Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Let God arise, let his enemies flee before him.
Psalm 68
Second Antiphon: Our God is a saving God; he, the Lord, holds the keys of death.
Psalm 68
Third Antiphon: Kingdoms of earth, sing praise to God, make music in honor of the Lord.
Psalm 68
Verse: I will listen to what the Lord God is saying.
Resp: He tells of peace for his people.
First Reading: Dt 26:1-19
Response: In the past you knew nothing of God's mercy but now you have received mercy
Second Reading: From the Detailed Rules for Monks by St. Basil the Great, bishop
Response: He rescues me from death and crowns me with his mercy and love.
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