Give yourself to the man God trusted with everything.
If God the Father trusted Joseph with His only Son, and if Jesus trusted Joseph with His Mother, then you can trust Joseph with your life.
Consecration to St. Joseph is the formal act of entrusting everything, your body, your soul, your work, your family, your fears, your future, to the care of the man who carried the Holy Family through the most dangerous years of human history and never once let them down.
The movement of consecration to St. Joseph has exploded in recent years, fueled by Fr. Donald Calloway's book and by Pope Francis's apostolic letter Patris Corde, which declared the Year of St. Joseph and reminded the world that this hidden saint plays "an incomparable role in the history of salvation."
Below you will find guides to the most widely prayed consecrations and devotions to St. Joseph, including the prayers themselves and step-by-step instructions for how to begin.
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Consecration to St. Joseph (Fr. Donald Calloway)
The thirty-three-day preparation that has brought millions of Catholics into a deeper relationship with the foster father of Jesus. Each day focuses on a title, virtue, or aspect of Joseph's life. It is the most comprehensive and widely used consecration to St. Joseph available today.
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The Litany of St. Joseph
The great prayer of invocation, calling on St. Joseph under his many titles: guardian of virgins, pillar of families, solace of the afflicted, hope of the sick, patron of the dying, terror of demons. Each title reveals a different dimension of who he is and what he does for those who call on him. The Litany is approved for public and private use by the Church and is one of the most powerful daily prayers you can add to your life.
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The Seven Sundays of St. Joseph
A traditional devotion practiced on the seven Sundays preceding the Feast of St. Joseph (March 19). Each Sunday meditates on one of the seven sorrows and seven joys of St. Joseph, drawing you into the inner life of the man who lived closest to Jesus and Mary. Pope Pius IX enriched this devotion with a plenary indulgence.
The Memorare to St. Joseph
The adaptation of the beloved Memorare prayer, addressed to St. Joseph as protector and intercessor. "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." A short, powerful prayer to be prayed daily, especially in moments of need.