Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.
Hymn
First Antiphon: Surrender to God, and he will do everything for you.
Psalm 37
Second Antiphon: Turn away from evil, learn to do God's will; the Lord will strengthen you if you obey him.
Psalm 37
Third Antiphon: Wait for the Lord to lead, then follow in his way.
Psalm 37
Verse: Teach me goodness and holy wisdom.
Resp: For I have put my trust in your guidance.
First Reading: 2Sa 18:6-17,24-19:5
Response: But you, my closest friend, whose pleasant companionship I enjoyed, have turned against me.
Second Reading: From a discourse on the psalms by St. Augustine, bishop
Response: Be careful to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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