Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be the first, he must become the last and the servant of all.
Psalm 21
Second Antiphon: When the prince of pastors comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory.
Psalm 92
Third Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master's joy.
Psalm 92
Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth.
Resp: You will tell others what I have said.
First Reading: 1 Pt 5:1-11
Response: The great quality of a steward is to be faithful to his duty.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Anthony of Padua
Response: He shall flourish for ever in the courts of our God
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