Liturgical Information
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Liturgical Color: White
Themes: fidelity, righteousness, stewardship
Entrance Antiphon [Introit]:
Behold, a faithful and prudent steward,
whom the Lord set over his household.
Luke 12:42 [Roman Missal]
Justus ut palma florebit:
sicut cedrus Libani multiplicabitur:.
planatus in domo Domini, in atriis domus Dei nostri,
(T.P. Alleluia, alleluia.)
Ps. Bonus est confiteri Domino:
et psallere nomini tuo, Altissime. Psalm 92:13,14, 2
[Graduale Romanum, p.508]
Justus ut palma florebit:
sicut cedrus Libani multiplicabitur:.
planatus in domo Domini, in atriis domus Dei nostri,
Ps. Bonus est confiteri Domino:
et psallere nomini tuo, Altissime. Psalm 92:13,14, 2
[Gregorian Missal 1990, p.615]
[Gregorian Missal 2010, p.670]
Joseph fili David, noli timere accipere Mariam coniugem tuam:
quod enim in ea natum est, de Spiritus Sancto est, (T.P. Alleluia). [Graduale simplex, p.267]
Psalm 92, verses 1-8
Collect:
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that by Saint Joseph's inter- cession
your Church may constantly watch over the unfolding of the mysteries of human sal - va-tion,
whose, beginnings you entrusted to his faithful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Ho-ly Spirit,
one God, for ev-er and ev-er.
A-men.
Lectionary Readings:
- II Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a. 16 [The Lord God will give him the throne of David, his father.]
- Psalm 89:2-3 / 4-5 / 27,29 [R. The son of David will live forever.]
- Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 [Abraham believed, hoping against hope.]
- Gospel Verse: Psalm 84:5 [Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord; they never cease to praise you.]
- Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a [Joseph did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him.]
Offertory Antiphon:
My fidelity and my mercy are with him; and in my name shall his horn be exalted. Gregorian Missal [2010]
Veritas mea et misericordia mea cum ipso: et in nomine meo exaltabitur cornu eius (T.P. Alleluia). Psalm 89:25 [Graduale Romanum, p.322]
Veritas mea et misericordia mea cum ipso: et in nomine meo exaltabitur cornu eius (T.P. Alleluia). Psalm 89:25 [Gregorian Missal 1990, p.619] [Gregorian Missal 2010, p.673]
Descendit Iesus cum eis, et venit Nazareth, et erat subditus illis (T.P. Alleluia). [Graduale simplex, p.268]
verses from Psalm 1
Prayer over the Offerings:
We pray, O Lord
that just as Saint Joseph served with loving care
your Only Begotten Son, born of the Virgin Ma-ry,
so we may be worthy to minister
with a pure heart at your altar.
Through Christ our Lord. A-men.
Preface of Saint Joseph: [The mission of Saint Joseph]
It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
and on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph
to give you fitting praise,
to glorify you and bless you.
For this just man was given by you
as spouse to the Virgin Mother of God
and set as a wise and faithful servant
in charge of your household
to watch like a father over your Only Begotten Son,
who was conceived by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit,
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through him the Angels praise your majesty
Dominions adore and Powers tremble before you.
Heaven and the Virtues of heaven and the blessed Seraphim
worship together with exultation.
May our voices, we pray, join with theirs
in humble praise, as we acclaim:
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts…
Communion Antiphon:
Well done, good and faithful servant.
Come, share you master's joy. Matthew 25:21 [Roman Missal]
Ioseph, fili David, noli timere accipere Mariam coniugem tuam:
quod enim in ea natum est, de Spiritu Sancto est (T.P. Alleluia). Matthew 1:20
[Graduale Romanum, p.552]
Psalm 112:1,2,3,4,5-6a,6b-7a,7b-8,9 can also be sung between repetitions of this antiphon.
- or -
Fili, quod fecisti nobis sic?
ego et pater tuus dolentes quærebatis?
nesciebatis quia in his quæ Patris mei sunt, oportet me esse? Luke 2:48-49
[Graduale Romanum, p.51]
Psalm 27:1a,4abc,4de,5,8,13 can also be sung between repetitions of this antiphon.
Ioseph, fili David, noli timere accipere Mariam coniugem tuam:
quod enim in ea natum est, de Spiritu Sancto est (T.P. Alleluia). Matthew 1:20
[Gregorian Missal 1990, p.620]
[Gregorian Missal 2010, p.675]
- or -
Fili, quod fecisti nobis sic?
ego et pater tuus dolentes quærebatis?
nesciebatis quia in his quæ Patris mei sunt, oportet me esse? Luke 2:48-49
[Graduale simplex, p.224]
Ecce fidelis servus prudens, quem constituit Dominus super familiam suam (T.P. Alleluia). [Graduale simplex, p.269]
verses from Psalm 21
Prayer after Communion:
De -fend with unfailing protection,
O Lord, we pray,
the family you have nourished
with food from this altar,
as they rejoice at the Solemnity of Saint Joseph,
and graciously keep safe your gifts a- mong them.
Through Christ our Lord. A-men.
Prayer over the People: [22. On Feasts of Saints]
May the Christian people exult, O Lord,
at the glorification of the illustrious members of your Son's Body,
and may they gain a share in the eternal lot
of the Saints on whose feast day
they affirm their devotion to you,
rejoicing with them for ever in your glory.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The English translation of the Entrance Antiphon [Introit], Collect, Psalm Refrain, Gospel Verse, Prayer over the Offerings, Preface, Communion Antiphon, Prayer after Communion and Solemn Blessing from The Roman Missal, © Copyright 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corp.
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Excerpts from the First Reading, Second Reading and Gospel are taken from the New American Standard Bible ® © Copyright 1973 The Lockman Foundation.
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