Memorial of Sts Joachim and Ann, Parents of Mary: Office of Readings
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: 2 Cor 9:1-15
Response: For whatever measure you give to others will be the measure you receive.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. John Damascene, bishop
Response: They looked forward to the deliverance of Israel.
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