AUGUST 28 2026

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.

Canticle Revelation 15:3-4

Mighty and wonderful are your works,
Lord God Almighty!
Righteous and true are your ways,
O King of the nations!

Who would dare refuse you honor,
or the glory due your name, O Lord?

Since you alone are holy,
all nations shall come
and worship in your presence.
Your mighty deeds are clearly seen.

Reading: Ephesians 4:29-32

Never let evil talk pass your lips; say only the good things men need to hear, things that will really help them. Do nothing that will sadden the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed against the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, all passion and anger, harsh words, slander, and malice of every kind. In place of these, be kind to one another, compassionate, and mutually forgiving, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:     You inspire us, O Lord, to delight in praising you, because you made us for yourself; our hearts are restless until they rest in you.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:      Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you. You called, you shouted and you shattered my deafness.

Intercessions

May the work we do today be pleasing to you.
Lord, pour out your mercy upon us!
Cleanse us of all our sins.
Lord, pour out your mercy upon us!
Fill us with the consolation of the Spirit.
Lord, pour out your mercy upon us!

Dear Father,
Strengthen our faith, hope, and charity that we may be true imitators of your Son. By following his example may we reach that Kingdom where you live and reign with him and the Holy Spirit. Amen.