The Ascension of the Lord
Hymn
Antiphon: Sing to God, sing psalms to his name, make a path for him who rides high above the clouds, alleluia.
Psalm 68
Antiphon: The lord God ascended on high; he has led captivity captive, alleluia.
Psalm 68
Antiphon: They see your procession O God, the procession of my God and king to the sanctuary, alleluia.
Psalm 68
Verse: The Lord opened their minds, alleluia.
Resp: That they might understand the Scriptures, alleluia.
First reading: Eph 4:1-24
Responsory: Eph 4:8 (Ps 68:19); Ps 47:6
Resp: He gave gifts to men alleluia.
Second reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop
Responsory: Acts 1:3,9,4
Resp: As they watched, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight, alleluia.
Te Deum
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