Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot
Hymn
Antiphon: Bow down and hear me, Lord; come to my rescue.
Psalm 31
Antiphon: Lord, let the light of your countenance shine on your servant.
Psalm 31
Antiphon: Blessed be the Lord, for he has poured out his mercy upon me.
Psalm 31
First reading: Philippians 3:7-4:1, 4-9
Responsory: Luke 12:35-36; Matthew 24:42
Second reading: From the Life of St Anthony by St. Athanasius, bishop
Responsory: Matthew 19:21; Luke 14:33
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