8/7/2023 Memorial of St. Sixtus II, Pope & Martyr, and Companions, Martyrs: Office of Readings
Daily Prayer with the Divine Office
Memorial of St. Sixtus II, Pope & Martyr, and Companions, Martyrs: Office of Readings Hymn First Antiphon: The holy martyrs died for Christ; with their blood they enriched the earth. Their gift is crowned with everlasting life. Psalm 2 Second Antiphon: The just will live for ever; to live in God is their reward. Psalm 33 Third Antiphon: My saints, you fought the good fight in this world; I will give you the reward of your labors. Psalm 33 Verse: Our spirits yearn for the Lord. Resp: He is our help and our protector. First Reading: 1 Rom 8:18-39 Response: Then you will be true sons of your Father who is in heaven. Second Reading: From a letter by St. Cyprian, bishop and martyr Response: So that the life of Jesus may be revealed in our mortal bodies. 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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