Invitatory Antiphon: Come, Let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has done for you.
Psalm 103
Second Antiphon: As a father is gentle with his children, so is the Lord with those who revere him.
Psalm 103
Third 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: Num 11:4-6, 10-30
Response: In those days I will pour out my spirit.
Second Reading: From a letter by St. Maximus the Confessor, abbot
Response: You called back to your love the Canaanite Woman, and the publican to repentance.
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975