Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, chief shepherd of the flock.
Hymn
First Antiphon: If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last and the servant of all.
Psalm 21
Second Antiphon: When the prince of pastors comes again, you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory.
Psalm 92
Third 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: Is 9:7-10:4
Response: He has flung the glory of Israel down from heaven to earth.
Second Reading: From the apostolic constitution Divino Afflatu of Pop Saint Pius X
Response: We strive to please God and not men.
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