FEBRUARY 17 2026

Leader: O Lord, open my lips. All: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.

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 John 4:14-15

We have seen for ourselves, and can testify, that the Father has sent the Son as savior of the world. When anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him and he in God.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:    Lord, save us from the hands of all who hate us.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:      Do great things for us, O Lord, for you are mighty, and holy is your name.

Intercessions

Fill us with hope.
Remember your people, Lord!
Refresh those who find life burdensome.
Remember your people, Lord!
Bring back those who are lost.
Remember your people, Lord!

Dear Jesus,
May we spend this day in a way that will please you. Use all that we do to build up your Kingdom. We ask the Father for this in your name in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.