Sunday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Hymn
Antiphon: See how the cross of the Lord stands revealed as the tree of life.
Psalm 1
Antiphon: Here is a king of my own choosing who will rule on Mount Zion.
Psalm 2
Antiphon: Lord, you are my protector; you have raised me up in glory.
Psalm 3
Verse: May the word of Christ ever fill your hearts.
Resp: Share with one another the wisdom you receive.
First reading: Ez 24:15-27
Responsory: And you shall know that I am the Lord your God.
Second reading: From a sermon On Pastors by St Augustine, bishop
Responsory: I became all things to all men that I might at least save some.
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