Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Monday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Show me your mercy, Lord, and keep me safe. Psalm 6 Antiphon: The poor are not alone in their distress; God is here to help them. Psalm 9A Antiphon: I will be the herald of your praises, Lord, where the people of Zion gather. Psalm 9A Verse: Give me insight, Lord, to know your will. Resp: Then I will cherish it with all my heart. Firs...

Monday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving. 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 Backgr...

Sunday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: See how the cross of the Lord stands revealed as the tree of life. Psalm 1 Antiphon: Here is a king of my own choosing who will rule on Mount Zion. Psalm 2 Antiphon: Lord, you are my protector; you have raised me up in glory. Psalm 3 Verse: May the word of Christ ever fill your hearts. Resp: Share with one another the wisdom you recei...

Sunday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing to the Lord, and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, Alleluia. 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 N...

Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor Hymn Antiphon: The Lord summons heaven and earth to witness his judgment on his people Psalm 50 Antiphon: Come to me in your distress, and I will save you. Psalm 50 Antiphon: A sacrifice of praise will give me glory. Psalm 50 Verse: We are always praying earnestly for you. Resp: That you may have a deep knowledge of God's will. First reading: Ez...

Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor: 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...

Memorial of St Cornelius, pope and martyr and St. Cyprian, bishop and martyr Hymn Antiphon: My God, do not reject my cry for help, assailed as I am by the wicked. Psalm 55 Antiphon: The Lord himself will free us from hostile and treacherous hands. Psalm 55 Antiphon: Entrust your cares to the Lord; he will sustain you. Psalm 55 Verse: Children, listen to my words of wisdom. Resp: Pay attention to m...

Memorial of St Cornelius, pope and martyr and St. Cyprian, bishop and 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 Ameri...

Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows Hymn Antiphon: Their own strength could 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: Let the light of your face shine on me, O Lord. Resp: Teach me your way of holiness. First reading: Ez 12:1-16 Responso...

Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary. 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: Handel - Conce...

Feast of the Triumph of the Cross Hymn Antiphon: See the cross of the Lord; let all his enemies flee in terror; the lion of Judah, David's seed, is victorious, alleluia. Psalm 2 Antiphon: The holy name of the Lord has been raised up on the cross above heaven and earth, alleluia. Psalm 8 Antiphon: O blessed cross, you alone were found worthy to bear the Lord and King of heaven, alleluia. Psalm 96 V...

Feast of the Triumph of the Cross: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ the King who was lifted up on the cross for our sake. 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 ©...

Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor 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: Listen, my people, to my teaching. Resp: Give ear to the words I speak. First reading...

Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor: 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 B...

Monday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time 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, my God Psalm 73 Verse: To savor your words is my delight, O Lord. Resp: Honey itself is not sweeter. First reading: Ez 2:8...

Monday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing joyful songs to 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 reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: Handel...

Saturday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time 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: Your truth O God, is high as the clouds. Resp: Lord,...

Saturday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship God who holds the world and its wonders in his creating hand. 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 Americ...

Memorial of St. Peter Claver 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: You will hear the word from my mouth. Resp: You will tell others what I have said. First reading: Lam 3:1-33 Responsory: You sa...

Memorial of St. Peter Claver: 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: Hande...

Feast of the Birth of Mary Hymn Antiphon: Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior. Psalm 24 Antiphon: The Most Hight has made his dwelling place a holy temple. Psalm 46 Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O Virgin Mary Psalm 87 Verse: Blessed are those who hear the word of God. Resp: And cherish it in their hearts. First reading: Gn 3:9-20 Responsory:...

Feast of the Birth of Mary: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us celebrate the birth 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 reproduced from the New American Bi...

Wednesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Wherever you are, Lord, there is mercy, there is truth. Psalm 89 Antiphon: When the Son of God came into this world, he was born of David's line. Psalm 89 Antiphon: Once for all I swore to my servant David: his dynasty shall never fail. Psalm 89 Verse: When we listen to your word, our minds are filled with light. Resp: It is the lowly hear...

Wednesday of the 23rd Week in 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 Background music:...

Tuesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Let God arise, let his enemies flee before him. Psalm 68 Antiphon: Our God is a saving God; he, the Lord, holds the keys of death. Psalm 68 Antiphon: Kingdoms of earth, sing praise to God, make music in honor of the Lord. Psalm 68 Verse: I will listen to what the Lord God is saying. Resp: He tells of peace for his people. First reading: Hb 1...