Ash Wednesday
Hymn
Antiphon: Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has done for you.
Psalm 103
Antiphon: As a father is gentle with his children, so is the Lord with those who revere him.
Psalm 103
Antiphon: Bless the Lord, all you his works!
Psalm 103
Verse: Turn back to the Lord and do penance.
Resp: Be renewed in heart and spirit.
First reading: Iss 58:1-12
Responsory: Do this and I will listen to your prayers; when you call on me I will say: I am here.
Second reading: From a letter to the Corinthians by St. Clement, pope
Responsory: Or God is kind and compassionate, always ready to forgive.
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