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: 1 Cor 7:25-40
Response: Your God and King has become your spouse.
Second Reading: From a homily on St. Agatha by St. Methodius of Sicily, bishop
Response: He has become my salvation and my consoler.
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