Thursday of the First Week of Lent
Hymn
Antiphon: The word of the Lord is a strong shield for all who put their trust in him.
Psalm 18
Antiphon: Your strong right hand has upheld me, Lord.
Psalm 18
Antiphon: May the living God, my Savior, be praised for ever.
Psalm 18
First reading: Ex 12:1-20
Responsory: Rev 5:8,9; 1 Pt 1:18,19
Second reading: From a homily by St. Asterius of Amasea, bishop
Responsory: Zech 7:9; Mt 6:14
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