Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1st Reading : 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Responsorial Psalm : Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 2nd Reading : Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 Verse before the Gospel : Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord;<br/>they never cease to praise you. Gospel : Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Gospel Canticle : Joseph lived in the town of Nazareth to fulfill what the prophets had foretold of Christ: He will be called a Nazarean.