Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Hymn
Antiphon: The word of the Lord is a strong shield for all who put their trust in him.
Psalm 18
Antiphon: Your strong right hand has upheld me, Lord.
Psalm 18
Antiphon: May the living God, my Savior, be praised for ever.
Psalm 18
Verse: Open my eyes, Lord, that I may see.
Resp: The wonders of your law.
First reading: Gal 4:8-31
Responsory: Christ has set us free to be free men.
Second reading: From an explanation of Paul’s letter to the Galatians by St. Augustine, bishop
Responsory: So that in all things we may grow into Christ who is our Head.
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