Introductory Rite:
God, come to my assistance R/ Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
R/ as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.
Refrain:The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before Him, lift up your voices.
Who is the King of glory: what shall we call Him?
He is Emmanuel, the promised of ages.
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In all of Galilee, in city or village,
He goes among his people, curing their illness.
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Sing then of David’s son, our Savior and brother,
In all of Galilee was never another.
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He gave His life for us, the pledge of salvation,
He took upon Himself the sins of the nation.
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He conquered sin and death; he truly has risen,
And He will share with us his heavenly vision.
Text: W.F. Jabusch; Melody: Israeli Folksong
PSALMODY
Antiphon 1: Lord, you have blessed your land; you have forgiven the sins of your people.
O Lord, you once favored your land
and revived the fortunes of Jacob,
you forgave the guilt of your people
and covered all their sins.
You averted all your rage,
you calmed the heat of your anger.
Revive us now, God, our helper!
Put an end to your grievance against us.
Will you be angry with us for ever,
will your anger never cease?
Will you not restore again our life
that your people may rejoice in you?
Let us see, O Lord, your mercy
and give us your saving help.
I will hear what the Lord God has to say,
a voice that speaks of peace,
peace for his people and his friends
and those who turn to him in their hearts.
His help is near for those who fear him
and his glory will dwell in our land.
Mercy and faithfulness have met;
justice and peace have embraced.
Faithfulness shall spring from the earth
and justice look down from heaven.
The Lord will make us prosper
and our earth shall yield its fruit.
Justice shall march before him
and peace shall follow his steps. Glory…
Psalm Prayer: Show us your mercy, Lord; our misery is known to us. May no evil desires prevail over us, for your glory and love dwell in our hearts
Antiphon 1: Lord, you have blessed your land; you have forgiven the sins of your people.
Antiphon 2 My soul has yearned for you in the night, and as morning breaks, I watch for your coming.
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 of firm purpose you keep in peace;
in peace, for its trust in you.
Trust in the Lord forever!
For the Lord is an eternal Rock.
The way of the just is smooth;
the path of the just you make level.
Yes, for your way and your judgments, O Lord,
we look to you;
Your name and your title
are the desire of our souls.
My soul yearns for you in the night,
yes, my spirit within me keeps vigil for you;
When your judgment dawns upon the earth,
the world’s inhabitants learn justice.
O Lord, you mete out peace to us,
for it is you who have accomplished all we have done. Glory…
Antiphon 2 My soul has yearned for you in the night, and as morning breaks, I watch for your coming.
Antiphon 3 Lord, let the light of your face shine upon us.
O God, be gracious and bless us
and let your face shed its light upon us.
So will your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn your saving help.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Let the nations be glad and exult
for you rule the world with justice.
With fairness you rule the peoples,
you guide the nations on earth.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
The earth has yielded its fruit
for God, our God, has blessed us.
May God still give us his blessing
till the ends of the earth revere him.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
Let all the peoples praise you. Glory…
Psalm Prayer: Be gracious and bless us, Lord, and let your face shed its light on us, so that we can make you know with reverence and bring forth a harvest of justice.
Antiphon 3 Lord, let the light of your face shine upon us.
All sit for the Liturgy of the Word.
After the Homily:
INTERCESSIONS (Universal Prayer)
God the almighty Father stretches forth his hand again to take possession of the remnant of his people.
Let us make our prayer to him:
Lord, may your kingdom come.
Lord, grant that our works of penance may please you, – And that we may be ready for your kingdom which is so near.
Prepare a path in our hearts for the coming of your Word, – And let his glory be revealed among us.
Bring low the mountains of our pride, – And fill up the valleys of our weakness.
Break down the wall of hatred that divides the nations, – And make level for mankind the paths to peace.
Presider: Father of love,
You made a new creation
Through Jesus Christ your Son.
May his coming free us from sin
And renew his life within us.
For He lives and reigns with you
And the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
(All are seated for the Liturgy of the Eucharist)
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
After Holy Communion, all stand for the Benedictus.
BENEDICTUS/Canticle of Zachariah Benedictus – Luke 1: 68-79
Antiphon: Arise, arise! Wake from your slumber Jerusalem; shake the chain from your neck, captive Daughter Zion.
(While making the Sign of the Cross, we pray the following)
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.
He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old,
that he would save us from our enemies, *
from the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, *
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
Free to worship him without fear, *
holy and righteous in his sight
all the days of our life.
You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, *
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
To give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God *
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Glory…
Antiphon: Arise, arise! Wake from your slumber Jerusalem; shake the chain from your neck, captive Daughter Zion.
Prayer After Communion
(Novena to St. Anthony of Padua)
Dismissal & Final Blessing