Memorial of St Leo the Great, pope and doctor
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 word from my mouth.
Resp: You will tell others what I have said.
First reading: Sir 39:1-10
Responsory: The Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding.
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