Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Tuesday of the 23rd Week in 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 Background music: Han...

Monday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Our God will be made manifest; he will not come in silence. Psalm 50 Antiphon: Offer to God the sacrifice of praise. Psalm 50 Antiphon: I want a loving heart more than sacrifice, knowledge of my ways more than holocausts. Psalm 50 Verse: Listen, my people, and I will speak. Resp: I am the Lord, your God. First reading: Jer 42:1-16; 43:4-7 Res...

Monday of the 23rd 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 Background mus...

Sunday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Day by day I shall bless you, Lord, Alleluia. Psalm 145 Antiphon: Your kingdom, Lord, is an everlasting kingdom, alleluia Psalm 145 Antiphon: The Lord is faithful in all his words and loving in all his deeds, alleluia. Psalm 145 Verse: Listen to my words. Resp: Give ear to my precepts. First reading: Jer 37:21; 38:14-28 Responsory: In times o...

Sunday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing to the Lord, and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us. 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. Gregory the Great, pope and doctor Hymn Antiphon: None but the Lord has done such marvels; his love endures for ever. Psalm 136 Antiphon: He brought Israel out of Egypt with powerful hand and outstretched arm. Psalm 136 Antiphon: Give praise to the God of heaven; he has ransomed us from our enemies. Psalm 136 Verse: Lord, show me your ways. Resp: Teach me to walk in your footsteps....

Memorial of St. Gregory the Great, pope 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 Backgro...

Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time 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: My eyes keep watch for your saving help. Resp: Awaiting the word that will justify me. First reading: Jer 30:18-31:9 Responsory: Rise up, let us...

Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us praise the Lord; in him is all our delight. 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 m...

Thursday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Lord, you are our savior; we will praise you for ever. Psalm 44 Antiphon: Spare us, O Lord; do not bring your own people into contempt. Psalm 44 Antiphon: Rise up, O Lord, and save us, for you are merciful. Psalm 44 Verse: Lord, to whom shall we go? Resp: You have the words of eternal life. First reading: Jer 29:1-14 Responsory: Seek the Lo...

Thursday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come into the Lord's presence singing for joy. 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: Ha...

Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: We groan in pain as we await the redemption of our bodies. Psalm 39 Antiphon: Hear and answer my prayer, O Lord; let me not weep in vain. Psalm 39 Antiphon: I have put all my trust in God's never-failing mercy. Psalm 52 Verse: I put my trust in the word of the Lord. Resp: All my hope is in him. First reading: Jer 26:1-15 Responsory: You an...

Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness 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...

Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Surrender to God, and he will do everything for you Psalm 37 Antiphon: Turn away from evil, learn to do God's will; the Lord will strengthen you if you obey him Psalm 37 Antiphon: Wait for the Lord to lead, then follow in his way. Psalm 37 Verse: Teach me goodness and holy wisdom. Resp: For I have put my trust in your guidance. First reading...

Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty 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 Background music: Han...

Memorial of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist Hymn Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved. Psalm 31 Antiphon: The sufferings of this life cannot be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us in the life to come. Psalm 31 Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering...

Memorial of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lamb of God on the feast of St. John who went before Christ in life and in death. 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...

Sunday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia. Psalm 104 Antiphon: The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men's hearts, alleluia. Psalm 104 Antiphon: The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia. Psalm 104 Verse: Ble...

Sunday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, 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 New A...

Memorial of St. Monica Hymn Antiphon: Her mouth uttered words of wisdom; her tongue spoke words of compassion. Psalm 19A Antiphon: Trusting themselves to God, these holy women sang his praises with heartfelt love. Psalm 45 Antiphon: Singing for joy, they are brought into the King's presence Psalm 45 Verse: The thoughts of my heart are always before you, O Lord. Resp: You are my help and my redeeme...

Memorial of St. Monica: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Let us sing praise to God, as we acclaim St. Monica 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 – Concerto...

Friday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Rise up, Lord, and come to my aid. Psalm 35 Antiphon: All-powerful Lord, stand by me and defend me. Psalm 35 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 reading: Jer 4:5-8,13-28 Responsory: Jer 4:24-26; 8:18; Ps 85:5 Resp:...

Friday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us give thanks to the Lord, for his great love is without end. 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 B...

Commemoration of St. Louis Hymn 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 18 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 18 Antiphon: The just man will flourish like the palm tree; he will grow like a cedar of Lebanon. Psalm 18...

Commemoration of St. Louis: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Let us sing praise to God, as we acclaim St. Louis 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