Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor
Hymn
Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be the first, he must become the last and the servant of all.
Psalm 21
Antiphon: When the prince of pastors comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory.
Psalm 92
Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master’s joy.
Psalm 92
Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth.
Resp: You will tell others what I have said.
First reading: 1 Pt 5:1-11
Responsory: 1 Cor 4:1-2; Proverbs 20:6
Resp: The great quality of a steward is to be faithful to his duty.
Second reading: From a sermon by St. Anthony of Padua
Responsory: Hos 14:6; Ps 92:13; Sir 24:4
Resp: He shall flourish for ever in the courts of our God
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