Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist

Hymn

Antiphon: John gave testimony to the Word of God; he gave witness to Jesus Christ whom he had seen.

Psalm 19A

Antiphon: This is the disciple whom Jesus loved.

Psalm 64

Antiphon: At the last supper, John reclined close to the Lord; blessed that apostle to whom the mysteries of heaven were revealed.

Psalm 99

Verse: They proclaimed the Lord's praises, told of his power to save.

Resp: And of the wonders he had worked.

First reading: 1 Jn 1:1-2:3

Responsory: And that your joy may be full.

Second reading: From the Tractates on the first letter of John by St. Augustine, bishop

Responsory: Blessed that apostle to whom the mysteries of heaven were revealed

Te Deum

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music: Silent night, O Holy Night, O Come All Ye Faithful.,

Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, King of apostles

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music: What Child is this..

Feast of St. Stephen, the First Martyr

Hymn

Antiphon: Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of the Father.

Psalm 2

Antiphon: Stephen fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice: Lord Jesus, do not hold this sin against them.

Psalm 11

Antiphon: No one was able to resist the wisdom of blessed Stephen, for the Holy Spirit spoke through him.

Psalm 17

Verse: Affliction and distress surround me.

Resp: Yet your law is my delight.

First reading: Acts 6:8-7,2a,44-59

Responsory: Happy the man to whom the heavens opened.

Second reading: From a sermon by St. Fugentius of Ruspe, bishop

Responsory: The Lord entered into our world that Stephen might enter into heaven.

Te Deum

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music: Silent night, O Holy Night, O Come All Ye Faithful.

Feast of St. Stephen, the First Martyr: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the newborn Christ who has given the glorious crown to St. Stephen.

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music:

What Child is this..

Solemnity of Christmas

Hymn

Antiphon: The Lord said to me: You are my Son, today I have begotten you.

Psalm 2

Antiphon: The Lord comes forht, the bridegroom from his bridal chamber

Psalm 19A

Antiphon: Your words are filled with grace, because God has blessed you for ever.

Psalm 45

Verse: The word was made man, alleluia.

Resp: He lived among us, alleluia.

First reading: Is 11:1-10

Responsory: All the angels cry aloud with joy, for God has come himself to save mankind.

Second reading: From a sermon by St. Leo the Great, pope

Responsory: Today the whole earth was filled with heaven's sweetness.

Te Deum

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music: Silent night, O Holy Night, O Come All Ye Faithful.

Solemnity of Christmas: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music: What Child is this..

Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent

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 follwed after them.

Psalm 78

Antiphon: They remembered that God was their helper and redeemer

Psalm 78

Verse: Let your compassion come upon me, Lord.

Resp: Your salvation, true to your promise.

First reading: Is 51:1-11

Responsory: Clolse at hand is my Just One, my Savior draws near.

Second reading: From a treatise against the heresy of Noetus by St. Hippolytus, priest

Responsory: He himself will sit upon the throne of David his father to rule; the authority of David rests on his shoulders.

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel., The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came., and Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, On Jordan's Banks, Come Thou Long Awaited Jesus.

Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: The Lord is close at hand; come, let us worship him.

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent

Hymn

Antiphon: Their own strength cold not save them; it was your strength and the light of your face.

Psalm 44

Antiphon: Turn back to the Lord; he will not hide his face.

Psalm 44

Antiphon: Arise, Lord, do not abandon us for ever.

Psalm 44

Verse: Hear the word of the Lord, all you nations.

Resp: Proclaim it to the ends of the earth.

First reading: Is 49:14-50:1

Responsory: Even if a mother should forget, I would never forget you, says the Lord.

Second reading: From a commentary on Luke by Venerable Bede, priest

Responsory: The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music:

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel., The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came., and Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, On Jordan's Banks, Come Thou Long Awaited Jesus.

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: The Lord is close at hand; come, let us worship him.

Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Background music:

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.