We're trying something new for the next week or two. We've separated the Invitatory from the Office of Readings. Let us know what you think by posting on the Daily Prayer with the Divine Office page on Facebook or in the group of the same name, also on Facebook.

2022-06-10 Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us praise the Lord; in him is all our delight.

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're trying something new for the next week or two.  We've separated the Invitatory from the Office of Readings.  Let us know what you think by posting on the Daily Prayer with the Divine Office page or Group on Facebook

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

St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor

Hymn

Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all.

Psalm 21

Antiphon: When the prince of pastors comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory.

Psalm 92

Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master's joy.

Psalm 92

Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth.

Resp: You will tell others what I have said.

First reading: Sir 39:1-10

Responsory: Sir 15:5-6

Resp: The Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding.

Second reading: From a sermon by St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor

Responsory: Sir 47:8,9,10

Resp: He chose musicians to stand before the altar to provide sweet music for the psalms.

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 Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

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: Jos 3:1-17; 4:14-19; 5:10-12

Responsory: Jos 4:22-24; Ps 114:5

Resp: So that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty.

Second reading: From a homily on Joshua by Origen, priest

Responsory: Wis 17:1;19:22; Ps 77:20

Resp: You have exalted your people and made them glorious.

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

Invitatory - Psalm 95

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

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Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

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

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: Jos 2:1-24

Responsory: Jm 2:24-26; Heb 11:31

Resp: Just as a body without breath is dead, so faith without works is dead.

Second reading: From a letter to the Romans by St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr

Responsory: Col 1:24,29

Resp: In my own body I do all that I can to fill up what has yet to be endured by Christ for the sake of his body, the Church.

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Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing to the Lord as we celebrate this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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.

Resp: For you are my saving God.

First reading: Jos 1:1-18

Responsory: Jos 1:5,6,7,9; Deut 31:20

Resp: Be strong and courageous; you will lead my people to a land where milk and honey flow.

Second reading: From a sermon by St. Sophronius, bishop

Responsory:

Resp: Through you the Father's Gift has been bestowed on us.

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

My apologies for the tardiness of this.

Pentecost

Invitatory Antiphon:

Hymn

Antiphon: The Spirit breathes where he wills; you hear his voice but do not know hwere he comes from or where he is going, alleluia.

Psalm 104

Antiphon: Suddenly from the heavens there came the souknd of a great wind, alleluia.

Psalm 104

Antiphon: Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created; and you will renew the face of the earth, alleluia.

Psalm 104

Verse: The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world, alleluia.

Resp: He sustains all creatin and knows every word that is spoken, alleluia.

First reading: Rom 8:5-27

Responsory: Gal 4:6; 3:26; 2 Tm 1:7

Resp: God has sent into your hearts the Spirit of his Son, crying out: Abba, Father, alleluia.

Second reading: From the treatise Against Heresies by St. Irenaeus, bishop

Responsory: Acts 2:1-2

Resp: The sound of a great wind, which filled the whole house, 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

Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.

Hymn

Antiphon: Let us praise the Lord for his mercy and for the wonderful things he has done for men, alleluia.

Psalm 107

Antiphon: Men have seen the works of God, the marvels he has done, alleluia.

Psalm 107

Antiphon: Those who love the Lord will see and rejoice; they will understand his loving kindness, alleluia.

Psalm 107

Verse: God has given us a new birth into a living hope, alleluia.

Resp: By raising Jesus Christ from the dead, alleluia.

First reading: 3 Jn

Responsory: 3 Jn 11, 1 Pt 2:19

Resp: By doing good you will become a child of God, alleluia.

Second reading: From a sermon by a sixth century African author

Responsory: Acts 15:8-9; 11:18

Resp: He made no distinction between them and us, and he cleansed their hearts by faith, 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

Memorial of St Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs

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

Hymn

Antiphon: The holy martyrs died for Christ; with their blood they enriched the earth. Their gift is crowned with everlasting life, alleluia.

Psalm 2

Antiphon: The just will live for ever; to live in God is their reward, alleluia.

Psalm 33

Antiphon: My saints, you fought the good fight in this world; I will give you the reward of your labors, alleluia.

Psalm 33

Verse: Our spirits yearn for the Lord, alleluia.

Resp: He is our help and our protector, alleluia.

First reading: Rv 7:9-17

Responsory: Wis 10:17-20

Resp: When a dry path opened up before them, they went unhindered across the Red Sea and were brought unharmed through the deep waters, alleluia.

Second reading: From the homily at the canonization of the martyrs of Uganda by Pope Paul VI

Responsory:

Resp: What honor and glory and joy, to do battle in the presence of God, and to have Christ approve our victory, 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