Memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Martyrs
Hymn
Antiphon: The holy martyrs died for Christ; with their blood they enriched the earth. Their gift is crowned with everlasting life.
Psalm 2
Antiphon: The just will live for ever; to live in God is their reward.
Psalm 33
Antiphon: My saints, you fought the good fight in this world; I will give you the reward of your labors.
Psalm 33
Verse: Our spirits yearn for the Lord.
Resp: He is our help and our protector.
First reading: 1 Rom 8:18-39
Responsory: Then you will be true sons of your Father who is in heaven.
Second reading: From a letter of St. Paul Le-Bao-Tinh sent to students of the Seminary of Ke-Vinh in 1843
Responsory: Looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.
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