St Joseph Rosary Book

St. Joseph

Rosary Prayer

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Come Holy Spirit Without Thy Godhead nothing can,
Come Holy Ghost, have any price or worth in man,
send down those beams, nothing can harmless be.
which sweetly flow in silent streams
from Lord, wash our sinful stains away,
Thy bright throne above. refresh from heaven our barren clay,
our wounds and bruises heal.
O come,Thou Father of the poor;
O come,Thou source of all our store, To Thy sweet yoke our stiff necks bow,
Come,fill our hearts with love. warm with Thy fire our hearts of snow,
our wandering feet recall.
O Thou, of comforters the best, O Thou,
the soul's delightful guest, the Grant to Thy faithful, dearest Lord,
pilgrim's sweet relief. whose only hope is Thy sure word, the
sevenfold gifts of grace.
Rest art Thou in our toil, most sweet
refreshment in the noonday heat; and Grant us in life Thy grace that we, in
solace in our grief. peace may die and ever be, in joy
before Thy face.
O blessed Light of life Thou art; fill with
Thy light the inmost heart of those who Amen. Alleluia.
hope in Thee.

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ROSARY OF ST. JOSEPH

+ Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the
Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell.
on the third day He rose again from the dead; He
ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from
there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic
Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness
of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life
everlasting. Amen

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Our Father (on the 1st large bead)
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom
come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day
our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil. Amen.

Hail Joseph (on the 3 small beads)
1st bead: For the increase for the virtue of purity,
Hail Joseph, Son of David, Spouse of Mary; blessed art thou among
patriarchs, and blessed is thy Holy Family. Holy Joseph, guardian of
Jesus, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

2nd bead: For the increase for the virtue of fidelity,
Hail Joseph…

3rd bead: For the increase for the virtue of
humility, Hail Joseph…

Doxology
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.

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THE FISRT MYSTERY: THE BETHROTAL TO MARY
Let us contemplate in this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary was
betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David; beginning
in loving partnership, not of carnal embrace but of a most loving
affection; not of a union of bodies but a communion of souls.
Through the intercession of Joseph; may we come to understand the
true meaning of marital love and thereby strengthen our families.

Our Father...
Hail Joseph... (10x) Glory be...

THE SECOND MYSTERY: THE ANNUNCIATION TO JOSEPH
Let us contemplate in this mystery how Joseph, being a righteous
man, had decided to divorce Our Lady quietly, which she was found
with child. And how the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a
dream and declared unto him that the child had been conceived
through the power of the holy Spirit. Through the intercession of
Joseph; may we be courageous in our duties to God and to each
other.

Our Father...
Hail Joseph... (10x)
Glory be...

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THE THIRD MYSTERY: THE BIRTH AND NAMING OF JESUS
Let us contemplate in this mystery how Joseph went up to
Bethlehem with Mary and while they were there, in the city of David,
she gave birth to the saviour, Christ the Lord. And when eight days
were completed for His circumcision, He was named Jesus. Through
the intercession of Joseph; may we obtain the grace of greater
reverence to the name which is above all names, the only name
which we claim salvation, the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Our Father...
Hail Joseph... (10x)
Glory be...

THE FOURTH MYSTERY: THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT
Let us contemplate in this mystery how Joseph being a devoted
spouse and guardian of the Holy Family took Jesus and Mary to
Egypt. Through the intercession of Joseph; may we be devoted to
Jesus and Mary and the protection of the most vulnerable among
us.

Our Father...
Hail Joseph... (10x)
Glory be...

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THE FIFTH MYSTERY: THE HIDDEN LIFE AT NAZARETH
Let us contemplate in this mystery how Joseph took Jesus and
Mary to Nazareth and there lived a quiet life working as a carpenter
with Jesus and Mary at his side through the joys and sorrows of
everyday lives until the end. Through the intercession of Joseph;
may we have a happy life and a peaceful death with Jesus and
Mary always at our side.

Our Father...
Hail Joseph... (10x)
Glory be...

Closing Prayer
O Blessed Joseph, yours the praise, the choirs of Angels sing,
The guardian of the Virgin blest, and of her child and King. The
prophets told of God to come: the Son of God on earth;
Yours was the glory then to be there at the Saviour’s birth. To Him the
Father’s only Son You served as Father here; He was subjected to
your will, He, whom the Heavens revere.
As once You sought and found again The Christ, The Lord of Light;
So may we walk with Him, like You all humble in His sight. O Father,
Son and Holy Spirit, the God of truth and grace. By Holy Joseph’s
prayer grant that we may see Your face

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V: Pray for us, O Blessed Joseph;
R: that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray,
Almighty and eternal God, grant, we beseech Thee, that by meditating
upon the mysteries of the Rosary of Saint Joseph, we may imitate His
prayerful trust, and faithfully carry out Your Holy will despite
difficulties, uncertainties, and fears. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ,
Your Son who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever. Amen

LITANY OF ST. JOSEPH

Lord, have mercy. Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy Lord have mercy
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
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.

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Holy Mary, pray for us (after each line)

Saint Joseph,
Noble Offspring of David,
Light of Patriarchs,
Spouse of the Mother of God,
Chaste Guardian of the Virgin,
Foster-Father of the Son of God Zealous
Defender of Christ,
Head of the Holy Family,
Joseph most just,
Joseph most Chaste,
Joseph most Prudent,
Joseph most Courageous,
Joseph most Obedient,
Joseph most Faithful,
Mirror of Patience,
Lover of Poverty,
Model of Worker,
Glory of Domestic Life,
Guardian of Virgins,
Pillar of Families,
Comfort of the Afflicted,
Hope of the Sick,
Patron of the Dying,
Terror of Demons,

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Protector of Holy Church,
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

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V. He has made him lord of His household,
R. And prince over all his possessions

Let us pray.
O God, who in Thine unspeakable providence didst vouchsafe to
choose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thine own most holy
Mother: grant, we beseech Thee, that we may deserve to have him
for our intercessor in heaven, whom we reverence as our defender
on earth: who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.

PARISH PRAYER TO ST JOSEPH

Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Blessed St. Joseph, patron saint of the universal Church, how timely

that this year, a year marked with unprecedented events and chaos

that we call on you and seek you like never before as our protector

and guide.

Dearest, St. Joseph, we the parish of the Church of the Blessed

Sacrament Labuan, placed ourselves before you as we strive to be

more vigilant in the light of the Beatitudes, to derive the strength and

honor in our response to the call of holiness, and sanctity of life. In

the faith, hope and love of Jesus your Son, and by the power of the

Holy Spirit, help us to be obedient servants of Christ, Our Lord, and

so be made worthy to call God, Abba Father.

We ask this through your intercession and the intercession of your

beloved spouse, the instigator of the first miracle at the wedding of

Cana, our Blessed Mother Mary. Amen 10

PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
O Jesus, Eternal Priest; keep all Your priests within the shelter of
Your Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. Keep unstained
their anointed hands. which daily touch Your Sacred Body.
Keep unsullied their lips purpled with Your precious Blood. Keep
pure and unearthly their hearts sealed with the sublime marks of
Your glorious Priesthood. Let Your holy love surround them and
shield them from the world's contagion.
Bless their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom
they have minister to
be their joy and consolation and in Heaven their beautiful
and everlasting crown.
O Mary, Queen of the clergy, pray for us; obtain for us many holy
priests. Amen

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LAGU SANTO YUSUF
Santo Yusuf yang menjaga
Keluarga Nazareth
Kau menjaga Bunda Kudus
Juga Yesus Penebus
Sudilah doakan kami
Pada Yesus, anak-Mu
Dan lindungilah selalu
Kami sekeluarga

Di tengah marabahaya
Beri kami harapan
Kuatkanlah iman kami
Agar jangan tersesat
Bapa Yusuf antar kami
Kehadirat Yesus mu
Agar kami berbahagia
Dalam hidup yang kekal

Bapa Yusuf antar kami
Kehadirat Yesus mu
Agar kami berbahagia
Dalam hidup yang kekal
Agar kami berbahagia
Dalam hidup yang kekal

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