St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr
Hymn
Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved.
Psalm 2
Antiphon: The sufferings of this life cannot be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us in the life to come.
Psalm 11
Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering.
Psalm 17
Verse: I have known tribulations and distress.
Resp: But in your commands I have found consolation.
First reading: 1 Cor 4:7-5:8
Responsory: For your reward will be great in heaven.
Second reading: From a letter to the Corinthians by St. Clement, pope
Responsory: God chose him as his priest.
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