St. Pius V, pope

Hymn The Earth is Full of the Goodness of Christ

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

Psalm 21

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

Psalm 92

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

Psalm 92

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

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

First reading: Rev 5:1-14

Responsory: Rev 5:9,10

Resp: With your blood you have purchased us for God, alleluia.

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

Responsory: Ez 3:21; 1 Tim 4:16

Resp: and you shall save your own life, alleluia.

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Memorial of St Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor

Hymn Fortem Virile Pectore

Antiphon: Radiant virgin, prudent and wise, you are the spouse of the holy Word of God, alleluia

Psalm 19A

Antiphon: I count as nothing the kingdoms of the earth, even the whole world, because of my love for the Lord Jesus Christ, alleluia.

Psalm 45

Antiphon: The King has desired your beauty; he is your Lord and God, alleluia.

Psalm 45

Verse: You have shown me how to live, alleluia.

Resp: You will fill me with joy in your presence, alleluia.

First reading: 1 Cor 7:25-40

Responsory:

Resp: your God and King has become your spouse, alleluia.

Second reading: From the dialogue On Divine Providence by St. Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor

Responsory:

Resp: You are enriched with the gift of my Spirit, cleansed of all sin by the shedding of my blood, alleluia.

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2022-04-28 Office of Readings - St Peter Chanel

Wednesday of the second week of Easter

Hymn

Antiphon: We groan in pain as we await the redemption of our bodies, alleluia.

Psalm 39

Antiphon: Hear and answer my prayer, O Lord; let me not weep in vain, alleluia.

Psalm 39

Antiphon: I have put all my trust in God's never-failing mercy, alleluia.

Psalm 52

Verse: God raised up Christ from the dead, alleluia.

Resp: So that all our faith and hope might be in God, alleluia.

First reading: Rev 2:12-29

Responsory: Rev 2:18,23; 22:12

Resp: And I will repay each one as his deeds deserve, alleluia.

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

Responsory: Jn 10:14; Ez 34:11,13

Resp: I know my sheep and my sheep know me, alleluia.

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Tuesday of the second week of Easter

Hymn

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: Rev 2:1-11

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

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

Second reading: From a book addressed to Monimus by St Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop

Responsory: Jn 17:20,21,22,18

Resp: That they may be one as we are one, alleluia.

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Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist

Hymn

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

Psalm 19A

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

Psalm 64

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

Psalm 97

Verse: The Lord will give his message to the preachers of the Gospel, alleluia.

Resp: He will give them strength to proclaim it fearlessly, alleluia.

First reading: Eph 4:1-16

Responsory: 2 Pt 1:21; Prov 2:6

Resp: The men who spoke the word of God were inspired by the Holy Spirit, alleluia.

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

Responsory: 1 Cor 1:17-18,21

Resp: For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are on the way to destruction; but to us who are on the way to salvation, it is the proof of God's power, alleluia.

Te Deum

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Sunday within the Octave of Easter

Hymn

Antiphon: I am who am, and wicked men do not accept my ways, for the law of the Lord is my delight, alleluia.

Psalm 1

Antiphon: I have asked my Father, and he has given me the nations for my inheritance, alleluia.

Psalm 2

Antiphon: I lay down to rest and fell asleep; I awoke again, for the Lord sustains me, alleluia

Psalm 3

Verse: The disciples rejoiced, alleluia.

Resp: When they saw the risen Lord, alleluia.

First reading: Col 3:1-17

Responsory: Col 3:1,2,3

Resp: Seek the things that are above and not the things of earth, alleluia

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

Responsory: Col 3:3-4; Rom 6:11

Resp: When Christ who is your life appears, you will appear with him in glory, alleluia.

Te Deum

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Saturday within the Octave of Easter

Hymn

Antiphon: Great is the Lord; his majesty is beyond measure, alleluia.

Psalm 145

Antiphon: The Lord has made known the glorious splendor of his kingdom, alleluia.

Psalm 145

Antiphon: Let all creatures praise your holy name for ever, alleluia.

Psalm 145

Verse: God raised up Christ from the dead, alleluia.

Resp: So that all our faith and hope might be in God, alleluia.

First reading: 1 Pt 4:12-5:14

Responsory: 1 Pt 4:13; Lk 6:22

Resp: For your joy will be much greater when his glory is revealed, alleluia.

Second reading: From the Jerusalem Catecheses

Responsory: Lk 22:19; Ex 12:27

Resp: Do this in memory of me, alleluia

Te Deum

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Friday within the Octave of Easter

Hymn

Antiphon: Give thanks to the Lord; he alone does marvelous deeds, alleluia.

Psalm 136

Antiphon: He led Israel out of Egypt; his love endures for ever, alleluia

Psalm 136

Antiphon: The Lord has rescued us from our enemies, alleluia

Psalm 136

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 Pt 3:18-4:11

Responsory: 1 Pt 3:18,22

Resp: In the flesh he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life, alleluia.

Second reading: From the Jerusalem Catecheses

Responsory: Eph 1:13-14; 2 Cor 1:21-22

Resp: the promise of freedom for those whom God has won for himself, to the praise of his glory, alleluia.

Te Deum

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Thursday within the Octave of Easter

Hymn

Antiphon: Let the sons of Israel say: His love endures for ever, alleluia

Psalm 118

Antiphon: The Lord has become my salvation, alleluia

Psalm 118

Antiphon: The Lord has done this, and it is wonderful in our eyes, alleluia

Psalm 118

Verse: Christ Jesus you have risen from the dead, alleluia.

Resp: Let the heavens and the earth rejoice, alleluia.

First reading: 1 Pt 3:1-17

Responsory: Lk 6:22,23; 1 Pt 3:14

Resp: Be glad on that day and dance for joy; your reward will be great in heaven, alleluia.

Second reading: From the Jerusalem Catecheses

Responsory:

Resp: Now they are filled with radiant beauty, alleluia.

Te Deum

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