8/5/2023 Dedication of St. Mary Major: Office of Readings

Dedication of St. Mary Major: Office of Readings

Hymn

First Antiphon: Mary received a blessing from the Lord and loving kindness from God her savior.

Psalm 24

Second Antiphon: The Most High has made his dwelling place a holy temple.

Psalm 46

Third Antiphon: Glorious things are said of you, O Virgin Mary.

Psalm 87

Verse: Blessed are those who hear the word of God.

Resp: And cherish it in their hearts.

First Reading: Is 7:10-14; 8:10b; 11:1-9

Response: He shall be called Wonderful, the Almighty God.

Second Reading: From a homily delivered at the Council of Ephesus by St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop

Response: From my womb I have given birth to a Son who is both God and man.

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

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