Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Psalm 31:1-8
Leader and others alternate verses.
Antiphon: Bow down and hear me, Lord; come to my rescue.
In you, O Lord, I take refuge.
Let me never be put to shame.
In your justice, set me free,
hear me and speedily rescue me.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a mighty stronghold to save me,
for you are my rock, my stronghold.
For your name's sake, lead me and guide me.
Release me from the snares they have hidden
for you are my refuge, Lord.
Into your hands I commend my spirit.
It is you who will redeem me, Lord.
O God of truth, you detest
those who worship false and empty gods.
As for me, I trust in the Lord:
let me be glad and rejoice in your love.
You who have seen my affliction
and taken heed of my soul's distress,
have not handed me over to the enemy,
but set my feet at large.
Glory to the Father...
Antiphon: Bow down and hear me, Lord; come to my rescue.
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:13
You likewise know how we exhorted every one of you, as a father does his children–how we encouraged and pleaded with you to make your lives worthy of the God who calls you to his kingship and glory. That is why we thank God constantly that in receiving his message from us you took it, not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God at work within you who believe.
Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah: Blessed be the Lord, for he has come to his people and set them free.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary: For ever will my soul proclaim the greatness of the Lord.
Intercessions
O Jesus, you come as Savior of the World,
guide us on our way to Heaven.
You have given us shepherds,
help them to have true love for the sheep.
You have formed us into one body,
do not let us become separated from each other.
Prayer
Savior of the World,
You have washed away our sins in your blood. Keep us united in love with each other and guide us to where you live with The Father and The Holy Spirit. Amen.