October 23rd, 2026 – Office of Readings – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

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Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:

Ordinary: 615

Proper of Seasons: 427

Psalter: Friday, Week I, 750

Office of Readings for Friday in Ordinary Time

God, come to my assistance.

— Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

HYMN 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me by the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table for me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of my Lord for ever.

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PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Rise up, Lord, and come to my aid.

Psalm 35

The Lord as Savior in time of persecution

They came together… and laid their plans to capture Jesus by treachery and put him to death (Matthew 26:3-4).

I

O Lord, plead my cause against my foes;

fight those who fight me.

Take up your buckler and shield;

arise to help me.

O Lord, say to my soul:

“I am your salvation.”

But my soul shall be joyful in the Lord

and rejoice in his salvation.

My whole being will say:

“Lord, who is like you

who rescue the weak from the strong

and the poor from the oppressor?”

Lying witnesses arise

and accuse me unjustly.

They repay me evil for good:

my soul is forlorn.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. Rise up, Lord, and come to my aid.

Ant. 2 All-powerful Lord, stand by me and defend me.

II

When they were sick I went into mourning,

afflicted with fasting.

My prayer was ever on my lips,

as for a brother, a friend.

I went as though mourning a mother,

bowed down with grief.

Now that I am in trouble they gather,

they gather and mock me.

They take me by surprise and strike me

and tear me to pieces.

They provoke me with mockery on mockery

and gnash their teeth.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. All-powerful Lord, stand by me and defend me.

Ant. 3 My tongue will speak of your goodness all the day long.

III

O Lord, how long will you look on?

Come to my rescue!

Save my life from these raging beasts,

my soul from these lions.

I will thank you in the great assembly,

amid the throng I will praise you.

Do not let my lying foes

rejoice over me.

Do not let those who hate me unjustly

wink eyes at each other.

O Lord, you have seen, do not be silent,

do not stand afar off!

Awake, stir to my defense,

to my cause, O God!

Let there be joy for those who love my cause.

Let them say without end:

“Great is the Lord who delights

in the peace of his servant.”

Then my tongue shall speak of your justice,

all day long of your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm-prayer

Lord, you rescue the poor from their oppressors, and you rose to the aid of your beloved Son against those who unjustly sought his life. Look on your Church as we journey to you, that the poor and weak may recognize the help you provide and proclaim your saving acts.

Ant. My tongue will speak of your goodness all the day long.

Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell) – a moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely wi