Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us give thanks to the Lord, for his great love is without end. Hymn First Antiphon: Rise up, Lord, and come to my aid. Psalm 35 Second Antiphon: All-powerful Lord, stand by me and defend me. Psalm 35 Third Antiphon: My tongue will speak of your goodness all the day long. Psalm 35 Verse: My son, take my words to heart. Resp: Do as I say, and you will live. First Readi...

Antiphon: In you, my God, my body will rest in hope. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship God, wonderful in his saints. Hymn First Antiphon: He asked to share your life, O Lord, and you have heard his prayer; you have clothed him with glory and great beauty. Psalm 21 Second Antiphon: The path of the just is like the passage of the dawn; it grows from first light to the full splendor of day. Psalm 92 Third Antiphon: The just man will flourish li...

Antiphon: Lord God, be my refuge and my strength. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker. Hymn First Antiphon: I love you, Lord; you are my strength Psalm 18 Second Antiphon: The Lord has saved me; he wanted me for his own. Psalm 18 Third Antiphon: Lord, kindle a light for my guidance and scatter my darkness Psalm 18 Verse: All wondered at the words of grace. Resp: Which came from the mouth of the Lord. First Reading...

Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs: Compline Antiphon: Do not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the King of martyrs. Hymn First Antiphon: The holy martyrs died for Christ; with their blood they enriched the earth. Their gift is crowned with everlasting life. Psalm 2 Second Antiphon: The just will live for ever; to live in God is their reward. Psalm 33 Third Antiphon: My saints, you fought the good fight in this world; I will give you the rewa...

Antiphon: O Lord, our God, unwearied is your love for us. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: The holy virgins praise their Lord and King; come, let us join in their worship Hymn First Antiphon: Radiant virgin, prudent and wise, you are the spouse of the holy Word of God. Psalm 19A Second Antiphon: I count as nothing the kingdoms of the earth, even the whole world, because of my love for the Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm 45 Third Antiphon: The King has desired your beauty;...

Antiphon: Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God's wings. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing to the Lord, and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia. Hymn First Antiphon: See how the cross of the Lord stands revealed as the tree of life. Psalm 1 Second Antiphon: Here is a king of my own choosing who will rule on Mount Zion. Psalm 2 Third Antiphon: Lord, you are my protector; you have raised me up in glory. Psalm 3 Verse: May the word of Ch...

Antiphon: Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let is worship Christ, the King of martyrs. Hymn First Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved. Psalm 2 Second Antiphon: The sufferings of this life cannot be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us in the life to come. Psalm 11 Third Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received...

Antiphon: Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God's wings. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple. Hymn First Antiphon: This child is destined for the fall and for the rising of many. Psalm 2 Second Antiphon: Arise and shine, Jerusalem, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. Psalm 19A Third Antiphon: Rejoice and exult, new city of Zion. See how humbly your King comes to sa...

Antiphon: In you, my God, my body will rest in hope. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come into the Lord's presence singing for joy Hymn First Antiphon: Their own strength could not save them; it was your strength and the light of your face. Psalm 44 Second Antiphon: Turn back to the Lord; he will not hide his face. Psalm 44 Third Antiphon: Arise, Lord, do not abandon us for ever. Psalm 44 Verse: Let the light of your face shine on me, O Lord. Resp: Teach m...

Antiphon: Lord God, be my refuge and my strength. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, chief shepherd of the flock. Hymn First Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all. Psalm 21 Second Antiphon: When the prince of pastors comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory. Psalm 92 Third Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master's joy Psalm 92 V...

Antiphon: Do not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God. Hymn First Antiphon: Lord, let my cry come to you; do not hide your face from me. Psalm 102 Second Antiphon: Be attentive, Lord, to the prayer of the helpless. Psalm 102 Third Antiphon: You, O Lord, established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. Psalm 102 Verse: Listen, my people, to my teaching. Resp: Give ear...

Antiphon: O Lord, our God, unwearied is your love for us. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord. Hymn First Antiphon: How good is the God of Israel to the pure of heart! Psalm 73 Second Antiphon: Their laughter will turn to weeping, their merriment to grief. Psalm 73 Third Antiphon: Those who depart from you will perish; my joy is to remain with you, my God Psalm 73 Verse: To savor your words is my delight, O Lord. Resp: Honey i...

Sunday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time: Compline Antiphon: Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God's wings. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia. Hymn First Antiphon: Who can climb the Lord's mountain, or stand in his holy place? Psalm 24 Second Antiphon: Bless our God, you nations of the world; he has given us life, alleluia. Psalm 66 Third Antiphon: Listen to me, all you who revere God, let me tell you what great things he has done fo...