Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Hymn
Antiphon: Whoever humbles himself, like a little child, will be greater in the kingdom of heaven.
Psalm 131
Antiphon: With simplicity of heart, I have joyfully offered everything to you, my God.
Psalm 132
Antiphon: The Lord has sworn an oath to David his kingdom will stand for ever.
Psalm 132
Verse: Come, consider the works of the Lord.
Resp: The marvels he has created on this earth.
First reading: 2 Sam 11:1-17,26-27
Responsory: 2 Sam 12:9;Ex 20:2,13,14
Resp: Why then have you shown contempt for the Lord by doing what is evil in his sight?
Second reading: From a catechetical instruction by St. Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop
Responsory: Prov 28:13; 1 Jn 1:9
Resp: He who confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
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