Invitatory Antiphon: Come, Let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Show me your mercy, Lord, and keep me safe.
Psalm 6
Second Antiphon: The poor are not alone in their distress; God is here to help them.
Psalm 9A
Third Antiphon: I will be the herald of your praises, Lord, where the people of Zion gather.
Psalm 9A
Verse: If anyone obeys my teaching
Resp: He will never die.
First Reading: Heb 1:1-2:4
Response: And now he has taken his place in heaven, at the right hand of God in his majesty.
Second Reading: From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop
Response: And he has become like Melchizedek, a high priest for ever.
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