September 3

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Come, let us worship the Lord, fount of all wisdom, alleluia.

Psalm 31:1-6

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.

Reading: Romans 8:35, 37

Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Trial, or distress, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, or the sword? Yet in all this we are more than conquerors because of him who has loved us.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:    Gregory, an outstanding pastor of the Church, has left us a splendid example and rule of life, a guide for all who shepherd God’s people.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:   Gregory put into practice all that he preached so that he might be a living example of the spiritual message he proclaimed.

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.