Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Saturday within the Octave of Easter Hymn Antiphon: Great is the Lord; his majesty is beyond measure, alleluia. Psalm 145 Antiphon: The Lord has made known the glorious splendor of his kingdom, alleluia. Psalm 145 Antiphon: Let all creatures praise your holy name for ever, alleluia. Psalm 145 Verse: God raised up Christ from the dead, alleluia. Resp: So that all our faith and hope might be in God,...

Friday within the Octave of Easter Hymn Antiphon: Give thanks to the Lord; he alone does marvelous deeds, alleluia. Psalm 136 Antiphon: He led Israel out of Egypt; his love endures for ever, alleluia Psalm 136 Antiphon: The Lord has rescued us from our enemies, alleluia Psalm 136 Verse: God has given us a new birth into a living hope, alleluia. Resp: By raising Jesus Christ from the dead, alleluia...

Thursday within the Octave of Easter Hymn Antiphon: Let the sons of Israel say: His love endures for ever, alleluia Psalm 118 Antiphon: The Lord has become my salvation, alleluia Psalm 118 Antiphon: The Lord has done this, and it is wonderful in our eyes, alleluia Psalm 118 Verse: Christ Jesus you have risen from the dead, alleluia. Resp: Let the heavens and the earth rejoice, alleluia. First read...

Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Hymn Antiphon: Lord, my God, how great you are, alleluia. Psalm 104 Antiphon: Lord, you fill the earth with the fruit of your works, alleluia. Psalm 104 Antiphon: May the glory of the Lord endure for ever, alleluia. Psalm 104 Verse: God has raised the Lord to life, alleluia. Resp: Through his power he will also raise us up, alleluia. First reading: 1 Pt 2:11-2...

Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Hymn Antiphon: The Lord of hosts is the King of glory, alleluia Psalm 24 Antiphon: Give glory to God, all you nations, for he has restored my soul to life, alleluia. Psalm 66 Antiphon: Come and hear what the Lord has done for me, alleluia. Psalm 66 Verse: God raised up Christ from the dead, alleluia. Resp: So that all our faith and hope might be in God, alleluia...

Monday within the Octave of Easter Hymn Antiphon: I am who am, and wicked men do not accept my ways, for the law of the Lord is my delight, alleluia. Psalm 1 Antiphon: I have asked my Father, and he has given me the nations for my inheritance, alleluia. Psalm 2 Antiphon: I lay down to rest and fell asleep; I awoke again, for the Lord sustains me, alleluia Psalm 3 Verse: The disciples rejoiced, all...

Holy Saturday Hymn Antiphon: In pease, I will lie down and sleep. Psalm 4 Antiphon: My body shall rest in hope Psalm 16 Antiphon: Lift high the ancient portals. The King of glory enters. Psalm 24 Verse: Take up my cause and rescue me. Resp: Be true to your word, give me life. First reading: Heb 4:1-13 Responsory: Mt 27:66,60,62 Resp: They stationed soldiers there to guard it. Second reading: From...

Good Friday Hymn Antiphon: Earthly kings rise up, in revolt; princes conspire together against the Lord and his Anointed Psalm 2 Antiphon: They divided my garments among them; they cast lots for my clothing Psalm 22 Antiphon: They sought to take my life by violence Psalm 38 Verse: They brought false evidence against me Resp: They were breathing out fury. First reading: Heb 9:11-28 Responsory: Is 5...

Holy Thursday 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: When I am lifted up from the earth. Resp: I will draw all people to myself. First reading: Heb 4:14-5:10 Responsory: Heb 5:8,9,7 Resp: And now, for...

Wednesday of Holy Week 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: When I am lifted up from the earth. Resp: I will draw all people to myself. First reading: Heb 12:14-29 Responsory: Dt 5:23-24; Heb 12:2...

Tuesday of Holy Week 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: When I am lifted up from the earth. Resp: I will draw all people to myself. First reading: Heb 12:1-13 Responsory:...

Monday of Holy Week Hymn Antiphon: Bow down and hear me, Lord; come to my rescue. Psalm 31 Antiphon: Lord, let the light of your countenance shine on your servant. Psalm 31 Antiphon: Blessed be the Lord, for he has poured out his mercy upon me. Psalm 31 Verse: When I am lifted up from the earth. Resp: I will draw all men to myself. First reading: Heb 10:19-39 Responsory: Heb 10:35-36; Lk 21:19 Res...

Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday) Hymn Antiphon: Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe. Psalm 104 Antiphon: The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men's hearts. Psalm 104 Antiphon: The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good. Psalm 104 Verse: When I am lifted up from the earth. Resp: I will draw...

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent Hymn Antiphon: Sing praise to the Lord; remember the wonders he has wrought. Psalm 105 Antiphon: The Lord did not abandon the good man who was sold into slavery, but freed him from the power of sinners. Psalm 105 Antiphon: The lord was true to his sacred promise; he led his people to freedom and joy. Psalm 105 First reading: Heb 8:1-13 Responsory: Heb 8:1-2; 9:24...

Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent 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 First reading: Heb 7:11-28 Responsory: Heb 5:5,6; 7:20-21 Second reading: From a treatise on faith addressed to Peter by St Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop Responsory: Col...

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent; Memorial of St. John Baptist de la Salle, priest 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 21 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 Antiphon: The just man will flourish like the...

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent 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 First reading: Heb 6:9-20 Responsory: Heb 6:19-20; 7:24-25 Second reading: From a commentary on the psalms by St Augustine, bishop Responsory: Jn 16:24,...

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent; St. Vincent Ferrer, priest 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 First reading: Heb 3:1-19 Responsory: Heb 3:6; Eph 2:21 Second reading: From the treatise On the Spiritual Life by St. Vincent Ferre...

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent 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 First reading: Heb 2:5-18 Responsory: Heb 2:11,17; Baruch 3:38 Second reading: From the commentary on the psalms by St...

Sunday of the Fifth Week of Lent 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 First reading: Heb 1:1-2:4 Responsory: Heb 1:3; 12:2 Second reading: From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop...

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent Hymn Antiphon: The Lord delivered his people from the oppressor Psalm 78 Antiphon: The Lord led his people to his holy mountain. Psalm 78 Antiphon: The Lord chose the tribe of Judah, and David, his servant, to shepherd Israel, his chosen people. Psalm 78 First reading: Num 20:1-13; 21:4-9 Responsory: Jn 3:14,15,17 Second reading: From the pastoral constitution o...

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent 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 followed after them. Psalm 78 Antiphon: They remembered that God was their helper and redeemer Psalm 78 First reading: Num 14:1-25 Responsory: Ps 103:8,9,13,14 S...

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent 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 forever. Psalm 44 First reading: Num 12:16-13:3, 17-33 Responsory: Deut 1:31,32,26,27 Second reading: From a sermon by St. Leo the Great, pop...

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent 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 First reading: Num 11:4-6, 10-30 Responsory: Jl 2:28,29; Acts 1:8 Second reading: From a letter by St. Maximus the Co...

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent 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 First reading: Lev 19:1-18, 31-37 Responsory: Gal 5:14,13; Jn 13:34 Second reading: From a sermon by St Leo...