Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: At her conception Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior.
Psalm 24
Second Antiphon: God gave her his help from the dawning of her days; the Most High has made his dwelling place a holy temple.
Psalm 46
Third Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O city of God, established on his holy mountain.
Psalm 87
Verse: The God of power has given me his strength.
Resp: He has kept me in the way of holiness
First Reading: Rom 5:12-21
Response: Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor withg God.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Anslem, bishop
Response: For great is his merciful love for me.
Te Deum
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