Hail Holy Joseph Hail!

From roma aeterna

	Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Chaste spouse of Mary, hail! Pure as the lily flower In Eden's peaceful vale! Hail, holy Joseph, hail! You were God's chosen one: To you the Word made flesh Was subject as a Son.
	Hail, holy Joseph, hail! O friend of angels, hail! Assist the hearts that faint And guide the steps that fail. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Pricne of the house of God, May His best graces be By your dear hands bestowed.
	Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Teach us our flesh to tame. And, Mary, keep the hearts That honor Joseph's name; He loved you with a love Of holy purity: We pray that we may be As pure in love as he.

This great saint and patron of the Church is an inspiration to all fathers (especially) and also those who seek a new home.

Litany of St. Joseph  V/ Lord, have mercy. R/ Lord, have mercy. V/ Christ, have mercy. R/ Christ, have mercy. V/ Lord, have mercy. R/ Lord, have mercy. V/ Jesus, hear us. R/ Jesus, graciously hear us. V/ God, the Father of Heaven, R/ have mercy on us. V/ God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, R/ have mercy on us. V/ God, the Holy Spirit, R/ have mercy on us. V/ Holy Trinity, One God, R/ have mercy on us.  R/for ff: pray for us. Holy Mary, St. Joseph, Renowned offspring of David, Light of Patriarchs, Spouse of the Mother of God, Chaste guardian of the Virgin, Foster father of the Son of God, Diligent protector of Christ, Head of the Holy Family, Joseph most just, Joseph most chaste, Joseph most prudent, Joseph most strong, Joseph most obedient, Joseph most faithful, Mirror of patience, Lover of poverty, Model of artisans, Glory of home life, Guardian of virgins, Pillar of families, Solace of the wretched, Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, R/ spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, R/ graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. R/ have mercy on us. He made him the lord of his household. R/ And prince over all his possessions.  Let us pray. O God, in your ineffable providence you 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.