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

Liturgy of the Hours


  • Wednesday 1 June 2022

    Saint Justin, Martyr 
    on Wednesday of the 7th week of Eastertide


    Morning Prayer (Lauds)


    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

    All hail the power of Jesus’ name;
    Let Angels prostrate fall;
    Bring forth the royal diadem
    To crown him Lord of all.

    Crown him, ye Martyrs of your God,
    Who from his altar call;
    Praise him whose way of pain ye trod,
    And crown him Lord of all.

    Hail him, ye heirs of David’s line,
    Whom David Lord did call;
    The God Incarnate, Man Divine,
    And crown him Lord of all.

    Let every tribe and every tongue
    To him their hearts enthral,
    Lift high the universal song,
    And crown him Lord of all.


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    Psalm 85 (86)
    A poor man's prayer in time of trouble


    “Blessed be God, who comforts us in all our sorrows” (2 Cor 1:3-4).

    All the nations shall come to adore you, O Lord. Alleluia.

    Turn your ear, O Lord, and give answer
    for I am poor and needy.
    Preserve my life, for I am faithful;
    save the servant who trusts in you.

    You are my God, have mercy on me, Lord,
    for I cry to you all the day long.
    Give joy to your servant, O Lord,
    for to you I lift up my soul.

    O Lord, you are good and forgiving,
    full of love to all who call.
    Give heed, O Lord, to my prayer
    and attend to the sound of my voice.

    In the day of distress I will call
    and surely you will reply.
    Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord;
    nor work to compare with yours.

    All the nations shall come to adore you
    and glorify your name, O Lord:
    for you are great and do marvellous deeds,
    you who alone are God.

    Show me, Lord, your way
    so that I may walk in your truth.
    Guide my heart to fear your name.

    I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart
    and glorify your name for ever;
    for your love to me has been great:
    you have saved me from the depths of the grave.

    The proud have risen against me;
    ruthless men seek my life;
    to you they pay no heed.

    But you, God of mercy and compassion,
    slow to anger, O Lord,
    abounding in love and truth,
    turn and take pity on me.

    O give your strength to your servant
    and save your handmaid’s son.
    Show me a sign of your favour
    that my foes may see to their shame
    that you console me and give me your help.

    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.

    All the nations shall come to adore you, O Lord. Alleluia.


    Psalm-prayer

    God of mercy and goodness, when Christ called out to you in torment, you heard him and gave him victory over death because of his love for you. We already know the affection you have for us; fill us with a greater love of your name and we will proclaim you more boldly before men and happily lead them to celebrate your glory.


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    Canticle
    Isaiah 33
    The Lord will give just judgement


    “The promise that was made is for you and your children and for all those who are far away” (Acts 2:39).

    Our eyes will see the King in his splendour. Alleluia.

    Hear, you who are far off,
    what I have done;
    and you who are near,
    acknowledge my might.

    The sinners in Sion are afraid;
    trembling has seized the godless:
    ‘Who among us can dwell with the devouring fire?
    Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?’

    He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly,
    who despises the gain of oppressions,
    who shakes his hands lest they hold a bribe,
    who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed
    and shuts his eyes from looking upon evil,

    He will dwell on the heights;
    his place of defence will be the fortresses of rocks;
    his bread will be given him,
    his water will be sure.

    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.

    Our eyes will see the King in his splendour. Alleluia.


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    Psalm 97 (98)
    The Lord has brought salvation


    “This psalm tells of the first coming of the Lord and of the faith of all peoples” (St Athanasius).

    All men will see the salvation of our God. Alleluia.

    Sing a new song to the Lord
    for he has worked wonders.
    His right hand and his holy arm
    have brought salvation.

    The Lord has made known his salvation;
    has shown his justice to the nations.
    He has remembered his truth and love
    for the house of Israel.

    All the ends of the earth have seen
    the salvation of our God.
    Shout to the Lord, all the earth,
    ring out your joy.

    Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp
    with the sound of music.
    With trumpets and the sound of the horn
    acclaim the King, the Lord.

    Let the sea and all within it, thunder;
    the world, and all its peoples.
    Let the rivers clap their hands
    and the hills ring out their joy

    Rejoice at the presence of the Lord,
    for he comes to rule the earth.
    He will rule the world with justice
    and the peoples with fairness.

    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.

    All men will see the salvation of our God. Alleluia.


    Psalm-prayer

    Lord Jesus, you have revealed your justice to all nations. We stood condemned, and you came to be judged in our place. Send your saving power on us and, when you come in glory, bring your mercy to those for whom you were condemned.


    Or:

    Father, you deserve the lasting song of praise you formed upon the lips of men, by opening your boundless love to us through the mystery of your Son. Grant that the eucharistic gathering everywhere, by which the Church celebrates the Easter wedding feast, may always renew the song which we will sing to your glory in heaven.


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    Short Reading
    1 John 5:3-5


    This is what loving God is – keeping his commandments;
    and his commandments are not difficult,
    because anyone who has been begotten by God
    has already overcome the world.
    This is the victory over the world – our faith.
    Who can overcome the world?
    Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.


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    Short Responsory

    The Lord is my strength. I will sing praise to him. Alleluia, alleluia.
    – The Lord is my strength. I will sing praise to him. Alleluia, alleluia.
    He is my salvation.
    – The Lord is my strength. I will sing praise to him. Alleluia, alleluia.
    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
    – The Lord is my strength. I will sing praise to him. Alleluia, alleluia.


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    Canticle
    Benedictus
    The Messiah and the one who was sent before him

    In everything we offer up, let us worship the creator of all things, through his Son Jesus Christ, and through the Holy Spirit. Alleluia.

    Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!
    He has visited his people and redeemed them.

    He has raised up for us a mighty saviour
    in the house of David his servant,
    as he promised by the lips of holy men,
    those who were his prophets from of old.

    A saviour who would free us from our foes,
    from the hands of all who hate us.
    So his love for our fathers is fulfilled
    and his holy covenant remembered.

    He swore to Abraham our father to grant us,
    that free from fear, and saved from the hands of our foes,
    we might serve him in holiness and justice
    all the days of our life in his presence.

    As for you, little child,
    you shall be called a prophet of God, the Most High.
    You shall go ahead of the Lord
    to prepare his ways before him,

    To make known to his people their salvation
    through forgiveness of all their sins,
    the loving-kindness of the heart of our God
    who visits us like the dawn from on high.

    He will give light to those in darkness,
    those who dwell in the shadow of death,
    and guide us into the way of peace.

    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.

    In everything we offer up, let us worship the creator of all things, through his Son Jesus Christ, and through the Holy Spirit. Alleluia.


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    Prayers and intercessions

    Through the martyrs who were slain for God’s word, let us give glory to our Saviour, the faithful and true witness.
    – You redeemed us by your precious blood.

    Through the martyrs, who bore witness to your love,
    set us free to live for you.
    – You redeemed us by your precious blood.

    Through the martyrs, who proclaimed your saving death,
    give us a deep and constant faith.
    – You redeemed us by your precious blood.

    Through the martyrs, who took up your cross,
    grant us courage for every trial.
    – You redeemed us by your precious blood.

    Through the martyrs, washed in the blood of the Lamb,
    give us grace to conquer our weakness.
    – You redeemed us by your precious blood.


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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 God, in a wonderful way, through the folly of the cross,
    you taught your martyr Saint Justin the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ.
    Heed his prayer for us:
    dispel every deceiving error,
    and ground us firmly in our faith.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    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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