Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot

Invitatory Antiphon: Let us sing praise to God, as we acclaim St. Francis

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:

Response:

Second Reading:

Response:

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Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time.: Compline

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

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Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory + Office of Readings

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.

Hymn

First Antiphon: Surrender to God, and he will do everything for you.

Psalm 37

Second Antiphon: Turn away from evil, learn to do God's will; the Lord will strengthen you if you obey him.

Psalm 37

Third Antiphon: Wait for the Lord to lead, then follow in his way.

Psalm 37

Verse: Teach me goodness and holy wisdom.

Resp: For I have put my trust in your guidance.

First Reading: Dt 6:4-25

Response: The command of the Lord is clear, it gives light to the eye.

Second Reading: From a letter to the Corinthians by St. Clement I, pope

Response: Those who live in love, live in God, and God lives in them.

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Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time: Compline

Antiphon: O Lord, our God, unwearied is your love for us.

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Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.

Hymn

First Antiphon: Bow down and hear me, Lord; come to my rescue.

Psalm 31

Second Antiphon: Lord, let the light of your countenance shine on your servant.

Psalm 31

Third Antiphon: Blessed be the Lord, for he has poured out his mercy upon me.

Psalm 31

Verse: Guide me in the way of your truth and teach me.

Resp: For you are my saving God.

First Reading: Dt 4:1-8,32-40

Response: I will give you a land where milk and honey flow.

Second Reading: From a Letter to the Ephesians by St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr

Response: Be done in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; through him give thanks to God the Father.

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Sunday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time: Compline

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

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Sunday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia.

Hymn

First Antiphon: Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

Psalm 104

Second Antiphon: The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men's hearts, alleluia.

Psalm 104

Third Antiphon: The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

Psalm 104

Verse: Blessed are your eyes, for they see God's works.

Resp: And your ears, for they hear his word.

First Reading: Dt 1:1, 6-18

Response: He has no favorites and accepts no bribes.

Second Reading: From a Letter to the Ephesians by St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr

Response: Be careful to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Te Deum

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Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time: Compline

Antiphon: Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer.

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Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship God who holds the world and its wonders in his creating hand.

Hymn

First Antiphon: Whoever humbles himself, like a little child, will be greater in the kingdom of heaven.

Psalm 131

Second Antiphon: With simplicity of heart, I have joyfully offered everything to you, my God.

Psalm 132

Third Antiphon: The Lord has sworn an oath to David his kingdom will stand for ever.

Psalm 132

Verse: Come, consider the works of the Lord.

Resp: The marvels he has created on this earth.

First Reading: Sir 11:12-28

Response: He does not know how long this will last before he must die and leave his wealth to others.

Second Reading: From the Detailed Rules for Monks by St. Basil the Great, bishop

Response: O Lord, my rock, my fortress, my savior.

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Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time: Compline

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

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