Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us give thanks to the Lord, for his great love is without end.

Hymn

First Antiphon: I am worn out with crying, with longing for my God.

Psalm 69

Second Antiphon: I needed food and they gave me gall, parched with thirst and they gave me vinegar.

Psalm 69

Third Antiphon: Seek the Lord, and you will live.

Psalm 69

Verse: The Lord will teach us his ways.

Resp: And we will follow in his footsteps.

First Reading: Mic 6:1-15

Response: And this is what he expects of you: to do what is right, to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.

Second Reading: From a sermon on Baptism by St. Pacian, bishop

Response: As sin reigned through death, so grace will reign to bring us eternal life through Jesus Christ.

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Antiphon: Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God's wings.

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Invitatory Antiphon: Come let us worship the King of kings; on this day his Virgin Mother was taken up to heaven.

Hymn

First Antiphon: Arise, O Virgin Queen, you are for ever worthy of our praise; take your place in the glorious dwelling place of the eternal King

Psalm 24

Second Antiphon: The Lord has chosen her, his loved one from the beginning. He has taken her to live with him.

Psalm 46

Third Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O Virgin Mary.

Psalm 87

Verse: Blessed are you, Mary, because you have believed.

Resp: The Lord's words to you have been fulfilled

First Reading: Eph 1:16-2:10

Response: Adorned with heavenly power you shine forth like the sun among the saints.

Second Reading: From the apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus by Pope Pius XII

Response: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

Te Deum

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Antiphon: Lord God, be my refuge and my strength.

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Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let is worship Christ, the King of martyrs.

Hymn

First Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved.

Psalm 2

Second 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

Third Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering.

Psalm 17

Verse: I have known tribulations and distress.

Resp: But in your commands I have found consolation.

First Reading: Mic 4:1-7

Response: He will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths.

Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop

Response: Now a crown of holiness awaits me.

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Antiphon: Do not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust.

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Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.

Hymn

First Antiphon: Let God arise, let his enemies flee before him.

Psalm 68

Second Antiphon: Our God is a saving God; he, the Lord, holds the keys of death.

Psalm 68

Third Antiphon: Kingdoms of earth, sing praise to God, make music in honor of the Lord.

Psalm 68

Verse: I will listen to what the Lord God is saying.

Resp: He tells of peace for his people.

First Reading: Mic 3:1-12

Response: Do not disappoint us, but in your great mercy deal with us gently.

Second Reading: From a treatise On the Incarnation of the Lord by Teodoret of Cyr, bishop

Response: No one takes it from me; I lay it down freely.

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Antiphon: Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God's wings.

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Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let is worship Christ, the King of martyrs.

Hymn

First Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved.

Psalm 2

Second 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

Third Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering.

Psalm 17

Verse: I have known tribulations and distress.

Resp: But in your commands I have found consolation.

First Reading: Acts 6:1-6;8:1b,4-8

Response: I will declare myself for him before my Father in heaven.

Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop

Response: So I do not fear your torture.

Te Deum

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Antiphon: Day and night I cry to you, my God.

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