Memorial of St. Justin, Martyr: Office of Readings
Hymn
First Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved, alleluia
Psalm 2
Second Antiphon: The sufferings of this life cannot be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us in the life to come, alleluia.
Psalm 11
Third Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering, alleluia.
Psalm 17
Verse: I have known tribulations and distress, alleluia.
Resp: But in your commands I have found consolation, alleluia.
First Reading: Rv 7:9-17
Response: Those who have been victorious need not fear the second death, alleluia.
Second Reading: From the Acts of the martyrdom of St. Justin and his companion saints
Response: I do not count my life more precious than my work, which is to finish my course, the task of preaching and proclaiming the good news of God's grace, alleluia.
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 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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