Day 5 - Consecration to St. Joseph
Consecration to St. Joseph - Day 5 of Preparation
Fr. Calloway writes that consecration to St. Joseph will increase the Holy Spirit in our lives. We were sealed with the Holy Spirit at our Baptism, and we received the fulness of the gifts of the Holy Spirit at our Confirmation. The indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit helps us live a life of holiness--avoiding sin, leading of life of virtue, loving God and our neighbor. Holiness is attained by those who pray and have an active interior life, ignited and sustained by the sacraments, fueled by prayer and a life of charity, Fr. Calloway writes.
In particular, we will find no better example of holiness--a soul docile to the Holy Spirit--than St. Joseph. St. Paul II wrote, "Those souls most sensitive to the impulses of divine love have rightly seen in Joseph a brilliant example of the interior life." St. Joseph's interior life--while hidden from others--was rich and fruitful. St. Joseph Sebastian Pelczar wrote, "Consider that the entire life of Saint Joseph was interior and hidden in God; so little known to the world that but a few holy writers mention him in a few places; and of his death give no information. His was a life of prayer, quiet work, and constant sacrifice, and at the same time, a life shining with the splendor of all virtues."
We ask Holy Spirit to pour out His gifts upon us through the intercession of St. Joseph:
The Gift of Knowledge enables the soul to evaluate created things at their worth — in their relation to God.
The Gift of Understanding helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion.
The Gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must be done,
The Gift of Fortitude strengthens the soul against natural fear and supports us in the performance of duty.
The Gift of Piety begets in our hearts a filial affection for God as our most loving Father.
The Gift of Fear fills us with a sovereign respect for God, and makes us dread nothing so much as to offend him by sin.
The Gift of Wisdom embodies all the other gifts, as charity embraces all the other virtues. Wisdom is the most perfect of the gifts.
1. Watch: the video below.
2. PRAY: The Litany of St. Joseph (below)
3. READ: Day 5 - God, the Holy Spirit, Have Mercy on Us
4. PRAY: The Memorare to St. Joseph (below)
5. READ: “Gifts of the Holy Spirit”
6. REFLECT: On the Question:
Saint Joseph is a representative of the Heavenly Father for us and a model to imitate in our quest for holiness. How do you think St. Joseph is an image of God the Father to us? How is he a model that we can imitate?
*Video of Fr. Calloway: https://youtu.be/F_0rvG5VPek
Pray the Litany of St. Joseph
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, 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.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Noble 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.
Zealous Defender 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 Courageous, 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 Workmen, pray for us.
Glory of Domestic Life, pray for us.
Guardian of Virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of Families, pray for us.
Comfort of the Afflicted, 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 the Holy Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
V. He has made him lord of his household,
R. And prince over all his possessions.
Let us pray.
O God, who, in your loving providence, chose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most Holy Mother, grant us the favor of having him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our protector. You, who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
THE MEMORARE to St. Joseph
The Gift of Understanding helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion.
The Gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must be done,
The Gift of Fortitude strengthens the soul against natural fear and supports us in the performance of duty.
The Gift of Piety begets in our hearts a filial affection for God as our most loving Father.
The Gift of Fear fills us with a sovereign respect for God, and makes us dread nothing so much as to offend him by sin.
The Gift of Wisdom embodies all the other gifts, as charity embraces all the other virtues. Wisdom is the most perfect of the gifts.
1. Watch: the video below.
2. PRAY: The Litany of St. Joseph (below)
3. READ: Day 5 - God, the Holy Spirit, Have Mercy on Us
4. PRAY: The Memorare to St. Joseph (below)
5. READ: “Gifts of the Holy Spirit”
6. REFLECT: On the Question:
Saint Joseph is a representative of the Heavenly Father for us and a model to imitate in our quest for holiness. How do you think St. Joseph is an image of God the Father to us? How is he a model that we can imitate?
*Video of Fr. Calloway: https://youtu.be/F_0rvG5VPek
Pray the Litany of St. Joseph
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, 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.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Noble 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.
Zealous Defender 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 Courageous, 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 Workmen, pray for us.
Glory of Domestic Life, pray for us.
Guardian of Virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of Families, pray for us.
Comfort of the Afflicted, 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 the Holy Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
V. He has made him lord of his household,
R. And prince over all his possessions.
Let us pray.
O God, who, in your loving providence, chose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most Holy Mother, grant us the favor of having him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our protector. You, who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
THE MEMORARE to St. Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never has it been known that anyone who asked for your help and sought your intercession was left unaided. Full of confidence in your power, I hasten to you, and beg your protection. Listen, O foster-father of the Redeemer, to my humble prayer, and in your goodness hear and answer me. Amen.
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You can order Fr. Donald Calloway’s book here: www.consecrationtostjoseph.org. His book is also available on Amazon and Amazon Kindle (and Barnes and Noble, Nook) eBook. The link to purchase an ebook is here: www.tinyurl.com/1lfccu9m
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You can order Fr. Donald Calloway’s book here: www.consecrationtostjoseph.org. His book is also available on Amazon and Amazon Kindle (and Barnes and Noble, Nook) eBook. The link to purchase an ebook is here: www.tinyurl.com/1lfccu9m
