Feast of the Visitation
Hymn
Antiphon: Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior, alleluia.
Psalm 24
Antiphon: The Most High has made his dwelling place a holy temple, alleluia.
Psalm 46
Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O Virgin Mary, alleluia
Psalm 87
Verse: Blessed are those who hear the word of God, alleluia.
Resp: And cherish it in their hearts, alleluia.
First reading: Song of Songs, 2:8-14; 8:6-7
Responsory: Lk 1:41b-43,44
Resp: And who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Alleluia.
Second reading: From a homily by St. Bede the Venerable, priest
Responsory: Lk 1:45,46; Ps 66:16
Resp: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, alleluia.
Te Deum
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975
