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.
Psalm 147:1-11
Praise the Lord for he is good; sing to our God for he is loving: to him our praise is due. The Lord builds up Jerusalem and brings back Israel's exiles, he heals the broken-hearted, he binds up all their wounds. He fixes the number of the stars; he calls each one by its name. Our Lord is great and almighty; his wisdom can never be measured. The Lord raises the lowly; he humbles the wicked to the dust. O sing to the Lord giving thanks; sing psalms to our God with the harp. He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares the rain for the earth, making mountains sprout with grass and with plants to serve man's needs. He provides the beasts with their food and young ravens that call upon him. His delight is not in horses nor his pleasure in warriors' strength. The Lord delights in those who revere him, in those who wait for his love.
Reading: Hebrews 12:1b-2
Let us lay aside every encumberance of sin which clings to us and persevere in running the race which lies ahead; let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, who inspires and perfects our faith. For the sake of the joy which lay before him he endured the cross, headless of its shame. He has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
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
O Lord Jesus, send us good pastors. Come, Lord Jesus! O Lord Jesus, help Francis, our Pope and N, our Bishop. Come, Lord Jesus! O Lord Jesus, bless your family with peace. Come, Lord Jesus!
Dear Jesus, Never let us be separated from you and the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
