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

Liturgy of the Hours


  • Sunday 19 July 2020

    16th Sunday in Ordinary Time


    Afternoon Prayer (None)


    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

    Like the Terce and Sext hymns, this hymn was written prior to the 6th century. In it we are invited to remain firm in our faith as was the lame man who was cured by St Peter (cf. Acts 3:1ff.).


    Ternis horárum términis
    volútis, dante Dómino,
    trinum perfécte et únicum
    ipsum devóti psállimus.

    Sacrum Dei mystérium
    puro tenéntes péctore,
    Petri magístri régula
    signo salútis pródita,

    Et nos psallámus spíritu,
    hæréntes sic apóstolis,
    ut plantas adhuc débiles
    Christi virtúte dírigant.

    Deo Patri sit glória
    eiúsque soli Fílio
    cum Spíritu Paráclito,
    in sempitérna sǽcula. Amen.


    As the afternoon’s third hour rolls on,
    Granted by the Lord,
    We devotedly sing the praises
    Of him who is perfectly Three and One,

    Guarding in a pure heart
    The sacred mystery of God,
    With the approval of Peter our teacher
    Bestowed as a mark of salvation,

    May we too give praise with [our] spirit
    Clinging fast to the apostles
    So that they may set right, by the power of Christ,
    Our still weak feet.

    Glory be to God the Father
    And to his only Son
    With the Spirit Paraclete
    For ever and ever. Amen.


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    PSALMS OF THE DAY

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    Psalm 22 (23)
    The good shepherd


    “The Lamb is their king, who leads them to the source of the water of life” (Rev 7:17).

    Whoever eats this bread will live for ever, alleluia.

    The Lord is my shepherd;
    there is nothing I shall want.
    Fresh and green are the pastures
    where he gives me repose.
    Near restful waters he leads me,
    to revive my drooping spirit.

    He guides me along the right path;
    he is true to his name.
    If I should walk in the valley of darkness
    no evil would I fear.
    You are there with your crook and your staff;
    with these you give me comfort.

    You have prepared a banquet for me
    in the sight of my foes.
    My head you have anointed with oil;
    my cup is overflowing.

    Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me
    all the days of my life.
    In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell
    for ever and 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.

    Whoever eats this bread will live for ever, alleluia.


    Psalm-prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, shepherd of your Church, you give us new birth in the waters of baptism, you anoint us with saving oil, and you call us to salvation at your table. Dispel the terrors of death and the darkness of error. Lead your people along safe paths, that they may rest securely in you and live for ever in your Father’s house.


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    Psalm 75 (76)
    Thanksgiving after victory


    “They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven” (Mt 24:30).

    The Lord will come in glory and he will do wonderful things for his saints, alleluia.

    God is made known in Judah;
    in Israel his name is great.
    He set up his tent in Jerusalem
    and his dwelling place in Sion.
    It was there he broke the flashing arrows,
    the shield, the sword, the armour.

    You, O Lord, are resplendent,
    more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
    The warriors, despoiled, slept in death;
    the hands of the soldiers were powerless.
    At your threat, O God of Jacob,
    horse and rider lay stunned.

    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 Lord will come in glory and he will do wonderful things for his saints, alleluia.


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    Psalm 75 (76)

    Offer prayers and gifts to the Lord your God, alleluia.

    You, you alone, strike terror.
    Who shall stand when your anger is roused?
    You uttered your sentence from the heavens;
    the earth in terror was still
    when God arose to judge,
    to save the humble of the earth.

    Men’s anger will serve to praise you;
    its survivors surround you in joy.
    Make vows to your God and fulfil them.
    Let all pay tribute to him who strikes terror,
    who cuts short the breath of princes,
    who strikes terror in the kings of the 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.

    Offer prayers and gifts to the Lord your God, alleluia.


    Psalm-prayer

    Your power is awesome, Father, and wonderful is your holiness. In your presence the earth both trembles and stands still, for you shattered death’s power by the cross. Rise to help your people: give your light, and grant salvation to the meek of the earth, that they may praise your name in heaven.


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    Short Reading
    Song of Songs 8:6-7


    Love is strong as death,
    jealousy as relentless as Sheol.
    The flash of it is a flash of fire,
    a flame of the Lord himself.
    Love no floods can quench,
    no torrents drown.


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    ℣. I love you, Lord, my strength:
    ℟. You are my protector and my mighty saviour.


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    Let us pray.

    Be gracious, Lord, to us who serve you,
    and in your kindness increase your gifts of grace within us:
    so that, fervent in faith, hope and love,
    we may be ever on the watch
    and persevere in doing what you command.
    Through Christ our Lord.
    Amen.


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    Let us praise the Lord.
    – Thanks be to God.


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