Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us give thanks to the Lord, for his great love is without end.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Rise up, Lord, and come to my aid.
Psalm 35
Second Antiphon: All-powerful Lord, stand by me and defend me.
Psalm 35
Third Antiphon: My tongue will speak of your goodness all the day long.
Psalm 35
Verse: My son, take my words to heart.
Resp: Do as I say, and you will live.
First Reading: 2Cor 11:30-12:13
Response: For my power is made perfect in weakness.
Second Reading: From the beginning of a letter to Polycarp by St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
Response: Fight the good fight of faith and take hold of eternal life.
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