Chaplet of St. Joseph, Man of Silence

History:

Composed by Roberta Eicher
This chaplet is made up of 33 beads including the centerpiece, the years of Jesus's life and ministry on earth which were formed in part because of the work and life of Saint Joseph... because Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, and after all, it all comes down to Him.

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Method:

On the medal, pray:
O holy Saint Joseph, man of silence, Scripture gives us not a word from your mouth.  Praise be to God the Father, who chose you, Joseph, a just and upright man, to listen and to act according always to His will.  May each of us strive to emulate you in contemplation and faith.  Good Saint Joseph, earthly mirror of the Father in Heaven, your guardianship of the young Jesus gave you authority with the Son of God.  Even now in heaven, He honors you and gives you what you ask of Him.  Pray to Him now for me, and if it be in His will, ask Him to grant my prayer: (Here mention your needs and desires.)
On the first large bead of the pendant, pray:
Our Father
On the second large bead of the pendant, pray:
O my Jesus, who honored and obeyed your foster-father on earth, heed and answer his prayers in heaven!
On the three small beads of the pendant, pray on each one:
Hail Mary.
The First Silence of Joseph (large bead)
The Marriage of Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary:
The angel of the Lord comes to Joseph in a dream, and says, "Be not afraid to take Mary into your house, for what she has conceived is of the Holy Spirit." Joseph listens and acts according to God's will, taking the pregnant Mary into his house as his wife.
Our Father... 
Small Beads (3):
Holy Joseph, most excellent model of the kind and just spouse, listen to our plea! Pray for us now, and at the hour of our death.
The Second Silence of Joseph
Journey to Bethlehem and the Birth of the Savior:
Under the care of Joseph, Mary and the unborn infant Jesus are journeyed to Bethlehem, where Jesus is born in an ignominious stable. Joseph is silent in his pain and embarrassment, in poverty and helplessness. His are the first human hands to touch the newborn Prince of Peace, as he wraps Him gently and clumsily in the swaddling clothes and lays Him down with His exhausted mother. He is silent as the shepherds come and proclaim what the Angel of the Lord has said to them. He registers Jesus in the census, listing Him officially as a Son of Man, fully human.
Our Father...
Small beads:
Holy Joseph, protector of the unborn, listen to our plea! Pray for us now, and at the hour of our death.
The Third Silence of Joseph
The Circumcision:
Fulfilling the solemn duty of a father, Joseph has the infant Jesus circumcised, at which time he gives the child the name of Jesus, meaning "God Saves." This he does according to the will of God as given to him in the dream. He is silent as the Son of God undergoes the first shedding of His Precious Blood.
Our Father...
Small Beads:
Holy Joseph, fulfilling the duties of father, listen to our plea! Pray for us now, and at the hour of our death.
The Fourth Silence of Joseph
The Presentation at the Temple:
Joseph is silent, staring at Simeon, partly awestruck, partly angry as he hears the prophecy of the ancient priest. He fears for his son, he fears for his beloved wife, who must also undergo great pain according to the words of prophecy.
Our Father...
Small beads:
Holy Joseph, full of awe and fear, listen to our plea! Pray for us now, and at the hour of our death.
The Fifth Silence of Joseph
The Flight into Egypt:
Being warned of the danger to Jesus, again in a dream given by God, Joseph leaves everything and everyone he knows, traveling in poverty to a land unfamiliar and hostile. Here he must live and provide for his family, until he is told it is safe to go home. Even then he cannot return to Bethlehem, but goes back to Nazareth, to begin life again as a family. The uncertainty, the physical and emotional exhaustion is secondary to the safety of those he is responsible for.
Our Father...
Small beads:
Holy Joseph, protector of families, listen to our plea! Pray for us now, and at the hour of our death.
The Sixth Silence of Joseph
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple:
Joseph is silent as Mary chides the young Jesus for staying behind in Jerusalem, and frightening them so. He hears Jesus ask them "Did they not know that He would be in His Father's House?" He is silent.
Our Father...
Small beads:
Holy Joseph, help of fathers and foster-fathers, listen to our plea! Pray for us now, and at the hour of our death.
The Seventh Silence of Joseph
Jesus submits to Joseph's earthly authority as father.
Joseph is silent throughout the years that Jesus grows to manhood, teaching Him the craftsmanship he was taught by his own father. He dies a silent and happy death, in the arms of his wife and son.
Our Father...
Small beads:
Holy Joseph, with the authority and honor of father, listen to our plea! Pray for us now, and at the hour of our death.
Conclude with the Memorarae of Saint Joseph:
Remember, most pure spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, my protector, Saint Joseph, that no one has ever had recourse to your protection or implored your assistance without obtaining relief.  Confiding in your goodness, I come to you and humbly ask you to hear my petitions, gentle foster father of the Redeemer. In your love, hear and answer me. Amen.

St. Joseph Chaplet of Seven Sorrows & Seven Joys - variation #3

History:

Two Fathers of the Franciscan order were travelling the waters along the coast of Flanders, when a terrific storm arose which sank the vessel with all its passengers. The two Fathers seized hold of a floating plank, and they were tossed upon the waves for three days and nights. In their danger and affliction, their whole recourse was to St. Joseph, and they begged his assistance in their sad condition. The Saint thus invoked appeared in the habit of a young man of beautiful features and encouraged them to confide in his assistance. He conducted them into a safe harbor. Desiring to know who their benefactor was, they asked his name that they might gratefully acknowledge so great a blessing and favor. He replied that he was Saint Joseph to whom they had prayed for help, and advised them to recite daily the Our Father and Hail Mary seven times, in memory of his seven sorrows and of his seven joys. He then disappeared.
IMPRIMATUR: die 31 a Octobis 1972 Antonius Jordan, O. M. I., Archiepiscopus Edmontonensis.

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Method:

Begin the prayer:
1st - O Saint Joseph, on account of your great suffering when you feared to keep the Blessed Virgin as your lawful wife, because She had secretly conceived; and on account of your great joy when the Angel told you that Her Child had been given Her straight from heaven by the Holy Spirit, please listen to our prayers.
Our Father ... 

Hail Mary ... 

Glory Be ...
2nd - O Saint Joseph, on account of your great suffering, when you could not find a decent place to stay in Bethlehem; and on account of your great joy when you noticed that the Infant Baby Jesus was satisfied to be born in a stable, please listen to our prayers.
Our Father ... 

Hail Mary ... 

Glory Be ...
3rd - O Saint Joseph, on account of your great suffering, when the blood of the Baby Jesus was flowing for the first time; and on account of your great joy, when, at that occasion, they gave Him the beautiful name "Jesus", which means "God saves us", please listen to our prayers.
Our Father ... 

Hail Mary ... 

Glory Be ...
4th - O Saint Joseph, on account of your great suffering, when the Prophet Simeon foretold that the soul of Mary would be pierced by a sword of sorrow and that the Child Jesus would become a sign of contradiction; and on account of your great joy when He was acknowledged in the temple as the Savior of the whole world and the Glory of the Chosen People, please listen to our prayers.
Our Father ... 

Hail Mary ... 

Glory Be ...
5th - O Saint Joseph, on account of your great suffering when the wicked King Herod wanted to kill the Infant Jesus; and on account of your great joy when you escaped with Jesus and Mary towards the country of Egypt, please listen to our prayers.
Our Father ... 

Hail Mary ... 

Glory Be ...
6th - O Saint Joseph, on account of your great suffering when you feared to go back to Bethlehem because Archelaus reigned in the place of his father Herod; and on account of your great joy when the Angel told you to establish your home in Nazareth, please listen to our prayers.
Our Father ... 

Hail Mary ... 

Glory Be ...
7th - O Saint Joseph, on account of your great suffering when you had lost the Boy Jesus; and on account of your great joy when you found Him on the third day in the Temple, please listen to our prayers.
Our Father ... 

Hail Mary ... 

Glory Be ...

St. Joseph Chaplet of Seven Sorrows & Seven Joys - variation #2

History:

See original.

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Method:

1st set:

O glorious St. Joseph, chaste spouse of Mary most holy, what anguish filled your heart when you thought of putting your spouse away privately.  Yet your joy was unspeakable when the stupendous mystery of the incarnation was made known to you by the angel.

By this sorrow and joy of yours, we ask you to comfort us with the joy of a good life, followed by a holy death, patterned after your own, in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

2nd set:

O glorious St. Joseph, chosen to be the foster father of the Word made flesh, your sorrow at seeing the child Jesus born in such poverty was changed into heavenly exultation when you heard the angelic hymn and beheld the glories of that resplendent night.

By this sorrow and joy, we beg you to obtain for us the grace to one day hear the angelic songs of praise and rejoice in the shining splendor of heavenly glory.

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

3rd set:

O glorious St. Joseph, you faithfully obeyed the law of God. Your heart was pierced at the sight of the precious blood shed by the Infant Saviour during his circumcision, but the name "Jesus" gave you new life and filled you with quiet joy.

By this sorrow and 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.

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

4th set:

O glorious St. Joseph, most faithful saint who shared the mysteries of our redemption, the prophecy of Simeon regarding the sufferings of Jesus and Mary caused you to shudder with fear.  But at the same time it filled you with blessed joy over the salvation which Simeon foretold would be attained by countless persons.

By this sorrow and joy, obtain for us the grace to be numbered among those who, through the merits of Jesus and the intercession of Mary, are destined to enjoy eternal salvation.

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

5th set:

O glorious St. Joseph, most watchful guardian of the incarnate Son of God, how you toiled and struggles, caring for the Son of the Most High, especially during the flight into Egypt!  Yet at the same time, how you rejoiced to have God himself always near you amid the idols of Egypt.    

By this sorrow and joy, obtain for us the grace to keep ourselves safe from the evil one, especially by fleeing spiritual dangers; may every idol of earthly affection be recognized and rejected by us; may we become wholly engaged in serving Jesus and Mary, and for them alone may we live and happily die.

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

6th set:

O glorious St. Joseph, you marveled to see the King of Heaven obedient to your commands, but your consolation in bringing Jesus out of the land of Egypt was troubled by your fear of Herod's successor; nevertheless, being reassured by the angel, you lived happily at Nazareth with Jesus and Mary.

By this sorrow and joy, obtain for us deliverance from harmful fears, so that we may rejoice in peace of conscience and live in safety with Jesus and Mary, and like you, may die in their company.

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

7th set:

O glorious St. Joseph, pattern of all holiness, when you lost the child Jesus through no fault of yours, you sorrowfully sought Him for three days until with great joy you found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers.

By this sorrow and joy, we beg you to keep us from every having the misfortune of losing Jesus through mortal sin.  But if this grave misfortune should befall us, grant that we may seek Jesus with sorrow until we find Him again, ready to show us His mercy, especially at the hour of death.  Thus may we enjoy His presence in heaven, and there, in company with you, sing the praises of His divine mercy forever.

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

Conclude with:

When He began His work, Jesus was about thirty years of age, being - as it was supposed - the son of Joseph.

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

Let us pray:

O God, who in Your providence chose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy Mother, grant that we may desire the heavenly intercession of him whom we honour on earth as our protector.  You live and reign forever and ever.  Amen.

St. Joseph Chaplet

History:

The St. Joseph Prayer was found in the 50th year of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1505, it was sent by the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. It is said that whoever shall read this prayer or take it with them, shall never die a sudden death or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be empowered in battle.
The Chaplet is concluded with the Prayer of St. Joseph prescribed by Pope Leo XIII.

Medals/Beads:

There is the Cross, 5 beads and then the circlet.
There are 49 beads in the circlet, organized into seven sets of seven beads. Each set is preceded by a larger bead. This larger bead in the circlet are used to pray the "Prayer for a Heavenly Crown" The seven beads in the circlet are used in petition to St. Joseph for prayers and assistance in growing in virtue. The first set is for the 7 Gifts of the Holy Ghost; the next 4 sets are for the 12 Fruits of the Holy Ghost; and the 7th set is for the 4 Cardinal Virtues & the 3 Evangelical Counsels. 

Method:

On the Cross:
St. Joseph 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, 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. Amen
1st Bead:
Apostles Creed
2nd Bead:
Our Father
3rd Bead:
Anima Christi:
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. 
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within thy sacred wounds hide me.
From the wicked enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me and bid me come to thee that with thy saints I may praise thee forever and ever. Amen
4th Bead:
Prayer for the Help of the Holy Ghost
O God, send forth your Holy Ghost into my heart that I may perceive, into my mind that I may remember, and into my soul that I may meditate. Inspire me to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy. Teach, guide and direct my thoughts and senses from beginning to end. May your grace ever help and correct me, and may I be strengthened now with wisdom from on high, for the sake of your infinite mercy. Amen.
5th: Bead:
My Sovereign Lady
O Holy Mary , my sovereign Lady, into your blessed trust and special custody, and into the heart of your mercy, I this day, and every day, and in the hour of my death, commend my whole being. To you I commit all my hope and happiness, all my cares and concerns and my whole life, that, through your most holy intercession and through your merits, all my actions may be guided and governed according to your will and that of your divine Son. Amen.

Circlet:
On the large beads:
Prayer for a Heavenly Crown
O Saint Joseph, virgin father of Jesus and most pure spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray every day for us to the same Jesus, the Son of God, that being defended by the power of His grace and striving dutifully in life, we may be crowned by Him at the hour of death. Amen.. (Pope Pius X)
We humbly pray for the virtue of: (one per set)
1. Wisdom, Understanding & Counsel
2. Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety & Fear of the Lord
3. Charity, Joy & Peace
4. Patience, Benignity (Kindness) & Goodness
5. Longsuffering, Mildness& Faith (Fidelity)
6. Modesty, Continency & Chastity
7. Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance & a love for Voluntary Poverty, Perpetual Chastity, Entire Obedience
On the small beads:
V. St, Joseph, we love and honor you,
R. Protect and Guide Us.
Conclude with:
To you, O blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our affliction, and having implored the help of your thrice holy Spouse, We now, with hearts filled with confidence, Earnestly beg you also to take us under your protection. By that charity, by which you were united to the Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God, and by that fatherly love, with which you did cherish the Child Jesus, We beseech you and we humbly pray that you will look down with gracious eyes upon That inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His Blood, And will aid us in our need by your power and strength. Defend O most watchful guardian of the Holy family, The chosen offspring of Jesus Christ. Keep from us, O most loving Father, all blight of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant defender, In this conflict with the powers of darkness, and even as of old, You did rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of His life, So now defend God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Shield us ever under your patronage, that, following your example and strengthened by your help, we may live a holy life, die a happy death, and attain everlasting bliss in Heaven. Amen
St. Joseph hear our prayers and obtain our petitions.
St. Joseph of the House of David, pray for us.
St. Joseph of the House of David, pray for us.
St. Joseph of the House of David, pray for us.

Litany of St. Joseph

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
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.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Renowned offspring of David, pray for us.
Light of patriarchs, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Chaste guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us.
Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph most just, pray for us.
Joseph most chaste, pray for us.
Joseph most prudent, pray for us.
Joseph most strong, pray for us.
Joseph most obedient, pray for us.
Joseph most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of artisans, pray for us.
Glory of home life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of families, pray for us.
Solace of the suffering, 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 Holy Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
He made him lord of His household, and ruler over all His possessions.
Let us pray:
O God, in Your providence You chose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy Mother.  Grant, we beg You, that we may be worthy to have as our intercessor in heaven him whom we venerate as our protector on earth.  You live and reign forever and ever.  Amen.

Chaplet of St. Joseph for Family Protection

History:

Today, Satan is trying to destroy, first and foremost the family. He is breaking up marriages, but that can change with "the family Rosary used as a chain of love binding the household together and protecting the family member's against Satan's attacks."

Medals/Beads:

Use regular rosary.

Method:

On each of the Our Father beads:
St. Joseph guardian of the Holy Family, bless our families.
On each of the Hail Mary beads:
St. Joseph pray for us.
Conclude with:
Jesus, Mary and Joseph I give You my heart and my soul.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph assist me now and in my last agony.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph may I breathe forth my soul in peace with You.  Amen.

St. Joseph Chaplet of Seven Sorrows & Seven Joys

History:

These Prayers in honour of the 7 sorrows and joys of St. Joseph where composed by Ven. Januarius Sarnelli, C.SS.R. (d. 1744).
An excellent means to obtain special favours through St. Joseph' intercession is to honour his 7 sorrows and 7 joys on 7 consecutive Sundays.  The 7 Sundays in honour of St. Joseph are observed as follows: on each Sunday Holy Communion is received in St. Joseph's honour and the prayers commemorating his 7 sorrows and 7 joys are recited.

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1st Mystery:
Sorrow: The doubt of St. Joseph. (Matt. 1:19).
But Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wishing to expose her to reproach, was minded to put her away privately.
Joy: The message of the Angel. (Matt. 1:20).
But while he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Do not be afraid, Joseph, son of David, to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit.
O chaste Spouse of Mary most holy, glorious St. Joseph, great was the trouble and anguish of your heart when you were minded to put away privately your inviolate Spouse, yet your joy was unspeakable when the surpassing mystery of the Incarnation was made known to you by the Angel!
By this sorrow and this joy, we beseech you 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 your own, in the arms of Jesus and Mary.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory be
2nd Mystery:
Sorrow: The poverty of Jesus' birth. (Luke 2:7).
And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Joy: The birth of the Savior. (Luke 2:10-11).
And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which shall be to all people; for today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord."
O most blessed Patriarch, glorious St. Joseph,  who was chosen to be the foster father of the Word made flesh, your sorrow at seeing the Child Jesus born in such poverty was suddenly changed into heavenly exultation when you did hear the angelic hymn and beheld the glories of that resplendent night.
By this sorrow and this joy, we implore you 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 splendour of celestial glory.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory be
3rd Mystery:
Sorrow: The Circumcision. (Luke 2:21).
And when eight days were fulfilled for his circumcision, his name was called Jesus, the name given to him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Joy: The Holy Name of Jesus. (Matt. 1:25).
And he did not know her until she brought forth her first born son. And he called his name Jesus.
O glorious St. Joseph you faithfully obeyed the law of God, and your heart was pierced at the sight of the Precious Blood that was shed by the Infant Savior during His Circumcision, but the Name of Jesus gave you new life and filled you 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.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory be
4th Mystery:
Sorrow: The prophecy of Simeon. (Luke 2:34).
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, "Behold this child is destined for the fall and the rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that shall be contradicted. And your own soul a sword shall pierce.
Joy: The effects of the Redemption. (Luke 2:38).
And coming up at that very hour, she began to give praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.
O most faithful Saint who shared the mysteries of our Redemption,  glorious St. Joseph, the prophecy of Simeon regarding the sufferings of Jesus and Mary caused you to shudder with mortal dread, but at the same time filled you 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.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory be
5th Mystery:
Sorrow: The flight into Egypt. (Matt. 2:14).
So he arose, and took the child and his mother by night, and withdrew into Egypt.
Joy: The overthrow of the idols of Egypt. (Is. 19:1).
The burden of Egypt. Behold the Lord will ascend upon a swift cloud and will enter into Egypt, and the idols of Egypt will be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst thereof.
O most watchful Guardian of the Incarnate Son of God, glorious St. Joseph, what toil was your in supporting and waiting upon the Son of the most high God, especially in the flight into Egypt! Yet at the same time, how you did 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.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory be
6th Mystery:
Sorrow: The return from Egypt. (Matt. 2:22).
But hearing that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there; and being warned in a dream, he withdrew into the region of Galilee.
Joy: Life with Jesus and Mary at Nazareth. (Luke 2:39).
And when they had fulfilled all things prescribed in the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, into their own town of Nazareth.
O glorious St. Joseph, an angel on earth,  you did marvel to see the King of Heaven obedient to your commands, but your consolation in bringing Jesus out of the land of Egypt was troubled by your fear of Archelaus; nevertheless, being assured by the Angel, you 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 you, die in their company.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory be
7th Mystery:
Sorrow: The loss of the Child Jesus. (Luke 2:45).
And not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him
Joy: The finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple. (Luke 2:46).
And it came to pass after three days, that they found him in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
O glorious St. Joseph, pattern of all holiness, when you did lose, through no fault of your own, the Child Jesus, you sought Him sorrowing for the space of three days, until with great joy you did find Him again in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors.
By this sorrow and this joy, we supplicate you,  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 you, may we sing the praises of His Divine mercy forever.
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 Your ineffable Providence did vouchsafe to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy Mother, grant, we beseech You, that he whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our intercessor in Heaven. Who lives and reigns forever and ever.  Amen.

Rosary in Honour of St. Joseph #2

History:

Unknown.

Medals/Beads:

Use regular rosary.

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Method:

Recite as you would the normal rosary except say the Hail Joseph instead of the Hail Mary's:
Hail, Holy Joseph, spouse of the ever virgin Mary, foster father of God the Son, whom our Father in Heaven chose to be head of the Holy Family, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen
Joyful Mysteries:
1. The Annunciation of Joseph
2. The birth of Jesus
3. The Circumcision and Naming of Jesus
4. The Presentation of the baby Jesus in the Temple
5. The finding of the boy Jesus in the Temple
Sorrowful Mysteries:
1. Joseph's spouse Mary is found to be with child
2. The journey to Bethlehem
3. Joseph flees to Egypt with Mary and Jesus
4. Jesus is lost in Jerusalem
5. The death of Joseph
Glorious Mysteries:
1. The Glorification of St. Joseph
2. St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church
3. St. Joseph, protector of Families
4. St. Joseph, Patron of the Sick and Suffering
5. St. Joseph, Patron of a Holy Death

Rosary in Honour of St. Joseph

History:

This Rosary, composed of 9 mysteries in all, is divided into 3 parts, each part consisting of 3 decades, in honour of the 30 years that St. Joseph passed in the society of Jesus and Mary.
Like the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin, one part of the St. Joseph Rosary may be said each day.

Medals/Beads:

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Method:

On the Crucifix:
O Lord, in order to honour St. Joseph as he deserves, You have taken him body and soul to Heaven to Crown him with glory, thus signifying to the world, both visible and invisible, that You have made Joseph Your foster-father, the supreme steward of all Your possessions.
On the large (X) beads:
We beseech Thee, O Lord, that we may find aid in the merits of the Spouse of Thy Most Holy Mother, so that what we cannot obtain by ourselves may be given us through his intercession, who livest and reignest with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Ghost, One God forever and ever.  Amen.
On the small (0) beads:
Hail Joseph, Son of David, thou whose holiness surpasses that of all angels and saints, blessed art thou amongst men, thou who wert chosen to be the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary of whom was born Jesus.
Glorious St. Joseph, now reigning body and soul in Heaven, protector of the Universal Church, pray for us poor sinners now and at the hour of our death.  Amen.
Mysteries of the 1st Part:
Incarnation
Perplexity of St. Joseph (as to whether he should abandon his Virgin Spouse)
Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem
Mysteries of the 2nd Part:
Presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple
Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt
Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
Mysteries of the 3rd Part:
Hidden life of Jesus at Nazareth
Death of St. Joseph
Coronation of St. Joseph in Heaven
Conclude each decade with:
Glory Be

Chaplet of the Praises of St. Joseph

History:

The Salutations to St. Joseph were written by M. Olier.

Medals/Beads:

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Method:

1st bead:
O holy Joseph, ever blessed be your soul, which was adorned with all the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Glory Be
2nd bead:
O holy Joseph, ever blessed be your mind, which was full of the most sublime knowledge of God and enlightened with revelations.
Glory Be
3rd bead:
O holy Joseph, ever blessed be your will, which was aflame with love for Jesus and Mary and always perfectly abandoned to the divine will.
Glory Be
4th bead:
O holy Joseph, ever blessed be your eyes, to which it was granted to look continually upon Jesus and Mary.
Glory Be
5th bead:
O holy Joseph, ever blessed be your ears, which merited to hear the words of Jesus and Mary.
Glory Be
6th bead:
O St. Joseph, ever blessed be your tongue, which continually praised God and with profound humility and reverence conversed with Jesus and Mary.
Glory Be
7th bead:
O chaste St. Joseph, ever blessed be your most pure and loving heart, with which you ardently loved Jesus and Mary.
Glory Be
8th bead:
O holy Joseph, ever blessed be your thoughts, words and actions, each and all of which always tended to the service of Jesus and Mary.
Glory Be
9th bead:
O holy Joseph, ever blessed be all the moments of your life, which you spent in the service of Jesus and Mary.
Glory Be
10th bead:
O glorious St. Joseph, ever blessed be that moment in which you most peacefully died in the arms of Jesus and Mary.
Glory Be
11th bead:
O glorious St. Joseph, ever blessed be that moment in which you entered into the eternal joys of heaven.
Glory Be
12th bead:
O St. Joseph, ever blessed in eternity be the incomprehensible bliss of union with God, with Jesus and Mary that you enjoy together with all the saints of heaven.
Glory Be
13th bead:
Great protector!  Be ever blessed by me and by all creatures, for all eternity, with all the blessings given you by the Most Holy Trinity, Mary and the whole Church.
Glory Be
14th bead:
O holy Joseph, blessed in soul and in body, in life and in death, on earth and in heaven, obtain also for me, a sinner, but nevertheless your true and faithful follower, a share in your blessings, the grace to imitate you ardently, the grace to love and faithfully serve Jesus, Mary and yourself, and especially the happiness of dying in your holy arms.
Glory Be
Conclude with the Salutations to St. Joseph:
I salute you, Joseph, image of God the Father.
I salute you, Joseph, reputed father of God the Son.
I salute you, Joseph, sanctuary of the Holy Spirit.
I salute you, Joseph, beloved of the Most Blessed Trinity.
I salute you, Joseph, spiritual father of the faithful.
I salute you, Joseph, guardian of virginal souls.
I salute you, Joseph, model of patience and gentleness.
I salute you, Joseph, mirror of humility and obedience.
I salute you, Joseph, protector of the holy Church.
Blessed are the eyes which have seen what you have seen.
Blessed are the ears which have heard what you have heard.
Blessed are the hands which touched the Word Incarnate.
Blessed are your arms which carried Him who carries all things.
Blessed are your arms in which the Son of God quietly rested.
Blessed is your heart, which, on the heart of Jesus, was inflamed with ardent love.
Blessed be the Eternal Father, who chose you for so sublime a dignity.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, who sanctified you in so marvelous a manner.
Blessed be Mary, your spouse, who loved you as her spouse and brother.
Blessed be the angel who guarded you on earth.
Blessed forever be all who venerate and love you.

St. Joseph Cord

History: 

Unknown.

Medals/Beads:

Medal of St. Joseph.

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Method:

On the small (0) beads:
Glory Be
On the large (X) bead:
O St. Joseph, Father and Protector of Virgins, to whose faithful custody Christ Jesus, Innocence itself, and Mary, Virgin of virgins, were committed; I pray and beseech thee by these dear pledges Jesus and Mary, that being preserved from all uncleanness, I may with spotless mind, pure heart and chaste body ever more chastely serve Jesus and Mary all the days of my life.      Amen.

Chaplet of St. Joseph

History:

This chaplet is divided into fifteen groups of four beads consisting of one white and three purple beads.  The white beads symbolize St. Joseph's purity, and the purple beads his saintly piety. A mystery of the Rosary is considered on each white bead.

Medals/Beads:

Medal of St. Joseph. Traditionally, the large (X) beads are white and the small (0) beads are purple.

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Method:

On each large (X) bead:
Consider one of the mysteries (see list below).
Hail Mary (2x)
On each small (0) bead:
Praised and blessed be Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Conclude with:
Pray for us, O holy St. Joseph, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:  O God, Who had predestined St. Joseph for all eternity for the service of Thine Eternal Son and His Blessed Mother, and made him worthy to be the spouse of the Blessed Virgin and the foster father of Thy Son: we beseech Thee, through all the services he has rendered to Jesus and Mary on earth, that Thou wouldst make us worthy of his intercession and grant us to enjoy the happiness of his company in heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The 15 Mysteries of the Rosary:
1. The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary [The Angel's annunciation to Joseph in a dream ought to be also considered here.]
2. The Visitation of Mary to St. Elizabeth
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation in the Temple [The Circumcision of Our Lord may be considered here, too.]
5. The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
6. The Agony in the Garden
7. The Scourging at the Pillar
8. The Crowning with Thorns
9. The Carrying of the Cross
10. Jesus' Death on the Cross
11. The Resurrection of Our Lord
12. The Ascension of Our Lord
13. The Descent of the Holy Ghost
14. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
15. The Coronation of the Virgin