Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor
Hymn
Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all.
Psalm 21
Antiphon: When the prince of pastors comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory.
Psalm 92
Antiphon: My good and faithful servant, come and share your master’s joy
Psalm 92
Verse: You will hear the word from my mouth.
Resp: You will tell others what I have said.
First reading: Tit 1:7-11; 2:1-8
Responsory: You must rule over the church of God which he made his own through the blood of his Son.
Second reading: From the Introduction to the Devout Life by St Francis de Sales, bishop
Responsory: Be imitators of God the Father who loves you as his own dear children.
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