Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs Hymn Antiphon: The holy martyrs died for Christ; with their blood they enriched the earth. Their gift is crowned with everlasting life. Psalm 2 Antiphon: The just will live for ever; to live in God is their reward. Psalm 33 Antiphon: My saints, you fought the good fight in this world; I will give you the reward of your labors. Psalm 33 First readin...

Memorial of St. Agatha, virgin and martyr Hymn The Beatitudes 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 Res...

Friday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time 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 First reading: 2 Thess. 2:1-17 Responsory: Mt. 24:30; 2 Thess. 2:8 Second reading: From a homily by a spi...

Memorial of St. Blase, 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 17...

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Hymn Sion, Sing Antiphon: This child is destined for the fall and for the rising of many. Psalm 2 Antiphon: Arise and shine, Jerusalem, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. Psalm 0 Antiphon: Rejoice and exult, new city of Zion. See how humbly your King comes to save you. Psalm 45 First reading: Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-16 Responsor...

Tuesday of the Fourth 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 of your hands. Psalm 102 First reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 Responsory: 1 Thes. 4:15; Mk. 13:27; Mt. 24:31 Second reading...

Sunday of the Fourth week in Ordinary Time 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, 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 reading: Thessalonians 1:1-2:12 Responsory: 1 Thess...

Saturday of the Third 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: Deuteronomy 32:48-52; 34:1-12 Responsory: Joh...

Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor 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: Sirach 39:1-10 Responsory: Sirach 15:5-6 Second reading: From a conference by St. Thomas Aquinas,...

Memorial of St. Angela Merici, virgin 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 First reading: 1 Corinthians 7:25:40 Responsory Second reading: From the Spiritual T...

Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus, bishops Hymn The Earth is Full of the Goodness of Christ 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:...

Feast of the Conversion of Paul, Apostle Hymn Antiphon: Who are you, Lord? I am Jesus whom you are persecuring; you harm only yourself by kicking against the goad. Psalm 19A Antiphon: Go, Ananias, and seek out Saul, who is praying to me; he is the one I have chosen to make my name known to the Gentiles and their kings, as well as to the people of Israel Psalm 64 Antiphon: Paul went into the synago...

Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, 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 the Introduction to the De...

Sunday of the Third 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: Deuteronomy 18:1-22 Responsory: Dt 18:18; Lk 20:13; Jn 6:14 Second reading: From th...

Memorial of St. Vincent, deacon 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 testedhis chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering. Psalm 17...

Memorial of St. Agnes, virgin and martyr 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 th 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 Corinthians 7:25-40 Responsory:...

Memorial of St. Fabian, bishop and martyr Hymn Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all. Psalm 21:2-8, 14 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 1:7-11; 2:1-8 Responsory: Acts 2...

Wednesday of the Second 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: Deuteronomy 7:6-14; 8:1-6 Responsory: 1 John 4:10, 16; Isaiah 63:8, 9 Second reading: From the dogmatic c...

Tuesday of the Second 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 First reading: Deuteronomy 6:4-25 Responsory: Psalm 19:8; Romans 13:8, 10 Second reading: From a lette...

Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot 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: Philippians 3:7-4:1, 4-9 Responsory: Luke 12:35-36; Matthew 24:42 Second reading: From the Life of St Anthony by St. Ath...

Sunday of the 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 First reading: Deu...

Office of Readings for 1/15/2022 Saturday of the First week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Whoever humbles himself, like a little child, will be greater in the kingdom of heaven. Psalm 132 Antiphon: With simplicity of heart, I have joyfully offered everything to you, my God. Psalm 132 Antiphon: The Lord has sworn an oath to Davidl his kingdom will stand for ever. Psalm 132 First reading: Sirach 4...

Office of Readings for 1/14/2022 Friday of the 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 First reading: Sirach 43:15-35 Responsory: Sirach 43:27,28 Second reading: From a Discourse Against the Pagans by St. Athanasi...

Office of Readings for January 13, 2022 Feast of St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor Hymn Antiphon: The word of the Lord is a strong shield for all who put their trust in him. Psalm 18:31-35 Antiphon: Your strong right hand has upheld me, Lord. Antiphon: May the living God, my Savior, be praised for ever. First reading: Sirach 39:1-10 Responsory: Sirach 15:5-6 Second reading: From a sermon On the Trinit...

Office of Readings for January 12, 2022 Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: I love you, Lord; you are my strength Psalm 18:2-8 Antiphon: The Lord has saved me; he wanted me for his own. Psalm 18:9-20 Antiphon: Lord, kindle a light for my guidance and scatter my darkness Psalm 18:21-30 First reading: Sirach 24:1-22 Responsory: John 14:16; Sirach 24:9 Second reading: From the...