Good Morning dear Human family, may GOD Bless us all to be One In Christ, to be a truly new creation. MORNING PRAYER INVITATORY The Invitatory may be said for the first ‘hour’ recited in the day. Lord, + open my lips. – And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary. Or: Come, let us sing to the Lord as we celebrate this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The antiphon is repeated. Psalm 95 A call to praise God Encourage each other daily while it is still today (Hebrews 3:13). Come, let us sing to the Lord * and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us. Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving * and sing joyful songs to the Lord. Ant. Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary. Or: Come, let us sing to the Lord as we celebrate this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Lord is God, the mighty God, * the great king over all the gods. He holds in his hands the depths of the earth * and the highest mountains as well. He made the sea; it belongs to him, * the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands. Ant. Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary. Or: Come, let us sing to the Lord as we celebrate this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Come, then, let us bow down and worship * bending the knee before the Lord, our maker. For he is our God and we are his people, * the flock he shepherds. Ant. Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary. Or: Come, let us sing to the Lord as we celebrate this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today, listen to the voice of the Lord: † Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did in the wilderness, * when at Meriba and Massah they challenged me and provoked me, * Although they had seen all of my works. Ant. Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary. Or: Come, let us sing to the Lord as we celebrate this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Forty years I endured that generation. * I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray and they do not know my ways.” So I swore in my anger, * “They shall not enter into my rest.” Ant. Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary. Or: Come, let us sing to the Lord as we celebrate this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, * and will be for ever. Amen. Ant. Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary. Or: Come, let us sing to the Lord as we celebrate this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If the Invitatory is not said, then the following is used: God, + come to my assistance. – Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: – as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia. HYMN Praise to Mary, Heaven’s Gate, Guiding Star of Christians’ way, Mother of our Lord and King, Light and hope to souls astray. When you heard the call of God Choosing to fulfill his plan, By your perfect act of love Hope was born in fallen man. Help us to amend our ways, Halt the devil’s strong attack, Walk with us the narrow path, Beg for us the grace we lack. Mary, show your motherhood, Bring your children’s prayers to Christ, Christ, your son, who ransomed man, Who, for us, was sacrificed. Virgin chosen, singly blest, Ever faithful to God’s call, Guide us in this earthy life, Guard us lest, deceived, we fall. Mary, help us live our faith So that we may see your son; Join our humble prayers to yours, Till life’s ceaseless war is won. Praise the Father, praise the Son, Praise the holy Paraclete; Offer all through Mary’s hands, Let her make our prayers complete. Melody: Got sei dank 77.77 Music: Freylinghausen’s Gesangbuch, 1704 Text: Ave Maris Stella, ninth century Translation: Rev. M. Quinn, O.P., et al., alt. PSALMODY Ant. 1 Mary gave birth to Jesus, who is called the Christ. Psalm 63:2-9 A soul thirsting for God Whoever has left the darkness of sin yearns for God. 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 you have been my help; * in the shadow of your wings I rejoice. My soul clings to you; * your right hand holds me fast. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, * and will be for ever. Amen. Psalm Prayer Father, creator of unfailing light, give that same light to those who call to you. May our lips praise you; our lives proclaim your goodness; our work give you honor, and our voices celebrate you for ever. Ant. Mary gave birth to Jesus, who is called the Christ. Ant. 2 Holy Mother, on the cross Christ entrusted us to you as your children. Today we join with you in praising him. Canticle: Daniel 3:57-88, 56 Let all creatures praise the Lord All you servants of the Lord, sing praise to him (Revelation 19:5). Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord. * Praise and exalt him above all forever. Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord. * You heavens, bless the Lord. All you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord. * All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord. Sun and moon, bless the Lord. * Stars of heaven, bless the Lord. Every shower and dew, bless the Lord. * All you winds, bless the Lord. Fire and heat, bless the Lord. * Cold and chill, bless the Lord. Dew and rain, bless the Lord. * Frost and chill, bless the Lord. Ice and snow, bless the Lord. * Nights and days, bless the Lord. Light and darkness, bless the Lord. * Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord. Let the earth bless the Lord. * Praise and exalt him above all forever. Mountains and hills, bless the Lord. * Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord. You springs, bless the Lord. * Seas and rivers, bless the Lord. You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord. * All you birds of the air, bless the Lord. All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord. * You sons of men, bless the Lord. O Israel, bless the Lord. * Praise and exalt him above all forever. Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord. * Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord. Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord. * Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord. Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord. * Praise and exalt him above all forever. Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. * Let us praise and exalt him above all forever. Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven. * Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever. Ant. Holy Mother, on the cross Christ entrusted us to you as your children. Today we join with you in praising him. Ant. 3 The Virgin Mary, crowned with a diadem of twelve stars, is exalted above the choirs of angels. Psalm 149 The joy of God’s holy people. Let the sons of the Church, the children of the new people, rejoice in Christ, their King (Hesychius). Sing a new song to the Lord, * his praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel rejoice in its maker, * let Zion’s sons exult in their king. Let them praise his name with dancing * and make music with timbrel and harp. For the Lord takes delight in his people. * He crowns the poor with salvation. Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, * shout for joy and take their rest. Let the praise of God be on their lips * and a two-edged sword in their hand, to deal out vengeance to the nations * and punishment on all the peoples; to bind their kings in chains * and their nobles in fetters of iron; to carry out the sentence pre-ordained; * this honor is for all his faithful. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, * and will be for ever. Amen. Psalm Prayer Let Israel rejoice in you, Lord, and acknowledge you as creator and redeemer. We put our trust in your faithfulness and proclaim the wonderful truths of salvation. May your loving kindness embrace us now and for ever. Ant. The Virgin Mary, crowned with a diadem of twelve stars, is exalted above the choirs of angels. READING See Isaiah 61:10 I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul; For he has clothed me with a robe of salvation, and wrapped me in a mantle of justice, like a bride bedecked with her jewels. RESPONSORY Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. – Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. – The Lord is with you. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. – Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. GOSPEL CANTICLE Ant. Holy and Immaculate Virgin Mary, you are the glorious Queen of the world; may all who celebrate your feastday know the help of your prayers. Luke 1:68-79 The Messiah and his forerunner Blessed + be the Lord, the God of Israel; * he has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty savior, * born of the house of his servant David. Through his holy prophets he promised of old † that he would save us from our enemies, * from the hands of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers * and to remember his holy covenant. This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: * to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship him without fear, * holy and righteous in his sight days of our life. You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; * for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation * by the forgiveness of their sins. In the tender compassion of our God * the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, * and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, * and will be for ever. Amen. Ant. Holy and Immaculate Virgin Mary, you are the glorious Queen of the world; may all who celebrate your feastday know the help of your prayers. INTERCESSIONS Let us glorify our Savior, who chose the Virgin Mary for his mother. Let us ask him: May your mother intercede for us, Lord. Son of Justice, the immaculate Virgin was the white dawn announcing your rising, – grant that we may always live in the light of your coming. May your mother intercede for us, Lord. Lord, help us imitate Mary, your mother, who chose the best part, – may we seek the food that will sustain us for ever. May your mother intercede for us, Lord. Savior of the world, by your redeeming might you preserved your mother before-hand from all stain of sin, – keep watch over us, lest we sin. May your mother intercede for us, Lord. You are our redeemer, who made the immaculate Virgin Mary your purest home and the sanctuary of the Holy Spirit, – make us temples of your Spirit for ever. May your mother intercede for us, Lord. THE LORD’S PRAYER (Remember us, Lord, when you come to your kingdom and teach us how to pray:) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. CONCLUDING PRAYER Lord, fill our hearts with your love, and as you revealed to us by an angel the coming of your Son as man, so lead us through his suffering and death to the glory of his resurrection, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. – Amen. Or: Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. – Amen. DISMISSAL May the Lord + bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. – Amen.
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