Feast of the Birth of Mary
Hymn
Antiphon: Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior.
Psalm 24
Antiphon: The Most Hight has made his dwelling place a holy temple.
Psalm 46
Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O Virgin Mary
Psalm 87
Verse: Blessed are those who hear the word of God.
Resp: And cherish it in their hearts.
First reading: Gn 3:9-20
Responsory: Her glorious life has shone upon the world.
Second reading: From a discourse by St Andrew of Crete, bishop
Responsory: Whose splendid life has illumined the Church.
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
Background music:
Handel – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 1., Handel – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 2., and Handel – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 3. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0