We will be taking vacation for a couple of weeks. Our next recording will be August 21. Please join us then.

Dedication of St. Mary Major

Hymn

Antiphon: Lord, in your anger, do not punish me.

Psalm 38

Antiphon: Lord, you know all my longings.

Psalm 38

Antiphon: I confess my guilt to you, Lord; do not abandon me, for you are my savior.

Psalm 38

Verse: My eyes keep watch for your saving help.

Resp: Awaiting the word that will justify me.

First reading: Hos 2:4a, 10-25

Responsory: Rev 19:7,9; Hos 2:20

Resp: Blessed are those invited to the marriage feast of the Lamb.

Second reading: From a homily delivered at the Council of Ephesus by St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop

Responsory:

Resp: From my womb I have given birth to a Son who is both God and man.

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

We will be taking vacation for a couple of weeks. Our next recorded prayer will be on August 21.

Dedication of St. Mary Major: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary.

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

Memorial of St. John Vianney, priest: Office of Readings

Hymn

Antiphon: Lord, you are our savior; we will praise you for ever.

Psalm 44

Antiphon: Spare us, O Lord; do not bring your own people into contempt.

Psalm 44

Antiphon: Rise up, O Lord, and save us, for you are merciful.

Psalm 44

Verse: Lord, to whom shall we go?

Resp: You have the words of eternal life.

First reading: Hos 1:1-9; 3:1-5

Responsory: 1 Pt 2:9,10; Rom 9:26

Resp: Once you were not his people, but now you are the people of God.

Second reading: From teh catechetical instructions by St. John Mary Vianney, priest

Responsory: 2 Cor 4:17; 1 Cor 2:9

Resp: Which far exceeds the burden of our suffering.

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

Memorial of St. John Vianney, priest: 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

Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time: Office of Readings

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

Verse: I put my trust in the word of the Lord.

Resp: All my hope is in him.

First reading: Am 9:1-15

Responsory: Acts 15:16-17, 14

Resp: I shall return and rebuild the fallen house of David, says the Lord.

Second reading: From a letter attributed to Barnabas

Responsory: Ps 119:101-102

Resp: That I may keep your Word, O Lord.

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

Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness

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

St Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop

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 37

Verse: Teach me goodness and holy wisdom.

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

First reading: Am 7:1-17

Responsory: Am 3:7,8; 7:15

Resp: The Lord has spoken; who will not prophesy?

Second reading: From a letter by St Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop

Responsory: Lk 12:35-36; Mt 24:42

Resp: You must be as men who wait for their master's return from the wedding feast.

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St Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop: Invitatory

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

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Memorial of St Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor

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

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

Resp: For you are my saving God.

First reading: Am 2:4-16

Responsory: Am 2:10-12; Ps 95:10-11

Resp: And I said: These people are so fickle; they do not grasp my ways.

Second reading: From a sermon by St Alphonsus Liguori, bishop

Responsory: Ps 145:19-20; 1 Jn 3:9

Resp: The Lord watches over all who love 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

Memorial of St Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, fount of all wisdom.

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