Memorial of St. Martha: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: Her mouth uttered words of wisdom; her tongue spoke words of compassion.
Psalm 0
Second Antiphon: Trusting themselves to God, these holy women sang his praises with heartfelt love.
Psalm 45
Third Antiphon: Singing for joy, they are brought into the King's presence
Psalm 45
Verse: The thoughts of my heart are always before you, O Lord.
Resp: You are my help and my redeemer.
First Reading: 2 Cor 11:30-12:13
Response: For my power is made perfect in weakness.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop
Response: And Martha served at table.
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