Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Thursday of the First Week of Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, for he is our God. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Wednesday of the First Week of Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Wednesday of the First Week of Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: I love you Lord; you are my strength. Psalm 18 Antiphon: The Lord has saved me; he wanted me for his own. Psalm 18 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: Sir 24:1-22 Responsory: No one can come to...

Tuesday of the First Week of Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: The Lord is just; he will defend the poor. Psalm 10 Antiphon: Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow. Psalm 10 Antiphon: The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace. Psalm 12 Verse: The Lord teaches the humble his way. Resp: He guides the gentle-hearted along the right path. First reading: Sir 11:12-28 Responsory: He does n...

Tuesday of the First Week of Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Hymn Antiphon: The voice of the Lord, the God of magesty, echoes over the waters. Psalm 29 Antiphon: Let all the earth adore you, Lord, and let it be joyful; for a new light has dawned upon the ages. Psalm 66 Antiphon: Blessed be God, for he has willed that my soul should live; he has led me to a place of refuge. Psalm 66 Verse: This is my beloved Son. Resp: Listen...

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the beloved Son in whom the Father was well pleased. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible ©...

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Feast of the Holy Family Hymn Antiphon: When his parents brought the Child Jesus into the temple, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God. Psalm Antiphon: The Magi entered the house and found the child with Mary, his mother. Psalm Antiphon: Joseph rose in the night and took the child and his mother into Egypt. Psalm Verse: Your children will be taught by the Lord himself. Resp: He will bless t...

Feast of the Holy Family: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of God, who was obedient to Mary and Joseph Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Back...

Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas Hymn Antiphon: The Lord of power and might is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Psalm 46 Antiphon: Fullness of peace will dawn on the day of the Lord, and he will be our King. Psalm 72 Antiphon: The Lord hmself will come to save the poor. Psalm 72 Verse: When the shepherds saw the child. Resp: They understood what the angel had said of him. First rea...

Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: What Chi...

Feast of the Holy Innocents Hymn Antiphon: Lord, these little ones praise you and skip with joy like lambs, for you have set them free. Psalm 2 Antiphon: These are the first of mankind to be won for God and the Lamb; innocent, they stand before the throne of God. Psalm 33 Antiphon: Joy and everlasting gladness will be their lot. They will never again know sorrow and pain. Psalm 33 Verse: These hol...

Feast of the Holy Innocents: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come. Let us worship the newborn Christ who crowns with joy these children who died for him. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bi...

Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist Hymn Antiphon: John gave testimony to the Word of God; he gave witness to Jesus Christ whom he had seen. Psalm 19A Antiphon: This is the disciple whom Jesus loved. Psalm 64 Antiphon: At the last supper, John reclined close to the Lord; blessed that apostle to whom the mysteries of heaven were revealed. Psalm 99 Verse: They proclaimed the Lord's praises, to...

Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, King of apostles Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: Wh...

Feast of St. Stephen, the First Martyr Hymn Antiphon: Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of the Father. Psalm 2 Antiphon: Stephen fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice: Lord Jesus, do not hold this sin against them. Psalm 11 Antiphon: No one was able to resist the wisdom of blessed Stephen, for the Holy Sp...

Feast of St. Stephen, the First Martyr: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the newborn Christ who has given the glorious crown to St. Stephen. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New Amer...

Solemnity of Christmas Hymn Antiphon: The Lord said to me: You are my Son, today I have begotten you. Psalm 2 Antiphon: The Lord comes forht, the bridegroom from his bridal chamber Psalm 19A Antiphon: Your words are filled with grace, because God has blessed you for ever. Psalm 45 Verse: The word was made man, alleluia. Resp: He lived among us, alleluia. First reading: Is 11:1-10 Responsory: All t...

Solemnity of Christmas: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: What Child is this..

Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Our fathers have told us of the Lord's power; they have recounted for us his marvelous deeds. Psalm 78 Antiphon: The children of Israel ate the manna and drank from the spiritual rock which follwed after them. Psalm 78 Antiphon: They remembered that God was their helper and redeemer Psalm 78 Verse: Let your compassion come upon me, Lord. Resp: You...

Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: The Lord is close at hand; come, let us worship him. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: O C...

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Their own strength cold not save them; it was your strength and the light of your face. Psalm 44 Antiphon: Turn back to the Lord; he will not hide his face. Psalm 44 Antiphon: Arise, Lord, do not abandon us for ever. Psalm 44 Verse: Hear the word of the Lord, all you nations. Resp: Proclaim it to the ends of the earth. First reading: Is 49:14-50...

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: The Lord is close at hand; come, let us worship him. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: O...

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has done for you Psalm 103 Antiphon: As a father is gentle with his children, so is the Lord with those who revere him. Psalm 103 Antiphon: Bless the Lord, all you his works! Psalm 103 Verse: Turn back to us, O Lord, our God Resp: Show us your face and we shall be saved. First reading: Is 48:12-21;49...