To Christ, the great light promised by the prophets to those who live in the shadow of death, let us raise our voices in prayer: Come, Lord Jesus! Word of God, in the beginning you created all things and in the fullness of time assumed our nature, — come and deliver …
First Reading – Isaiah 54:1-10 Raise a glad cry, you barren one who did not bear, Break forth in jubilant song, you who were not in labor, For more numerous are the children of the deserted wife than the children of her who has a husband, says the LORD. …
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 Christians …
First Reading – Isaiah 45:6C-8, 18, 21C-25 I am the LORD, there is no other; I form the light, and create the darkness, I make well-being and create woe; I, the LORD, do all these things. Let justice descend, O heavens, like dew from above, like gentle rain let the …
First Reading – Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 Thus says the LORD: Woe to the city, rebellious and polluted, to the tyrannical city! She hears no voice, accepts no correction; In the LORD she has not trusted, to her God she has not drawn near. For then I will change and purify …
This is the hour when the King of martyrs offered his life in the upper room and laid it down on the cross. Let us thank him and say: We praise you, O Lord. We praise you, O Lord, our Savior, inspiration and example for every martyr, for loving us …
First Reading – Zechariah 2:14-17 Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! See, I am coming to dwell among you, says the LORD. Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD on that day, and they shall be his people, and he will dwell among you, and you shall know that …
God sent us the Blessed Virgin Mary to console us in our sorrow and to lead us to himself. Let us confidently pray: Grant us her love, help, and protection. You made Mary the gate through which the true Light shone over the earth, — by the light of her Son …
First Reading – Isaiah 35:1-6A, 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 …
To Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, the way, the truth, and the life, let us make our humble prayer: Come and stay with us, Lord. Son of the Most High, your coming was announced to the Virgin Mary by Gabriel, — come and rule over your people for ever: Come and …
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