Memorial of Guardian Angels: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: Bow down and hear me, Lord; come to my rescue.
Psalm 31
Second Antiphon: Lord, let the light of your countenance shine on your servant.
Psalm 31
Third Antiphon: Blessed be the Lord, for he has poured out his mercy upon me.
Psalm 31
Verse: Guide me in the way of your truth and teach me.
Resp: For you are my saving God.
First Reading: Phil 1:12-26
Response: Christ will be glorified in me, whether I live or die.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Bernard, abbot
Response: They shall lift you up with their hands lest you strike your foot against a stone.
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