Saturday of the Third week in Ordinary Time

Hymn

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

Psalm 107

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

Psalm 107

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

Psalm 107

First reading: Deuteronomy 32:48-52; 34:1-12

Responsory: John 1:14, 16, 17; Sirach 24:23

Second reading: From the pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern world of the Second Vatican Council

Responsory: Psalm 27:1; 23:4

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Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor

Hymn

Antiphon: I am worn out with crying, with longing for my God.

Psalm 69

Antiphon: I needed food and they gave me gall; I was parched with thirst and they gave me vinegar.

Psalm 69

Antiphon: Seek the Lord, and you will live.

Psalm 69

First reading: Sirach 39:1-10

Responsory: Sirach 15:5-6

Second reading: From a conference by St. Thomas Aquinas, priest

Responsory: Wisdom 7:7-8; 9:17

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Memorial of St. Angela Merici, virgin

Hymn

Antiphon: Her mouth uttered words of wisdom; her tongue spoke words of compassion.

Psalm 19A

Antiphon: Trusting themselves to God, these holy women sang his praises with heartfelt love.

Psalm 45

Antiphon: Singing for joy, they are brought into the King's presence

Psalm 45

First reading: 1 Corinthians 7:25:40

Responsory

Second reading: From the Spiritual Testament by St. Angela Merici, virgin

Responsory: Eph 5:8-9; Mt. 5:14,16

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Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus, bishops

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.

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

First reading: Titus 1:7-11; 2:1-8

Responsory: Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 4:2

Second reading: From a homily by st. John Chrisostom, bishop

Responsory: 1 Tm 6:11-12; Titus 2:1

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Feast of the Conversion of Paul, Apostle

Hymn

Antiphon: Who are you, Lord? I am Jesus whom you are persecuring; you harm only yourself by kicking against the goad.

Psalm 19A

Antiphon: Go, Ananias, and seek out Saul, who is praying to me; he is the one I have chosen to make my name known to the Gentiles and their kings, as well as to the people of Israel

Psalm 64

Antiphon: Paul went into the synagogues and proclaimed to the Jews that Jesus was indeed the Messiah.

Psalm 97

First reading: From the letter of St. Paul to the Galatians

Responsory: Gal 1:11-12; 2 Cor 11:10, 7

Second reading: From a homily by st. John Chrisostom, bishop

Responsory: 1 Tm. 1:13-14; 1 Cor. 15:9

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Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor

Hymn

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

Psalm 50

Antiphon: Offer to God the sacrifice of praise

Psalm 50

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

Psalm 50

First reading: Sirach 39:1-10

Responsory: Sirach 15:5-6

Second reading: From the Introduction to the Devout Life by St Francis de Sales, bishop

Responsory: Eph 4:32-5:1; Mt. 11:29

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Sunday of the Third week in Ordinary Time

Hymn All You Nations

Antiphon: Day by day I shall bless you, Lord, Alleluia.

Psalm 145

Antiphon: Your kingdom, Lord, is an everlasting kingdom, alleluia

Psalm 145

Antiphon: The Lord is faithful in all his words and loving in all his deeds, alleluia.

Psalm 145

First reading: Deuteronomy 18:1-22

Responsory: Dt 18:18; Lk 20:13; Jn 6:14

Second reading: From the constitution on the sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council

Responsory:

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Memorial of St. Vincent, deacon and martyr

Hymn

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

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.

Psalm 11

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

Psalm 17

First reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7 - 5:8

Responsory: Matthew 5:11, 12a, 10

Second reading: From a sermon by Saing Augustine, bishop

Responsory: Job 23:11; Philippians 3:8, 10

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Memorial of St. Agnes, virgin and martyr

Hymn

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

Psalm 19A

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

Psalm 45

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

Psalm 45

First reading: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Responsory:

Second reading: From a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop

Responsory:

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Memorial of St. Fabian, bishop and martyr

Hymn

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

Psalm 21:2-8, 14

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

First reading: Titus 1:7-11; 2:1-8

Responsory: Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 4:2

Second reading: From a letter about the death of Saint Fabian, pope, by Saint Cyprian and the Roman Church

Responsory: Philippians 1:23; 3:18; 1:21;2:17

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