Solemnity of St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Double of the 1st Class · White
Its date moves from year to year
The next eight years
Each date opens that day, with its hours.
Proper of the feast
Proper to the feast. As said on Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
At I Vespers · Magnificat
When Mary * the mother of Jesus was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost, alleluia.
Versicle at I Vespers
℣.I do give praise unto thy name, alleluia.
℟.For thou art my defender and helper, alleluia.
At Lauds · Benedictus
Joseph, thou son of David * fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost, alleluia.
Versicle at Lauds
℣.Thou hast given me the protection of thy salvation, alleluia.
℟.And thy right hand hath held me up, alleluia.
At II Vespers · Magnificat
Son, * why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, alleluia.
Versicle at II Vespers
℣.I sat down under his shadow, whom I desired, alleluia.
℟.And his fruit was sweet to my palate, alleluia.
Collect
O God, who in thine ineffable providence vouchsafed to choose blessed Joseph as the spouse of thy holy Mother: grant, we beseech thee; that we may be worthy to have him as our intercessor in heaven, whom we venerate as our protector here upon earth. Who with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit livest and reignest God, world without end.
℟.Amen.
The whole office: the hours of Wednesday, May 19, 2027