Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Psalm 117
Antiphon: Whoever humbles himself, like a little child, will be greater in the kingdom of heaven.
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.
Glory to the Father...
Antiphon: Whoever humbles himself, like a little child, will be greater in the kingdom of heaven.
Reading: Colossians 1:2b-6a
May God our Father give you grace and peace. We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, in our prayers for you because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love you bear toward all the saints–moved as you are by the hope held in store for you in heaven. You heard of this hope through the message of truth, the gospel, which has come to you, has borne fruit, and has continued to grow in your midst, as it has everywhere in the world.
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: For ever will my soul proclaim the greatness of the Lord.
Intercessions
Hear the cries of the poor.
Have mercy on us!
Be with those who are dying.
Have mercy on us!
Forgive us our sins.
Have mercy on us!
Prayer
Dear Father,
Through the mystery of your Son's cross you brought redemption to the world. May his Passion always lead many to believe in your name. We ask this through Jesus your Son in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.
