Christ the Lord is our head; we are his members. In joy let us call out to him: Lord, may your kingdom come. Christ our Savior, make your Church a more vivid symbol of the unity of all mankind, — make it more effectively the sacrament of salvation for all peoples. …
First Reading – Isaiah 66:18-21 Thus says the LORD: I know their works and their thoughts, and I come to gather nations of every language; they shall come and see my glory. I will set a sign among them; from them I will send fugitives to the nations: to Tarshish, …
We give glory to the one God — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — and in our weakness we pray: Lord, be with your people. Holy Lord, Father all-powerful, let justice spring up on the earth, — then your people will dwell in the beauty of peace. Lord, be with your …
First Reading – Ezekiel 43:1-7AB The angel led me to the gate which faces the east, and there I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. I heard a sound like the roaring of many waters, and the earth shone with his glory. The vision …
First Reading – Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the LORD came upon me, and led me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the center of the plain, which was now filled with bones. He made me walk among the bones in every direction so that …
First Reading – Ezekiel 36:23-28 Thus says the LORD: I will prove the holiness of my great name, profaned among the nations, in whose midst you have profaned it. Thus the nations shall know that I am the LORD, says the Lord GOD, when in their sight I prove my …
With joyful hearts, let us praise the Eternal Father whose mercy toward his people is exalted to the heavens: Let all who hope in you rejoice, Lord. Remember, Lord, that you sent your Son into the world to be its savior, not its judge, — let his glorious death bring us …
First Reading – Ezekiel 34:1-11 The word of the Lord came to me: Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, in these words prophesy to them to the shepherds: Thus says the Lord GOD: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who have been pasturing themselves! Should not shepherds, …
Let us praise Christ who gives power and strength to his people, and let us entreat him with sincere hearts: Hear us, O Lord, and we shall praise you for ever. Christ, our strength, you called your faithful ones to your truth, — mercifully grant them faith and perseverance. Hear us, …
First Reading – Ezekiel 28:1-10 The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre: Thus says the Lord GOD: Because you are haughty of heart, you say, “A god am I! I occupy a godly throne in the heart of the sea!”— …
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