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2022-06-09 Office of Readings - St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

St. Ephrem, Deacon 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: Sir 39:1-10 Responsory: Sir 15:5-6 Resp: The Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding. Second reading: From a sermon by St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor Responsory: Sir 47:8,9,10 Resp: He chose musicians to stand before the altar to provide sweet music for the psalms. 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