Monday of the First Week of Advent
Hymn
Antiphon: Show me your mercy, Lord, and keep me safe.
Psalm 6
Antiphon: The poor are not alone in their distress; God is here to help them.
Psalm 9A
Antiphon: I will be the herald of your praises, Lord, where the people of Zion gather
Psalm 9A
Verse: Lord, show us your mercy and love
Resp: And grant us your salvation
First reading: Is 1:21-27; 2:1-5
Responsory: He will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths.
Second reading: From a pastoral letter by St. Charles Borromeo, bishop
Responsory: Our God and Savior is coming.
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