First Reading – Isaiah 35:1-10 The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers, and rejoice with joyful song. The glory of Lebanon will be given to them, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; They will see the glory …
First Reading – Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated; indeed, she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins. A …
To Christ the Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, let us pray with joyful hearts: Come, Lord Jesus! Lord Jesus, in the mystery of your incarnation, you revealed your glory to the world, — give us new life by your coming. Come, Lord Jesus! You have taken our weakness …
First Reading – Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 Thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: O people of Zion, who dwell in Jerusalem, no more will you weep; He will be gracious to you when you cry out, as soon as he hears he will answer you. The Lord …
Jesus is Lord, born of the Virgin Mary. Let us pray to him with joyful hearts: Come, Lord Jesus! Son of God, you will come again as the true messenger of the covenant, — help the world to recognize and accept you. Come, Lord Jesus! Born in your Father’s heart, …
First Reading – Isaiah 29:17-24 Thus says the Lord GOD: But a very little while, and Lebanon shall be changed into an orchard, and the orchard be regarded as a forest! On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book; And out of gloom and darkness, the …
With confidence let us call upon Christ, the shepherd and guardian of our souls: Lord, have mercy on us. Good shepherd of God’s flock, — gather all into your Church. Lord, have mercy on us. Lord Jesus, help the shepherds of your pilgrim people, — until you come again may they zealously …
First Reading – Isaiah 26:1-6 On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah: “A strong city have we; he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us. Open up the gates to let in a nation that is just, one that keeps faith. A nation …
Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and their representative before God. We honor him and in our weakness we pray: Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women, — let …
Let us pray to God the Father, who sent his Son to bring us endless peace: Lord, your kingdom come. Father most holy, look kindly on your Church, — come and visit this vine which your own right hand has planted. Lord, your kingdom come. Be mindful, Lord, of all …
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