Antiphon: The parents of Jesus went each year to the solemn feast of Passover.
READINGProverbs 2:7-8
He has counsel in store for the upright,
he is the shield of those who walk honestly,
Guarding the paths of justice,
protecting the way of his pious ones.
RESPONSORY
God made him master of his household.
- He gave him charge over all his possessions.
COLLECT
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that by Saint Joseph's intercession
your Church may constantly watch over
the unfolding of the mysteries of human salvation,
whose beginnings you entrusted to his faithful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Antiphon: As they were returning home, the child Jesus remained behind without his parents' knowledge.
READINGWisdom 10:10
Wisdom, when the just man was in flight,
guided him in direct ways,
Showed him the kingdom of God
and gave him knowledge of holy things;
She prospered him in his labors
and made abundant the fruit of his works. -
RESPONSORY
Glory and riches shall be in his house
- And his justice shall endure for ever.
COLLECT
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that by Saint Joseph's intercession
your Church may constantly watch over
the unfolding of the mysteries of human salvation,
whose beginnings you entrusted to his faithful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Antiphon: When they could not find Jesus, his parents returned to Jerusalem to look for him.
READINGSirach 2:15-16
Those who fear the Lord disobey not his words;
those who love him keep his ways.
Those who fear the Lord seek to please him,
those who love him are filled with his law.
RESPONSORY
Great is his glory with your saving help
- You have crowned him with glory and splendor.
COLLECT
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that by Saint Joseph's intercession
your Church may constantly watch over
the unfolding of the mysteries of human salvation,
whose beginnings you entrusted to his faithful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.