Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Wednesday 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:...

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Lord, let my cry come to you; do not hide your face from me. Psalm 102 Antiphon: Be attentive, Lord, to the prayer of the helpless Psalm 102 Antiphon: You, O Lord, established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands Psalm 102 Verse: A voice is heard, crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord. Resp: Make straight the path...

Tuesday 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...

Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: How good is the God of Israel to the pure of heart! Psalm 73 Antiphon: Their laughter will turn to weeping, their merriment to grief. Psalm 73 Antiphon: Those who depart from you will perish; my joy is to remain with you. Psalm 73 Verse: Lord, show us your mercy and love Resp: And grant us your salvation First reading: Is 47:1,3b-15 Responsory: Fo...

Monday 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...

Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Let us praise the Lord for his mercy and for the wonderful things he has done for men. Psalm 107 Antiphon: Men have seen the works of God, the marvels he has done. Psalm 107 Antiphon: Those who love the Lord will see and rejoice; they will understand his loving kindness. Psalm 107 Verse: The Lord proclaims his word to Jacob. Resp: His laws and de...

Saturday of the Third 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...

Friday of the Third Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: I am worn out with crying, with longing for my God. Psalm 69 Antiphon: I needed food and they gave me gall; I was parched with thirst and they gave me vinegar. Psalm 69 Antiphon: Seek the Lord, and you will live. Psalm 69 Verse: Let your compassion come upon me, Lord. Resp: Your salvation, true to your promise. First reading: Is 33:7-24 Responsory:...

Friday of the Third Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. 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...

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Look on us, Lord, and see how we are despised. Psalm 89 Antiphon: I am the root and stock of David; I am the morning star. Psalm 89 Antiphon: Our years wither away like grass, but you, Lord God, are eternal. Psalm 90 Verse: Hear the word of the Lord, all you nations. Resp: Proclaim it to the ends of the earth. First reading: Is 32:15-33:6 Respons...

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. 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:...

Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor Hymn Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all Psalm 21 Antiphon: When the prince of peace comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory. Psalm 92 Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master's joy. Psalm 92 Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth Resp: Yo...

Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, fount of all wisdom. 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 Backg...

St Lucy, Virgin & Martyr Hymn Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved. Psalm 2 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 Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering. Psalm 17 Verse: I have k...

St Lucy, Virgin & Martyr: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the King of martyrs. 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 Come, O Com...

Saturday of the Second Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Remember us, O Lord; come with your saving help. Psalm 106 Antiphon: Keep it carefully in mind; the Lord your God has made a covenant with you. Psalm 106 Antiphon: Save your people, Lord; bring us together from among the nations. Psalm 106 Verse: The Lord proclaims his word to Jacob. Resp: His laws and decrees to Israel First reading: IS 29:1-8...

Saturday of the Second Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. 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...

Friday of the Second Week of Advent Hymn Antiphon: Lord, in your anger, do not punish me. Psalm 38 Antiphon: Lord, you know all my longings Psalm 38 Antiphon: I confess my guilt to you, Lord; do not abandon me, for you are my savior. Psalm 38 Verse: Let your compassion come upon me, Lord. Resp: Your salvation, true to your promise. First reading: Is 27:1-13 Responsory: They will gather his chosen...

Friday of the Second Week of Advent: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come. 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:...

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Hymn Antiphon: At her conception Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior. Psalm 24 Antiphon: God gave her his help from the dawning of her days; the Most High has made his dwelling place a holy temple. Psalm 46 Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O city of God, established on his holy mountain. Psalm 87 Verse: The...

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, let us worship her Son, Christ the 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 reprodu...

Memorial of St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor Hymn Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all Psalm 21 Antiphon: When the prince of peace comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory. Psalm 92 Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master's joy. Psalm 92 Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth Resp: You will tel...

Memorial of St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, fount of all wisdom. 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 musi...

St. Nicholas, Bishop: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, chief shepherd of the flock. 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 Come, O Com...

St. Nicholas, Bishop Hymn Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all Psalm 21 Antiphon: When the prince of peace comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory. Psalm 92 Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master's joy. Psalm 92 Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth Resp: You will tell others what I have s...