MAY 1 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 143:8-11

In the morning let me know your love
for I put my trust in you.
Make me know the way I should walk:
to you I lift up my soul.

Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies;
I have fled to you for refuge.
Teach me to do your will
for you, O Lord, are my God.
Let your good spirit guide me
in ways that are level and smooth.

For your name’s sake, Lord, save my life;
in your justice save my soul from distress. 

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Reading: From a Letter to the Corinthians by St. Clement

Think, my brothers, of how we first came into being, of what we were at the first moment of our existence. Think of the dark tomb out of which our Creator brought us into his world where he had his gifts prepared for us even before we were born. All this we owe to him and for everything we must give him thanks. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:     I go now to prepare a place for you, but I shall return to take you with me, so that where I am you also may be, alleluia.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:      The Good Shepherd laid down his life for his sheep, alleluia. 

Intercessions

Increase our faith in you.
Come and save us!
Show us the way to the Father.
Come and save us!
Console those who are troubled in mind or body.
Come and save us!

Dear Jesus,
You are the way, the truth and the life. Help us to follow you so that we may reach the place you have prepared for us where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.