Observance
The Feast of Saint Joseph
Anno Domini 2026, The 19th Day of March
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
Liturgical Colors: White or Gold
Acclamations
Celebrant: Blessed be God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collects
O God, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and the husband of his virgin mother: Give us grace to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
II Samuel 7:4, 8–16
Psalm 89:1–29 or 89:1–4, Psalm 19–29
Romans 4:13–18
Luke 2:41–52
Prefaces
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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