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Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

Liturgy of the Hours


  • Monday 11 May 2020

    Monday of the 5th week of Eastertide 


    Vespers (Evening Prayer)

    Introduction (without Invitatory)

    If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead.


    O God, come to our aid.
    O Lord, make haste to help us.
    Glory be to the Father and to the Son
    and to the Holy Spirit,
    as it was in the beginning,
    is now, and ever shall be,
    world without end.
    Amen. Alleluia.


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    Hymn

    O Christ, the heavens’ eternal King,
    Creator, unto thee we sing,
    With God the Father ever One,
    Co-equal, co-eternal Son.

    Thy hand, when first the world began,
    Made in thine own pure image man,
    And linked to fleshly form of earth
    A living soul of heavenly birth.

    And when the envious crafty foe
    Had marred thy noblest work below,
    Thou didst our ruined state repair
    By deigning flesh thyself to wear.

    Once of a virgin born to save,
    And now new born from death’s dark grave,
    O Christ, thou bidd’st us rise with thee
    From death to immortality.

    Eternal Shepherd, thou art wont
    To cleanse Thy sheep within the font,
    That mystic bath, that grave of sin,
    Where ransomed souls new life begin.

    Divine Redeemer, thou didst deign
    To bear for us the cross of pain,
    And freely pay the precious price
    Of all thy blood in sacrifice.

    Jesu, do thou to every heart
    Unceasing Paschal joy impart;
    From death of sin and guilty strife
    Set free the new born sons of life.

    All praise be thine, O risen Lord,
    From death to endless life restored;
    All praise to God the Father be
    And Holy Ghost eternally.


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    Psalm 10 (11)
    The Lord, support of the just


    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied” (Mt 5:6).

    Courage! The victory is mine: I have conquered the world. Alleluia.

    In the Lord I have taken my refuge.
    How can you say to my soul:
    ‘Fly like a bird to its mountain.

    See the wicked bracing their bow;
    they are fixing their arrows on the string
    to shoot upright men in the dark.
    Foundations once destroyed, what can the just do?’

    The Lord is in his holy temple,
    the Lord, whose throne is in heaven.
    His eyes look down on the world;
    his gaze tests mortal men.

    The Lord tests the just and the wicked;
    the lover of violence he hates.
    He sends fire and brimstone on the wicked;
    he sends a scorching wind as their lot.

    The Lord is just and loves justice;
    the upright shall see his face.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son
    and to the Holy Spirit,
    as it was in the beginning,
    is now, and ever shall be,
    world without end.
    Amen.

    Courage! The victory is mine: I have conquered the world. Alleluia.


    Psalm-prayer

    Lord God, you search the hearts of all, both the good and the wicked. May those who are in danger for love of you, find security in you now, and, in the day of judgement, may they rejoice in seeing you face to face.


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    Psalm 14 (15)
    Who is worthy to face the Lord?


    “You have come to Mount Sion, to the city of the living God” (Heb 12:22).

    He shall live in your tabernacle; he shall dwell on your holy mountain. Alleluia.

    Lord, who shall be admitted to your tent
    and dwell on your holy mountain?

    He who walks without fault;
    he who acts with justice
    and speaks the truth from his heart;
    he who does not slander with his tongue;

    he who does no wrong to his brother,
    who casts no slur on his neighbour,
    who holds the godless in disdain,
    but honours those who fear the Lord;

    he who keeps his pledge, come what may;
    who takes no interest on a loan
    and accepts no bribes against the innocent.
    Such a man will stand firm for ever.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son
    and to the Holy Spirit,
    as it was in the beginning,
    is now, and ever shall be,
    world without end.
    Amen.

    He shall live in your tabernacle; he shall dwell on your holy mountain. Alleluia.


    Psalm-prayer

    Make our lives blameless, Lord. Help us to do what is right and to speak what is true, that we may dwell in your tent and find rest on your holy mountain.


    Or:

    You first chose to live among men, Lord Jesus, and in returning to your Father you made an eternal home for us. Help us walk blamelessly in your ways, that we may come at last to your holy mountain.


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    Canticle
    Ephesians 1
    God the Saviour

    When I am lifted up above the earth, I shall draw all men to myself. Alleluia.

    Blessed be the God and Father
    of our Lord Jesus Christ,
    who has blessed us in Christ
    with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.

    He chose us in him
    before the foundation of the world,
    that we should be holy
    and blameless before him.

    He destined us in love
    to be his sons through Jesus Christ,
    according to the purpose of his will,
    to the praise of his glorious grace
    which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.

    In him we have redemption through his blood,
    the forgiveness of our trespasses,
    according to the riches of his grace
    which he lavished upon us.

    He has made known to us
    in all wisdom and insight
    the mystery of his will,
    according to his purpose
    which he set forth in Christ.

    His purpose he set forth in Christ
    as a plan for the fullness of time,
    to unite all things in him,
    things in heaven and things on earth.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son
    and to the Holy Spirit,
    as it was in the beginning,
    is now, and ever shall be,
    world without end.
    Amen.

    When I am lifted up above the earth, I shall draw all men to myself. Alleluia.


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    Short Reading
    Hebrews 8:1-3

    Our High Priest has his place at the right of the throne of divine Majesty in the heavens, and he is the minister of the sanctuary and of the true Tent of Meeting which the Lord, and not any man, set up. It is the duty of every high priest to offer gifts and sacrifices.


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    Short Responsory

    The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.
    – The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.
    They saw the Lord, alleluia, alleluia.
    – The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.
    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
    – The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.


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    Canticle
    Magnificat
    My soul rejoices in the Lord

    The Holy Spirit, the Advocate, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you. Alleluia.

    My soul glorifies the Lord,
    my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.
    He looks on his servant in her lowliness;
    henceforth all ages will call me blessed.

    The Almighty works marvels for me.
    Holy his name!
    His mercy is from age to age,
    on those who fear him.

    He puts forth his arm in strength
    and scatters the proud-hearted.
    He casts the mighty from their thrones
    and raises the lowly.

    He fills the starving with good things,
    sends the rich away empty.

    He protects Israel, his servant,
    remembering his mercy,
    the mercy promised to our fathers,
    to Abraham and his sons for ever.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son
    and to the Holy Spirit,
    as it was in the beginning,
    is now, and ever shall be,
    world without end.
    Amen.

    The Holy Spirit, the Advocate, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you. Alleluia.


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    Prayers and intercessions

    Let us pray to Christ, who was raised up by the Holy Spirit in his living and life-giving body.
    – Lord, renew the whole of your creation.

    Christ, Saviour of the world, king of the new creation, you are enthroned at God’s right hand;
    set our hearts on the things that are of heaven.
    – Lord, renew the whole of your creation.

    Lord, you are living always in your Church:
    lead her through the Holy Spirit into the fullness of your truth.
    – Lord, renew the whole of your creation.

    Have pity on the sick, the distressed and the dying;
    strengthen, comfort and sustain them.
    – Lord, renew the whole of your creation.

    Christ, unfailing light, accept our devotion at the close of this day;
    shed the radiance of your glory on the faithful departed.
    – Lord, renew the whole of your creation.


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    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.


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    Lord, by your grace we are made one in mind and heart.
    Give us a love for what you command
    and a longing for what you promise,
    so that, amid this world’s changes,
    our hearts may be set on the world of lasting joy.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    one God, for ever and ever.
    Amen.


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    The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.
    Amen.


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