Sacred Heart Parish

"The greatest thing is for us to be drawn closer to Jesus through this. Ultimately, it’s all about Jesus, just like Marian consecration helps us to draw closer to Jesus. The second thing would be, if we are spiritual sons and daughters of St. Joseph, all children are called to resemble their parents. He’s not a biological father, of course, but we can resemble him in his virtues. That litany unpacks many of his virtues. He’s patient, he’s courageous, obedient, faithful. So if we want to be like him, we have to imitate him. That’s a key fruit of seeking to imitate him in our lives. Some people have asked, 'Can you really consecrate yourself to St. Joseph if you’ve already consecrated yourself to Mary?' Yes. We’re not members of a one-parent spiritual family."

-- Fr. Calloway, MIC
Source:  OSV

Consecration to St. Joseph spans 33 days, and can be accomplished in a couple of ways.  The benchmark program was created by Father Donald H. Calloway, MIC, and can be reviewed at his dedicated website, Consecration to St. Joseph.  A companion book is required for this devotion, and can be purchased at ShopMercy.org. 

If you are unable to make this purchase, it is also suitable to recite the Litany to St. Joseph (below) each day, for 33 days.

The Litany of Saint Joseph

Lord, have mercy. 
Christ, 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. 

Holy Mary, pray for us (after each line) 
Saint 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, 
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. 

V. He made him the lord of His house: 
R. And ruler of all His substance. 

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.