St Maria Goretti, virgin and martyr: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: Radiant virgin, prudent and wise, you are the spouse of the holy Word of God
Psalm 19A
Second Antiphon: I count as nothing the kingdoms of the earth, even the whole world, because of my love for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 45
Third Antiphon: The King has desired your beauty; he is your Lord and God.
Psalm 45
Verse: You have shown me how to live.
Resp: You will fill me with joy in your presence.
First Reading: 2 Sam 24:1-4,10-18,24b-25
Response: Lest you ravage the land and destroy all the people.
Second Reading: From a homily at the canonization of St. Maria Goretti by Pope Pius XII
Response: The Lord has given you the gift of perpetual virginity
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