In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

As the Solemnity of Saint Joseph approaches, we recall Saint Joseph's vocation as husband of Mary,
in which he receives and reveres Mary as God's gift.

"The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary" (Lk 1:26-27).

A brief period of silence is observed.

V. Magnify the LORD with me;
R. and let us exalt his name together.

Concluding Prayer
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.

O Spouse of the Mother of God, obtain for us through your divine Son
the grace of reverence for the human person.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.