God of mercy and of the holy covenant, in the beginning of our Christian era, you asked Joseph, illustrious descendant of David, to take the blessed Virgin Mary as his wife and to form with her a family for Jesus, your Son, our Redeemer.

Through the difficulties and trials you guided St. Joseph, you made him the protector of the Holy Family and allowed the Church to recognize him as an attentive protector for all Christian families.

During this important time in our family, we appeal for the intercession and protection of St. Joseph, your obedient servant.

Litany to Saint Joseph
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
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, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Noble descendant of the House of David, pray for us.
Faithful Husband of the Virgin Mary, pray for us.
Guardian of the Redeemer, pray for us.
Man of prudent silence, pray for us.
Model of workers, pray for us.
Guardian of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Protector of the Universal Church, pray for us.
Guardian of the Christian families, pray for us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, forgive us, Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, hear us, Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

O God, you were pleased to choose Saint Joseph
as the husband of Mary and the guardian of your Son.
Grant that, as we venerate him as our protector on earth,
we may have him as our intercessor in heaven.
Hear the prayers we offer you, through his intercession, for the sale of our home.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Novena to St Joseph does not carry ecclesiastical approval)