AUGUST 26 2026

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

Psalm 57:9-12

My heart is ready, O God,
my heart is ready.
I will sing, I will sing your praise.
Awake, my soul,
awake, lyre and harp,
I will awake the dawn.

I will thank you, Lord, among the peoples,
I will praise you among the nations,
for your love reaches to the heavens
and your truth to the skies.

O God, arise above the heavens;
may your glory shine on earth!

Reading: Isaiah 66:1-2

Thus says the Lord:
The heavens are my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
What kind of house can you build for me;
what is to be my resting place?
My hand made all these things
when all of them came to be, says the Lord.
This is the one whom I approve:
the lowly and afflicted man who trembles at my word.

Pray either the Canticle of Zechariah or the Canticle of Mary. You can find them here.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah:       Show us your mercy, Lord; remember your holy covenant.
Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary:      The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.

Intercessions

Bless the shepherds of your Church.
Protect your people, Lord!
Look kindly on all Christians who suffer persecution.
Protect your people, Lord!
Lead our departed brothers and sisters into your kingdom.
Protect your people, Lord!

Dear Father,
Illuminate our hearts and minds with your truth. We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen.