JULY 7 2026

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.

Psalm 43

Defend me, O God, and plead my cause
against a godless nation.
From deceitful and cunning men
rescue me, O God.

Since you, O God, are my stronghold,
why have you rejected me?
Why do I go mourning,
oppressed by the foe?

O send forth your light and your truth;
let these be my guide.
Let them bring me to your holy mountain,
to the place where you dwell.

And I will come to the altar of God,
the God of my joy.
My redeemer, I will thank you on the harp,
O God, my God.

Why are you cast down, my soul,
why groan within me?
Hope in God; I will praise him still,
my savior and my God.

Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5

You are not in the dark, brothers, that the day should catch you off guard, like a thief. No, all of you are children of light and of the day. We belong neither to darkness nor to night.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:     Lord, save us from the hands of all who hate us.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:        Do great things for us, O Lord, for you are mighty, and holy is your name.

Intercessions

We pray for all the shepherds of your Church.
Protect your people, Lord!
May our work today build up your good work.
Protect your people, Lord!
Reveal yourself to all men.
Protect your people, Lord!

Dear Jesus,
Fill us with faith, hope, and charity. May we rejoice to do your will today. We ask the Father for this in your name in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.