Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The assigned readings are 2 Samuel 7:4-5A, 12-14A, 16; Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; and Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24A. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 89 (Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29).
For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:
YouTube: Responsorial Psalm: Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the BVM. "Psalm 89"
The Gospel reading is as follows:
Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.
Now
this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary
was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found
with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a
righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce
her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord
appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be
afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy
Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son
and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from
their sins."
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.
"Saint
Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those
entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten
families." - Pope John Paul II
"St. Joseph was an ordinary sort
of man on whom God relied to do great things. He did exactly what the
Lord wanted him to do, in each and every event that went to make up his
life." - Saint Josemaria Escriva
Background information:
Catholic Education Resource Center: St. Joseph
Vatican Documents: St Bernardine of Siena: Sermon 2, On St Joseph
Catholic Exchange: The Greatness Of Saint Joseph, Husband & Father (19 MAR 19)
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