Invitatory Antiphon: Come into the Lord's presence singing for joy
Hymn
First Antiphon: Lord, you are our savior; we will praise you for ever.
Psalm 44
Second Antiphon: Spare us, O Lord; do not bring your own people into contempt.
Psalm 44
Third Antiphon: Rise up, O Lord, and save us, for you are merciful.
Psalm 44
Verse: Lord, to whom shall we go?
Resp: You have the words of eternal life.
First Reading: Jer 29:1-14
Response: Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence always.
Second Reading: From the beginning of a sermon on the beatitudes by St. Leo the Great, pope
Response: Pay attention to what I am saying.
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