Memorial of St. Martha
Hymn
Antiphon: Her mouth uttered words of wisdom; her tongue spoke words of compassion.
Psalm 19A
Antiphon: Trusting themselves to God, these holy women sang his praises with heartfelt love.
Psalm 45
Antiphon: Singing for joy, they are brought into the King’s presence
Psalm 45
Verse: The thoughts of my heart are always before you, O Lord.
Resp: You are my help and my redeemer.
First reading: 2 Cor 11:30-12:13
Responsory: 2 Cor 12:9; 4:7
Resp: For my power is made perfect in weakness.
Second reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop
Responsory:
Resp: And Martha served at table.
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