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