Tuesday of the First Week of Ordinary Time
Hymn
Antiphon: The Lord is just; he will defend the poor.
Psalm 10
Antiphon: Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow.
Psalm 10
Antiphon: The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace.
Psalm 12
Verse: The Lord teaches the humble his way.
Resp: He guides the gentle-hearted along the right path.
First reading: Sir 11:12-28
Responsory: He does not know how long this will last before he must die and leave his wealth to others.
Second reading: From the Detailed Rules for Monks by St. Basil the Great, bishop
Responsory: O Lord, my rock, my fortress, my savior.
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