Memorial of St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all
Psalm 21
Second Antiphon: When the prince of pastors comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory.
Psalm 92
Third Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master's joy.
Psalm 92
Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth.
Resp: You will tell others what I have said.
First Reading: Titus 1:7-11; 2:1-8
Response: You must rule over the church of God which he made his own through the blood of his Son.
Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop
Response: The Lord watches over all who love him.
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