Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Bow down and hear me, Lord; come to my rescue.
Psalm 31
Second Antiphon: Lord, let the light of your countenance shine on your servant.
Psalm 31
Third Antiphon: Blessed be the Lord, for he has poured out his mercy upon me.
Psalm 31
Verse: When I am lifted up from the earth.
Resp: I will draw all men to myself.
First Reading: Heb 10:19-39
Response: you must have the patience to do his will.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop
Response: Have mercy on us for whose sake you endured so much.
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