The Somnia

V. The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream.
R. And he took Mary as his wife into his home.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. An angel came to Joseph as he slept to warn him of Herod 
R. And he rose and took the child and his mother by night... to Egypt

Hail Mary...

V. But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt
R. And said “Rise, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel,

Hail Mary...

V. Pray for us, O blessed St. Joseph.
R. That we may hear God’s voice and obey without fear.

Let us pray.

Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts: that we, who remember the dreams by which Thou didst guide blessed Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mary and guardian of Thy Son, may be made attentive to Thy will, steadfast in holy obedience, and courageous in protecting the life of Christ within us. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.