September 11 2023 Daily Prayer

Every day, we will post a few brief prayers inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours.

O Lord, open my lips. And my mouth shall declare your praise. 

Canticle Isaiah 2:2-5

In days to come,
The mountain of the Lord's house 
shall be established as the highest mountain
and raised above the hills.

All nations will stream toward it:
many people shall come and say:
"Come, let us climb the Lord's mountain,
to the house of the God of Jacob,
That he may instruct us in his ways,
and we may walk in his paths."

For from Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

He shall judge between the nations,
and impose terms on many peoples.
They shall beat their swords into plowshares 
and their spears into pruning hooks;
One nation shall not raise the sword against another,
nor shall they train for war again.

O house of Jacob, come,
let us walk in the light of the Lord!

Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

God has destined us for acquiring salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us, that all of us, whether awake or asleep, together might live with him.

The Canticle of Mary

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.

Intercessions

Draw us all to yourself.
Lord hear our prayer!
Encourage those who are working for your name.
Lord hear our prayer!
Grant peace to the world.
Lord hear our prayer!
Dear Jesus,
Direct us in our work today that we may help to build up your Kingdom. We ask the Father for this in your name in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.