Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.
Hymn
First Antiphon: The Lord is just; he will defend the poor.
Psalm 10
Second Antiphon: Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow.
Psalm 10
Third Antiphon: The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace.
Psalm 12
Verse: The Lord Teaches the humble his way.
Resp: He guides the gentle-hearted along the right path.
First Reading: 2Sa 2:1-11;3:1-5
Response: Until the coming of the one I have promised you; he will be the desire of nations.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop
Response: Do not think of your own interests alone but look to the interests of others.
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