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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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

History:
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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.

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