Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing to the Lord as we celebrate this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hymn
Antiphon: Bow down and hear me, Lord; come to my rescue.
Psalm 31
Antiphon: Lord, let the light of your countenance shine on your servant.
Psalm 31
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.
Resp: For you are my saving God.
First reading: Jos 1:1-18
Responsory: Jos 1:5,6,7,9; Deut 31:20
Resp: Be strong and courageous; you will lead my people to a land where milk and honey flow.
Second reading: From a sermon by St. Sophronius, bishop
Responsory:
Resp: Through you the Father’s Gift has been bestowed on us.
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