Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs

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

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 exhortation to Martyrdom by Origen, priest

Responsory: Eph 6:12,14,13

Resp: Stand firm and let the truth be the belt around your waist, alleluia.

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Memorial of St. Justin, Martyr

Hymn

Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved, alleluia

Psalm 2

Antiphon: The sufferings of this life cannot be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us in the life to come, alleluia.

Psalm 11

Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering, alleluia.

Psalm 17

Verse: I have known tribulations and distress, alleluia.

Resp: But in your commands I have found consolation, alleluia.

First reading: Rv 7:9-17

Responsory: Rv 2:10,11; Sir 4:33

Resp: Those who have been victorious need not fear the second death, alleluia.

Second reading: From the Acts of the martyrdom of St. Justin and his companion saints

Responsory: Acts 20:21,24; Rom 1:16

Resp: I do not count my life more precious than my work, which is to finish my course, the task of preaching and proclaiming the good news of God's grace, alleluia.

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Feast of the Visitation

Hymn

Antiphon: Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior, alleluia.

Psalm 24

Antiphon: The Most High has made his dwelling place a holy temple, alleluia.

Psalm 46

Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O Virgin Mary, alleluia

Psalm 87

Verse: Blessed are those who hear the word of God, alleluia.

Resp: And cherish it in their hearts, alleluia.

First reading: Song of Songs, 2:8-14; 8:6-7

Responsory: Lk 1:41b-43,44

Resp: And who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Alleluia.

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

Responsory: Lk 1:45,46; Ps 66:16

Resp: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, alleluia.

Te Deum

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Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Hymn

Antiphon: Our God will be made manifest; he will not come in silence, alleluia.

Psalm 50

Antiphon: Offer to God the sacrifice of praise, alleluia.

Psalm 50

Antiphon: I want a loving heart more than sacrifice, knowledge of my ways more than holocausts, alleluia.

Psalm 50

Verse: My heart and my flesh, alleluia.

Resp: Rejoice in the living God, alleluia.

First reading: 1 Jn 4:1-10

Responsory: 1 Jn 4:9; Jn 3:16

Resp: So that all who believe in him may have eternal life, alleluia.

Second reading: From a catechetical instruction by St. Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop

Responsory: 1 Cor 12:6-7,27

Resp: The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one in a singular way for the good of all, alleluia.

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Sunday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Hymn

Antiphon: Alleluia, God has raised up Christ from the dead, alleluia.

Psalm 145

Antiphon: Alleluia, praise be to you, O Lord, beyond the highest heavens, alleluia.

Psalm 145

Antiphon: Alleluia, all power in heaven and on earth has been given to me, alleluia.

Psalm 145

Verse: My whole body rejoices, alleluia.

Resp: With all my strength, I will praise my God, alleluia.

First reading: 1 Jn 3:18-24

Responsory: 1 Jn 3:24; Sir 1:9,10

Resp: We know that he dwells in us, by the Spirit he has given us, alleluia.

Second reading: From a homily on the Song of Songs by St Gregory of Nyssa, bishop

Responsory: Jn 15:15; 14:26; 15:14

Resp: Receive the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, whom the Father will send you, alleluia.

Te Deum

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Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Hymn

Antiphon: Remember us, O Lord; come with your saving help, alleluia.

Psalm 106

Antiphon: Keep it carefully in mind; the Lord your God has made a convenant with you, alleluia.

Psalm 106

Antiphon: Save your people, Lord; bring us together from among the nations, alleluia.

Psalm 106

Verse: My whole body rejoices, alleluia.

Resp: With all my strength, I will praise my God, alleluia.

First reading: 1 Jn 3:18-24

Responsory: 1 Jn 3:24; Sir 1:9,10

Resp: We know that he dwells in us, by the Spirit he has given us, alleluia.

Second reading: From a homily on the Song of Songs by St Gregory of Nyssa, bishop

Responsory: Jn 15:15; 14:26; 15:14

Resp: Receive the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, whom the Father will send you, alleluia.

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Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Hymn

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

Psalm 38

Antiphon: Lord, you know all my longings, alleluia.

Psalm 38

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

Psalm 38

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

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

First reading: 1 Jn 3:11-17

Responsory: 1 Jn 3:16,14

Resp: And we should lay down our lives for our brothers, alleluia.

Second reading: From a treatise on John by St. Augustine, bishop

Responsory: 1 Pt 5:10; 2 Cor 4:14

Resp: He will restore, support and strengthen us after we have suffered for a little while, alleluia.

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The Ascension of the Lord

Hymn

Antiphon: Sing to God, sing psalms to his name, make a path for him who rides high above the clouds, alleluia.

Psalm 68

Antiphon: The lord God ascended on high; he has led captivity captive, alleluia.

Psalm 68

Antiphon: They see your procession O God, the procession of my God and king to the sanctuary, alleluia.

Psalm 68

Verse: The Lord opened their minds, alleluia.

Resp: That they might understand the Scriptures, alleluia.

First reading: Eph 4:1-24

Responsory: Eph 4:8 (Ps 68:19); Ps 47:6

Resp: He gave gifts to men alleluia.

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

Responsory: Acts 1:3,9,4

Resp: As they watched, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight, alleluia.

Te Deum

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Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Hymn With Hearts Renewed by Living Faith

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

Psalm 37

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

Psalm 37

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

Psalm 37

Verse: Christ risen from the dead will never die again, alleluia.

Resp: Death no longer has power over him, alleluia.

First reading: 1 Jn 2:12-17

Responsory: 1 Jn 2:17,15

Resp: But whoever does God's will shall live for ever, alleluia.

Second reading: From a commentary on the gospel of John by St. Cyril of Alexandria, bishop

Responsory: 1 Cor 10:17; Ps 68:11,7

Resp: For all of us partake of the one bread and the one cup, alleluia.

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Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Hymn

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

Psalm 31

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

Psalm 31

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

Psalm 31

Verse: My heart and my flesh, alleluia.

Resp: Rejoice in the living God, alleluia.

First reading: 1 Jn 2:1-11

Responsory: Jn 313:34; 1 Jn 2:10,3

Resp: Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, alleluia.

Second reading: From the treatise On the Trinity by Didymus of Alexandria

Responsory: Is 44:3,4; Jn 4:14

Resp: I will pour out my spirit upon your offspring, and they shall grow like willows by flowing streams, alleluia.

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