Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the King of martyrs.

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-I

Third Antiphon: My saints, you fought the good fight in this world; I will give you the reward of your labors.

Psalm 33-II

Verse: Our spirits yearn for the Lord.

Resp: He is our help and our protector.

First Reading: Ez 16:3,5b-7a,8-15,35,37a,40-43,59-63

Response: With an everlasting love I have had compassion on you, says the Lord your redeemer.

Second Reading: From the final exhortation of Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest and martyr

Response: The blood of martyrs is the seed of Christians.

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Antiphon: In you, my God, my body will rest in hope.

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Invitatory Antiphon: Come into the Lord's presence singing for joy

Hymn

First Antiphon: Their own strength could not save them; it was your strength and the light of your face.

Psalm 44-I

Second Antiphon: Turn back to the Lord; he will not hide his face.

Psalm 44-II

Third Antiphon: Arise, Lord, do not abandon us for ever.

Psalm 44-III

Verse: Let the light of your face shine on me, O Lord.

Resp: Teach me your way of holiness.

First Reading: Ez 12:1-16

Response: Then they shall know that I am the Lord.

Second Reading: From a sermon On Pastors by St Augustine, bishop

Response: More will be expected of one to whom more has been entrusted.

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Antiphon: Lord God, be my refuge and my strength.

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Invitatory Antiphon: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness

Hymn

First Antiphon: Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has done for you.

Psalm 103-I

Second Antiphon: As a father is gentle with his children, so is the Lord with those who revere him.

Psalm 103-II

Third Antiphon: Bless the Lord, all you his works!

Psalm 103-III

Verse: Lord, make me understand the way of your precepts.

Resp: And I will marvel at your wisdom

First Reading: Ez 10:18-22;11:14-25

Response: Then the glory of the Lord went forth from the threshold of the temple.

Second Reading: From a sermon On Pastors by St Augustine, bishop

Response: Be like one of the guests, and look after them.

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Antiphon: Do not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust.

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Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.

Hymn

First Antiphon: Lord, let my cry come to you; do not hide your face from me.

Psalm 102-I

Second Antiphon: Be attentive, Lord, to the prayer of the helpless.

Psalm 102-II

Third Antiphon: You, O Lord, established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

Psalm 102-III

Verse: Listen, my people, to my teaching.

Resp: Give ear to the words I speak.

First Reading: Ez 8:1-6,16-9:11

Response: But for the sake of the chosen the period of anguish shall be cut short.

Second Reading: From a sermon On Pastors by St Augustine, bishop

Response: And be spent for your sakes.

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Antiphon: O Lord, our God, unwearied is your love for us.

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