Sunday of the First Week of Advent
Hymn
Antiphon: This is our heavenly King; he comes with power and might to save the nations, alleluia.
Psalm 1
Antiphon: Daughter of Jerusalem, rejoice and be glad; your King will come to you. Zion, do not fear, your Savior hastens on his way.
Psalm 2
Antiphon: Let us cleanse our hearts for the coming of our great King, that we may be ready to welcome him; he is coming and will not delay.
Psalm 3
Verse: Lift up your heads and see.
Resp: Your redemption is now at hand.
First reading: Is 1:1-18
Responsory: Though your sins be scarlet, they shall be made white as snow.
Second reading: From a catechetical instruction by St. Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop
Responsory: Tell us if you are the One who is to reign over the people of Israel.
Te Deum
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:
Handel – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 1., Handel – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 2., and Handel – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 3. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0