Commemoration of St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, martyrs: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: The holy martyrs died for Christ; with their blood they enriched the earth. Their gift is crowned with everlasting life.
Psalm 2
Second Antiphon: The just will live for ever; to live in God is their reward.
Psalm 33
Third Antiphon: My saints, you fought the good fight in this world; I will give you the reward of your labors.
Psalm 33
Verse: Our spirits yearn for the Lord.
Resp: He is our help and our protector.
First Reading: 1 Rom 8:18-39
Response: Then you will be true sons of your Father who is in heaven.
Second Reading: From a homily of St John Paul II, pope
Response: They have won the glorious crown.
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