Chaplet of Saint Joseph

Opening Prayer

O God, come to my assistance.
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

O Saint Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste spouse of Mary, you who passed your whole life in perfect fulfillment of duty, supporting the Holy Family of Nazareth through the labor of your hands, graciously protect those who trustingly come to you. You know their desires, their troubles, their needs. We come to you because we are sinners, but we come with confidence, knowing that you were appointed by God Himself to be the protector of His Son and the patron of His Church.

Pray for us, Saint Joseph, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Seven Sorrows and Joys of Saint Joseph

For each of the 7 mysteries, say one Our Father:

1st Mystery — The Doubt of Saint Joseph
Sorrow: The sorrow of St. Joseph upon learning of Mary's pregnancy, fearing to take her as his wife.
Joy: The consolation of the angel who revealed to him the mystery of the Incarnation.
"Our Father..."

2nd Mystery — The Poverty of Bethlehem
Sorrow: The sorrow of St. Joseph at finding no room at the inn for the birth of Jesus.
Joy: The joy of beholding Jesus born of the Virgin Mary.
"Our Father..."

3rd Mystery — The Circumcision
Sorrow: The sorrow of St. Joseph at seeing Jesus shed His first blood at the Circumcision.
Joy: The joy of imposing the name of Jesus.
"Our Father..."

4th Mystery — The Prophecy of Simeon
Sorrow: The sorrow of St. Joseph at the prophecy of Simeon foretelling the sufferings of Jesus and Mary.
Joy: The joy of Simeon's proclamation that Jesus was the salvation of all nations.
"Our Father..."

5th Mystery — The Flight into Egypt
Sorrow: The sorrow of St. Joseph during the flight into Egypt to escape Herod.
Joy: The joy of arriving safely in Egypt, protecting the Child Jesus.
"Our Father..."

6th Mystery — The Return from Egypt
Sorrow: The sorrow of St. Joseph learning of the death of Herod and the uncertainty of the journey home.
Joy: The joy of returning to Nazareth with Jesus and Mary.
"Our Father..."

7th Mystery — The Finding in the Temple
Sorrow: The sorrow of St. Joseph at losing the Child Jesus for three days.
Joy: The joy of finding Jesus in the Temple, seated among the teachers.
"Our Father..."

For each mystery, after the Our Father, say 10 Hail Marys:

"Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."

(Repeat 10 times for each mystery)

After each decade:
"Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

Concluding Prayer

O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. Saint Joseph, Patron of departing souls — pray for me.

Father most pure, pray for us.
Father most prudent, pray for us.
Father most obedient, pray for us.
Father most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of workers, pray for us.
Glory of home life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of families, pray for us.
Comfort of the afflicted, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons, pray for us.
Protector of the Holy Church, pray for us.

Saint Joseph, pray for us. Amen.