Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: The Lord is just; he will defend the poor.
Psalm 10
Second Antiphon: Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow.
Psalm 10
Third Antiphon: The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace.
Psalm 12
Verse: The Lord Teaches the humble his way.
Resp: He guides the gentle-hearted along the right path.
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