Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: The word of the Lord is a strong shield for all who put their trust in him.
Psalm 18
Second Antiphon: Your strong right hand has upheld me, Lord.
Psalm 18
Third Antiphon: May the living God, my Savior, be praised for ever.
Psalm 18
Verse: Open my eyes, Lord, that I may see.
Resp: The wonders of your law.
First Reading: Sir 11:12-28
Response: He does not know how long this will last before he must die and leave his wealth to others.
Second Reading: From the Detailed Rules for Monks by St. Basil the Great, bishop
Response: O Lord, my rock, my fortress, my savior.
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975