Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us praise the Lord; in him is all our delight.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Lord, in your anger, do not punish me.
Psalm 38
Second Antiphon: Lord, you know all my longings.
Psalm 38
Third Antiphon: I confess my guilt to you, Lord; do not abandon me, for you are my savior.
Psalm 38
Verse: My eyes keep watch for your saving help.
Resp: Awaiting the word that will justify me.
First Reading: 1Kg 1:11-35;2:10-12
Response: On his day of joy, his wedding day.
Second Reading: From a letter to the Corinthians by St. Clement, pope
Response: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
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