Memorial of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor
Hymn
Antiphon: Radiant virgin, prudent and wise, you are the spouse of the holy Word of God.
Psalm 19A
Antiphon: I count as nothing the kingdoms of the earth, even the whole world, because of my love for the Lord Jesus Christ
Psalm 45
Antiphon: The King has desired your beauty; he is your Lord and God.
Psalm 45
Verse: You have shown me how to live.
Resp: You will fill me with joy in your presence.
First reading: 1 Cor 7:25-40
Responsory: Your God and King has become your spouse.
Second reading: From the autobiography of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, virgin
Responsory: Its depths I cannot fully grasp.
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975
Background music:
Albinoni – Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 1 Allegro., Albinoni – Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 2 Adagio., and Albinoni – Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 3 Allegro. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0