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9/19/2023 Memorial of St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr: Office of Readings

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Memorial of St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr: Office of Readings Hymn First Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved. 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. 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. Psalm 17 Verse: I have known tribulations and distress. Resp: But in your commands I have found consolation. First Reading: 2 Cor 4:7-5:8 Response: For your reward will be great in Heaven Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop Response: Fearless of the threats of judges and indifferent to worldly honors, he attained the kingdom of heaven. 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