Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 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 nit hide his face. Psalm 44 Antiphon: Arise, Lord, do not abandon us forever. Psalm 44 First reading: Ex 1:1-22 Responsory: Gn 15:13-14; Is 49:26 Second reading: From a sermon by St Leo the Great, pope Responsory: Pre...

Ash Wednesday 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: Iss 58:1-12 Responsory: Is 58:6,7,9; Mt 25:31,34,35 Second reading: From a letter to the Corinthians by St. Clement, pope Res...

Check out our Facebook Group: Daily Prayer with the Divine Office  Leave us a note. Know that we are praying for you! Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time 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 o...

2022-02-28 Office of Readings Monday of the Eighth 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 First reading: Job 2:1-13 Responsory: Ps 38:2, 3, 4, 12 Second reading: F...

2022-02-27 Office of Readings Sunday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Nicea 11.12.12.10 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, alleluia. Psalm 66 Antiphon: Listen to me, all you who revere God, let me tell you what great things he has done for me, alleluia. Psalm 66 First rea...

2022-02-26 Office of Readings Saturday of the Seventh 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 First reading: Eccl 11:7-12:...

Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time 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 First reading: Eccl 8:5-9:10 Responsory: 1 Cor 2:9-10; Eccl 8:17 Second reading: From a commentary on Ecclesiastes by S...

Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time 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: Eccl 6:12-7:28 Responsory: Prv. 20:9; Eccl. 7:21; 1 Jn 1:8,9 Second reading: From an instruction by St. Col...

Memorial of St. Polycarp, bishop and 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...

Feast of the Chair of Peter, apostle Hymn Antiphon: Peter said: God has raised up and glorified this Jesus, whom you put to death. Psalm 19A Antiphon: The Lord has sent his angel to free me from Herod's power. Psalm 64 Antiphon: Suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and the Father's voice was heard: This is my beloved Son. Psalm 97 First reading: Acts 11:1-18 Responsory: Lk 22:32; Mt 16:17b S...

Peter Damian, bishop and doctor 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: Sirach 39:1-10 Responsory: Sirach 15:5-6 Second reading: From a letter by St. Peter Damian, bishop Responso...

Sunday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time Hymn: All You Nations 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 First reading: Eccl 1:1-18 Responsory: Eccl 1:14; 5:14; 1 Tim. 6:7 Second reading: From the cap...

Saturday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time 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 First reading: Prov 31:10-31 Responsory: Prov 31:17; Ps 46:6 Second reading: Fro...

Friday of the Sixth 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 First reading: Prov. 15:8-9, 16-17, 25-26,29, 33; 16:1-9; 17:5 Responsory: Deut 6:12; Prov 15:33 Second reading: From the Tractates on the first letter o...

Seven Founders of the Order of Servites 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 palm tree; he will grow like a cedar of Leba...

Wednesday of the Sixth 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 First reading: Prov. 9:1-18 Responsory: Lk 14:16-17; Prov. 9:5 Second reading: From a commentary on the Book of Proverbs...

Tuesday of the Sixth 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 First reading: Proverbs 8:1-5, 12-36 Responsory: Prov 8:22; Jn 1:1 Second reading: From the Discours...

2022-02-14 Office of Readings Memorial of St. Cyril, monk, and Methodius, 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 pastors 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 First reading: Titus 1...

2022-02-13 Office of Readings Sunday of the Sixth 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....

2022-02-12 Office of Readings Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Whoever humbles himself, like a little child, will be greater in the kingdom of heaven. Psalm 131 Antiphon: With simplicity of heart, I have joyfully offered everything to you, my God. Psalm 132 Antiphon: The Lord has sworn an oath to David his kingdom will stand for ever. Psalm 132 First reading: Gal 5:25-6:1...

Our Lady of Lourdes Hymn Antiphon: Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior. Psalm 24 Antiphon: The Most High has made his dwelling place a holy temple. Psalm 46 Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O Virgin Mary Psalm 87 First reading: Is 7:10-14; 8:10b; 11:1-9 Responsory: Is 7:14; 9:6,7 Second reading: From a letter by St. Marie Bernadette Soubirous, v...

Memorial of St. Scholastica, virgin Hymn Antiphon: Radiant virgin, prudent and wise, you are the spouse of the holy Word of God Psalm 19A Antiphon: I count as nothing the kingdoms of the earth, even the whole world, because of my love for the Lord Jesus Christ Psalm 45 Antiphon: The King has desired your beauty; he is your Lord and God Psalm 45 First reading: 1 Cor 7:25-40 Responsory: Second readi...

Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time 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: Gal. 3:15-4:7 Responsory: Gal 3:27, 28; Eph 4:24 Second reading: From a letter by St. Ambrose, bishop Responsory: Rom 8:17; 5:9 Pr...

Memorial of St. Jerome Emiliani 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 palm tree; he will grow like a cedar of Lebanaon. Ps...

Monday of the 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 0 Antiphon: I will be the herald of your praises, Lord, where the people of Zion gather. Psalm 0 First reading: Gal 1:13-2:10 Responsory: 1 Cor 15:10; Gal 2:8 Second reading: From a short discourse by St. Bon...