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Christian Prayer:
Office of Readings for Tuesday in Ordinary Time
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
HYMN
O God, our help in ages past,
Beneath the shadow of Your throne
Before the hills in order stood,
A thousand ages in your sight
Time, like an ever rolling stream,
O God, our help in ages past,
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Let God arise, let his enemies flee before him.
Psalm 68
I
Let God arise, let his foes be scattered.
But the just shall rejoice at the presence of God,
Father of the orphan, defender of the widow,
When you went forth, O God, at the head of your people,
You poured down, O God, a generous rain:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Let God arise, let his enemies flee before him.
Ant. 2 Our God is a saving God; he, the Lord, holds the keys of death.
II
The Lord gives the word to the bearers of good tidings:
At home the women already share the spoil.
The mountains of Bashan are mighty mountains;
The chariots of God are thousands upon thousands.
May the Lord be blessed day after day.
The Lord said: “I will bring them back from Bashan;
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Our God is a saving God; he, the Lord, holds the keys of death.
Ant. 3 Kingdoms of earth, sing praise to God, make music in honor of the Lord.
III
They see your solemn procession, O God,
“In festive gatherings, bless the Lord;
Show forth, O God, show forth your might,
Threaten the wild beast that dwells in the reeds,
Kingdoms of the earth, sing to God, praise the Lord
His glory is on Israel; his might is in the skies.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, King of the universe, you have given us joy in your holy meal. Help us to understand the significance of your death and to acknowledge you as the conqueror of death seated at the right hand of the Father.
Ant. Kingdoms of earth, sing praise to God, make music in honor of 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.
I will listen to what the Lord God is saying.
READINGS
First reading
You can depend on this: whoever wants to be a bishop aspires to a noble task. A bishop must be irreproachable, married only once, of even temper, self-controlled, modest, and hospitable. He should be a good teacher. He must not be addicted to drink. He ought not to be contentious but, rather, gentle, a man of peace. Nor can he be someone who loves money. He must be a good manager of his own household, keeping his children under control without sacrificing his dignity; for if a man does not know how to manage his own house, how can he take care of the church of God? He should not be a new convert, lest he become conceited and thus incur the punishment once meted out to the devil. He must also be well thought of by those outside the church, to ensure that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.
In the same way, deacons must be serious, straightforward, and truthful. They may not overindulge in drink or give in to greed. They must hold fast to the divinely revealed faith with a clear conscience. They should be put on probation first; then, if there is nothing against them, they may serve as deacons. The women, similarly, should be serious, not slanderous gossips. They should be temperate and entirely trustworthy. Deacons may be married but once and must be good managers of their children and their households. Those who serve well as deacons gain a worthy place for themselves and much assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Although I hope to visit you soon, I am writing you about these matters so that if I should be delayed you will know what kind of conduct befits a member of God’s household, the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of truth. Wonderful, indeed, is the mystery of our faith, as we say in professing it:
“He was manifested in the flesh,
RESPONSORY See Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 4:2
You must have at heart every member of the flock, for the Holy Spirit has made you their shepherds.
The great quality of a steward is to be faithful to his duty.
Second reading
Ignatius, also called Theophorus, to the holy church at Tralles in the province of Asia, dear to God the Father of Jesus Christ, elect and worthy of God, enjoying peace in body and in the Spirit through the passion of Jesus Christ, who is our hope through our resurrection when we rise to him. In the manner of the apostles, I too send greetings to you with the fullness of grace and extend my every best wish.
Reports of your splendid character have reached me: how you are beyond reproach and ever unshaken in your patient endurance—qualities that you have not acquired but are yours by nature. My informant was your own bishop Polybius, who by the will of God and Jesus Christ visited me here in Smyrna. He so fully entered into my joy at being in chains for Christ that I came to see your whole community embodied in him. Moreover, when I learned from him of your God-given kindliness toward me, I broke out in words of praise for God. It is on him, I discovered, that you pattern your lives.
Your submission to your bishop, who is in the place of Jesus Christ, shows me that you are not living as men usually do but in the manner of Jesus himself, who died for us that you might escape death by belief in his death. Thus one thing is necessary, and you already observe it, that you do nothing without your bishop; indeed, be subject to the clergy as well, seeing in them the apostles of Jesus Christ our hope, for if we live in him we shall be found in him.
Deacons, too, who are ministers of the mysteries of Jesus should in all things be pleasing to all men. For they are not mere servants with food and drink, but emissaries of God’s Church; hence they should guard themselves against anything deserving reproach as they would against fire.
Similarly, all should respect the deacons as Jesus Christ, just as all should regard the bishop as the image of the Father, and the clergy as God’s senate and the college of the apostles. Without these three orders you cannot begin to speak of a church. I am confident that you share my feelings in this matter, for I have had an example of your love in the person of your bishop who is with me now. His whole bearing is a great lesson, and his very gentleness wields a mighty influence.
By God’s grace there are many things I understand, but I keep well within my limitations for fear that boasting should be my undoing. At the moment, then, I must be more apprehensive than ever and pay no attention at all to those who flatter me; their praise is as a scourge. For though I have a fierce desire to suffer martyrdom, I know not whether I am worthy of it. Most people are unaware of my passionate longing, but it assails me with increasing intensity. My present need, then, is for that humility by which the prince of this world is overthrown.
And so I strongly urge you, not I so much as the love of Jesus Christ, to be nourished exclusively on Christian fare, abstaining from the alien food that is heresy. And this you will do if you are neither arrogant nor cut off from God, from Jesus Christ, and from the bishop and the teachings of the apostles. Whoever is within the sanctuary is pure; but whoever is not is unclean. That is to say, whoever acts apart from the bishop and the clergy and the deacons is not pure in his conscience. In writing this, it is not that I am aware of anything of the sort among you; I only wish to forewarn you, for you are my dearest children.
RESPONSORY Ephesians 4:3-6; 1 Corinthians 3:11
Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit through a peace that binds you together. There is but one body, one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope when you were called.
No one can lay a foundation other than the one which has been laid, that is, Christ Jesus.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Almighty ever-living God,
ACCLAMATION (at least in the communal celebration)
Let us praise the Lord.
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Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
Christian Prayer:
Morning Prayer for Tuesday in Ordinary Time
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
HYMN
The beauty of the rising sun
Lord Jesus Christ, you far surpass
You are God's knowledge infinite,
Give us your light that like true sons
Let every word our lips may say
To you, O Christ, most kindly King,
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Lord, you have blessed your land; you have forgiven the sins of your people.
Psalm 85
O Lord, you once favored your land
Revive us now, God, our helper!
Will you not restore again our life
I will hear what the Lord God has to say,
Mercy and faithfulness have met;
The Lord will make us prosper
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Show us your mercy, Lord; our misery is known to us. May no evil desires prevail over us, for your glory and love dwell in our hearts.
Ant. Lord, you have blessed your land; you have forgiven the sins of your people.
Ant.2 My soul has yearned for you in the night, and as morning breaks I watch for your coming.
Canticle – Isaiah 26:1-4, 7-9, 12
A strong city have we;
A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace;
The way of the just is smooth;
My soul yearns for you in the night,
O Lord, you mete out peace to us,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. My soul has yearned for you in the night, and as morning breaks I watch for your coming.
Ant. 3 Lord, let the light of your face shine upon us.
Psalm 67
O God, be gracious and bless us
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
Let the nations be glad and exult
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
The earth has yielded its fruit
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Be gracious and bless us, Lord, and let your face shed its light on us, so that we can make you known with reverence and bring forth a harvest of justice.
Ant. Lord, let the light of your face shine upon us.
READING 1 John 4:14-15
We have seen for ourselves, and can testify, that the Father has sent the Son as savior of the world. When anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him and he in God.
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
My God stands by me, all my trust is in him.
I find refuge in him, and I am truly free;
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH
Ant. God has raised up for us a mighty Savior, as he promised of old through his holy prophets.
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. God has raised up for us a mighty Savior, as he promised of old through his holy prophets.
INTERCESSIONS
Lord Jesus, by your blood you have purchased for yourself a new people. We adore you and beseech you:
Our King and our Redeemer, hear the praises of your Church at the beginning of this day,
You are our hope and our strength, in you we trust,
Look kindly upon our weakness and hasten to our aid,
Remember the poor and the afflicted, do not let this day be a burden to them,
Our Father who art in heaven,
Concluding Prayer
God our Father,
DISMISSAL
May the Lord bless us,
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Midmorning Prayer for Tuesday in Ordinary Time using the Complementary Psalmody
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
HYMN
1 Come, Holy Ghost, with God the Son,
2 By every power, by heart and tongue,
3 O Father, that we ask be done,
4 Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 I cried out, and the Lord heard me.
Psalm 120
To the Lord in the hour of my distress
What shall he pay you in return,
Alas, that I abide a stranger in Meshech,
Long enough have I been dwelling
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. I cried out, and the Lord heard me.
Ant. 2 May the Lord watch over you as you come and as you go.
Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes to the mountains;
May he never allow you to stumble!
The Lord is your guard and your shade;
The Lord will guard you from evil,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. May the Lord watch over you as you come and as you go.
Ant. 3 I rejoiced in the good news they told me.
Psalm 122
I rejoiced when I heard them say:
Jerusalem is built as a city
For Israel’s law it is,
For the peace of Jerusalem pray:
For love of my brethren and friends
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. I rejoiced in the good news they told me.
READING Jeremiah 22:3
Do what is right and just. Rescue the victim from the hand of his oppressor. Do not wrong or oppress the resident alien, the orphan, or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood.
Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell)
The Lord will judge the whole world with justice.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
All-powerful and ever-living God,
ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community)
Let us praise the Lord.
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Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
Midday Prayer for Tuesday in Ordinary Time using the Current Psalmody
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
HYMN
Christ be near at either hand,
Christ be in my heart and mind,
Christ my life and only way,
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Law finds its fulfillment in love.
Psalm 119
Lord, how I love your law!
I have more insight than all who teach me
I turn my feet from evil paths
Your promise is sweeter to my taste
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Make us so love your law, Father, as to ponder it continually in our hearts. May it bear fruit in works acceptable to you.
Ant. Law finds its fulfillment in love.
Ant. 2 Lord, remember your people, whom you chose from the beginning.
Psalm 74
I
Why, O God, have you cast us off for ever?
Turn your steps to these places that are utterly ruined!
Their axes have battered the wood of its doors.
They said in their hearts: “Let us utterly crush them:
How long, O God, is the enemy to scoff?
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Lord, remember your people, whom you chose from the beginning.
Ant. 3 Rise up, Lord; defend your cause.
II
It was you who divided the sea by your might,
It was you who crushed Leviathan’s heads
Yours is the day and yours is the night.
Remember this, Lord, and see the enemy scoffing;
Remember your covenant; every cave in the land
Arise, O God, and defend your cause!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Lord, our faithful God, you permitted the temple of the old covenant to be destroyed and your people to be persecuted by unbelievers. Do not forget the new covenant sealed with the blood of your Son. Make the Church your spiritual house and make us living stones built upon Christ so that a full and true temple may be founded at last.
Ant. Rise up, Lord; defend your cause.
READING Deuteronomy 15:7-8
If one of your kinsmen in any community is in need in the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you, you shall not harden your heart nor close your hand to him in his need. Instead, you shall open your hand to him and freely lend him enough to meet his need.
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.
You have given the poor their heart’s desire.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Lord God,
ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community)
Let us praise the Lord.
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Midafternoon Prayer for Tuesday in Ordinary Time using the Complementary Psalmody
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
HYMN
I am bending my knee
Chorus:
O Christ be with me in my sleeping
Chorus:
And I am bending my knee
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 The Lord has done great things for us; he is the source of all our joy.
Psalm 126
When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage,
The heathens themselves said: “What marvels
Deliver us, O Lord, from our bondage
They go out, they go out, full of tears,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. The Lord has done great things for us; he is the source of all our joy.
Ant. 2 May the Lord build our house and watch over our city.
Psalm 127
If the Lord does not build the house,
In vain is your earlier rising,
Truly sons are a gift from the Lord,
O the happiness of the man
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. May the Lord build our house and watch over our city.
Ant. 3 Blessed are those who fear the Lord.
Psalm 128
O blessed are those who fear the Lord
By the labor of your hands you shall eat.
Indeed thus shall be blessed
On Israel, peace!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Blessed are those who fear the Lord.
READING Proverbs 22:22-23
Injure not the poor because they are poor,
Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell)
The Lord will free those who have no one to help them.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Father,
ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community)
Let us praise the Lord.
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
Christian Prayer:
Evening Prayer for Tuesday in Ordinary Time
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
HYMN
Earth's mighty Maker, whose command
That so, with flowers of golden hue,
Our spirit's rankling wounds efface
Let every soul thy law obey,
O Father, that we ask be done,
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 The Lord surrounds his people with his strength.
Psalm 125
Those who put their trust in the Lord
Jerusalem! The mountains surround her,
For the scepter of the wicked shall not rest
Do good, Lord, to those who are good,
On Israel, peace!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Surround your people, Lord, within the safety of your Church, which you preserve on its rock foundation. Do not let us stretch out our hands to evil deeds, nor be destroyed by the insidious snares of the enemy, but bring us to share the lot of the saints in light.
Ant. The Lord surrounds his people with his strength.
Ant. 2 Unless you acquire the heart of a child, you cannot enter the kingdom of God.
Psalm 131
O Lord, my heart is not proud
Truly I have set my soul
O Israel, hope in the Lord
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Lord Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, you declared that whoever receives a little child in your name receives you, and you promised your kingdom to those who are like children. Never let pride reign in our hearts, but may the Father’s compassion reward and embrace all who willingly bear your gentle yoke.
Ant. Unless you acquire the heart of a child, you cannot enter the kingdom of God.
Ant. 3 Lord, you have made us a kingdom and priests for God our Father.
Canticle — Revelation 4:11; 5:9, 10, 12
O Lord our God, you are worthy
For you have created all things;
Worthy are you, O Lord,
For you were slain;
You made of them a kingdom,
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Lord, you have made us a kingdom and priests for God our Father.
READING Romans 12:9-12
Your love must be sincere. Detest what is evil, cling to what is good. Love one another with the affection of brothers. Anticipate each other in showing respect. Do not grow slack but be fervent in spirit; he whom you serve is the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient under trial, persevere in prayer.
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
Through all eternity, O Lord, your promise stands unshaken.
Your faithfulness will never fail;
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
CANTICLE OF MARY
Ant. My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Luke 1:46-55
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
He has mercy on those who fear him
He has shown the strength of his arm,
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
He has filled the hungry with good things,
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
INTERCESSIONS
God establishes his people in hope. Let us cry out to him with joy:
We thank you, Lord,
O God, in your hands are the hearts of the powerful; bestow your wisdom upon government leaders,
The talents of artists reflect your splendor,
You do not allow us to be tested beyond our ability,
Through your Son you promised to raise men up on the Last Day,
Our Father who art in heaven,
Concluding Prayer
Lord,
DISMISSAL
May the Lord bless us,
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Christian Prayer:
Night Prayer for Tuesday
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men, in our hearts and in our minds, in our actions and inactions. To do so, it is vital that we examine our conscience daily and to ask for God’s mercy as we fall short and to ask for His strength to do better.
Lord Jesus,
Lord Jesus,
Lord Jesus,
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.
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Do not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust.
Psalm 143
Lord, listen to my prayer:
The enemy pursues my soul;
I remember the days that are past:
Lord, make haste and answer;
In the morning let me know your love
Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies;
For your name’s sake, Lord, save my life;
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Do not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust.
READING 1 Peter 5:8-9a
Stay sober and alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, solid in your faith.
RESPONSORY
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
CANTICLE OF SIMEON
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
my own eyes have seen the salvation
a light to reveal you to the nations
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Concluding Prayer
Lord,
BLESSING
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.
Antiphon or song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
HYMN
Mary 'mid the roses sits and rocks her holy child;
Innocent thy laughter, holy is thy lullaby;
Lord, open my lips.
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Psalm 24
The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
He shall receive blessings from the Lord
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
O gates, lift high your heads;
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Who is the king of glory?
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
O gates, lift high your heads;
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Who is he, the king of glory?
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
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Christian Prayer:
Office of Readings for Monday in Ordinary Time
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
HYMN
For the beauty of the earth,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
For the beauty of each hour
Lord of all, to thee we raise
For the joy of ear and eye,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
For the joy of human love,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
For each perfect gift of Thine,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Our God will be made manifest; he will not come in silence.
Psalm 50
I
The God of gods, the Lord,
Our God comes, he keeps silence no longer.
“Summon before me my people
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Our God will be made manifest; he will not come in silence.
Ant. 2 Offer to God the sacrifice of praise.
II
“Listen, my people, I will speak;
I find no fault with your sacrifices,
For I own all the beasts of the forest,
Were I hungry, I would not tell you,
Pay your sacrifice of thanksgiving to God
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Offer to God the sacrifice of praise.
Ant. 3 I want a loving heart more than sacrifice, knowledge of my ways more than holocausts.
III
But God says to the wicked:
“But how can you recite my commandments
you who see a thief and go with him;
you who sit and malign your brother
Mark this, you who never think of God,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Father, accept us as a sacrifice of praise, so that we may go through life unburdened by sin, walking in the way of salvation, and always giving thanks to you.
Ant. I want a loving heart more than sacrifice, knowledge of my ways more than holocausts.
Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell)
Listen, my people, and I will speak.
READINGS
First reading
First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for all men, especially for kings and those in authority, that we may be able to lead undisturbed and tranquil lives in perfect piety and dignity.
Prayer of this kind is good, and God our savior is pleased with it, for he wants all men to be saved and come to know the truth. And the truth is this:
“God is one.
This truth was attested at the fitting time. I have been made its herald and apostle (believe me, I am not lying but speak the truth), the teacher of the nations in the true faith.
It is my wish, then, that in every place the men shall offer prayers with blameless hands held aloft, and be free from anger and dissension.
Similarly, the women must deport themselves properly. They should dress modestly and quietly, and not be decked out in fancy hair styles, gold ornaments, pearls, or costly clothing; rather, as becomes women who profess to be religious, their adornment should be good deeds. A woman must learn in silence and be completely submissive. I do not permit a woman to act as teacher, or in any way to have authority over a man; she must be quiet.
For Adam was created first, Eve afterward; moreover, it was not Adam who was deceived but the woman. It was she who was led astray and fell into sin. She will be saved through childbearing, provided she continues in faith and love and holiness—her chastity being taken for granted.
RESPONSORY 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Hebrews 2;17
There is only one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
He had to become like his brothers in every way, so that he might show them compassion.
Second reading
Offer God a sacrifice of praise and fulfill your vows to the Most High. If you praise God you offer your vow and fulfill the promise you have made. So the Samaritan leper, healed by the Lord’s word of command, gained greater credit than the other nine; he alone returned to Christ, praising God and giving thanks. Jesus said of him: There was no one to come back and thank God except this foreigner. He tells him: Stand up and go on your way, for your faith has made you whole.
The Lord Jesus, in his divine wisdom, taught you about the goodness of the Father, who knows how to give good things, so that you might ask for the things that are good from Goodness itself. He urges you to pray earnestly and frequently, not offering long and wearisome prayers, but praying often, and with perseverance. Lengthy prayers are usually filled with empty words, while neglect of prayer results in indifference to prayer.
Again, Christ urges you, when you ask forgiveness for yourself, to be especially generous to others, so that your actions may commend your prayer. The Apostle, too, teaches you how to pray; you must avoid anger and contentiousness, so that your prayer may be serene and wholesome. He tells you also that every place is a place of prayer, though our Savior says: Go into your room.
But by “room” you must understand, not a room enclosed by walls that imprison your body, but the room that is within you, the room where you hide your thoughts, where you keep your affections. This room of prayer is always with you, wherever you are, and it is always a secret room, where only God can see you.
You are told to pray especially for the people, that is, for the whole body, for all its members, the family of your mother the Church; the badge of membership in this body is love for each other. If you pray only for yourself, you pray for yourself alone. If each one prays for himself, he received less from God’s goodness than the one who prays on behalf of others. But as it is, because each prays for all, all are in fact praying for each one.
To conclude, if you pray only for yourself, you will be praying, as we said, for yourself alone. But if you pray for all, all will pray for you, for you are included in all. In this way there is a great recompense; through the prayers of each individual, the intercession of the whole people is gained for each individual. There is here no pride, but an increase of humility and a richer harvest from prayer.
RESPONSORY Psalm 61:2-3, 6
Hear, O God, my cry for help;
You, my God, have received my vows
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Almighty ever-living God,
ACCLAMATION (at least in the communal celebration)
Let us praise the Lord.
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
Christian Prayer:
Morning Prayer for Monday in Ordinary Time
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
HYMN
O splendor of God's glory bright,
O Thou true Sun, on us Thy glance
The Father, too, our prayers implore,
To guide whate'er we nobly do,
Our mind be in His keeping placed
And Christ to us for food shall be,
Now let the day in joy pass on,
See morn' pursues her shining way,
All laud to God the Father be;
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.
Psalm 84
How lovely is your dwelling place,
My soul is longing and yearning,
The sparrow herself finds a home
They are happy, who dwell in your house,
As they go through the Bitter Valley
O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer,
One day within your courts
For the Lord God is a rampart, a shield;
Lord, God of hosts,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Bless your people, Lord. You have given us the law that we may walk from strength to strength and raise our minds to you from this valley of tears. May we receive the gifts you have gained for us.
Ant. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.
Ant. 2 Come, let us climb the mountain of the Lord.
Canticle — Isaiah 2:2-5
In days to come,
All nations shall stream toward it;
For from Zion shall go forth instruction,
He shall judge between the nations,
O house of Jacob, come,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Come, let us climb the mountain of the Lord.
Ant. 3 Sing to the Lord and bless his name.
Psalm 96
O sing a new song to the Lord,
Proclaim his help day by day,
The Lord is great and worthy of praise,
It was the Lord who made the heavens,
Give the Lord, you families of peoples,
Bring an offering and enter his courts,
Proclaim to the nations: “God is king.”
Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad,
at the presence of the Lord for he comes,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Psalm-prayer
Lord, you have renewed the face of the earth. Your Church throughout the world sings you a new song, announcing your wonders to all. Through a virgin, you have brought forth a new birth in our world; through your miracles, a new power; through your suffering, a new patience; in your resurrection, a new hope, and in your ascension, new majesty.
Ant. Sing to the Lord and bless his name.
READING James 2:12-13
Always speak and act as men destined for judgment under the law of freedom. Merciless is the judgment on the man who has not shown mercy; but mercy triumphs over judgment.
Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell)
RESPONSORY
Blessed be the Lord our God, blessed from age to age.
His marvelous works are beyond compare,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH
Ant. Blessed be the Lord our God.
Luke 1:68-79
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;
He has raised up for us a mighty savior,
Through his holy prophets he promised of old
He promised to show mercy to our fathers
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. Blessed be the Lord our God.
INTERCESSIONS
Man was created to glorify God through his deeds. Let us earnestly pray:
We bless you, Creator of all things,
Look with favor on us as we begin our daily work,
Make our work today benefit our brothers and sisters,
Grant joy and peace to us,
Our Father who art in heaven,
Concluding Prayer
Lord God,
DISMISSAL
May the Lord bless us,
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