APRIL 12 2026

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
The Lord is risen, alleluia!

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Psalm 63:2-9

O God, you are my God, for you I long;
for you my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you
like a dry, weary land without water.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary
to see your strength and your glory.

For your love is better than life,
my lips will speak your praise.
So I will bless you all my life,
in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet,
my mouth shall praise you with joy.

On my bed I remember you.
On you I muse through the night
for your have been my help;
in the shadow of your wings I rejoice.
My soul clings to you;
your right hand holds me fast.

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Reading: Colossians 3:1-4, 12-15

Since you have been raised up in company with Christ, set your heart on what pertains to higher realms where Christ is seated at God’s right hand. Be intent on things above rather than on things of earth. After all, you have died! Your life is hidden now with Christ in God. When Christ our life appears, then you shall appear with him in glory.

Because you are God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt mercy, with kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another; forgive whatever grievances you have against one another. Forgive as the Lord has forgiven you.

Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect. Christ’s peace must reign in your hearts, since as members of the one body you have been called to that peace. Dedicate yourselves to thankfulness.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:     With your hand, touch the mark of the nails; doubt no longer, but believe, alleluia.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:     Because you have seen me, Thomas, you have believed; blessed are they who have not seen me and yet believe, alleluia.

Intercessions

Our Savior is rich in mercy. Let us ask him:
Show mercy to us sinners,
Lord, have mercy on us!
Pour out your mercy on the world,
Lord, have mercy on us!
Be merciful to those who have died,
Lord, have mercy on us!

Dear Jesus, 
As we celebrate your Divine Mercy, make us more like you. Do not hold our sins against us but have mercy on us. We ask this of the Father in your name and in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.