Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hymn Joseph of Nazareth
Antiphon: The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and said: Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; she will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.
Psalm 21
Antiphon: When he awoke Joseph did as the angel of the Lord had directed him, and took Mary as his wife.
Psalm 92
Antiphon: Joseph left Nazareth and set out for the town of David called Bethlehem to register with Mary.
Psalm 92
First reading: Heb 11:1-6
Responsory: Rom 4:20,22; Jm 2:22
Second reading: From a sermon by St. Bernadine of Siena, priest
Responsory: Gen 45:8; 50:20; Sir 51:2
Te Deum
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975