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Lenten Season · Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary · Year A

Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Luke 2:41-51a

March 20, 2026

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Roman Lectionary

GospelMatt. 1:16, 18-21, 24a orLuke 2:41-51a

First Reading2 Sam. 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16

Responsorial PsalmPs. 89:2-3, 4-5, 27+29 (37)

Second ReadingRom. 4:13, 16-18, 22

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