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 people. Let every nation …
First Reading – 1 Kings 3:4-13 Solomon went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, because that was the most renowned high place. Upon its altar Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings. In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask something of me and I …
First Reading – Sirach 47:2-11 Like the choice fat of the sacred offerings, so was David in Israel. He made sport of lions as though they were kids, and of bears, like lambs of the flock. As a …
Let us pray to Christ, the light of the nations and the joy of every living creature: Give us light, peace and security, Lord. Brilliant Light, Word of the Father, you came to save all men, — lead the catechumens of your Church into your marvelous light. Give us light, …
Let us pray to Christ, the light of the nations and the joy of every living creature: Give us light, peace and security, Lord. Brilliant Light, Word of the Father, you came to save all men, — lead the catechumens of your Church into your marvelous light. Give us light, peace …
Today our Savior was presented in the temple. Let us adore him as we say: Lord, may our eyes see your saving power. Christ Jesus, you are the light that enlightens all nations, — shine upon those who do not know you, that they may come to believe in you, the …
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 – 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 When the time of David’s death drew near, he gave these instructions to his son Solomon: “I am going the way of all flesh. Take courage and be a man. Keep the mandate of the Lord, your God, following his ways and observing …
First Reading – Malachi 3:1-4 Thus says the Lord GOD: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the LORD whom you seek, And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Yes, he is coming, says the …
First Reading – 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14B, 24-25A, 30-19:3 Absalom unexpectedly came up against David’s servants. He was mounted on a mule, and, as the mule passed under the branches of a large terebinth, his hair caught fast in the tree. He hung between heaven and earth while the mule …
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