Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest
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 peace 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: 1 Tm 5:17-22; 6:10-14
Responsory: The great quality of a steward is to be faithful to his duty.
Second reading: From the letters to St. Ignatius by St. Francis Xavier, priest
Responsory: Pray to the Lord of the harvest, beg him to send out laborers for his harvest.
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:
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel., The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came., and Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, On Jordan’s Banks, Come Thou Long Awaited Jesus.