Tt. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be 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: Sir 39:1-10
Response: The Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor
Response: He chose musicians to stand before the altar to provide sweet music for the psalms.
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