Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Hymn
Antiphon: At her conception Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior.
Psalm 24
Antiphon: God gave her his help from the dawning of her days; the Most High has made his dwelling place a holy temple.
Psalm 46
Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O city of God, established on his holy mountain.
Psalm 87
Verse: The God of power has given me his strength.
Resp: He has kept me in the way of holiness
First reading: Rom 5:12-21
Responsory: Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.
Second reading: From a sermon by St. Anslem, bishop
Responsory: For great is his merciful love for me.
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:
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.