November 10, 2023, Friday

Memorial of St. Leo the Great

Evening Prayer

INTRODUCTION

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 forever. Amen. Alleluia.

HYMN

Shepherd of souls, in love come, feed us,

Life-giving Bread for hungry hearts!
To those refreshing waters lead us
Where dwells the peace your grace imparts.
May we, the wayward in your fold,By your forgiveness rest consoled.

Life-giving vine, come feed and nourish,

Strengthen each branch with life divine;
Ever in you O may we flourish
Fruitful the branches on the vine.
Lord, may our souls be purified
So that in Christ may we abide.

Sinful is man who kneels before you,

Worthy of you are you alone;
Yet in your name do we implore you,
Rich are the mercies you have shown.
Say but the word, O Lord divine,
Then are our hearts made pure like thine.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Great is the Lord, our God, transcending all other gods.

Psalm 135
Praise the name of the Lord, *
praise him, servants of the Lord,
who stand in the house of the Lord *
in the courts of the house of our God.

Praise the Lord for the Lord is good. *

Sing a psalm to his name for he is loving.
For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself *
and Israel for his own possession.

For I know the Lord is great, *

that our Lord is high above all gods.
The Lord does whatever he wills, *
in heaven, on earth, in the seas.

He summons clouds from the ends of the earth; †

makes lightning produce the rain; *
from his treasuries he sends forth the wind.

The first-born of the Egyptians he smote, *

of man and beast alike.
Signs and wonders he worked †
in the midst of your land, O Egypt, *
against Pharaoh and all his servants.

Nations in their greatness he struck *

and kings in their splendor he slew.
Sihon, king of the Amorites, †
Og, the king of Bashan, *
and all the kingdoms of Canaan.

He let Israel inherit their land; *

on his people their land he bestowed.

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. Great is the Lord, our God, transcending all other gods.

Ant. 2 House of Israel, bless the Lord! Sing psalms to him, for he is merciful.

Lord, your name stands for ever, *

unforgotten from age to age:
for the Lord does justice for his people; *
the Lord takes pity on his servants.

Pagan idols are silver and gold, *

the work of human hands.
They have mouths but they cannot speak; *
they have eyes but they cannot see.
They have ears but they cannot hear; *
there is never a breath on their lips.
Their makers will come to be like them *
and so will all who trust in them!

Sons of Israel, bless the Lord! *

Sons of Aaron, bless the Lord!
Sons of Levi, bless the Lord! *
You who fear him, bless the Lord!

From Zion may the Lord be blessed, *

he who dwells in Jerusalem!

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. House of Israel, bless the Lord! Sing psalms to him, for he is merciful.

Ant. 3 All nations will come and worship before you, O Lord.

Canticle: Revelation 15:3-4

Mighty and wonderful are your works, *
Lord God Almighty!
Righteous and true are your ways, *
O King of the nations!

Who would dare refuse you honor, *

or the glory due your name, O Lord?

Since you alone are holy, *

all nations shall come
and worship in your presence. *
Your mighty deeds are clearly seen.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. All nations will come and worship before you, O Lord.

READING
[Pastors] 1 Peter 5:1-4
To the elders among you, I, a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings
and sharer in the glory that is to be revealed, make this appeal. God’s flock
is in your midst; give it a shepherd’s care. Watch over it willingly, as God
would have you do, not under constraint, and not for shameful profit, either,
but generously. Be examples to the flock, not lording it over those assigned
to you, so that when the chief Shepherd appears, you will win for yourselves
the unfading crown of glory.

RESPONSORY

This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them.
– This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them.

He spent himself in their service,

– and ever prayed for them.

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

– This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. Day after day Peter proclaims to the whole Church: You are Christ, the
Son of the living God.

Canticle of Mary
Luke 1:46-55

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. Day after day Peter proclaims to the whole Church: You are Christ, the
Son of the living God.

INTERCESSIONS

Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among
men and their representative before God. We honor him and in our weakness
we pray:
Bring salvation to your people, Lord.

You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and

holy men and women,
– let Christians rejoice always in such splendor.
Bring salvation to your people, Lord.

You forgave the sins of your people when their holy leaders like Moses
sought your compassion,
– through their intercession continue to purify and sanctify your holy people.
Bring salvation to your people, Lord.

In the midst of their brothers and sisters you anointed your holy ones and
filled them with the Holy Spirit,
– fill all the leaders of your people with the same Spirit.
Bring salvation to your people, Lord.

You yourself are the only visible possession of our holy pastors,
– let none of them, won at the price of your blood, remain far from you.
Bring salvation to your people, Lord.

The shepherds of your Church keep your flock from being snatched out of
your hand. Through them you give your flock eternal life,
– save those who have died, those for whom you gave up your life.
Bring salvation to your people, Lord.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
(Gathering our prayer and praises into one, let us offer the prayer Christ
himself taught us:)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy
will be done on earthas it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive
those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us
from evil.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

God our Father

you will never allow the power of hell
to prevail against your Church,
founded on the rock of the apostle Peter.
Let the prayers of Pope Leo the Great
keep us faithful to your truthand secure in your peace.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.– Amen

DISMISSAL
If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.

– And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,

the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
– Amen.
November 11, 2023, Saturday
Memorial of St. Martin of Tours
Morning Prayer

INVITATORY

Lord, + open my lips.

– And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

Ant. Come, let us worship our God as we celebrate the feast of Saint Martin.

Psalm 95

Come, let us sing to the Lord *

and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving *
and sing joyful songs to the Lord.

Ant. Come, let us worship our God as we celebrate the feast of Saint Martin.
The Lord is God, the mighty God, *
the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth *
and the highest mountains as well.
He made the sea; it belongs to him, *
the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.

Ant. Come, let us worship our God as we celebrate the feast of Saint Martin.

Come, then, let us bow down and worship, *

bending the knee before the Lord, our maker.
For he is our God and we are his people, *
the flock he shepherds.

Ant. Come, let us worship our God as we celebrate the feast of Saint Martin.

Today, listen to the voice of the Lord: †

Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did
in the wilderness, *
when at Meriba and Massah
they challenged me and provoked me, *
Although they had seen all of my works.

Ant. Come, let us worship our God as we celebrate the feast of Saint Martin.

Forty years I endured that generation. *

I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray
and they do not know my ways.”
So I swore in my anger, *
“They shall not enter into my rest.”

Ant. Come, let us worship our God as we celebrate the feast of Saint Martin.

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. Come, let us worship our God as we celebrate the feast of Saint Martin.

HYMN

Saint Martin with Apostles’ zeal,

You were prepared to live or die
As pleased God best; smile down on us,
As lovingly to you we cry.

In spirit walk the earth once more,

Guide shepherds and their flocks as well,
Increase the beauty of God’s Church,
Restrain and curb the pow’rs of hell.

Three times you stole from death its prey,

So now raise up those fallen low;
And as you shared your cloak on earth,
True virtue on our souls bestow.

Remember how a prelate’s word

Was cherished in the days of old;
And now assist all bishops’ work,
Their efforts foster and uphold.

All glory to the Trinity

In whom our hope and love find rest;
May Martin win our grace to prove
By deeds the faith which he professed. Amen.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Martin, priest of God, the kingdom of my heavenly Father lies open
before you.

Psalm 63:2-9

O God, you are my God, for you I long; *

for you my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you *
like a dry, weary land without water.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary *
to see your strength and your glory.

For your love is better than life, *

my lips will speak your praise.
So I will bless you all my life, *
in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet, *
my mouth shall praise you with joy.

On my bed I remember you. *

On you I muse through the nightfor you have been my help; *
in the shadow of your wings I rejoice.
My soul clings to you; *
your right hand holds me fast.

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. Martin, priest of God, the kingdom of my heavenly Father lies open
before you.

Ant. 2 With hands and eyes raised up to heaven, Martin never ceased
praying, alleluia.
Canticle: Daniel 3:57-88, 56

Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord. *

Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord. *
You heavens, bless the Lord.
All you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord. *
All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Sun and moon, bless the Lord. *
Stars of heaven, bless the Lord.

Every shower and dew, bless the Lord. *

All you winds, bless the Lord.
Fire and heat, bless the Lord. *
Cold and chill, bless the Lord.
Dew and rain, bless the Lord. *
Frost and chill, bless the Lord.
Ice and snow, bless the Lord. *
Nights and days, bless the Lord.
Light and darkness, bless the Lord. *
Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord.

Let the earth bless the Lord. *

Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Mountains and hills, bless the Lord. *
Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord.
You springs, bless the Lord. *
Seas and rivers, bless the Lord.
You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord. *
All you birds of the air, bless the Lord.
All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord. *
You sons of men, bless the Lord.
O Israel, bless the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord. *
Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord. *
Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord.
Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. *
Let us praise and exalt him above all forever.
Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven. *
Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever.

Ant. With hands and eyes raised up to heaven, Martin never ceased praying.

Ant. 3 Filled with joy, Martin was welcomed by Abraham. Martin left this life a
poor and lowly man and entered heaven rich in God’s favor, alleluia.

Psalm 149

Sing a new song to the Lord, *

his praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel rejoice in its maker, *
let Zion’s sons exult in their king.
Let them praise his name with dancing *
and make music with timbrel and harp.

For the Lord takes delight in his people. *

He crowns the poor with salvation.
Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, *
shout for joy and take their rest.
Let the praise of God be on their lips *
and a two-edged sword in their hand,

to deal out vengeance to the nations *

and punishment on all the peoples;
to bind their kings in chains *
and their nobles in fetters of iron;
to carry out the sentence pre-ordained; *
this honor is for all his faithful.

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. Filled with joy, Martin was welcomed by Abraham. Martin left this life a
poor and lowly man and entered heaven rich in God’s favor, alleluia.

READING
Hebrews 13:7-9a

Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you; consider how
their lives ended, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday,
today, and forever. Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teaching.

RESPONSORY

On your walls, Jerusalem, I have set my watchmen to guard you.

– On your walls, Jerusalem, I have set my watchmen to guard you.

Day or night, they will not cease to proclaim the name of the Lord.
– I have set my watchmen to guard you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
– On your walls, Jerusalem, I have set my watchmen to guard you.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. How happy is that man whose soul gains paradise! Angels rejoice,
archangels sing praise, the company of virgins welcomes him, choirs of
saints call out to him: Stay with us for ever.

Canticle of Zechariah
Luke 1:68-79

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, is now, *
and will be forever. Amen.

Ant. How happy is that man whose soul gains paradise! Angels rejoice,
archangels sing praise, the company of virgins welcomes him, choirs of
saints call out to him: Stay with us for ever.

INTERCESSIONS

Christ is the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for his sheep. Let us
praise and thank him as we pray:Nourish your people, Lord.

Christ, you decided to show your merciful love through your holy shepherds,
– let your mercy always reach us through them.
Nourish your people, Lord.

Through your vicars you continue to perform the ministry of shepherd of

souls,
– direct us always through our leaders.
Nourish your people, Lord.

Through your holy ones, the leaders of your people, you served as physician
of our bodies and our spirits,
– continue to fulfill your ministry of life and holiness in us.
Nourish your people, Lord.

You taught your flock through the prudence and love of your saints,
– grant us continual growth in holiness under the direction of our pastors.
Nourish your people, Lord.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
(Gathering our prayer and praises into one, let us offer the prayer Christ
himself taught us:)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy
will be done on earthas it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespassesas we forgive
those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us
from evil.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

Father,
by his life and deathMartin of Tours offered you worship and praise.
Renew in our hearts the power of your love,
so that neither death nor life may separate us from you.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.

DISMISSAL
If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.

– And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,

the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
– Amen

November 11, 2023, Saturday

Memorial of St. Martin of Tours
Evening Prayer

INTRODUCTION

God, + come to my assistance.

– Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
– as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

HYMN

At the name of Jesus

Ev’ry knee shall bow,
Ev’ry tongue confess him
King of glory now;
’Tis the Father’s pleasure,
We should call him Lord,
Who from the beginning
Was the mighty Word.

Humbled for a reason,

To receive a name
From the lips of sinners,
Unto whom he came,
Faithfully he bore it,
Spotless to the last,
Brought it back victorious,
When from death he passed.

Bore it up triumphant,
With its human light,
Through all ranks of creatures,
To the central height,
To the throne of Godhead,
To the Father’s breast;
Filled it with the gloryOf that perfect rest.

In your hearts enthrone him;

There, let him subdue
All that is not holy,
All that is not true;
May your voice entreat him
In temptation’s hour;
Let his will enfold you
In its light and power.

Brothers, this Lord Jesus

Shall return again,
With his Father’s glory,
O’er the earth to reign;
He is God the Savior,
He is Christ the Lord,
Ever to be worshiped,
Always blest, adored.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Psalm 122

I rejoiced when I heard them say: *

“Let us go to God’s house.”
And now our feet are standing *
within your gates, O Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is built as a city *

strongly compact.
It is there that the tribes go up, *
the tribes of the Lord.

For Israel’s law it is, *

there to praise the Lord’s name.
There were set the thrones of judgment *
of the house of David.

For the peace of Jerusalem pray: *

“Peace be to your homes!
May peace reign in your walls, *
in your palaces, peace!”

For love of my brethren and friends *

I say: “Peace upon you.”
For love of the house of the Lord *
I will ask for your good.

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. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Ant. 2 From the morning watch until the night, I have waited trustingly for
the Lord.

Psalm 130

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord, *

Lord, hear my voice!
O let your ears be attentive *
to the voice of my pleading.

If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt, *

Lord, who would survive?
But with you is found forgiveness: *
for this we revere you.

My soul is waiting for the Lord, *

I count on his word.
My soul is longing for the Lord *
more than watchman for daybreak.
Let the watchman count on daybreak *
and Israel on the Lord.

Because with the Lord there is mercy *

and fullness of redemption,
Israel indeed he will redeem *
from all its iniquity.

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. 3 Let everything in heaven and on earth bend the knee at the name of
Jesus.

Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11

Though he was in the form of God, †

Jesus did not deem equality with God *
something to be grasped at.

Rather, he emptied himself †

and took the form of a slave,*
being born in the likeness of men.

He was known to be of human estate, *

and it was thus that he humbled himself,
obediently accepting even death, *
death on a cross!

Because of this, *
God highly exalted him
and bestowed on him the name *
above every other name,

So that at Jesus’ name *

every knee must bendin the heavens, on the earth, *
and under the earth,
and every tongue proclaim †
to the glory of God the Father: *
JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

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. Let everything in heaven and on earth bend the knee at the name of
Jesus.

READING
2 Peter 1:19-21

We possess the prophetic message as something altogether reliable. Keep

your attention closely fixed on it, as you would on a lamp shining in a dark
place until the first streaks of dawn appear and the morning star rises in your
hearts. First you must understand this: there is no prophecy contained in
Scripture which is a personal interpretation. Prophecy has never been put
forward by man’s willing it. It is rather that men impelled by the Holy Spirit
have spoken under God’s influence.

RESPONSORY

From the rising of the sun to its setting,may the name of the Lord be praised.
– From the rising of the sun to its setting,may the name of the Lord be
praised.

His splendor reaches far beyond the heavens;

– may the name of the Lord be praised.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
– From the rising of the sun to its setting,may the name of the Lord be
praised.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. At midnight a cry was heard: Behold, the Bridegroom comes, go out to
meet him.

Canticle of Mary
Luke 1:46-55

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. At midnight a cry was heard: Behold, the Bridegroom comes, go out to
meet him.
INTERCESSIONS

Everyone who waits for the Lord finds joy.

Now we pray to him:Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

Faithful witness, first-born of the dead, you washed away our sins in your
blood,
– make us always remember your wonderful works.
Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

You called men to be heralds of your good news,

– make them strong and faithful messengers of your kingdom.
Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

King of peace, send your Spirit on the leaders of the world,

– turn their eyes toward the poor and suffering.
Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

Protect and defend those who are discriminated against because of race,
color, class, language or religion,
– that they may be accorded the rights and dignity which are theirs.
Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

May all who died in your love share in your happiness,

– with Mary, our mother, and all your holy ones.
Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

(Let us conclude our prayer with the Lord’s prayer:)

Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come,thy

will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespassesas we forgive
those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us
from evil.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

God of power and mercy,

protect us from all harm.
Give us freedom of spirit
and health in mind and body
to do your work on earth.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.– Amen.

DISMISSAL

If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.

– And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,

the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
– Amen.

November 12, 2023

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Morning Prayer

INVITATORY

Lord, + open my lips.

– And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

Ant. Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds,
alleluia.

Psalm 95

Come, let us sing to the Lord *

and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving *
and sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Ant. Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds,
alleluia.

The Lord is God, the mighty God, *

the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth *
and the highest mountains as well.
He made the sea; it belongs to him, *
the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.

Ant. Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds,
alleluia.

Come, then, let us bow down and worship, *

bending the knee before the Lord, our maker.
For he is our God and we are his people, *
the flock he shepherds.

Ant. Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds,
alleluia.

Today, listen to the voice of the Lord: †

Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did
in the wilderness, *
when at Meriba and Massah
they challenged me and provoked me, *
Although they had seen all of my works.

Ant. Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds,
alleluia.

Forty years I endured that generation. *

I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray
and they do not know my ways.”
So I swore in my anger, *
“They shall not enter into my rest.”

Ant. Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds,
alleluia.

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. Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds,
alleluia.

HYMN

Sing with all the sons of glory,

Sing the resurrection song!
Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story,
To the former days belong.
All around the clouds are breaking,
Soon the storms of time shall cease;
In God’s likeness, man awaking,
Knows the everlasting peace.

O what glory, far exceeding

All that eye has yet perceived!
Holiest hearts for ages pleading,
Never that full joy conceived.
God has promised, Christ prepares it,
There on high our welcome waits;
Every humble spirit shares it,
Christ has passed the eternal gates.

Life eternal! heaven rejoices:

Jesus lives who once was dead;
Join, O man, the deathless voices;
Child of God, lift up thy head!
Patriarchs from the distant ages,
Saints all longing for their heaven,
Prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages,
All await the glory given.

Life eternal! O what wonders

Crowd on faith; what joy unknown,
When, amidst earth’s closing thunders,
Saints shall stand before the throne!
O to enter that bright portal,
See that glowing firmament
Know with thee O God immortal,
“Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.”

Ant. 1 Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia.

Psalm 118

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, *

for his love endures forever.

Let the sons of Israel say: *

“His love endures for ever.”
Let the sons of Aaron say: *
“His love endures for ever.”
Let those who fear the Lord say: *
“His love endures for ever.”

I called to the Lord in my distress; *

he answered and freed me.
The Lord is at my side; I do not fear. *
what can man do against me?T
he Lord is at my side as my helper:*
I shall look down on my foes.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord *

than to trust in men;
it is better to take refuge in the Lord *
than to trust in princes.

The nations all encompassed me; *

in the Lord’s name I crushed them.
They compassed me, compassed me about; *
in the Lord’s name I crushed them.
They compassed me about like bees; †
they blazed like a fire among thorns. *
In the Lord’s name I crushed them.

I was hard-pressed and was falling, *

but the Lord came to help me.
The Lord is my strength and my song; *
he is my savior.
There are shouts of joy and victory *
in the tents of the just.

The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; *

his right hand raised me.
The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; †
I shall not die, I shall live *
and recount his deeds.
I was punished, I was punished by the Lord, *
but not doomed to die.

Open to me the gates of holiness: *

I will enter and give thanks.
This is the Lord’s own gate *
where the just may enter.
I will thank you for you have answered *
and you are my savior.

The stone which the builders rejected *

has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord, *
a marvel in our eyes.
This day was made by the Lord; *
we rejoice and are glad.

O Lord, grant us salvation; *

O Lord, grant success.
Blessed in the name of the Lord *
is he who comes.
We bless you from the house of the Lord; *
the Lord God is our light.

Go forward in procession with branches *

even to the altar.
You are my God, I thank you. *
My God, I praise you.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; *
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 forever. Amen

Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia.

Ant. 2 Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia!

Canticle: Daniel 3:52-57

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

praiseworthy and exalted above all forever;

And blessed is your holy and glorious name, *

praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages.

Blessed are you in the temple of your holy glory, *

praiseworthy and glorious above all forever.
Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom, *
praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.

Blessed are you who look into the depths †

from your throne upon the cherubim, *
praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.

Blessed are you in the firmament of heaven, *

praiseworthy and glorious forever.

Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, *

praise and exalt him above all forever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,*
and will be forever. Amen.

Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia!

Ant. 3 Let everything that breathes give praise to the Lord, alleluia.

Psalm 150

Praise God in his holy place, *

praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his powerful deeds, *
praise his surpassing greatness.

O praise him with sound of trumpet, *

praise him with lute and harp.
Praise him with timbrel and dance, *
praise him with strings and pipes.

O praise him with resounding cymbals, *

praise him with clashing of cymbals.
Let everything that lives and that breathes *
give praise to the Lord.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,*
and will be forever. Amen.

Ant. Let everything that breathes give praise to the Lord, alleluia.
READING
2 Timothy 2:8, 11-13

Remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, was raised from the
dead. You can depend on this: If we have died with him, we shall also live
with him; If we hold out to the end, we shall also reign with him. But if we
deny him he will deny us. If we are unfaithful he will still remain faithful, for
he cannot deny himself.

RESPONSORY

We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.

– We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.

We cry aloud how marvelous you are,

– as we call upon your name.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
– We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. That poor widow gave more than everyone, because in her poverty she
gave all she had.

Canticle of Zechariah
Luke 1:68-79

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, is now, *
and will be forever. Amen.

Ant. That poor widow gave more than everyone, because in her poverty she
gave all she had.

INTERCESSIONS

Open your hearts to praise the God of power and goodness, for he loves us
and knows our needs:We praise you, Lord, and trust in you.

We bless you, almighty God, King of the universe, because you called us
while we were yet sinners,
– to acknowledge your truth and to serve your majesty.
We praise you, Lord, and trust in you.

O God, you opened the gates of mercy for us,

– let us never turn aside from the path of life.
We praise you, Lord, and trust in you.

As we celebrate the resurrection of your beloved Son,

– help us to spend this day in the spirit of joy.
We praise you, Lord, and trust in you.

Give to your faithful, O Lord, a prayerful spirit of gratitude,

– that we may thank you for all your gifts.
We praise you, Lord, and trust in you.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

(Gathering our prayer and praises into one, let us offer the prayer Christ
himself taught us:)
Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come,thy
will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespassesas we forgive
those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us
from evil.

CONCLUDING PRAYER
God of power and mercy,
protect us from all harm.
Give us freedom of spirit
and health in mind and body
to do your work on earth.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.

DISMISSAL

If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.

– And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,

the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
– Amen.