Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.
Hymn
First Antiphon: The Lord is just; he will defend the poor.
Psalm 10
Second Antiphon: Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow.
Psalm 10
Third Antiphon: The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace.
Psalm 12
Verse: The Lord Teaches the humble his way.
Resp: He guides the gentle-hearted along the right path.
First Reading: Est 4:1-16
Response: Despite your anger, you will be compassionate and fogive all the sins of those in distress.
Second Reading: From a letter to Proba by St. Augustine, bishop
Response: May the Lord God never abandon you in time of evil.
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