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Mary Joseph wrote:

Thank you in advance Father,

  • Is it okay when saying the Rosary, that after the first part we say, “Holy Joseph, father of God.”? (We already know that St. Joseph is Jesus’ earthly father.)

In these times of single family households, it would be nice to give Joseph some credit.

I love him and he is such a great help to Mary; I am sure Mary would love it too.

God bless,

Mary Joseph
  { Is it okay when saying the Rosary that, after the first part, we say, “Holy Joseph, father of God.”? }

Eric replied:

Mary,

When praying the Rosary privately, you can add whatever you wish that's not theologically dubious.

I'd encourage you to call him the "foster Father of God" since that's more precise, but it's fine if you want to add prayers to the Rosary.

Eric

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