AUGUST 4 2026

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Come, let us worship Christ, chief shepherd of the flock, alleluia.

Canticle Revelation 4:11; 5:9, 10, 12

O Lord our God, you are worthy
to receive glory and honor and power.

For you have created all things;
by your will they came to be and were made.

Worthy are you, O Lord,
to receive the scroll and break open its seals.

For you were slain;
with your blood you purchased for God
men of every race and tongue,
of every people and nation.

You made of them a kingdom,
and priests to serve our God,
and they shall reign on the earth.

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
to receive power and riches,
wisdom and strength,
honor and glory and praise.

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:      What you say of me does not come from yourselves; it is the Spirit of my Father speaking in you.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:        This is a faithful and wise steward: the Lord entrusted the care of his household to him, so that he might give them their portion of food at the proper season.

Intercessions

Direct us in all we do today.
Bless your people, Lord!
Turn our hearts to seek you.
Bless your people, Lord!
Strengthen your servants who are experiencing hardships.
Bless your people, Lord!

Dear Jesus,
May we follow you steadfastly. We know that you desire to lead us to that Kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen.