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

Liturgy of the Hours


  • Monday 14 September 2020

    The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Feast


    Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce)


    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

    Come, Holy Spirit, live in us
    With God the Father and the Son,
    And grant us your abundant grace
    To sanctify and make us one.

    May mind and tongue made strong in love
    Your praise throughout the world proclaim,
    And may that love within our hearts
    Set fire to others with its flame.

    Most blessèd Trinity of love,
    For whom the heart of man was made,
    To you be praise in timeless song,
    And everlasting homage paid.

    Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

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    PSALMS OF THE DAY

    The psalms of the day are shown here, because the complementary psalms cannot be used today at this hour.


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    Psalm 118(119): 129-136
    Meditating the word of the Lord in the Law


    “Love is the Law in all its fullness” (Rom 13:10).

    Save us, Christ our Saviour, by the power of the cross. You saved Peter from the waves, have mercy on us.

    Your will is wonderful indeed;
    therefore I obey it.
    The unfolding of your word gives light
    and teaches the simple.

    I open my mouth and I sigh
    as I yearn for your commands.
    Turn and show me your mercy;
    show justice to your friends.

    Let my steps be guided by your promise;
    let no evil rule me.
    Redeem me from man’s oppression
    and I will keep your precepts.

    Let your face shine on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.
    Tears stream from my eyes
    because your law is disobeyed.

    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.


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    Psalm 81 (82)
    Against unjust judges


    “Let there be no premature passing of judgement; leave that until the Lord comes” (1 Cor 4:5).

    God stands in the divine assembly.
    In the midst of the gods he gives judgement.

    ‘How long will you judge unjustly
    and favour the cause of the wicked?
    Do justice for the weak and the orphan,
    defend the afflicted and the needy.
    Rescue the weak and the poor;
    set them free from the hand of the wicked.

    ‘Unperceiving, they grope in the darkness
    and the order of the world is shaken.
    I have said to you: “You are gods
    and all of you, sons of the Most High.”
    And yet, you shall die like men,
    you shall fall like any of the princes.’

    Arise, O God, judge the earth,
    for you rule all the nations.

    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.


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    Psalm 119 (120)
    Longing for peace


    “Show patience in times of trouble; never cease praying” (Rom 12:12).

    To the Lord in the hour of my distress
    I call and he answers me.
    ‘O Lord, save my soul from lying lips,
    from the tongue of the deceitful.’

    What shall he pay you in return,
    O treacherous tongue?
    The warrior’s arrows sharpened
    and coals, red-hot, blazing.

    Alas, that I abide a stranger in Meshech,
    dwell among the tents of Kedar!

    Long enough have I been dwelling
    with those who hate peace.
    I am for peace, but when I speak,
    they are for fighting.

    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.

    Save us, Christ our Saviour, by the power of the cross. You saved Peter from the waves, have mercy on us.


    Psalm-prayer

    You declared peacemakers happy, Lord Jesus, since they will be called sons of God. Give us that peace which the world cannot give so that your Church may be freed from the schemes of arrogant men, and, devoted to works of peace, go forward joyfully to meet you, the King of Peace.


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    Short Reading
    Hebrews 5:7-9

    During his life on earth, Christ offered up prayer and entreaty, aloud and in silent tears, to the one who had the power to save him out of death, and he submitted so humbly that his prayer was heard. Although he was Son, he learnt to obey through suffering; but having been made perfect, he became for all who obey him the source of eternal salvation.


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    ℣. We worship you, Christ, and we bless you.
    ℟. By your cross you have redeemed the world.


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    Let us pray.

    God our Father,
    in obedience to your will
    your Only-Begotten Son endured the cross for our salvation.
    Grant that as we have come to know the mystery of the cross here on earth,
    we may receive its rewards in heaven.
    Through Christ our Lord.
    Amen.


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


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