Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship God who holds the world and its wonders in his creating hand.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Whoever humbles himself, like a little child, will be greater in the kingdom of heaven.
Psalm 131
Second Antiphon: With simplicity of heart, I have joyfully offered everything to you, my God.
Psalm 132
Third Antiphon: The Lord has sworn an oath to David his kingdom will stand for ever.
Psalm 132
Verse: Come, consider the works of the Lord.
Resp: The marvels he has created on this earth.
First Reading: 2Cor 12:14-13:13
Response: And the God of peace and love will be with you.
Second Reading: From a letter to Polycarp by St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
Response: For you know that your work in the Lord cannot be in vain.
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