St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Double of the 2nd Class · White
Kept on March 19
The next eight years
Each date opens that day, with its hours.
Proper of the feast
Proper to the feast. As said on Friday, March 19, 2027.
At I Vespers · Magnificat
Then Joseph, * being raised from sleep, did as the Angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife.
Versicle at I Vespers
℣.He made him lord of his house.
℟.And ruler of all his substance.
At Lauds · Benedictus
Jesus himself * began to be about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph.
Versicle at Lauds
℣.The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom.
℟.And his tongue will be talking of judgment.
At II Vespers · Magnificat
Behold a faithful * and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household.
Versicle at II Vespers
℣.Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house.
℟.And his righteousness endureth for ever.
Collect
Help us, we beseech thee, O Lord, for the worth of him who espoused thy most holy Mother: that those good things which we cannot obtain by our own power may be given us at his petition. 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 Friday, March 19, 2027