Memorial of St John Paul II, pope
Hymn
Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all.
Psalm 21
Antiphon: When the prince of pastors comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory.
Psalm 92
Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master’s joy
Psalm 92
Verse: You will hear the words from my mouth.
Resp: You will tell others what I have said.
First reading: Titus 1:7-11; 2:1-8
Responsory: You must rule over the church of God which he made his own through the blood of his Son.
Second reading: From a sermon by St. Leo the Great, pope
Responsory: And the powers of hell will never overcome it.
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