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THE SEVEN SORROWS AND SEVEN JOYS OF ST. JOSEPH
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Posted on 03/18/2010 5:08:10 PM PDT by Salvation

Prayers and Devotions to Saint Joseph

THE SEVEN SORROWS AND SEVEN JOYS OF ST. JOSEPH

The Seven Sorrows of Saint Joseph The Seven Joys of Saint Joseph
     
1. The doubts of St. Joseph              1. Told of the Incarnation
2. The poverty of Jesus' birth   2. Angels adore the Infant Jesus
3. The Circumsion   3. Holy Name of Jesus
4. The prophecy of Simeon   4. Effects of the Redemption
5. The flight into Egypt   5. Overthrow of the idols in Egypt
6. The return to Nazareth   6. Life with Jesus & Mary
7. The loss of the Child Jesus   7. Jesus found in the temple


PRAYERS IN HONOR OF THE SEVEN JOYS AND SORROWS OF ST. JOSEPH

1.  O chaste Spouse of Mary most holy, glorious St. Joseph, great was the trouble and anguish of thy heart when thou wert minded to put away privately thine inviolate Spouse, yet thy joy was unspeakable when the surpassing mystery of the incarnation was made know to thee by the Angel!

    By this sorrow and this joy, we beseech thee to comfort our souls, both now and in the sorrows of our final hour, with the joy of a good life and a holy death after the pattern of thine own, in the arms of Jesus and Mary.  (Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)

2.  O most blessed Patriarch, glorious St. Joseph, who was chosen to be the foster father of the Word made flesh, thy sorrow at seeing the Child Jesus born in such poverty was suddenly changed into heavenly exultation when thou didst hear the angelic hymn and beheld the glories of that resplendent night.

    By this sorrow and this joy, we implore thee to obtain for us the grace to pass over from life's pathway to hear the angelic songs of praise, and to rejoice in the shining splendor of celestial glory.  (Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)

3.  O glorious St. Joseph, thou faithfully obeyed the law of God, and thy heart was pierced at the sight of the Precious Blood that was shed by the Infant Savior during His Circumsion, but the Name of Jesus gave thee new life and filled thee with quiet joy.

    By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us the grace to be freed from all sin during life, and to die rejoicing, with the holy Name of Jesus in our hearts and on our lips.  (Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)

4.  O most faithful Saint who shared the mysteries of our Redemption, glorious St. Joseph, the prophecy of Simeon regarding the suffering of Jesus and Mary caused thee to shudder with mortal dread, but at the same time filled thee with a blessed joy for the salvation and glorious resurrection which, he foretold, would be attained by countless souls.

    By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us that we may be among the number of those who, through the merits of Jesus and the intercession of Mary the Virgin Mother, are predestined to a glorious resurrection.  (Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)

5.  O most watchful Guardian of the Incarnate Son of God, glorious St. Joseph, what toil was thine in supporting and waiting upon the Son of the most high God, especially in the flight into Egypt! Yet a the same time, how thou didst rejoice to have always near you God Himself, and to see the idols of the Egyptians fall prostrate to the ground before Him.

    By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us the grace of keeping ourselves in safety from the infernal tyrant, especially by flight from dangerous occasions; may every idol of earthly affection fall from our hearts; may we be wholly employed in serving Jesus and Mary, and for them alone may we live and happily die.  (Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)

6.  O glorious St. Joseph, an angel on earth, thou didst marvel to see the King of Heaven obedient to thy commands, but thy consolation in bringing Jesus out of the land of Egypt was troubled by thy fear of Archelaus; nevertheless, being assured by the Angel, thou dwelt in gladness at Nazareth with Jesus and Mary.

    By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us that our hearts may be delivered from harmful fears, so that we may rejoice in peace of conscience and may live in safety with Jesus and Mary and may, like thee, die in their company.  (Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)

7.  O glorious St. Joseph, pattern of all holiness, when thou didst lose, through no fault of thine own, the Child Jesus, thou sought Him sorrowing for the space of three days, until with great joy thou didst find Him again in the Temple, sitting in the middle of the doctors.

    By this sorrow and this joy, we supplicate thee, with our hearts upon our lips, to keep us from ever having the misfortune to lose Jesus through mortal sin; but if this supreme misfortune should befall us, grant that we may seek Him with unceasing sorrow until we find Him again, ready to show us His great mercy, especially at the hour of death; so that we may pass over to enjoy His presence in Heaven; and there, in company with thee, may we sing the praises of His Divine mercy forever.  (Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)

    Antiphon. And Jesus Himself was beginning about the age of thirty years, being (as it was supposed) the Son of Joseph

    V.    Pray for us, O holy Joseph,

    R.   That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

    Let us pray

    O God, Who in Thine ineffable Providence didst vouchsafe to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most holy Mother, grant, we beseech Thee, that he whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our intercessor in Heaven. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

PRAYER

Pray for us, then, O great Saint Joseph, and by thy love for Jesus and Mary, and by their love for thee, obtain for us the supreme happiness of living and dying in the love of Jesus and Mary. Amen.



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I knew these prayers were out there, but I had never seen them referenced until this year.
1 posted on 03/18/2010 5:08:10 PM PDT by Salvation
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To: Salvation

St. Joseph, pray for us.


2 posted on 03/18/2010 5:09:19 PM PDT by the invisib1e hand (let the rich eat the rich.)
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To: nickcarraway; Lady In Blue; NYer; ELS; Pyro7480; livius; Catholicguy; RobbyS; markomalley; ...

Prayer ping!


3 posted on 03/18/2010 5:09:19 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: the invisib1e hand

Amen!


4 posted on 03/18/2010 5:10:21 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation
Just to start I am not Catholic, so I can not say what is believed in these matters.
Anyway, I have often wondered about Joseph. He was such a man of faith. What a situation he was placed in and yet he was faithful to God and his betrothed.
Did he really understand who Jesus was? I mean he probably understood He was special, but did he really understand.
He raised Him as his son. He taught Him his trade, he loved Him.
When Joseph was dying, did Jesus sit at his side knowing that His time had not come and could do nothing. Did Joseph bless Him when he knew he was dying which was the custom?
I for one can't wait to meet him and ask these questions.
5 posted on 03/18/2010 5:17:27 PM PDT by svcw (Jesus comforts the uncomfortable and makes uncomfortable the comfortable.)
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To: svcw; Salvation
When Joseph was dying, did Jesus sit at his side knowing that His time had not come and could do nothing.

A beautiful thought--a prefiguring of His own Passion, and what a cruel dart was hurled by those who taunted Him saying "he saved others, let him save himself" for Jesus knew that He had been unable to spare his foster father the sting of death.

6 posted on 03/18/2010 6:01:28 PM PDT by lightman (Adjutorium nostrum (+) in nomine Domini)
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To: svcw

I think Joseph did know because he was visited by an Angel. I think Mary would have also told him about the Angel who visited her. He heard Simeon and Anna’s words at the temple. He saw the Boy live out His life. He loved Him.

I am sure Joseph, a good Jew, followed every custom with Jesus and gave his blessing. I think Christ probably was happy for Joseph, a good and faithful servant, when he died. He was one of the first Christians and Christ knew that Joseph would not have to walk the way of the Cross with him. That pain was reserved for Mary. Joseph was spared the sight.

I hope to see him too. God bless you.


7 posted on 03/18/2010 6:40:44 PM PDT by Melian ("The seed is the same but the soil is different..." ~Fulton Sheen)
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To: svcw

>>Did he really understand who Jesus was?<<

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If you believe that St. Joseph had a visit by an angel telling him about Jesus’ conception, you can safely assume that that same angel must’ve explained more things to him than we know of.


8 posted on 03/18/2010 6:42:16 PM PDT by 353FMG (What can Islam possibly contribute to the West other than its destruction?)
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To: Salvation

beautiful!


9 posted on 03/18/2010 6:55:39 PM PDT by CatQuilt (Lover of cats =^..^= and quilts)
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To: svcw

**When Joseph was dying, did Jesus sit at his side knowing that His time had not come and could do nothing. Did Joseph bless Him when he knew he was dying which was the custom?**

St. Joseph is the patron of a happy death. So I believe that St. Joseph did know of Christ’s divinity; I think that he probably did bless him in those moments.

And may the Lord, Jesus Christ, bless you and your family.

PS. They say that when we enter heaven we won’t have any questions, because they will have all been answered by that time. Something else to ponder, huh? (Smilie)


10 posted on 03/18/2010 7:04:07 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Melian

**I think Mary would have also told him about the Angel who visited her. He heard Simeon and Anna’s words at the temple. He saw the Boy live out His life. He loved Him.**

I thought of this too, but didn’t post it. I can see Joseph and Mary having many long discussions about this unusual Son of theirs!


11 posted on 03/18/2010 7:05:49 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation

Agreed (about knowing). I just had a happy thought there would be an eternity to search out and just talk to these figures of history. When we are not Praising and Worship the Lord God Almighty that is.


12 posted on 03/18/2010 7:08:25 PM PDT by svcw (Jesus comforts the uncomfortable and makes uncomfortable the comfortable.)
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To: Salvation

Salvation, can you imagine safeguarding the person you believe is going to be the Messiah? What a man St. Joseph must have been! I see him as the strong, silent type!


13 posted on 03/18/2010 8:16:01 PM PDT by Melian ("The seed is the same but the soil is different..." ~Fulton Sheen)
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To: Salvation

St Joseph is also the saint for fighting communism. (I suspect St Joseph was also a Baptist,....hehehe)


14 posted on 03/18/2010 8:45:39 PM PDT by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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I was not aware of the fighting Communism. But you are correct!

Patron: Against doubt; against hesitation; Americas; Austria; Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; California; Belgium; Bohemia; bursars; cabinetmakers; Canada; Carinthia; carpenters; China; confectioners; craftsmen; Croatian people (in 1687 by decree of the Croatian parliament) dying people; emigrants; engineers; expectant mothers; families; fathers; Florence, Italy; happy death; holy death; house hunters; immigrants; interior souls; Korea; laborers; Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin; Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky; Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire; Mexico; Diocese of Nashville, Tennessee; New France; New World; Oblates of Saint Joseph; people in doubt; people who fight Communism; Peru; pioneers; protection of the Church; Diocese of San Jose, California; diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; social justice; Styria, Austria; travelers; Turin Italy; Tyrol Austria; unborn children Universal Church; Vatican II; Vietnam; Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston West Virginia; wheelwrights; workers; working people.


15 posted on 03/18/2010 8:54:15 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation

Recommend Crespi, the Death of Saint Joseph, Georges de la Tour, Dream of St. Joseph, and Caravaggio, The Death of the Virgin. All available, I believe, at ARC.com.


16 posted on 03/18/2010 10:31:04 PM PDT by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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To: All
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St. Joseph, Patron of a Peaceful Death [Catholic Caucus]

Octave: St. Joseph, A 'Man’s Man', Calling Men to Jesus
St. Teresa de Avila's Devotion to St. Joseph (Catholic Caucus)
Catholic Men's National Day of Prayer, MARCH 15, 2008, The Solemnity of St. Joseph (Catholic Caucus)
The Role and Responsibility of Fatherhood - St. Joseph as Model
St. Joseph - Foster Father of Jesus

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Quemadmodum Deus - Decree Under Blessed Pius IX, Making St. Joseph Patron of the Church
Father & Child (An Evangelical Minister preaches on St. Joseph)
March 19 - Feast of St. Joseph - Husband of Mary - Intercessor of civil leaders

St. Joseph's Spirit of Silence
St. Joseph's Humility (By St. Francis de Sales)
St. Joseph [Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary], Solemnity, March 19
The Heart of St. Joseph
MORE THAN PATRON OF HOMES, IT'S TIME FOR ST. JOSEPH TO GAIN HIGHEST OF RECOGNITION [Fatherhood]

The Importance of Devotion to St. Joseph
St. Francis de Sales on St. Joseph (Some Excerpts for St. Joseph's Day 2004)
St. Joseph: REDEMPTORIS CUSTOS (Guardian Of The Redeemer)
(Saint) Joseph the Patriarch: A Reflection on the Solemnity of St. Joseph
How I Rediscovered a "Neglected" Saint: Work of Art Inspires Young Man to Rediscover St. Joseph

17 posted on 03/18/2010 10:33:34 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation
Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons, pray for us.
18 posted on 03/18/2010 10:45:27 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus
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To: Salvation

Venerable father Paul of Moll always said that St Joseph’s body was never corrupted, That mankind will find it whole one day. He was miracle worker in the order of St Benedict. Also gave out the St Benedict Medal for miracles. He saw the body in a vision.


19 posted on 03/18/2010 10:57:34 PM PDT by johngrace
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To: Ronaldus Magnus
Listen to the Litany of  St. Joseph in MP3
 
 Lord, have mercy.
 Christ, have mercy.
 Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven,
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God, the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, One God,
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 take away the sins of the world,
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world.

He made him the lord of his household.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, graciously hear us.

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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.

Saint Joseph, pray for us
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20 posted on 03/18/2010 11:08:19 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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