St Maria Goretti, virgin and martyr
Hymn
Antiphon: Radiant virgin, prudent and wise, you are the spouse of the holy Word of God
Psalm 19A
Antiphon: I count as nothing the kingdoms of the earth, even the whole world, because of my love for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 45
Antiphon: The King has desired your beauty; he is your Lord and God.
Psalm 45
Verse: You have shown me how to live.
Resp: You will fill me with joy in your presence.
First reading: 2 Sam 24:1-4,10-18,24b-25
Responsory: 1 Chr 21:15; 2 Sam 24:17
Resp: Lest you ravage the land and destroy all the people.
Second reading: From a homily at the canonization of St. Maria Goretti by Pope Pius XII
Responsory:
Resp: The Lord has given you the gift of perpetual virginity
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