Invitatory Antiphon: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness
Hymn
First Antiphon: Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has done for you.
Psalm 103-I
Second Antiphon: As a father is gentle with his children, so is the Lord with those who revere him.
Psalm 103-II
Third Antiphon: Bless the Lord, all you his works!
Psalm 103-III
Verse: Lord, make me understand the way of your precepts.
Resp: And I will marvel at your wisdom
First Reading: Zec 3:1-4:14
Response: That stand in the presence of the Lord of the earth.
Second Reading: From an inquiry addressed to Thalassius by St. Maximus the Confessor, abbot
Response: While you have the light, believe in the light so that you may become sons of light.
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