Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Hymn

Antiphon: Their voice has gone out to the limits of the earth, their words to the ends of the world.

Psalm 19A

Antiphon: They proclaimed what God has done for us; they grasped the meaning of his deeds.

Psalm 64

Antiphon: God's holiness was revealed by them; all nations saw God's glory.

Psalm 97

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

Resp: And of the wonders he had worked.

First reading: Eph 4_1-16

Responsory: The men who spoke the word of God were inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Second reading: From a homily by St. Bede the Venerable, priest

Responsory: He dedicated all his efforts to the study of God's law so that with the Lord's guidance he might observe his precepts and teach them to others.

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:

Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 1 Allegro., Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 2 Adagio., and Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 3 Allegro. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, the 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:

Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 1 Allegro. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Memorial of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, 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

Verse: Our spirits yearn for the Lord.

Resp: He is our help and our protector.

First reading: Rom 8:18-39

Responsory: Then you will be true sons of your Father who is in heaven.

Second reading: From the final exhortation of Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest and martyr

Responsory: The blood of martyrs is the seed of Christians.

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:

Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 1 Allegro., Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 2 Adagio., and Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 3 Allegro. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Memorial of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, and companions, martyrs: Invitatory

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

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:

Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 1 Allegro. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Monday of the Twenty-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 9A

Antiphon: I will be the herald of your praises, Lord, where the people of Zion gather.

Psalm 9A

Verse: Give me insight, Lord, to know your will.

Resp: Then I will cherish it with all my heart.

First reading: Ez 34:1-6,11-16,23-31

Responsory: And in rich pasture lands I shall feed them.

Second reading: From a sermon On Pastors by St Augustine, bishop

Responsory: For speech makes wisdon know, and all a man has learned appears in his words.

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:

Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 1 Allegro., Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 2 Adagio., and Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 3 Allegro. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Monday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

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:

Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 1 Allegro. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Sunday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Hymn

Antiphon: See how the cross of the Lord stands revealed as the tree of life.

Psalm 1

Antiphon: Here is a king of my own choosing who will rule on Mount Zion.

Psalm 2

Antiphon: Lord, you are my protector; you have raised me up in glory.

Psalm 3

Verse: May the word of Christ ever fill your hearts.

Resp: Share with one another the wisdom you receive.

First reading: Ez 24:15-27

Responsory: And you shall know that I am the Lord your God.

Second reading: From a sermon On Pastors by St Augustine, bishop

Responsory: I became all things to all men that I might at least save some.

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:

Handel - Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 1., Handel - Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 2., and Handel - Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 3. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Sunday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing to the Lord, and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, Alleluia.

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:

Handel - Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 1. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor

Hymn

Antiphon: The Lord summons heaven and earth to witness his judgment on his people

Psalm 50

Antiphon: Come to me in your distress, and I will save you.

Psalm 50

Antiphon: A sacrifice of praise will give me glory.

Psalm 50

Verse: We are always praying earnestly for you.

Resp: That you may have a deep knowledge of God's will.

First reading: Ez 18:1-13,20-32

Responsory: Only the soul that sins shall die.

Second reading: From a treatise On the Ascent of the Mind to God by St. Robert Bellarmine

Responsory: Because he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.

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:

Handel - Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 1., Handel - Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 2., and Handel - Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 3. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, chief shepherd of the flock.

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:

Handel - Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 1. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0