Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has done for you.
Psalm 103
Second Antiphon: As a father is gentle with his children, so is the Lord with those who revere him.
Psalm 103
Third Antiphon: Bless the Lord, all you his works!
Psalm 103
Verse: Turn back to the Lord and do penance.
Resp: Be renewed in heart and spirit.
First Reading: Iss 58:1-12
Response: Do this and I will listen to your prayers; when you call on me I will say: I am here.
Second Reading: From a letter to the Corinthians by St. Clement, pope
Response: Our God is kind and compassionate, always ready to forgive.
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