Feast of the Birth of Mary: 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 Hight 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: Gn 3:9-20
Response: Her glorious life has shone upon the world.
Second Reading: From a discourse by St Andrew of Crete, bishop
Response: Whose splendid life has illumined the Church.
Te Deum
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