Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us give thanks to the Lord, for his great love is without end.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Rise up, Lord, and come to my aid.
Psalm 35
Second Antiphon: All-powerful Lord, stand by me and defend me.
Psalm 35
Third Antiphon: My tongue will speak of your goodness all the day long.
Psalm 35
Verse: My son, take my words to heart.
Resp: Do as I say, and you will live.
First Reading: Gal 5:1-25
Response: The signs of the Spirit's presence are love, joy, and peace.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Leo the Great, pope
Response: I will sing to you and play on the ten-stringed lyre.
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