JULY 16 2026

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary.

Psalm 80:2-8

O shepherd of Israel, hear us,
you who lead Joseph’s flock,
shine forth from your cherubim throne
upon Ephraim, Benjamin, Manasseh.
O Lord, rouse up your might,
O Lord, come to our help.

God of hosts bring us back;
let your face shine on us and we shall be saved.

Lord God of hosts, how long
will you frown on your people’s plea?
You have fed them with tears for their bread,
an abundance of tears for their drink.
You have made us the taunt of our neighbors,
our enemies laugh us to scorn.

God of hosts, bring us back;
let your face shine on us and we shall be saved.

Reading: 1 Peter 4:8-11a

As generous distributors of God’s manifold grace, put your gifts at the service of one another, each in the measure he has received. The one who speaks is to deliver God’s message. The one who serves is to do it with the strength provided by God. Thus, in all of you God is to be glorified through Jesus Christ.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:      I have openly sought wisdom in my prayers, and it has blossomed like early grapes.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:         Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, for your great faith; all the Lord promised you will come to pass through you.

Intercessions

May we become more like you.
Enlighten us, Lord!
May we bring your light to the world.
Enlighten us, Lord!
May we be truly sorry for our sins.
Enlighten us, Lord!

Dear Jesus,
Keep us faithful to you. Bring us at last into your presence with the Father and the Holy Spirit where you live and reign forever. Amen.