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Jan 14, Office of Readings for Tuesday of the 1st week of Ordinary Time
Jan 15, 2025Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 57 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 722 Office of Readings for Tuesday 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. HYMNO God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. Beneath the shadow of Your throne Your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is your arm alone, And our defense is sure. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting you are God, To endless years the same. A thousand ages in your sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. Time, like an ever rolling stream, Bears all our lives away; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be now our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home. 𝄞"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" by Melinda Kirigin-Voss, Vince Clark • Title: O God, Our Help in Ages Past; Text: Based on Psalm 90; Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, Psalms of David..., 1719, alt.; Tune: ST. ANNE, CM; later form of melody (rhythm adapted), attr. to William Croft, 1678-1727, A Supplement to the New Version of Psalms, 1708; Artist: Melinda Kirigin-Voss, Vince Clark; Copyright 2016 Surgeworks Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Divine Office PSALMODY Ant. 1 The Lord is just; he will defend the poor. Psalm 10 Prayer of thanksgiving Blessed are the poor; the kingdom of heaven is theirs (Luke 6:20). I Lord, why do you stand afar off and hide yourself in times of distress? The poor man is devoured by the pride of the wicked: he is caught in the schemes that others have made. For the wicked man boasts of his heart’s desires; the covetous blasphemes and spurns the Lord. In his pride the wicked says: “He will not punish. There is no God.” Such are his thoughts. His path is ever untroubled; your judgment is far from his mind. His enemies he regards with contempt. He thinks: “Never shall I falter; misfortune shall never be my lot.” His mouth is full of cursing, guile, oppression, mischief and deceit under his tongue. He lies in wait among the reeds; the innocent he murders in secret. His eyes are on the watch for the helpless man. He lurks in hiding like a lion in his lair; he lurks in hiding to seize the poor; he seizes the poor man and drags him away. He crouches, preparing to spring, and the helpless fall beneath his strength. He thinks in his heart: “God forgets, he hides his face, he does not see.” 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. The Lord is just; he will defend the poor. Ant. 2 Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow. II Arise then, Lord, lift up your hand! O God, do not forget the poor! Why should the wicked spurn the Lord and think in his heart: “He will not punish”? But you have seen the trouble and sorrow, you note it, you take it in hand. The helpless trusts himself to you; for you are the helper of the orphan. Break the power of the wicked and the sinner! Punish his wickedness till nothing remains! The Lord is king for ever and ever. The heathen shall perish from the land he rules. Lord, you hear the prayer of the poor; you strengthen their hearts; you turn your ear to protect the rights of the orphan and oppressed so that mortal man may strike terror no more. 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 Rise up, Lord, in defense of your people, do not hide your face from our troubles. Father of orphans, wealth of the poor, we rejoice in making you known; may we find comfort and security in times of pain and anxiety. Ant. Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow. Ant. 3 The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace. Psalm 12 A cry for God’s help against powerful oppressors The Father sent his Son into the world to defend the poor (Saint Augustine). Help, O Lord, for good men have vanished: truth has gone from the sons of men. Falsehood they speak one to another, with lying lips, with a false heart. May the Lord destroy all lying lips, the tongue that speaks high-sounding words, those who say: “Our tongue is our strength; our lips are our own, who is our master?” “For the poor who are oppressed and the needy who groan I myself will arise,” says the Lord. “I will grant them the salvation for which they thirst.” The words of the Lord are words without alloy, silver from the furnace, seven times refined. It is you, O Lord, who will take us in your care and protect us for ever from this generation. See how the wicked prowl on every side, while the worthless are prized highly by the sons of men. 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 Your light is true light, Lord, and your truth shines like the day. Direct us to salvation through your life-giving words. May we be saved by always embracing your word. Ant. The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace. 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. The Lord teaches the humble his way. — He guides the gentle-hearted along the right path. READINGS First reading From the book of Sirach 11:12-28 Put your trust in God alone Another goes his way a weakling and a failure, with little strength and great misery – Yet the eyes of the Lord look favorably upon him; he raises him free of the vile dust, Lifts up his head and exalts him to the amazement of the many. Good and evil, life and death, poverty and riches, are from the Lord. Wisdom and understanding and knowledge of affairs, love and virtuous paths are from the Lord. Error and darkness were formed with sinners from their birth, and evil grows old with evildoers. The Lord’s gift remains with the just; his favor brings continued success. A man may become rich through a miser’s life, and this is his allotted reward: When he says: “I have found rest, now I will feast on my possessions,” He does not know how long it will be till he dies and leaves them to others. My son, hold fast to your duty, busy yourself with it, grow old while doing your task. Admire not how sinners live, but trust in the Lord and wait for his light; For it is easy with the Lord suddenly, in an instant, to make a poor man rich. God’s blessing is the lot of the just man, and in due time his hopes bear fruit. Say not: “What do I need? What further pleasure can be mine?” Say not: “I am independent. What harm can come to me now?” The day of prosperity makes one forget adversity; the day of adversity makes one forget prosperity. For it is easy with the Lord on the day of death to repay man according to his deeds.<br ...
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Jan 15, Morning Prayer for Wednesday of the 1st week of Ordinary Time
Jan 15, 202500:13:52Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 748 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 712 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 All from Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 738 Morning Prayer for Wednesday 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. HYMNWhen breaks the day, and dawn grows bright, Christ nearer seems, the Light of Light: From us, like shades that nighttime brings, Drive forth, O Lord, all darksome things. Earth’s dusky veil is torn away, Pierced by the sparkling beams of day; Our life resumes its hues apace, Soon as the Daystar shows his face. So thee, O Christ, alone we seek, With conscience pure and temper meek: With tears and chants we humbly pray That thou wouldst guide us through each day. For many’a shade obscures each sense Which needs thy beams to purge it thence; Light of the Morning Star, thy grace Shed on us from thy cloudless face. All laud to God the Father be, All praise, eternal Son, to thee; All glory, as is ever meet, To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen. 𝄞"When Breaks the Day" by Rebecca Hincke • Musical Score • Title: When Breaks the Day; Text: Nox et tenebrae et nubila, Prudentius; Tr Anon; Tune: Chant, Mode I; Lumen Christi Hymnal; Artist: Rebecca Hincke; Recording copyright 2016 by Surgeworks, Inc. PSALMODY Ant. 1 O Lord, in your light we see light itself. Psalm 36 The malice of sinners and God’s goodness No follower of mine wanders in the dark; he shall have the light of life (John 8:12). Sin speaks to the sinner in the depths of his heart. There is no fear of God before his eyes. He so flatters himself in his mind that he knows not his guilt. In his mouth are mischief and deceit. All wisdom is gone. He plots the defeat of goodness as he lies on his bed. He has set his foot on evil ways, he clings to what is evil. Your love, Lord, reaches to heaven; your truth to the skies. Your justice is like God’s mountain, your judgments like the deep. To both man and beast you give protection. O Lord, how precious is your love. My God, the sons of men find refuge in the shelter of your wings. They feast on the riches of your house; they drink from the stream of your delight. In you is the source of life and in your light we see light. Keep on loving those who know you, doing justice for upright hearts. Let the foot of the proud not crush me nor the hand of the wicked cast me out. See how the evil-doers fall! Flung down, they shall never rise. 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 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 16:2-3a, 13-15 God who created the world takes care of his people They were singing a new song (Revelation 5:9). Strike up the instruments, a song to my God with timbrels, chant to the Lord with cymbals. Sing to him a new song, exalt and acclaim his name. A new hymn I will sing to my God. O Lord, great are you and glorious, wonderful in power and unsurpassable. Let your every creature serve you; for you spoke, and they were made, you sent forth your spirit, and they were created; no one can resist your word. The mountains to their bases, and the seas are shaken; the rocks, like wax, melt before your glance. But to those who fear you, you are very merciful. 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. 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 The Lord Jesus is King of all He is seated at the right hand of the Father, and his kingdom will have no end. All peoples, clap your hands, cry to God with shouts of joy! For the Lord, the Most High, we must fear, great king over all the earth. He subdues peoples under us and nations under our feet. Our inheritance, our glory, is from him, given to Jacob out of love. God goes up with shouts of joy; the Lord goes up with trumpet blast. Sing praise for God, sing praise, sing praise to our king, sing praise. God is king of all the earth. Sing praise with all your skill. God is king over the nations; God reigns on his holy throne. The princes of the peoples are assembled with the people of Abraham’s God. The rulers of the earth belong to God, to God who reigns over all. 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 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 Tobit 4:15a. 16a. 18a. 19 Do to no one what you yourself dislike. Give to the hungry some of your bread, and to the naked some of your clothing. Seek counsel from every wise man. At all times bless the Lord God, and ask him to make all your paths straight and to grant success to all your endeavors and plans. 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 Incline my heart according to your will, O God. — Incline my heart according to your will, O God. Speed my steps along your path, — according to your will, O God. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, — Incline my heart according to your will, O God. CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH Ant. Show us your mercy, Lord; remember your holy covenant. Luke 1:68-79 The Messiah and his forerunner Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty savior, born of the house of his servant David. Through his holy prophets he promised of old that he would save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant. This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins. In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning,...
Transcribe →Dec 18, Morning Prayer for Wednesday of the 3rd week of Advent
Dec 19, 2024Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 653 Proper of Seasons: 330 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 979 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 119 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 886 Morning Prayer for December 18, Wednesday in the 3rd week of Advent 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. HYMNI bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity. By invocation of the same, The Three in One, the One in Three. I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead. God's eye to watch, God's might to stay. God's heavenly host to be my guard. Chorus: Christ be with me; Christ within me; Christ behind me; Christ before me; Christ to comfort and restore me; Christ beneath me and above me; Christ in hearts of all that love me; Christ in mouth of friend and stranger; I bind unto myself the name the strong name of the Trinity. By invocation of the same, The Three in One, the One in Three. Of whom all nature hath creation, Eternal Father, Spirit, Word. Praise to the Lord of my salvation. Salvation is of Christ the Lord. Chorus: Christ be with me; Christ within me; Christ behind me; Christ before me; Christ to comfort and restore me; Christ beneath me and above me; Christ in hearts of all that love me; Christ in mouth of friend and stranger; 𝄞"Prayer of St. Patrick" by Briege O'Hare And Marie Cox • Available on iTunes • Available for Purchase • Title: Prayer of St. Patrick; Text: Briege O'Hare, OSC, inspired by The Carmina Gadelica; Album: The Peace of God. Songs from a Celtic Monastery; Composed and arranged by: Briege O'Hare, OSC; Sung by: Marie Cox,RSM; (c) 2006 Hermitage Production; Used by permission • Albums that contain this Hymn: The Peace of God PSALMODY Ant. 1 The Lord, the mighty God, will come forth from Zion to set his people free. Psalm 86 The prayer of the poor man in distress Blessed be God who comforts us in all our trials (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). Turn your ear, O Lord, and give answer for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am faithful: save the servant who trusts in you. You are my God, have mercy on me, Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. Give joy to your servant, O Lord, for to you I lift up my soul. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of love to all who call. Give heed, O Lord, to my prayer and attend to the sound of my voice. In the day of distress I will call and surely you will reply. Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; nor work to compare with yours. All the nations shall come to adore you and glorify your name, O Lord: for you are great and do marvellous deeds, you who alone are God. Show me, Lord, your way so that I may walk in your truth. Guide my heart to fear your name. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart and glorify your name for ever; for your love to me has been great: you have saved me from the depths of the grave. The proud have risen against me; ruthless men seek my life: to you they pay no heed. But you, God of mercy and compassion, slow to anger, O Lord, abounding in love and truth, turn and take pity on me. O give your strength to your servant and save your handmaid’s son. Show me a sign of your favor that my foes may see to their shame that you console me and give me your help. 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 God of mercy and goodness, when Christ called out to you in torment, you heard him and gave him victory over death because of his love for you. We already know the affection you have for us; fill us with a great love of your name, and we will proclaim you more boldly before men and happily lead them to celebrate your glory. Ant. The Lord, the mighty God, will come forth from Zion to set his people free. Ant. 2 I shall not cease to plead with God for Zion until he sends his Holy One in all his radiant beauty. Canticle – Isaiah 33:13-16 God’s flawless judgment What God has promised is for you, for your children, and for those still far away (Acts 2:39). Hear, you who are far off, what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge my might. On Zion sinners are in dread, trembling grips the impious; “Who of us can live with the consuming fire? Who of us can live with the everlasting flames?” He who practices virtue and speaks honestly, who spurns what is gained by oppression, brushing his hands free of contact with a bribe, stopping his ears lest he hear of bloodshed, closing his eyes lest he look on evil. He shall dwell on the heights, his stronghold shall be the rocky fastness, his food and drink in steady supply. 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. I shall not cease to plead with God for Zion until he sends his Holy One in all his radiant beauty. Ant. 3 The Spirit of the Lord rests upon me; he has sent me to preach his joyful message to the poor. Psalm 98 The Lord triumphs in his judgment This psalm tells of the Lord’s first coming and that people of all nations will believe in him (Saint Athanasius). Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders. His right hand and his holy arm have brought salvation. The Lord has made known his salvation; has shown his justice to the nations. He has remembered his truth and love for the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Shout to the Lord, all the earth, ring out your joy. Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp with the sound of music. With trumpets and the sound of the horn acclaim the King, the Lord. Let the sea and all within it thunder; the world, and all its peoples. Let the rivers clap their hands and the hills ring out their joy. Rejoice at the presence of the Lord, for he comes to rule the earth. He will rule the world with justice and the peoples with fairness. 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 Jesus, you have revealed your justice to all nations. We stood condemned and you came to be judged in our place. Send your saving power on us and when you come in glory bring your mercy to those for whom you were condemned. Ant. The Spirit of the Lord rests upon me; he has sent me to preach his joyful message to the poor. 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 Your light will come Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty. — Your light will come Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty. You will see his glory within you; — the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, ...
Transcribe →Dec 22, Evening Prayer for Sunday of the 4th week of Advent
Dec 19, 2024Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 315/367 Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 1060 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 114 Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 932 Evening Prayer II for the Fourth Sunday, December 22, in the Season of Advent 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. HYMNÔ Dieu de clémence, viens par ta présence, Combler nos désirs, apaiser nos soupirs. Sauveur secourable, parais à nos yeux! A l'homme coupable viens ouvrir les cieux; Céleste victime, ferme-lui l'abîme. Ô Dieu de clémence, viens par ta présence, Combler nos désirs, apaiser nos soupirs. Un dur esclavage fut notre partage: Il brise nos fers et sauve l'univers. Tout le Cieux s’abaissent saisis du respect; Nos maux disparaissent à son seul aspect. Tout à sa naissance, cède à sa puissance. Un dur esclavage fut notre partage: Il brise nos fers et sauve l'univers. English translation by Catherine Fisher, 2016: O God of Mercy, your presence comes and fills our desires, And brings peace to our sighs. Helpful savior, appear before us! Come and open the heavens for the guilty man, Heavenly victim, save him from the abyss. O God of Mercy, your presence comes and fills our desires, And brings peace to our sighs. A hard slavery would have been our share: He broke our irons and saved the universe. In his honor, all the heavens bow down, Our sins disappear before his face, With his birth, all things yield before his power. A hard slavery would have been our share: He broke our irons and saved the universe. 𝄞"O Dieu de Clemence" by Kathleen Lundquist • Traditional French Catholic hymn, attributed to Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772);This arrangement (from Light In Our Darkness by Kathleen Lundquist, copyright 2005 by Mystagogia Music) is dedicated to the Carmelite nuns of Compiegne, martyred during the French Revolution on July 17, 1794. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Light in Our Darkness: Music for Advent and Christmas PSALMODY Ant. 1 See how glorious he is, coming forth as Savior of all peoples! Psalm 110 The Messiah, king and priest Christ’s reign will last until all his enemies are made subject to him (1 Corinthians 15:25). The Lord’s revelation to my Master: “Sit on my right: your foes I will put beneath your feet.” Ant. See how glorious he is, coming forth as Savior of all peoples! The Lord will wield from Zion your scepter of power: rule in the midst of all your foes. Ant. See how glorious he is, coming forth as Savior of all peoples! A prince from the day of your birth on the holy mountains; from the womb before the dawn I begot you. Ant. See how glorious he is, coming forth as Savior of all peoples! The Lord has sworn an oath he will not change. “You are a priest for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of old.” Ant. See how glorious he is, coming forth as Savior of all peoples! The Master standing at your right hand will shatter kings in the day of his great wrath. Ant. See how glorious he is, coming forth as Savior of all peoples! He shall drink from the stream by the wayside and therefore he shall lift up his head. Ant. See how glorious he is, coming forth as Savior of all peoples! 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 Father, we ask you to give us victory and peace. In Jesus Christ, our Lord and King, we are already seated at your right hand. We look forward to praising you in the fellowship of all your saints in our heavenly homeland. Ant. See how glorious he is, coming forth as Savior of all peoples! Ant. 2 Crooked paths will be straightened, and rough ways made smooth. Come, O Lord, do not delay, alleluia. Psalm 112 The happiness of the just man Live as children born of the light. Light produces every kind of goodness and justice and truth. (Ephesians 5:8-9). Happy the man who fears the Lord, who takes delight in all his commands. His sons shall be powerful on earth; the children of the upright are blessed. Ant. Crooked paths will be straightened, and rough ways made smooth. Come, O Lord, do not delay, alleluia. Riches and wealth are in his house; his justice stands firm for ever. He is a light in the darkness for the upright: he is generous, merciful and just. Ant. Crooked paths will be straightened, and rough ways made smooth. Come, O Lord, do not delay, alleluia. The good man takes pity and lends, he conducts his affairs with honor. The just man will never waver: he will be remembered for ever. Ant. Crooked paths will be straightened, and rough ways made smooth. Come, O Lord, do not delay, alleluia. He has no fear of evil news; with a firm heart he trusts in the Lord. With a steadfast heart he will not fear; he will see the downfall of his foes. Ant. Crooked paths will be straightened, and rough ways made smooth. Come, O Lord, do not delay, alleluia. Open-handed, he gives to the poor; his justice stands firm for ever. His head will be raised in glory. Ant. Crooked paths will be straightened, and rough ways made smooth. Come, O Lord, do not delay, alleluia. The wicked man sees and is angry, grinds his teeth and fades away; the desire of the wicked leads to doom. 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 God, you are the eternal light which illumines the hearts of good people. Help us to love you, to rejoice in your glory, and so to live in this world as to avoid harsh judgment in the next. May we come to see the light of your countenance. Ant. Crooked paths will be straightened, and rough ways made smooth. Come, O Lord, do not delay, alleluia. Ant. 3 Ever wider will his kingdom spread, eternally at peace, alleluia. Canticle – See Revelation 19:1-7 The wedding of the lamb Alleluia. Salvation, glory, and power to our God: — Alleluia. his judgments are honest and true. — Alleluia, (alleluia). Ant. Ever wider will his kingdom spread, eternally at peace, alleluia. Alleluia. Sing praise to our God, all you his servants, — Alleluia. all who worship him reverently, great and small. — Alleluia, (alleluia). Ant. Ever wider will his kingdom spread, eternally at peace, alleluia. Alleluia. The Lord our all-powerful God is King; — Alleluia. Let us rejoice, sing praise, and give him glory. — Alleluia, (alleluia). Ant. Ever wider will his kingdom spread, eternally at peace, alleluia. Alleluia. The wedding feast of the Lamb has begun, — Alleluia. and his bride is prepared to welcome him. — Alleluia, <span style="color: #ff00...
Transcribe →Dec 23, Evening Prayer for Monday of the 4th week of Advent
Dec 19, 2024Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 375 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1077 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 135 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 942 Evening Prayer for December 23, Monday in the Season of Advent 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. HYMNÔ Dieu de clémence, viens par ta présence, Combler nos désirs, apaiser nos soupirs. Sauveur secourable, parais à nos yeux! A l'homme coupable viens ouvrir les cieux; Céleste victime, ferme-lui l'abîme. Ô Dieu de clémence, viens par ta présence, Combler nos désirs, apaiser nos soupirs. Un dur esclavage fut notre partage: Il brise nos fers et sauve l'univers. Tout le Cieux s’abaissent saisis du respect; Nos maux disparaissent à son seul aspect. Tout à sa naissance, cède à sa puissance. Un dur esclavage fut notre partage: Il brise nos fers et sauve l'univers. English translation by Catherine Fisher, 2016: O God of Mercy, your presence comes and fills our desires, And brings peace to our sighs. Helpful savior, appear before us! Come and open the heavens for the guilty man, Heavenly victim, save him from the abyss. O God of Mercy, your presence comes and fills our desires, And brings peace to our sighs. A hard slavery would have been our share: He broke our irons and saved the universe. In his honor, all the heavens bow down, Our sins disappear before his face, With his birth, all things yield before his power. A hard slavery would have been our share: He broke our irons and saved the universe. 𝄞"O Dieu de Clemence" by Kathleen Lundquist • Traditional French Catholic hymn, attributed to Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772);This arrangement (from Light In Our Darkness by Kathleen Lundquist, copyright 2005 by Mystagogia Music) is dedicated to the Carmelite nuns of Compiegne, martyred during the French Revolution on July 17, 1794. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Light in Our Darkness: Music for Advent and Christmas 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 136 Easter Hymn We praise God by recalling his marvelous deeds (Cassiodorus). I O give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures for ever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his love endures for ever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his love endures for ever; who alone has wrought marvelous works, for his love endures for ever; whose wisdom it was made the skies, for his love endures for ever; who fixed the earth firmly on the seas, for his love endures for ever. It was he who made the great lights, for his love endures for ever. the sun to rule the day, for his love endures for ever. the moon and stars in the night; for his love endures for ever. 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. 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. II The first-born of the Egyptians he smote, for his love endures for ever. He brought Israel out from their midst, for his love endures for ever; arm outstretched, with power in his hand, for his love endures for ever. He divided the Red Sea in two, for his love endures for ever; he made Israel pass through the midst, for his love endures for ever; he flung Pharaoh and his force in the sea, for his love endures for ever. Through the desert his people he led, for his love endures for ever. Nations in their greatness he struck, for his love endures for ever. Kings in their splendor he slew, for his love endures for ever. Sihon, king of the Amorites, for his love endures for ever; and Og, the king of Bashan, for his love endures for ever. He let Israel inherit their land, for his love endures for ever. On his servant their land he bestowed, for his love endures for ever. He remembered us in our distress, for his love endures for ever. And he snatched us away from our foes, for his love endures for ever; He gives food to all living things for his love endures for ever; To the God of heaven give thanks, for his love endures for ever. 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 Almighty God, remember our lowliness and have mercy. Once you gave our fathers a foreign land to inherit. Free us today from sin and give us a share in your inheritance. 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? Canticle – Ephesians 1:3-10 God our savior Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has bestowed on us in Christ every spiritual blessing in the heavens. God chose us in him before the world began to be holy and blameless in his sight. He predestined us to be his adopted sons through Jesus Christ, such was his will and pleasure, that all might praise the glorious favor he has bestowed on us in his beloved. In him and through his blood, we have been redeemed, and our sins forgiven, so immeasurably generous is God’s favor to us. God has given us the wisdom to understand fully the mystery, the plan he was pleased to decree in Christ. A plan to be carried out in Christ, in the fullness of time, to bring all things into one in him, in the heavens and on earth. 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. When the Son of Man comes to earth, do you think he will find faith in men’s hearts? READING 2 Peter 3:8b-9 In the Lord’s eyes, one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years are as a day. The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise – though some consider it “delay”. Rather, he shows you generous patience, since he wants none to perish but all to come to repentance. 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 Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. — Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. Let your face shine upon us and we shall be saved, — Lord God of power and might. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, — Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. CANTICLE OF MARY Ant. O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God. Luke 1:46-55 The soul rejoices in the Lord My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on tho...
Transcribe →Dec 23, Office of Readings for Monday of the 4th week of Advent
Dec 17, 2024Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 649 Proper of Seasons: 368 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1065 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for December 23, Monday in the Season of Advent 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. HYMNMy soul is thirsting for You my God My soul is thirsting for You, My soul is thirsting for You my God For God the living God. My soul is thirsting for You my God My soul is thirsting for You, My soul is thirsting for You my God For God the living God. My soul is thirsting for You my God My soul is thirsting for You, My soul is thirsting for You my God For God the living God. My soul is thirsting for You my God My soul is thirsting for You, My soul is thirsting for You my God For God the living God. Living God, holy One Fill my soul with love with Your holy love. Living God, holy One Fill my soul with love Fill my soul Fill my soul with love Fill my soul Fill my soul. 𝄞"My Soul Is Thirsting for God" by Briege O'Hare And Marie Cox • Available on iTunes • Available for Purchase • Title: My Soul Is Thirsting for God; Text: adapted from Psalm 63; Artists: Briege O’Hare And Marie Cox; Used with permission. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Lord, Teach Us To Pray PSALMODY Ant. 1 How good is the God of Israel to the pure of heart! Psalm 73 Why is it that the good have many troubles? Blessed is the man who does not lose faith in me (Matthew 11:6). I How good God is to Israel, to those who are pure of heart. Yet my feet came close to stumbling, my steps had almost slipped for I was filled with envy of the proud when I saw how the wicked prosper. For them there are no pains; their bodies are sound and sleek. They do not share in men’s sorrows; they are not stricken like others. So they wear their pride like a necklace, they clothe themselves with violence. Their hearts overflow with malice, their minds seethe with plots. They scoff; they speak with malice; from on high they plan oppression. They have set their mouths in the heavens and their tongues dictate to the earth. So the people turn to follow them and drink in all their words. They say: “How can God know? Does the Most High take any notice?” Look at them, such are the wicked, but untroubled, they grow in wealth. 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. How good is the God of Israel to the pure of heart! Ant. 2 Their laughter will turn to weeping, their merriment to grief. II How useless to keep my heart pure and wash my hands in innocence, when I was stricken all day long, suffered punishment day after day. Then I said: “If I should speak like that, I should betray the race of your sons.” I strove to fathom this problem, too hard for my mind to understand, until I pierced the mysteries of God and understood what becomes of the wicked. How slippery the paths on which you set them; you make them slide to destruction. How suddenly they come to their ruin, wiped out, destroyed by terrors. Like a dream one wakes from, O Lord, when you wake you dismiss them as phantoms. 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. Their laughter will turn to weeping, their merriment to grief. Ant. 3 Those who depart from you will perish; my joy is to remain with you, my God. III And so when my heart grew embittered and when I was cut to the quick, I was stupid and did not understand, no better than a beast in your sight. Yet I was always in your presence; you were holding me by my right hand. You will guide me by your counsel and so you will lead me to glory. What else have I in heaven but you? Apart from you I want nothing on earth. My body and my heart faint for joy; God is my possession for ever. All those who abandon you shall perish; you will destroy all those who are faithless. To be near God is my happiness. I have made the Lord God my refuge. I will tell of your works at the gates of the city of Zion. 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 It is good to be with you, Father; in you is fullness of life for your faithful people; in you all hope resides. May you lead us to everlasting happiness. Ant. Those who depart from you will perish; my joy is to remain with you, my 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. Let your compassion come upon me, Lord — Your salvation, true to your promise. READINGS First reading From the book of the prophet Isaiah 51:1-11 The salvation promised to the children of Abraham Listen to me, you who pursue justice, who seek the Lord; Look to the rock from which you were hewn, to the pit from which you were quarried; Look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth; When he was but one I called him, I blessed him and made him many. Yes, the Lord shall comfort Zion and have pity on all her ruins; Her deserts he shall make like Eden, her wasteland like the garden of the Lord; Joy and gladness shall be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of song. Be attentive to me, my people; my folk, give ear to me. For law shall go forth from my presence, and my judgment, as the light of the peoples. I will make my justice come speedily; my salvation shall go forth and my arm shall judge the nations; In me shall the coastlands hope, and my arm they shall await. Raise your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; Though the heavens grow thin like smoke, the earth wears out like a garment and its inhabitants die like flies, My salvation shall remain forever and my justice shall never be dismayed. Hear me, you who know justice, you people who have my teaching at heart: Fear not the reproach of men, be not dismayed at their revilings. They shall be like a garment eaten by moths, like wool consumed by grubs; But my justice shall remain forever and my salvation, for all generations. Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord! Awake as in the days of old, in ages long ago! Was it not you who crushed Rahab, you who pierced the dragon? Was it not you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, Who made the depths of the sea into a way for the redeemed to pass over? Those whom the Lord has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; They will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will flee. RESPONSORY See Isaiah 51:4, 5; 35:10 My people, listen to me; hear me, all you who belong to my race; — close at hand is my Just One, my Savior draws near. Now those redeemed by the Lord will come back and enter Z...
Transcribe →Dec 11, Office of Readings for Wednesday of the 2nd week of Advent
Dec 12, 2024Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 649 Proper of Seasons: 225 Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 851 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent 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. HYMN1. O Lord, I am not worthy That Thou should'st come to me, But speak the words of comfort, My spirit healed shall be. 2. Oh, come, all you who labor In sorrow and in pain, Come, eat This Bread from heaven; Thy peace and strength regain. 3. O Jesus, we adore Thee, Our Victim and our Priest, Whose precious Blood and Body Become our sacred Feast. 4. O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine! All praise and all thanksgiving Be ev'ry moment Thine. 𝄞"O Lord, I Am Not Worthy" by Rebecca Hincke • Title: O Lord, I Am Not Worthy; Author: Unknown; Tune: NON DIGNUS; Artist: Rebecca Hincke; Recording copyright 2024 by Surgeworks, Inc. PSALMODY Ant. 1 We groan in pain as we await the redemption of our bodies. Psalm 39 Urgent prayer of a sick person Creation is made subject to futility… by him who subjected it, but it is not without hope. (Romans 8:20) I I said: “I will be watchful of my ways for fear I should sin with my tongue. I will put a curb on my lips when the wicked man stands before me.” I was dumb, silent and still. His prosperity stirred my grief. My heart was burning within me. At the thought of it, the fire blazed up and my tongue burst into speech: “O Lord, you have shown me my end, how short is the length of my days. Now I know how fleeting is my life. You have given me a short span of days; my life is as nothing in your sight. A mere breath, the man who stood so firm, a mere shadow, the man passing by; a mere breath the riches he hoards, not knowing who will have them.” 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. We groan in pain as we await the redemption of our bodies. Ant. 2 Hear and answer my prayer, O Lord, let me not weep in vain. II And now, Lord, what is there to wait for? In you rests all my hope. Set me free from all my sins, do not make me the taunt of the fool. I was silent, not opening my lips, because this was all your doing. Take away your scourge from me. I am crushed by the blows of your hand. You punish man’s sins and correct him; like the moth you devour all he treasures. Mortal man is no more than a breath; O Lord, hear my prayer. O Lord, turn your ear to my cry. Do not be deaf to my tears. In your house I am a passing guest, a pilgrim, like all my fathers. Look away that I may breathe again before I depart to be no more. 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 Through your Son you taught us, Father, not to be fearful of tomorrow but to commit our lives to your care. Do not withhold your Spirit from us but help us find a life of peace after these days of trouble. Ant. Hear and answer my prayer, O Lord, let me not weep in vain. Ant. 3 I have put all my trust in God’s never-failing mercy. Psalm 52 Against a calumniator If anyone would boast, let him boast in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:31) Why do you boast of your wickedness, you champion of evil, planning ruin all day long, your tongue like a sharpened razor, you master of deceit? You love evil more than good; lies more than truth. You love the destructive word, you tongue of deceit. For this God will destroy you and remove you for ever. He will snatch you from your tent and uproot you from the land of the living. The just shall see and fear. They shall laugh and say: “So this is the man who refused to take God as his stronghold, but trusted in the greatness of his wealth and grew powerful by his crimes.” But I am like a growing olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the goodness of God for ever and ever I will thank you for evermore; for this is your doing. I will proclaim that your name is good, in the presence of your friends. 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 Father, you cut down the unfruitful branch for burning and prune the fertile to make it bear more fruit. Make us grow like laden olive trees in your domain, firmly rooted in the power and mercy of your Son, so that you may gather from us fruit worthy of eternal life. Ant. I have put all my trust in God’s never-failing mercy. 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. Turn back to us, O Lord our God. — Show us your face and we shall be saved. READINGS First reading From the book of the prophet Isaiah 25:6-26:6 The banquet of God. The song of the redeemed. On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples A feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, The web that is woven over all nations; he will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces; The reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the Lord has spoken. On that day it will be said: “Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the Lord for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!” For the hand of the Lord will rest on this mountain, but Moab will be trodden down as a straw is trodden down in the mire. He will stretch forth his hands in Moab as a swimmer extends his hands to swim; He will bring low their pride as his hands sweep over them. The high-walled fortress he will raze, and strike it down level with the earth, with the very dust. On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah: “A strong city have we; he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us. Open up the gates to let in a nation that is just, one that keeps faith. A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace; in peace, for its trust in you.” Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock. He humbles those in high places, and the lofty city he brings down; He tumbles it to the ground, levels it with the dust. It is trampled underfoot by the needy, by the footsteps of the poor. RESPONSORY Revelation 21:3; Isaiah 25:8 I heard a voice proclaiming from the throne: Now God has a dwelling place among men and he will live with them; — they will be his people and he, their God, will be with them. The Lord will cast down death for ever and wipe the tears from every face. — They will be his people and he, their God, will be with them. Second reading From a discourse on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop God’s promises are held out to us by his Son Go...
Transcribe →Dec 13, Midday Prayer for Friday of the 2nd week of Advent
Dec 12, 2024Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 661 Proper of Seasons: 247 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 898 Midday Prayer for Friday in Advent, using the Current Psalmody 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. HYMNAlmighty Ruler, God of Truth, Who guide and master all, The rays with which you gild the dawn With noonday heat now fall. O quench the fires of hatred, Lord, Of anger and of strife, Bring health to every mind and heart That peace may enter life. Most holy Father, grant our prayer Through Christ your only Son That in your Spirit we may live And praise you ever one. 𝄞"Almighty Ruler, God of Truth" by Rebecca Hincke • Available for Purchase • Ralph Wright, 1808; Melody: St. Anne; Artist: Rebecca Hincke; Copyright 2016 Surgeworks • Albums that contain this Hymn: The Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 1 PSALMODY Ant. The angel Gabriel said to Mary in greeting: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. Psalm 119:73-80 X (Yod) It was your hands that made me and shaped me: help me to learn your commands. Your faithful will see me and rejoice for I trust in your word. Lord, I know that your decrees are right, that you afflicted me justly. Let your love be ready to console me by your promise to your servant. Let your love come and I shall live for your law is my delight. Shame the proud who harm me with lies while I ponder your precepts. Let your faithful turn to me, those who know your will. Let my heart be blameless in obeying you lest I be ashamed. 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 We know that your rulings are just ones, Lord, and so we ask for mercy; treat us gently and we will not be put to shame. Psalm 59:2-5, 10-11, 17-18 Prayer for help against enemies These words of the Savior teach us the devotion that all should have for the Father (Eusebius of Caesarea). Rescue me, God, from my foes; protect me from those who attack me. O rescue me from those who do evil and save me from blood-thirsty men. See, they lie in wait for my life; powerful men band together against me. For no offense, no sin of mine, Lord, for no guilt of mine they rush to take their stand. Awake, come to my aid and see! O my Strength, it is you to whom I turn, for you, O God, are my stronghold, the God who shows me love. O God, come to my aid and let me look in triumph on my foes. As for me, I will sing of your strength and each morning acclaim your love for you have been my stronghold, a refuge in the day of my distress. O my Strength, it is you to whom I turn, for you, O God, are my stronghold, the God who shows me love. 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, God of power, you rescued your Son from the grasp of evil men. Deliver us from evil and confirm our trust in you, so that with our rising we may sing of your power and exult in your mercy at dawn. Psalm 60 Prayer after disaster You will suffer in the world, but have confidence: I have overcome the world (John 16:33). O God, you have rejected us and broken us. You have been angry; come back to us. You have made the earth quake, torn it open. Repair what is shattered for it sways. You have inflicted hardships on your people and made us drink a wine that dazed us. You have given those who fear you a signal to flee from the enemy’s bow. O come and deliver your friends, help with your right hand and reply. From his holy place God has made this promise: “I will triumph and divide the land of Shechem, I will measure out the valley of Succoth. Gilead is mine and Manasseh, Ephraim I take for my helmet, Judah for my commander’s staff. Moab I will use for my washbowl; on Edom I will plant my shoe. Over the Philistines I will shout in triumph.” But who will lead me to conquer the fortress? Who will bring me face to face with Edom? Will you utterly reject us, O God, and no longer march with our armies? Give us help against the foe: for the help of man is vain. With God we shall do bravely and he will trample down our foes. 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 Jesus, all power and authority is yours; you have overcome the world. Give us courage when evil seems to triumph and help us never to forget that you are with us to the end of time. Ant. The angel Gabriel said to Mary in greeting: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. READING Jeremiah 30:18 Thus says the Lord: See! I will restore the tents of Jacob, his dwellings I will pity. 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. Remember us, Lord, because of the love you have for your people. — Come and bring us your salvation. CONCLUDING PRAYER Grant that your people, we pray, almighty God, may be ever watchful for the coming of your Only Begotten Son, that as the author of our salvation himself has taught us, we may hasten alert and with lighted lamps to meet him when he comes. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. — Amen. ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community) Let us praise the Lord. — And give him thanks.
Transcribe →Dec 03, Evening Prayer for Tuesday of the 1st week of Advent
Nov 30, 2024Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 166 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 728 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 51 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 734 Evening Prayer for Tuesday in the First Week of Advent 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. HYMNÔ Dieu de clémence, viens par ta présence, Combler nos désirs, apaiser nos soupirs. Sauveur secourable, parais à nos yeux! A l'homme coupable viens ouvrir les cieux; Céleste victime, ferme-lui l'abîme. Ô Dieu de clémence, viens par ta présence, Combler nos désirs, apaiser nos soupirs. Un dur esclavage fut notre partage: Il brise nos fers et sauve l'univers. Tout le Cieux s’abaissent saisis du respect; Nos maux disparaissent à son seul aspect. Tout à sa naissance, cède à sa puissance. Un dur esclavage fut notre partage: Il brise nos fers et sauve l'univers. English translation by Catherine Fisher, 2016: O God of Mercy, your presence comes and fills our desires, And brings peace to our sighs. Helpful savior, appear before us! Come and open the heavens for the guilty man, Heavenly victim, save him from the abyss. O God of Mercy, your presence comes and fills our desires, And brings peace to our sighs. A hard slavery would have been our share: He broke our irons and saved the universe. In his honor, all the heavens bow down, Our sins disappear before his face, With his birth, all things yield before his power. A hard slavery would have been our share: He broke our irons and saved the universe. 𝄞"O Dieu de Clemence" by Kathleen Lundquist • Traditional French Catholic hymn, attributed to Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772);This arrangement (from Light In Our Darkness by Kathleen Lundquist, copyright 2005 by Mystagogia Music) is dedicated to the Carmelite nuns of Compiegne, martyred during the French Revolution on July 17, 1794. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Light in Our Darkness: Music for Advent and Christmas PSALMODY Ant. 1 God has crowned his Christ with victory. Psalm 20 A prayer for the king’s victory Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved (Acts 2:21) May the Lord answer in time of trial; may the name of Jacob’s God protect you. May he send you help from his shrine and give you support from Zion. May he remember all your offerings and receive your sacrifice with favor. May he give you your heart’s desire and fulfill every one of your plans. May we ring out our joy at your victory and rejoice in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your prayers. I am sure now that the Lord will give victory to his anointed, will reply from his holy heaven with the mighty victory of his hand. Some trust in chariots or horses, but we in the name of the Lord. They will collapse and fall, but we shall hold and stand firm. Give victory to the king, O Lord, give answer on the day we call. 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 accepted the perfect sacrifice of your Son upon the cross. Hear us during times of trouble and protect us by the power of his name, that we who share his struggle on earth may merit a share in his victory. Ant. God has crowned his Christ with victory. Ant. 2 We celebrate your mighty works with songs of praise, O God. Psalm 21 Thanksgiving for the king’s victory He accepted life that he might rise and live for ever (Saint Hilary) O Lord, your strength gives joy to the King; how your saving help makes him glad! You have granted him his heart’s desire; you have not refused the prayer of his lips. You came to meet him with the blessings of success, you have set on his head a crown of pure gold. He asked you for life and this you have given, days that will last from age to age. Your saving help has given him glory. You have laid upon him majesty and splendor, you have granted your blessings to him forever. You have made him rejoice with the joy of your presence. The king has put his trust in the Lord: through the mercy of the Most High he shall stand firm. O Lord, arise in your strength; we shall sing and praise your power. 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 Father you have given us life on this earth and have met us with the grace of redemption. Bestow your greatest blessing on us, the fullness of eternal life. Ant. We celebrate your mighty works with songs of praise, O God. Ant. 3 Lord, you have made us a kingdom and priests for God our Father. Canticle — Revelation 4:11;5-9,10,12 Redemption hymn O Lord our God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, For you have created all things; by your will they came to be and were made. Worthy are you, O Lord, to receive the scroll and to break open its seals. For you were slain; with your blood you purchased for God men of every race and tongue, of every people and nation. You made of them a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they shall reign on the earth. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and 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. Ant. Lord, you have made us a kingdom and priests for God our Father. READING See 1 Corinthians 1:7b-9 We await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will strengthen us to the end, so that we will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, and it was he who called us to fellowship with his Son. 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 Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. — Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. Let your face shine upon us and we shall be saved, — Lord God of power and might. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, — Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. CANTICLE OF MARY Ant. Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near, alleluia. Luke 1:46-55 The soul rejoices in the Lord My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in th...
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Nov 21, 2024Tap to summarizeRibbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 632 All from Proper of Seasons: 566 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from Proper of Seasons: 674 Evening Prayer I for the Solemnity of Christ the King 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. HYMNCrown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne. Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity. Crown Him the Lord of love, behold His hands and side, Those wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified. No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye at mysteries so bright. Crown Him the Lord of Heaven, enthroned in worlds above, Crown Him the King to Whom is given the wondrous name of Love. Crown Him with many crowns, as thrones before Him fall; Crown Him, ye kings, with many crowns, for He is King of all. 𝄞"Crown Him with Many Crowns" by Rebecca Hincke • Available for Purchase • Musical Score • Title: Crown Him with Many Crowns; Text: Matthew Bridges, 1852 and Godfrey Thring, 1874; Music: Diademata, George J. Elvey, 1868; Artist: Rebecca Hincke; (c) 2016 Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 3 PSALMODY Ant. 1 We will call him the peacemaker, and his throne shall stand firm for ever. Psalm 113 Praise the name of the Lord He has cast down the mighty and has lifted up the lowly (Luke 1:52). Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! May the name of the Lord be blessed both now and for evermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting praised be the name of the Lord! High above all nations is the Lord, above the heavens his glory. Who is like the Lord, our God, who has risen on high to his throne yet stoops from the heights to look down, to look down upon heaven and earth? From the dust he lifts up the lowly, from his misery he raises the poor to set them in the company of princes, yes, with the princes of his people. To the childless wife he gives a home and gladdens her heart with children. 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. We will call him the peacemaker, and his throne shall stand firm for ever. Ant. 2 His kingdom will endure for ever, and all the kings of the earth will serve and obey him. Psalm 117 Praise for God’s loving compassion I affirm that… the Gentile peoples are to praise God because of his mercy (Romans 15:8-9). O praise the Lord, all you nations, acclaim him all you peoples! Strong is his love for us; he is faithful for ever. 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. His kingdom will endure for ever, and all the kings of the earth will serve and obey him. Ant. 3 The authority and honor of a king has been given to Christ; all peoples, tribes and nations will serve him for ever. Canticle – Revelation 4:11; 5:9, 10, 12 Redemption hymn O Lord our God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor and power. For you have created all things; by your will they came to be and were made. Worthy are you, O Lord, to receive the scroll and break open its seals. For you were slain; with your blood you purchased for God men of every race and tongue, of every people and nation. You made of them a kingdom, and priests to serve our God, and they shall reign on the earth. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and 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. Ant. The authority and honor of a king has been given to Christ; all peoples, tribes and nations will serve him for ever. READING Ephesians 1:20-23 God raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in heaven, high above every principality, power, virtue, and domination, and every name that can be given in this age or in the age to come. He has put all things under Christ’s feet and has made him, thus exalted, head of the church, which is his body: the fullness of him who fills the universe in all its parts. 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 Yours is the splendor and the power; yours is the kingdom, O Lord. — Yours is the splendor and the power; yours is the kingdom, O Lord. You will rule over all. — Yours is the kingdom, O Lord. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, — Yours is the splendor and the power; yours is the kingdom, O Lord. CANTICLE OF MARY Ant. The Lord God will give him the throne of David, his ancestor; he will rule in the house of Jacob for ever and his kingdom will have no end, alleluia. Luke 1:46-55 The soul rejoices in the Lord My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever. 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. The Lord God will give him the throne of David, his ancestor; he will rule in the house of Jacob for ever and his kingdom will have no end, alleluia. INTERCESSIONS Let us pray to Christ the King. He is the firstborn of all creation; all things exist in him. May your kingdom come, O Lord. Christ, our king and shepherd, gather your sheep from every land, — give them pasture in green and fertile meadows. May your kingdom come, O Lord. Christ, our leader and savior, form all men into your own people, heal the sick, seek out the lost, guard the strong, — call back those who have wandered far away, strengthen those who waver, gather all your sheep into one flock. May your kingdom come, O Lord. Judge of all ages, when you hand over your kingdom to the Father, place us at your right hand, — so that we may inherit the kingdom prepared for us from the beginning of the world. May your kingdom come, O Lord. Prince of peace, break the weapons of war, — and inspire the nations with your pe...
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