MARCH 2 2026

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.

Psalm 31:20-25

How great is the goodness, Lord,
that you keep for those who fear you,
that you show to those who trust you
in the sight of men.

You hide them in the shelter of your presence
from the plotting of men:
you keep them safe within your tent
from disputing tongues.

Blessed be the Lord who has shown me
the wonders of his love
in a fortified city.

“I am far removed from your sight,”
I said in my alarm.
Yet you heard the voice of my plea
when I cried for help.

Love the Lord, all you saints.
He guards his faithful
but the Lord will repay to the full
those who act with pride.

Be strong, let your heart take courage,
all who hope in the Lord.

Reading: Romans 12:1-2

Brothers, I beg you through the mercy of God to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may judge what is God’s will, what is good, pleasing and perfect. 

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:       Be compassionate and forgiving as your Father is, says the Lord.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:       Do not judge others, and you will not be judged, for as you have judged them, so God will judge you.

Intercessions

Grant us a merciful heart.
Lord, have mercy on us!
Change our judgemental attitudes.
Lord, have mercy on us!
Teach us to forgive.
Lord, have mercy on us!

Dear Jesus,
Make our hearts full of love for you and for our neighbor. We ask the Father for this in your name in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.