July 5

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.

Psalm 131

O Lord, my heart is not proud
nor haughty my eyes.
I have not gone after things too great
nor marvels beyond me.

Truly I have set my soul
in silence and peace.
As a child has rest in its mother’s arms,
even so my soul.

O Israel, hope in the Lord
both now and for ever.

Reading: Wisdom 7:27a; 8:1

The Wisdom of God, who is one, can do all things,
and renews everything while herself perduring;
Indeed, she reaches from end to end mightily
and governs all things well. 

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:   Lord, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:       My yoke is easy and my burden is light, says the Lord.

Intercessions

Protect your Church.
Keep us from all harm, Lord!
Remain with us always.
Keep us from all harm, Lord!
Deliver us from the power of the Evil One.
Keep us from all harm, Lord!

Dear Father,
Make it our joy to praise you for you are worthy of all our praise. We ask this through Jesus your Son in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.