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Christian Prayer:

Morning Prayer for Wednesday before Epiphany

God, come to my assistance.

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

HYMN

Hark the herald angels sing

Christ by highest heav'n adored

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 O Lord, in your light we see light itself.

Psalm 36

Sin speaks to the sinner

He so flatters himself in his mind

He plots the defeat of goodness

Your love, Lord, reaches to heaven;

To both man and beast you give protection.

They feast on the riches of your house;

Keep on loving those who know you,

See how the evildoers fall!

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

Psalm-prayer

Lord, you are the source of unfailing light. Give us true knowledge of your mercy so that we may renounce our pride and be filled with the riches of your house.

Ant. O Lord, in your light we see light itself.

Ant.2 O God, you are great and glorious; we marvel at your power.

Canticle – Judith 16:1,13-15

Strike up the instruments,

A new hymn I will sing to my God.

Let your every creature serve you;

The mountains to their bases, and the seas, are shaken;

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

Ant. O God, you are great and glorious; we marvel at your power.

Ant. 3 Exult in God’s presence with hymns of praise.

Psalm 47

All peoples, clap your hands,

He subdues peoples under us

God goes up with shouts of joy;

God is king of all the earth,

The princes of the people are assembled

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

Psalm-prayer

God, King of all peoples and all ages, it is your victory we celebrate as we sing with all the skill at our command. Help us always to overcome evil by good, that we may rejoice in your triumph for ever.

Ant. Exult in God’s presence with hymns of praise.

READING Isaiah 45:22-23

Turn to me and be safe,

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 with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

RESPONSORY

The Lord has made known, alleluia, alleluia.

His saving power.

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

CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

Ant. Christ our God, in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwells, took upon himself our wounded nature and became the first new man, alleluia.

Luke 1:68 – 79

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

Through his holy prophets he promised of old

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

In the tender compassion of our God

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. Christ our God, in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwells, took upon himself our wounded nature and became the first new man, alleluia.

INTERCESSIONS

Let us glorify the Word of God who was revealed in the flesh, appeared to the angels, and was proclaimed to the nations. Let us faithfully acknowledge him:

Liberator of mankind, through the Virgin Mary you came to renew us,

You made your uncreated justice radiate from heaven to earth,

Son of God, you have shown us the Father’s love,

You chose to dwell with us,

Our Father who art in heaven,

Concluding Prayer

Grant us, almighty God,

DISMISSAL

May the Lord bless us,

Lord, open my lips.

Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.

Psalm 95

Come, let us sing to the Lord

Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.

The Lord is God, the mighty God,

Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.

Come, then, let us bow down and worship,

Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.

Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:

Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.

Forty years I endured that generation.

Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.

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Morning Prayer for Friday before Epiphany

God, come to my assistance.

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

HYMN

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Lord, you will accept the true sacrifice offered on your altar.

Psalm 51

Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.

My offenses truly I know them;

That you may be justified when you give sentence

Indeed you love truth in the heart;

Make me hear rejoicing and gladness,

A pure heart create for me, O God,

Give me again the joy of your help;

O rescue me, God, my helper,

For in sacrifice you take no delight,

In your goodness, show favor to Zion:

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

Psalm-prayer

Father, he who knew no sin was made sin for us, to save us and restore us to your friendship. Look upon our contrite heart and afflicted spirit and heal our troubled conscience, so that in the joy and strength of the Holy Spirit we may proclaim your praise and glory before all the nations.

Ant. Lord, you will accept the true sacrifice offered on your altar.

Ant. 2 All the descendants of Israel will glory in the Lord’s gift of victory.

Canticle — Isaiah 45:15-25

Truly with you God is hidden,

Israel, you are saved by the Lord, saved forever!

For thus says the Lord,

I am the Lord, and there is no other.

Come and assemble, gather together,

Come here and declare in counsel together:

Turn to me and be safe,

By myself I swear,

To me every knee shall bend;

“Before him in shame shall come

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

Ant. All the descendants of Israel will glory in the Lord’s gift of victory.

Ant. 3 Let us go into God’s presence singing for joy.

Psalm 100

Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Know that he, the Lord, is God.

Go within his gates, giving thanks.

Indeed, how good is the Lord,

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

Psalm-prayer

With joy and gladness we cry out to you, Lord, and ask you: open our hearts to sing your praises and announce your goodness and truth.

Ant. Let us go into God’s presence singing for joy.

READING Isaiah 61:1-2a

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me,

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 with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

RESPONSORY

The Lord has made known, alleluia, alleluia.

His saving power.

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

CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

Ant. He came through blood and water, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Luke 1:68 – 79

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

Through his holy prophets he promised of old

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

In the tender compassion of our God

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. He came through blood and water, Jesus Christ our Lord.

INTERCESSIONS

The Word of God existed before the creation of the universe yet was born among us in time. We praise and worship him as we cry out in joy:

You are the unending Word of God who flooded the world with joy at your birth,

You saved us and by your birth revealed to us the covenant faithfulness of the Lord,

You are King of heaven and earth who sent messengers to announce peace to all,

You are the true vine that brings forth the fruit of life,

Our Father who art in heaven,

Concluding Prayer

Cast your kindly light upon your faithful,

DISMISSAL

May the Lord bless us,

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Morning Prayer for Saturday before Epiphany

God, come to my assistance.

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

HYMN

Brightness of the Father's glory

In your ever-lasting radiance

Father of unfading glory.

Dawn is drawing ever nearer,

Glory be to God the Father.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Dawn finds me ready to welcome you, my God.

Psalm 119

I call with all my heart; Lord, hear me,

I rise before dawn and cry for help,

In your love hear my voice, O Lord;

But you, O Lord, are close,

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

Psalm-prayer

Save us by the power of your hand, Father, for our enemies have ignored your words. May the fire of your word consume our sins and its brightness illumine our hearts.

Ant. Dawn finds me ready to welcome you, my God.

Ant.2 The Lord is my strength, and I shall sing his praise, for he has become my Savior.

Canticle – Exodus 15:1-4a, 8-13, 17-18

I will sing to the Lord, for he is gloriously triumphant;

My strength and my courage is the Lord,

The Lord is a warrior,

The enemy boasted, “I will pursue and overtake them;

Who is like to you among the gods, O Lord?

In your mercy you led the people you redeemed;

And you brought them in and planted them on the mountain of your inheritance-

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

Ant. The Lord is my strength, and I shall sing his praise, for he has become my Savior.

Ant. 3 O praise the Lord, all you nations.

Psalm 117

O praise the Lord, all you nations,

Strong is his love for us;

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

Psalm-prayer

God, our Father, may all nations and peoples praise you. May Jesus, who is called faithful and true and who lives with you eternally, possess our hearts forever.

Ant. O praise the Lord, all you nations.

READING Isaiah 9:5

A child is born to us, a son is given us;

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 with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

RESPONSORY

The Lord has made known, alleluia, alleluia.

His saving power.

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

CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

Ant. He is the one of whom it has been written: Christ is born in Israel; his kingdom will last for ever.

Luke 1:68 – 79

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

Through his holy prophets he promised of old

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

In the tender compassion of our God

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. He is the one of whom it has been written: Christ is born in Israel; his kingdom will last for ever.

INTERCESSIONS

All the ends of the earth have seen Jesus Christ, the saving power of God. Let us praise him and cry out in joy:

Redeemer of all, you came to tear down the walls separating Jew from Gentile,

Through your incarnation and your birth you established your presence among us,

You are the fullest revelation of God to men and women,

You are God-with-us, wondrously transforming all creation,

Our Father who art in heaven,

Concluding Prayer

Almighty ever-living God,

DISMISSAL

May the Lord bless us,

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Morning Prayer for Monday after Epiphany

God, come to my assistance.

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

HYMN

Infant Christ, we bow before You,

Blessed was the maid that fed you.

Infant Christ, we bow before You,

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 When will I come to the end of my pilgrimage and enter the presence of God?

Psalm 42

Like the deer that yearns

My soul is thirsting for God,

My tears have become my bread,

These things will I remember

Why are you cast down, my soul,

My soul is cast down within me

Deep is calling on deep,

By day the Lord will send

I will say to God, my rock:

With cries that pierce me to the heart,

Why are you cast down, my soul,

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

Psalm-prayer

Father in heaven, when your strength takes possession of us we no longer say: Why are you cast down, my soul? So now that the surging waves of your indignation have passed over us, let us feel the healing calm of your forgiveness. Inspire us to yearn for you always, like the deer for running streams, until you satisfy every longing in heaven.

Ant. When will I come to the end of my pilgrimage and enter the presence of God?

Ant.2 Lord, show us the radiance of your mercy.

Canticle – Sirach 36:1-5, 10-13

Come to our aid, O God of the universe,

As you have used us to show them your holiness,

Give new signs and work new wonders;

Gather all the tribes of Jacob,

Take pity on your holy city,

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

Ant. Lord, show us the radiance of your mercy.

Ant. 3 The vaults of heaven ring with your praise, O Lord.

Psalm 19A

The heavens proclaim the glory of God,

No speech, no word, no voice is heard

There he has placed a tent for the sun;

At the end of the sky is the rising of the sun;

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

Psalm-prayer

To enlighten the world, Father, you sent to us your Word as the sun of truth and justice shining upon mankind. Illumine our eyes that we may discern your glory in the many works of your hand.

Ant. The vaults of heaven ring with your praise, O Lord.

READING Isaiah 9:5

A child is born to us, a son is given us;

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 with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

RESPONSORY

All the kings of the earth will bow down in worship.

Men and women of every nation will serve him.

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

CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

Ant. The wise men came from the East to adore the Lord in Bethlehem. Opening their treasures, they offered him three precious gifts: gold for the great King, frankincense for the true God, and myrrh for his burial, alleluia.

Luke 1:68 – 79

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

Through his holy prophets he promised of old

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

In the tender compassion of our God

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. The wise men came from the East to adore the Lord in Bethlehem. Opening their treasures, they offered him three precious gifts: gold for the great King, frankincense for the true God, and myrrh for his burial, alleluia.

INTERCESSIONS

All the ends of the earth have seen Jesus Christ, the saving power of God. Let us praise him and cry out in joy:

Redeemer of all, you came to tear down the walls separating Jew from Gentile,

Through your incarnation and your birth you established your presence among us,

You are the fullest revelation of God to men and women,

You are God-with-us, wondrously transforming all creation,

Our Father who art in heaven,

Concluding Prayer

O God,

DISMISSAL

May the Lord bless us,

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Morning Prayer for December 24, Tuesday in the Season of Advent

God, come to my assistance.

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

HYMN

Lo, on that day the mounts shall drip

O daughter of Sion, be glad,

All ye that thirst, to waters come

The clouds shall part, the Lord shall come

Think not our Lord delaying be,

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Bethlehem in Judah’s land, how glorious your future! The king who will rule my people comes from you.

Psalm 101

My song is of mercy and justice;

I will walk with blameless heart

I will hate the ways of the crooked;

The man who slanders his neighbor in secret

I look to the faithful in the land

No man who practices deceit

Morning by morning I will silence

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

Psalm-prayer

So that your people may walk in innocence, you came to us, Lord Jesus, and told us to be holy as your Father is holy. Help your children to love what is truly perfect, so that we may neither speak what is evil nor do what is wrong. Let us stand in your sight and celebrate with you the Father’s love and justice.

Ant. Bethlehem in Judah’s land, how glorious your future! The king who will rule my people comes from you.

Ant. 2 Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is now at hand.

Canticle – Daniel 3: 26,27, 29, 34-41

Blessed are you, and praiseworthy,

For you are just in all you have done;

For we have sinned and transgressed

For your name’s sake, do not deliver us up forever,

Do not take away your mercy from us,

to whom you promised to multiply their offspring

For we are reduced, O Lord, beyond any other nation,

We have in our day no prince, prophet, or leader,

But with contrite heart and humble spirit

And now we follow you with our whole heart,

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

Ant. Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is now at hand.

Ant. 3 The day has come at last when Mary will bring forth her first-born Son.

Psalm 144:1-10

Blessed be the Lord, my rock,

He is my love, my fortress;

Lord, what is man that you care for him,

Lower your heavens and come down;

Reach down from heaven and save me;

To you, O God, will I sing a new song;

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

Psalm-prayer

Lord God of strength, you gave your Son victory over death. Direct your Church’s fight against evil in the world. Clothe us with the weapons of light and unite us under the one banner of love, that we may receive our eternal reward after the battle of earthly life.

Ant. The day has come at last when Mary will bring forth her first-born Son.

READING Isaiah 11:1-3a

A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse,

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 with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

RESPONSORY

Tomorrow will be the day of your salvation,

The Savior of the world will be our king;

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

CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

Ant. The time has come for Mary to give birth to her firstborn Son.

Luke 1:68 – 79

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

Through his holy prophets he promised of old

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

In the tender compassion of our God

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. The time has come for Mary to give birth to her firstborn Son.

INTERCESSIONS

To Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, who will come again in glory with great power, let us make our humble prayer:

Lord Jesus, you will come with great power,

You came to be the good news for mankind,

You are worthy of praise, for you have life and rule all things,

We long for the grace of your coming,

Our Father who art in heaven,

Concluding Prayer

Come quickly,

DISMISSAL

May the Lord bless us,

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Morning Prayer for December 23, Monday in the Season of Advent

God, come to my assistance.

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

HYMN

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,

Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed,

Mortals, join the mighty chorus, which the morning stars began;

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 The Lord, the ruler over the kings of the earth, will come; blessed are they who are ready to go and welcome him.

Psalm 90

O Lord, you have been our refuge

You turn men back to dust

You sweep men away like a dream,

So we are destroyed in your anger,

All our days pass away in your anger.

And most of these are emptiness and pain.

Make us know the shortness of our life

In the morning, fill us with your love;

Show forth your work to your servants;

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

Psalm-prayer

Lord, send your mercy and your truth to rescue us from the snares of the devil, and, happy to be known as companions of your Son, we will praise you among the peoples and proclaim you to the nations.

Ant. The Lord, the ruler over the kings of the earth, will come; blessed are they who are ready to go and welcome him.

Ant. 2 Sing a new song to the Lord, proclaim his praises to the ends of the earth.

Canticle – Isaiah 42:10-16

Sing to the Lord a new song,

Let the sea and what fills it resound,

Let the inhabitants of Sela exult,

The Lord goes forth like a hero,

I have looked away, and kept silence,

I will lay waste mountains and hills,

I will lead the blind on their journey;

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

Ant. Sing a new song to the Lord, proclaim his praises to the ends of the earth.

Ant. 3 When the Son of Man comes to earth, do you think he will find faith in men’s hearts?

Psalm 135

Praise the name of the Lord,

Praise the Lord for the Lord is good.

For I know the Lord is great,

He summons clouds from the ends of the earth;

The first-born of the Egyptians he smote,

Nations in their greatness he struck

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

Psalm-prayer

Where two or three gather in your name, Lord, you promised to be with them and share their fellowship. Look down upon your family gathered here in your name, and graciously pour out your blessing upon us.

Ant. When the Son of Man comes to earth, do you think he will find faith in men’s hearts?

READING Jeremiah 30:21, 22

Thus says the Lord:

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 with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

RESPONSORY

Your light will come Jerusalem, the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty.

You will see his glory within you;

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

CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

Ant. All that God promised to the virgin through the message of the angel has been accomplished.

Luke 1:68 – 79

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

Through his holy prophets he promised of old

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

In the tender compassion of our God

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. All that God promised to the virgin through the message of the angel has been accomplished.

INTERCESSIONS

Let us pray to God our Father who sent his Son to save mankind:

Father most merciful, we confess our faith in your Christ with our words,

You have sent your Son to rescue us,

Our land looks forward with delight to the approach of your Son,

Through your mercy make us live holy and chaste lives in this world,

Our Father who art in heaven,

Concluding Prayer

Almighty ever-living God,

DISMISSAL

May the Lord bless us,

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Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday, December 22, in the Season of Advent

God, come to my assistance.

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

HYMN

Infant holy, infant lowly,

Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

Psalm 118

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

Let the sons of Israel say:

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

I called to the Lord in my distress;

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

The nations all encompassed me;

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

I was hard-pressed and was falling

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

The Lord’s right hand has triumphed;

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

Open to me the gates of holiness:

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

The stone which the builders rejected

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

O Lord, grant us salvation;

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

Go forward in procession with branches

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

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

Psalm-prayer

Lord God, you have given us the great day of rejoicing: Jesus Christ, the stone rejected by the builders, has become the cornerstone of the Church, our spiritual home. Shed upon your Church the rays of your glory, that it may be seen as the gate of salvation open to all nations. Let cries of joy and exultation ring out from its tents, to celebrate the wonder of Christ’s resurrection.

Ant. Sound the trumpet in Zion; the day of the Lord is near; he comes to save us, alleluia.

Ant. 2 The Lord is here; go out to meet him, saying: Great his birth, eternal his kingdom: Strong God, Ruler of all, Prince of Peace, alleluia.

Canticle – Daniel 3:52-57

Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers,

Ant. The Lord is here; go out to meet him, saying: Great his birth, eternal his kingdom: Strong God, Ruler of all, Prince of Peace, alleluia.

And blessed is your holy and glorious name,

Ant. The Lord is here; go out to meet him, saying: Great his birth, eternal his kingdom: Strong God, Ruler of all, Prince of Peace, alleluia.

Blessed are you in the temple of your holy glory,

Ant. The Lord is here; go out to meet him, saying: Great his birth, eternal his kingdom: Strong God, Ruler of all, Prince of Peace, alleluia.

Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom,

Ant. The Lord is here; go out to meet him, saying: Great his birth, eternal his kingdom: Strong God, Ruler of all, Prince of Peace, alleluia.

Blessed are you who look into the depths

Ant. The Lord is here; go out to meet him, saying: Great his birth, eternal his kingdom: Strong God, Ruler of all, Prince of Peace, alleluia.

Blessed are you in the firmament of heaven,

Ant. The Lord is here; go out to meet him, saying: Great his birth, eternal his kingdom: Strong God, Ruler of all, Prince of Peace, alleluia.

Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord,

Ant. The Lord is here; go out to meet him, saying: Great his birth, eternal his kingdom: Strong God, Ruler of all, Prince of Peace, alleluia.

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

Ant. The Lord is here; go out to meet him, saying: Great his birth, eternal his kingdom: Strong God, Ruler of all, Prince of Peace, alleluia.

Ant. 3 Your all-powerful Word, O Lord will come to earth from his throne of glory, alleluia.

Psalm 150

Praise God in his holy place,

Ant. Your all-powerful Word, O Lord will come to earth from his throne of glory, alleluia.

O praise him with sound of trumpet,

Ant. Your all-powerful Word, O Lord will come to earth from his throne of glory, alleluia.

O praise him with resounding cymbals,

Ant. Your all-powerful Word, O Lord will come to earth from his throne of glory, alleluia.

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

Psalm-prayer

Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and of all created things, you make your just ones holy and you justify sinners who confess your name. Hear us as we humbly pray to you: give us eternal joy with your saints.

Ant. Your all-powerful Word, O Lord will come to earth from his throne of glory, alleluia.

READING Romans 13:11-12

It is now the hour for you to wake from sleep, for our salvation is closer than when we first accepted the faith. The night is far spent; the day draws near. Let us cast off deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

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 with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

RESPONSORY

Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.

You are the one who is to come,

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

CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

Ant. The moment that your greeting reached my ears, the child within my womb leapt for joy.

Luke 1:68 – 79

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

Through his holy prophets he promised of old

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

In the tender compassion of our God

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. The moment that your greeting reached my ears, the child within my womb leapt for joy.

INTERCESSIONS

To the Lord Jesus Christ, judge of the living and the dead, let us pray:

Lord Jesus, you came to save sinners,

You will come in glory to be our judge,

Help us to keep the precepts of your law with the strength of the Spirit,

You are praised throughout the ages; in your mercy help us to love devoutly and temperately in this life,

Our Father who art in heaven,

Concluding Prayer

Pour forth,

DISMISSAL

May the Lord bless us,

Ribbon Placement:

Christian Prayer (single volume)

Morning Prayer for December 21, Saturday in the 3rd Week of Advent

God, come to my assistance.

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

HYMN

The dawn is sprinkling in the east

Away, ye midnight phantoms all!

So that last morning, dread and great,

All laud to God the Father be;

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Our God will come from Lebanon; he shall be as brilliant as the sun.

Psalm 119:145-152

I call with all my heart; Lord, hear me,

I rise before dawn and cry for help,

In your love hear my voice, O Lord;

But you, O Lord, are close,

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

Psalm-prayer

Save us by the power of your hand, Father, for our enemies have ignored your words. May the fire of your word consume our sins and its brightness illumine our hearts.

Ant. Our God will come from Lebanon; he shall be as brilliant as the sun.

Ant.2 May the Holy One from heaven come down like gentle rain; may the earth burst into blossom and bear the tender Savior.

Canticle – Wisdom 9:1-6,9-11

God of my fathers, Lord of mercy,

Give me Wisdom, the attendant at your throne,

Indeed, though one be perfect among the sons of men,

Now with you is Wisdom, who knows your works

Send her forth from your holy heavens

For she knows and understands all things,

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

Ant. May the Holy One from heaven come down like gentle rain; may the earth burst into blossom and bear the tender Savior.

Ant. 3 Israel, prepare yourself to meet the Lord, for he is coming.

Psalm 117

O praise the Lord, all you nations,

Strong is his love for us;

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

Psalm-prayer

God, our Father, may all nations and peoples praise you. May Jesus, who is called faithful and true and who lives with you eternally, possess our hearts forever.

Ant. Israel, prepare yourself to meet the Lord, for he is coming.

READING Isaiah 7:14b-15

The virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. He shall be living on curds and honey by the time he learns to reject the bad and choose the good.

Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell)

RESPONSORY

Your light will come Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty.

You will see his glory within you;

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

CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

Ant. There is no need to be afraid; in five days our Lord will come to us.

Luke 1:68 – 79

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

Through his holy prophets he promised of old

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

In the tender compassion of our God

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. There is no need to be afraid; in five days our Lord will come to us.

INTERCESSIONS

To Jesus Christ our Lord, who came among us in his mercy, let us constantly cry out with joy:

You came from the Father to take on our human nature,

One day you will come again in glory to your chosen people,

We glory in praising you, Lord Jesus,

Through faith you lead us into light,

Our Father who art in heaven,

Concluding Prayer

Hear in kindness, O Lord,

DISMISSAL

May the Lord bless us,

Lord, open my lips.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

Psalm 95

Come, let us sing to the Lord

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

The Lord is God, the mighty God,

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

Come, then, let us bow down and worship,

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

Forty years I endured that generation.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.