Memorial of St Cornelius, pope and martyr and St. Cyprian, bishop and martyr
Hymn
Antiphon: My God, do not reject my cry for help, assailed as I am by the wicked.
Psalm 55
Antiphon: The Lord himself will free us from hostile and treacherous hands.
Psalm 55
Antiphon: Entrust your cares to the Lord; he will sustain you.
Psalm 55
Verse: Children, listen to my words of wisdom.
Resp: Pay attention to my counsels.
First reading: Ez 16:3,5b-7a,8-15,35,37a,40-43,59-63
Responsory: With an everlasting love I have had compassion on you, says the Lord your redeemer.
Second reading: From a letter by St. Cyprian, bishop and martyr
Responsory: What honor and glory and joy, to do battle in the presence of God, and to have Christ approve our victory.
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:
Handel – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 1., Handel – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 2., and Handel – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra Op7 no1 mvt 3. by Advent Chamber Orchestra. are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0