Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
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: Guide me in the way of your truth and teach me.
Resp: For you are my saving God.
First Reading: Jos 1:1-18
Response: Be strong and courageous; you will lead my people to a land where milk and honey flow.
Second Reading: From a letter to the Romans by St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
Response: Who loved me, and gave himself up for me.
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