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
Verse: Whoever meditates on the law of the Lord.
Resp: Will bring forth much fruit at harvest time.
First reading: Ex 12:1-20
Responsory: By your blood, O Lord, you have ransomed us for God.
Second reading: From a homily by St. Asterius of Amasea, bishop
Responsory: And let each one be merciful and forgiving to his brother.
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
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