Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent 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 First reading: Lev 16:2-28 Responsory: Heb 9:11,12,24 Second reading: From a homily on Leviticus by Origen, prie...

Sunday of the Fourth Week of Lent Hymn Antiphon: Who can climb the Lord's mountain, or stand in his holy place? Psalm 24 Antiphon: Bless our God, you nations of the world; he has given us life. Psalm 66 Antiphon: Listen to me, all you who revere God, let me tell you what great things he has done for me. Psalm 66 First reading: Lev 8:1-17; 9:22-24 Responsory: Heb 7:23,24; Sir 45:7,8 Second reading:...

Saturday of the Third Week of Lent 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 First reading: Ex 40:16-38 Responsory: 1 Cor 10:1,2; Ex 40:32, 33, 34...

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Hymn Rejoice, O Virgin Mary Antiphon: In the fullness of time, God sent his Son, born of a woman, that we might become is adopted children. Psalm 2 Antiphon: When he came into this world, he said: You have prepared a body for me, behold I come to do your will, O God. Psalm 0 Antiphon: In this we have come to know God's love for us: he has sent his only Son...

Thursday of the Third Week of Lent 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 First reading: Ex 34:10-28 Responsory: Jn 1:17,18; 2 Cor 3:18 Second reading: From the treatise On Prayer by Tertullian, priest Respo...

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent; Commemoration of St. Turibius De Mongovejo, bishop 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 First reading: Ex 33:7-11, 18-23; 34:5-9, 29-35 Res...

Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent 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 First reading: Ex 32:1-20 Responsory: Ps 106:20,21,22; Rom 1:21,23 Second reading: From a sermon by St. Peter Chrysologu...

Monday of the Third Week of Lent 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 First reading: Ex 24:1-18 Responsory: Sir 45:5,6; Acts 7:38 Second reading: From a homily by St. Basil the Great, bishop R...

Sunday of the Third Week of Lent Hymn Antiphon: Day by day I shall bless you, Lord. Psalm 145 Antiphon: Your kingdom, Lord, is an everlasting kingdom. Psalm 145 Antiphon: The Lord is faithful in all his words and loving in all his deeds. Psalm 145 First reading: Ex 22:20-23:9 Responsory: PS 82:3-4; Jm 2:5 Second reading: From a treatise on John by St. Augustine, bishop Responsory: Jn 7:37-39; 4:13...

Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary Hymn Joseph of Nazareth Antiphon: The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and said: Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; she will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. Psalm 21 Antiphon: When he awoke Joseph did as the angel of the Lord had directed him, and took Mary as his wife. Psalm 92 Antipho...

Friday of the Second Week of Lent; Commemoration of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop and doctor 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 First reading: Ex 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Responsory: Ex 19:5,6; 1 Pt 2:9 Second reading: From a cateche...

Thursday of the Second Week of Lent; Commemoration of St. Patrick, bishop 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 First reading: Ex 18:13-27 Responsory: Num 11:25; Ex 18:25 Second reading: From the Confession...

Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent 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 First reading: Ex 17:1-16 Responsory: Is 12:3,4; Jn 4:14 Second reading: From the treatise Against Heresies by St. Irenaeus, bish...

Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent 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 First reading: Ex 16:1-18,35 Responsory: Wis 16:20; Jn 6:32 Second reading: From a commentary on the psalms...

Monday of the Second Week of Lent 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 First reading: Ex 14:10-31 Responsory: Ex 15:1-3 Second reading: From the Catecheses by St. John Chrysostom, bishop Responsory: Heb...

Sunday of the Second Week of Lent Hymn Nicea 11.12.12.10 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 First reading: Ex 13:17-14:9 Responsor...

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: Ex 12:37-49; 13:11-16 Responsory: Lk 2:22,23,24 Second reading: From the...

Friday of the First 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: Ex 12:21-36 Responsory: Ex 12:7,13; 1 Pt 18,19 Second reading: From the Mirror of Love by Saint Aelred, abbot Responsory: Is 53:12; Lk 23:34 Presentation...

Thursday of the First Week of Lent Hymn Antiphon: The word of the Lord is a strong shield for all who put their trust in him. Psalm 18 Antiphon: Your strong right hand has upheld me, Lord. Psalm 18 Antiphon: May the living God, my Savior, be praised for ever. Psalm 18 First reading: Ex 12:1-20 Responsory: Rev 5:8,9; 1 Pt 1:18,19 Second reading: From a homily by St. Asterius of Amasea, bishop Respo...

Wednesday of the First week of Lent; Frances of Rome, religious 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: Ex 10:21-11:10 Responsory: Wis 18:4; 17:20; 18:1 Second reading: From the Life of St. Frances of Rome by Mary...

Tuesday of the First Week of Lent; John of God, religious Hymn Antiphon: The Lord is justl 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: Ex 6:29-7:25 Responsory: Rev 16:4-5, 6, 7 Second reading: From a letter by St. John of God, religious Responsory: Is 58:7...

Monday of the First Week of Lent; Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs 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: Ex 6:2-13 Responsory: 1Pt 2:9, 10; Ex 6:7, 6 Second reading: From the s...

Sunday of the First 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: Ex 5:1-6:1 Responsory: Ex 5:1,3 Second reading: From a commentary on the psalms by St Augustine, bishop...

Saturday after Ash Wednesday Hymn Antiphon: The Lord delivered his people from the oppressor Psalm 78 Antiphon: The Lord ledhis peoplw 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: Ex 3:1-20 Responsory: Ex 3:14; Is 43:11 Second reading: From the treatise Against Heresies by St. Iren...

2022-03-04 Office of Readings Casimir 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: Ex 2:1-22; 18:4 Responsory: Heb 11:24-...