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2022-12-14 Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor: Office of Readings

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest 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 peace 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: Wis 7:7-16, 22-30 Responsory: I pleaded for wisdom, and the spirit of wisdom came to me; I valued her more than all earthly power and glory. Second reading: From a spiritual Canticle by St. John of the Cross, priest Responsory: The marels that God has prepared for those who love him. 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 Background music: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel., The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came., and Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, On Jordan's Banks, Come Thou Long Awaited Jesus.