reserved.