FEBRUARY 14 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.

Psalm 61

O God, hear my cry!
Listen to my prayer!
From the end of the earth I call:
my heart is faint.

On the rock too high for me to reach
set me on high,
O you who have been my refuge,
my tower against the foe.

Let me dwell in your tent for ever
and hide in the shelter of your wings.
For you, O God, hear my prayer,
grant me the heritage of those who fear you.

May you lengthen the life of the king:
may his years cover many generations.
May he sit ever enthroned before God:
bid love and truth be his protection.

So I will always praise your name
and day after day fulfill my vows.

Reading: Romans 12:14-16a

Bless your persecutors; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Have the same attitude toward all. Put away ambitious thoughts and associate with those who are lowly. 

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:    Holy and righteous in his sight, they served the Lord all the days of their lives.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:      If you are bringing your gift to the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift in front of the altar; go at once and make peace with your brother, and then come back and offer your gift.

Intercessions

Thank you, Father, for the gift of life,
We praise you!
Thank you, Jesus, for restoring us to life,
We praise you!
Thank you, Holy Spirit, for sanctifying our lives,
We praise you!

Heavenly Father,
Cleanse our minds and our hearts from all sin. We ask this in the name of Jesus who lives forever with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.