Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: Our fathers have told us of the Lord's power; they have recounted for us his marvelous deeds.
Psalm 78
Second Antiphon: The children of Israel ate the manna and drank from the spiritual rock which followed after them.
Psalm 78
Third Antiphon: They remembered that God was their helper and redeemer
Psalm 78
Verse: Turn back to the Lord your God.
Resp: He is kind and merciful
First Reading: Num 14:1-25
Response: As tenderly as a father treats his children, the Lord treats those who stand in awe of him.
Second Reading: From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop
Response: I will purify the lips of all peoples on that day that they may call upon the name of the Lord,
and unite in serving him.
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