Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all
Psalm 21
Second Antiphon: When the prince of peace comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory.
Psalm 92
Third Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master's joy.
Psalm 92
Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth
Resp: You will tell others what I have said.
First Reading: Wis 7:7-16, 22-30
Response: I pleaded for wisdom, and the spirit of wisdom came to me; I valued her more than all earthly power and glory.
Second Reading: From a spiritual Canticle by St. John of the Cross, priest
Response: The marvels that God has prepared for those who love him.
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