Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Written By Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent (March 19) – Solemnity of St. Joseph

  • Proper Readings for the Solemnity:

    • First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:4–5a, 12–14a, 16

    • Psalm: 89(88):2–3, 4–5, 27, 29

    • Second Reading: Romans 4:13, 16–18, 22

    • Gospel: Matthew 1:16, 18–21, 24a (or Luke 2:41–51a)

Reflection
On this day, the Church celebrates Saint Joseph, the just man who trusted God completely and embraced His will with simplicity and courage. His example calls us to live our faith concretely: to obey God’s voice even amid uncertainty and to protect with love the missions He entrusts to us (the family, the community, the Church). May Saint Joseph inspire us to respond generously and humbly to God’s plan.

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