JULY 23 2026

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Come into the Lord’s presence singing for joy.

Psalm 128

O blessed are those who fear the Lord
and walk in his ways!
By the labor of your hands you shall eat.
You will be happy and prosper;
your wife like a fruitful vine
in the heart of your house;
your children like shoots of the olive,
around your table.

Indeed thus shall be blessed
the man who fears the Lord.
May the Lord bless you from Zion
all the days of your life!
May you see your children’s children
in a happy Jerusalem!

On Israel, peace.

Reading: See Colossians 1:23

You must hold fast to faith, be firmly grounded and steadfast in it, unshaken in the hope promised you by the gospel you have received. It is the gospel which has been announced to every creature under heaven.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:     Give your people knowledge of salvation, Lord, and forgive us our sins.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:         If you hunger for holiness, God will satisfy your longing, good measure, and flowing over.

Intercessions

Heal our hearts which are wounded by our sins.
Lord, let the light of your face shine upon us!
Bring joy to those who suffer in body or spirit.
Lord, let the light of your face shine upon us!
Fill your ordained ministers with fidelity and love.
Lord, let the light of your face shine upon us!

Dear Jesus,
Help us to be receptive to the word you speak to us. We ask the Father for this in your name in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.