Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior.
Psalm 24
Second Antiphon: The Most High has made his dwelling place a holy temple.
Psalm 46
Third Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O Virgin Mary.
Psalm 87
Verse: Blessed are those who hear the word of God.
Resp: And cherish it in their hearts.
First Reading: 1 Sam 26:5-25
Response: And with your strength defend my cause.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St Lawrence Justinian, bishop
Response: The highest heavens cannot contain God whom you carried in your womb.
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