JUNE 20 2026

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.

Psalm 117

O praise the Lord, all you nations,
acclaim him, all you peoples!

Strong is his love for us;
he is faithful for ever.

Reading: From a treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by St. Cyprian

God taught us to pray not only by his words, but also by his actions. He taught us by his own example for he often prayed on our behalf. The Scripture says: He withdrew to the wilderness and prayed. And again: He went into the hills to pray and he spent the whole night in prayer to God.

Was the sinless Lord praying for himself? No, he was praying and interceding on our behalf.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:      Lord, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:         If anyone bears witness to me before men, I will praise him in the presence of my Father.

Intercessions

Calm the fears and worries of our hearts.
Lord, hear our prayer!
Provide food and clothing for those who have none.
Lord, hear our prayer!
May we seek your Kingdom above all else.
Lord, hear our prayer!

Dear Father,
May we always strive to do your will and seek your Kingdom. May we follow you with our whole heart. We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.