MAY 12 2026

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! 

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.

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Reading: Colossians 3:1-2

Since you have been raised up in company with Christ, set your heart on what pertains to higher realms where Christ is seated at God’s right hand. Be intent on things above rather than on things of earth.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:      In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me, for I live and you will live, alleluia.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:     Believe me, it is for your own good that I am going. If I do not go, the Paraclete will not come, alleluia.

Intercessions

Help us to live in sincerity and truth.
Raise us to new life!
May we have a greater concern for the needs of others.
Raise us to new life!
May we always listen to your commandments.
Raise us to new life!

Dear Father,
May we share in the Resurrection of your Son so that he may bring us to eternal life. We ask this through Jesus your Son in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.