Invitatory Antiphon: The holy virgins praise their Lord and King; come, let us join in their worship
Hymn
First Antiphon: Radiant virgin, prudent and wise, you are the spouse of the holy Word of God.
Psalm 19A
Second Antiphon: I count as nothing the kingdoms of the earth, even the whole world, because of my love for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 45
Third Antiphon: The King has desired your beauty; he is your Lord and God.
Psalm 45
Verse: You have shown me how to live.
Resp: You will fill me with joy in your presence.
First Reading: Ph 1:27-2:11
Response: Through his death he broke the power of the devil, the prince of death.
Second Reading: From the autobiography of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus
Response: Its depths I cannot fully grasp.
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