In preparation for the National Consecration of Families to St Joseph
In preparation for the National Consecration of Families to St Joseph, we are sharing here the 33-Day Consecration videos of Fr. Donald Calloway, author of the book Consecration to St Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father compiled by the group Tara Na Kay Hesus, Maria at Jose. You may also wish to like and subscribe to Fr. Donald Calloway's Youtube channel.
Preparing for Consecration to St Joseph
Total consecration to St. Joseph means making "a formal act of filial entrustment to your spiritual father", St. Joseph, so that he can take care of your spiritual well-being and lead you to God. Saint Joseph, in turn, gives those consecrated to him his undivided attention, protection, and guidance. The general purpose of the Consecration is to grow in our relationship with Jesus by becoming “another Joseph” for Jesus, i.e., a faithful, loving and trusting companion of our Savior.
You may want to have a reason for doing the Consecration. What are you hoping for in doing these exercises for the next 33 days? We can ask for his guidance and help as our spiritual father to grow in the spiritual life as we become closer to and get to know our Lord Jesus better.
Note that the consecration is personal so you can do the daily exercises of spiritual reading and reciting prayers for the next 33 days at your own pace, just be sure to be fully present in the moment. After the 33-day preparation, you then do the Consecration by declaring out loud your intention to entrust yourself and family entirely to St. Joseph's paternal care.
All parishes nationwide will have the National Consecration of Families to St. Joseph on December 8. It is recommended that you complete the 33 Day preparation and then attend this mass for your family's Consecration to St. Joseph.
Ite Ad Joseph!
Fr. Dan Calloway's 33-Day Consecration to St. Joseph
Below are videos for each day of the 33 Day Preparation for Consecration to St Joseph with Fr. Donald Calloway himself, prepared by the group Tara Na Kay Hesus, Maria at Jose. It is recommended that you watch the video to aid in reflection and then pray the prayers and Litany of St Joseph as instructed.
Prayers
Litany of Saint Joseph
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy
Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father in 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.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Illustrious son of David, pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Guardian of the Redeemer, pray for us.
Pure Guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Provider for the Son of God, pray for us.
Zealous defender of Christ, pray for us.
Servant of Christ, pray for us.
Minister of salvation, 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 brave, pray for us.
Joseph, most obedient, pray for us.
Joseph, most loyal, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model for workers, pray for us.
Glory of family life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Cornerstone of families, pray for us.
Support in difficulties, pray for us.
Comfort of the sorrowing, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of exiles, pray for us.
Patron of the afflicted, pray for us.
Patron of the poor, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons, pray for us.
Protector of the 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, hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
He made him master of his house, and ruler of all his possessions.
Let us pray.
O God, who in your inexpressible providence were pleased to choose Saint Joseph as spouse of your most holy Mother, grant, we pray, that we, who revere him as our protector on earth, may be worthy of his heavenly intercession. Who live and reign for ever and ever.
Amen.
Memorare to St. Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted. Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen.
Day 1
Why Consecration to St Joseph?
Day 2
The Litany of St Joseph
Day 3
God, the Father of Heaven, Have Mercy on Us
Day 4
God, the Son, Redeemer of the World, Have Mercy on Us
Day 5
God, the Holy Spirit, Have Mercy on Us
Day 6
Holy Trinity, One God, Have Mercy on Us
Day 7
Holy Mary, Pray for Us
Day 8
St. Joseph, Pray for Us
Day 9
Noble Offspring of David, Pray for Us
Day 10
Light of Patriarchs, Pray for Us
Day 11
Spouse of the Mother of God, Pray for Us
Day 12
Chaste Guardian of the Virgin, Pray for Us
Day 13
Foster Father of the Son of God, Pray for Us
Day 14
Zealous Defender of Christ, Pray for Us
Day 15
Head of the Holy Family, Pray for Us
Day 16
Joseph Most Just, Pray for Us
Day 17
Joseph Most Chaste, Pray for Us
Day 18
Joseph Most Prudent, Pray for Us
Day 19
Joseph Most Courageous, Pray for Us
Day 20
Joseph Most Obedient, Pray for Us
Day 21
Joseph Most Faithful, Pray for Us
Day 22
Mirror of Patience, Pray for Us
Day 23
Lover of Poverty, Pray for Us
Day 24
Model of Workmen, Pray for Us
Day 25
Glory of Domestic Life, Pray for Us
Day 26
Guardian of Virgins, Pray for Us
Day 27
Pillar of Families, Pray for Us
Day 28
Comfort of the Afflicted, Pray for Us
Day 29
Hope of the Sick, Pray for Us
Day 30
Patron of the Dying, Pray for Us
Day 31
Terror of Demons, Pray for Us
Day 32
Protector of the Holy Church, Pray for Us
Day 33
He Made Him the Lord of His Household, and Prince Over All His Possessions