Memorial of St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor
Hymn
Antiphon: The Lord summons heaven and earth to witness his judgment on his people
Psalm 50
Antiphon: Come to me in your distress, and I will save you.
Psalm 50
Antiphon: A sacrifice of praise will give me glory.
Psalm 50
Verse: We are always praying earnestly for you.
Resp: That you may have a deep knowledge of God’s will.
First reading: Mal 3:1-24
Responsory: The Lord whom you seek shall enter his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, shall come.
Second reading: From a work by St Teresa of Avila, virgin
Responsory: What joy to be near my God, to place all my trust in the Lord.
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:
Albinoni – Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 1 Allegro., Albinoni – Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 2 Adagio., and Albinoni – Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 3 Allegro. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0