Invitatory Antiphon: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness
Hymn
First Antiphon: Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has done for you.
Psalm 103-I
Second Antiphon: As a father is gentle with his children, so is the Lord with those who revere him.
Psalm 103-II
Third Antiphon: Bless the Lord, all you his works!
Psalm 103-III
Verse: Lord, make me understand the way of your precepts.
Resp: And I will marvel at your wisdom
First Reading: 1Sa 19:8-10;20:1-17
Response: And a brother proves himself in adversity.
Second Reading: From a treatise On Spiritual Friendship by Blessed Aelred, abbot
Response: Whoever finds one, finds a treasure
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