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INTRODUCTION

God, + come to my assistance.


– Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
– as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

HYMN

Jesus is risen! Let us sing!


Praise to the ever-living King!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise him in song, ye Seraphim!
Praise him with joy, ye Cherubim!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

On this most holy day of days,


Let us together sing his praise!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Raise joyful voices to the sky!
Sing out, ye heavens, in reply:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

To God the Father let us sing,


To God the Son, our risen King!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
And equally let us adore
The Holy Spirit evermore!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Tune: Laßt Uns Erfreuen L.M. with alleluias


Music: Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchgesänge, Köln, 1623
Text: Compilers, 1978

Go to the Psalmody

Or:

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Hearts to heav’n and voices raise;
Sing to God a hymn of gladness,
Sing to God a hymn of praise.
He who on the cross as Savior
For the world’s salvation bled,
Jesus Christ, the King of Glory,
Now is risen from the dead.

Now the iron bars are broken,


Christ from death to life is born,
Glorious life, and life immortal,
On the resurrection morn;
Christ has triumphed, and we conquer
By his mighty enterprise,
We with him to life eternal
By his resurrection rise.

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glory be to God on high;
Alleluia to the Savior,
Who has won the victory;
Alleluia to the Spirit,
Font of love and sanctity;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
To the Triune Majesty.

Tune: Hymn to Joy 87.87 D


Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, adapted by Edward Hodges, 1796-
1867
Text: Christopher Wordsworth, 1872, alt.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Like the evening offering my hands rise up in prayer to you, O Lord,
alleluia.

Psalm 141:1-9
A prayer when in danger

An angel stood before the face of God, thurible in hand. The fragrant incense
soaring aloft was the prayer of God’s people on earth (Revelation 8:4).
I have called to you, Lord; hasten to help me! *
Hear my voice when I cry to you.
Let my prayer arise before you like incense, *
the raising of my hands like an evening oblation.

Set, O Lord, a guard over my mouth; *


keep watch, O Lord, at the door of my lips!
Do not turn my heart to things that are wrong, *
to evil deeds with men who are sinners.

Never allow me to share in their feasting. *


If a just man strikes or reproves me it is kindness;
but let the oil of the wicked not anoint my head. *
Let my prayer be ever against their malice.

Their princes were thrown down by the side of the rock; *


then they understood that my words were kind.
As a millstone is shattered to pieces on the ground, *
so their bones were strewn at the mouth of the grave.

To you, Lord God, my eyes are turned: *


in you I take refuge; spare my soul!
From the trap they have laid for me keep me safe: *
keep me from the snares of those who do evil.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Lord, from the rising of the sun to its setting your name is worthy of all praise.
Let our prayer come like incense before you. May the lifting up of our hands
be as an evening sacrifice acceptable to you, Lord our God.

Ant. Like the evening offering my hands rise up in prayer to you, O Lord,
alleluia.

Ant. 2 You have led me forth from prison, that I may give praise to your name,
alleluia.
Psalm 142
You, Lord, are my refuge

What is written in this psalm was fulfilled in our Lord’s passion (Saint Hilary).

With all my voice I cry to the Lord, *


with all my voice I entreat the Lord.
I pour out my trouble before him; *
I tell him all my distress
while my spirit faints within me. *
But you, O Lord, know my path.

On the way where I shall walk *


they have hidden a snare to entrap me.
Look on my right and see: *
there is no one who takes my part.
I have no means of escape, *
not one who cares for my soul.

I cry to you, O Lord. †


I have said: “You are my refuge, *
all I have left in the land of the living.”
Listen then to my cry *
for I am in the depths of distress.

Rescue me from those who pursue me *


for they are stronger than I.
Bring my soul out of this prison *
and then I shall praise your name.
Around me the just will assemble *
because of your goodness to me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Lord, we humbly ask for your goodness. May you help us to hope in you, and
give us a share with your chosen ones in the land of the living.

Ant. You have led me forth from prison, that I may give praise to your name,
alleluia.

Ant. 3 The Son of God learned obedience through suffering and became for
all who obey him the source of eternal salvation, alleluia.

Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11


Christ, God’s holy servant

Though he was in the form of God, †


Jesus did not deem equality with God *
something to be grasped at.

Rather, he emptied himself †


and took the form of a slave, *
being born in the likeness of men.

He was known to be of human estate, *


and it was thus that he humbled himself,
obediently accepting even death, *
death on a cross!

Because of this, *
God highly exalted him
and bestowed on him the name *
above every other name,

So that at Jesus’ name *


every knee must bend
in the heavens, on the earth, *
and under the earth,
and every tongue proclaim †
to the glory of God the Father: *
JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.
Ant. The Son of God learned obedience through suffering and became for all
who obey him the source of eternal salvation, alleluia.

READING
1 Peter 2:9-10

You are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people he claims
for his own to proclaim the glorious works” of the One who called you from
darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were no people, but now you are
God’s people; once there was no mercy for you, but now you have found
mercy.

RESPONSORY

The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.


– The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.

When they saw the risen Lord,


– alleluia, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
– The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except
through me, alleluia.

Canticle of Mary
Luke 1:46-55
The soul rejoices in the Lord

My + soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, †


my spirit rejoices in God my Savior *
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed: †


the Almighty has done great things for me, *
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.

He has shown the strength of his arm, *


he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *


and has lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things, *


and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel *


for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except
through me, alleluia.

INTERCESSIONS

Christ is our life and resurrection. Let us cry out to him with faith:
Son of the living God, protect your people.

Lord Jesus, we pray for your Catholic Church,


– make it holy, so that your kingdom may be established among all nations.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

We pray for the sick and the sorrowful, for those in bondage and in exile,
– that they may receive consolation and help.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

We pray for those who have turned away from your paths,
– that they may experience the grace of your forgiveness and the joy of rising
to new life.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

Crucified and risen Savior, you will come to judge the world,
– have mercy on us sinners.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

We pray for all the living,


– and for all who have gone from us in the hope of resurrection.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

(Gathering our prayers and praises into one, let us offer the prayer Christ
himself taught us:)

Our Father, who art in heaven,


hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

God our Father,


look upon us with love.
You redeem us and make us your children in Christ.
Give us true freedom
and bring us to the inheritance you promised.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.

Or:

Almighty ever-living God,


constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us,
that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism
may, under your protective care, bear much fruit
and come to the joys of life eternal.
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.
– Amen.

DISMISSAL

If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.


– And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,


the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
– Amen.

Another form of the blessing may be used, as at Mass.

Then he adds:

Go in peace.
– Thanks be to God.

In the absence of a priest or deacon and in individual recitation, Evening


Prayer concludes:

May the Lord + bless us,


protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
– Amen.

******

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INTRODUCTION

God, + come to my assistance.


– Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
– as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

HYMN

Jesus is risen! Let us sing!


Praise to the ever-living King!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise him in song, ye Seraphim!
Praise him with joy, ye Cherubim!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

On this most holy day of days,


Let us together sing his praise!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Raise joyful voices to the sky!
Sing out, ye heavens, in reply:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

To God the Father let us sing,


To God the Son, our risen King!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
And equally let us adore
The Holy Spirit evermore!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Tune: Laßt Uns Erfreuen L.M. with alleluias


Music: Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchgesänge, Köln, 1623
Text: Compilers, 1978

Go to the Psalmody

Or:

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Hearts to heav’n and voices raise;
Sing to God a hymn of gladness,
Sing to God a hymn of praise.
He who on the cross as Savior
For the world’s salvation bled,
Jesus Christ, the King of Glory,
Now is risen from the dead.

Now the iron bars are broken,


Christ from death to life is born,
Glorious life, and life immortal,
On the resurrection morn;
Christ has triumphed, and we conquer
By his mighty enterprise,
We with him to life eternal
By his resurrection rise.

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glory be to God on high;
Alleluia to the Savior,
Who has won the victory;
Alleluia to the Spirit,
Font of love and sanctity;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
To the Triune Majesty.

Tune: Hymn to Joy 87.87 D


Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, adapted by Edward Hodges, 1796-
1867
Text: Christopher Wordsworth, 1872, alt.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Like the evening offering my hands rise up in prayer to you, O Lord,
alleluia.

Psalm 141:1-9
A prayer when in danger

An angel stood before the face of God, thurible in hand. The fragrant incense
soaring aloft was the prayer of God’s people on earth (Revelation 8:4).
I have called to you, Lord; hasten to help me! *
Hear my voice when I cry to you.
Let my prayer arise before you like incense, *
the raising of my hands like an evening oblation.

Set, O Lord, a guard over my mouth; *


keep watch, O Lord, at the door of my lips!
Do not turn my heart to things that are wrong, *
to evil deeds with men who are sinners.

Never allow me to share in their feasting. *


If a just man strikes or reproves me it is kindness;
but let the oil of the wicked not anoint my head. *
Let my prayer be ever against their malice.

Their princes were thrown down by the side of the rock; *


then they understood that my words were kind.
As a millstone is shattered to pieces on the ground, *
so their bones were strewn at the mouth of the grave.

To you, Lord God, my eyes are turned: *


in you I take refuge; spare my soul!
From the trap they have laid for me keep me safe: *
keep me from the snares of those who do evil.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Lord, from the rising of the sun to its setting your name is worthy of all praise.
Let our prayer come like incense before you. May the lifting up of our hands
be as an evening sacrifice acceptable to you, Lord our God.

Ant. Like the evening offering my hands rise up in prayer to you, O Lord,
alleluia.

Ant. 2 You have led me forth from prison, that I may give praise to your name,
alleluia.
Psalm 142
You, Lord, are my refuge

What is written in this psalm was fulfilled in our Lord’s passion (Saint Hilary).

With all my voice I cry to the Lord, *


with all my voice I entreat the Lord.
I pour out my trouble before him; *
I tell him all my distress
while my spirit faints within me. *
But you, O Lord, know my path.

On the way where I shall walk *


they have hidden a snare to entrap me.
Look on my right and see: *
there is no one who takes my part.
I have no means of escape, *
not one who cares for my soul.

I cry to you, O Lord. †


I have said: “You are my refuge, *
all I have left in the land of the living.”
Listen then to my cry *
for I am in the depths of distress.

Rescue me from those who pursue me *


for they are stronger than I.
Bring my soul out of this prison *
and then I shall praise your name.
Around me the just will assemble *
because of your goodness to me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Lord, we humbly ask for your goodness. May you help us to hope in you, and
give us a share with your chosen ones in the land of the living.

Ant. You have led me forth from prison, that I may give praise to your name,
alleluia.

Ant. 3 The Son of God learned obedience through suffering and became for
all who obey him the source of eternal salvation, alleluia.

Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11


Christ, God’s holy servant

Though he was in the form of God, †


Jesus did not deem equality with God *
something to be grasped at.

Rather, he emptied himself †


and took the form of a slave, *
being born in the likeness of men.

He was known to be of human estate, *


and it was thus that he humbled himself,
obediently accepting even death, *
death on a cross!

Because of this, *
God highly exalted him
and bestowed on him the name *
above every other name,

So that at Jesus’ name *


every knee must bend
in the heavens, on the earth, *
and under the earth,
and every tongue proclaim †
to the glory of God the Father: *
JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.
Ant. The Son of God learned obedience through suffering and became for all
who obey him the source of eternal salvation, alleluia.

READING
1 Peter 2:9-10

You are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people he claims
for his own to proclaim the glorious works” of the One who called you from
darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were no people, but now you are
God’s people; once there was no mercy for you, but now you have found
mercy.

RESPONSORY

The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.


– The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.

When they saw the risen Lord,


– alleluia, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
– The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except
through me, alleluia.

Canticle of Mary
Luke 1:46-55
The soul rejoices in the Lord

My + soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, †


my spirit rejoices in God my Savior *
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed: †


the Almighty has done great things for me, *
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.

He has shown the strength of his arm, *


he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *


and has lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things, *


and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel *


for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except
through me, alleluia.

INTERCESSIONS

Christ is our life and resurrection. Let us cry out to him with faith:
Son of the living God, protect your people.

Lord Jesus, we pray for your Catholic Church,


– make it holy, so that your kingdom may be established among all nations.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

We pray for the sick and the sorrowful, for those in bondage and in exile,
– that they may receive consolation and help.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

We pray for those who have turned away from your paths,
– that they may experience the grace of your forgiveness and the joy of rising
to new life.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

Crucified and risen Savior, you will come to judge the world,
– have mercy on us sinners.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

We pray for all the living,


– and for all who have gone from us in the hope of resurrection.
Son of the living God, protect your people.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

(Gathering our prayers and praises into one, let us offer the prayer Christ
himself taught us:)

Our Father, who art in heaven,


hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

God our Father,


look upon us with love.
You redeem us and make us your children in Christ.
Give us true freedom
and bring us to the inheritance you promised.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.

Or:

Almighty ever-living God,


constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us,
that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism
may, under your protective care, bear much fruit
and come to the joys of life eternal.
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.
– Amen.

DISMISSAL

If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.


– And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,


the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
– Amen.

Another form of the blessing may be used, as at Mass.

Then he adds:

Go in peace.
– Thanks be to God.

In the absence of a priest or deacon and in individual recitation, Evening


Prayer concludes:

May the Lord + bless us,


protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
– Amen.

******

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INTRODUCTION
God, + come to my assistance.

– Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

– as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

HYMN

Jesus is risen! Let us sing!

Praise to the ever-living King!

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise him in song, ye Seraphim!

Praise him with joy, ye Cherubim!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

On this most holy day of days,

Let us together sing his praise!

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Raise joyful voices to the sky!

Sing out, ye heavens, in reply:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

To God the Father let us sing,

To God the Son, our risen King!

Alleluia! Alleluia!

And equally let us adore

The Holy Spirit evermore!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!


Tune: Laßt Uns Erfreuen L.M. with alleluias

Music: Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchgesänge, Köln, 1623

Text: Compilers, 1978

Go to the Psalmody

Or:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Hearts to heav’n and voices raise;

Sing to God a hymn of gladness,

Sing to God a hymn of praise.

He who on the cross as Savior

For the world’s salvation bled,

Jesus Christ, the King of Glory,

Now is risen from the dead.

Now the iron bars are broken,

Christ from death to life is born,

Glorious life, and life immortal,

On the resurrection morn;

Christ has triumphed, and we conquer

By his mighty enterprise,

We with him to life eternal

By his resurrection rise.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Glory be to God on high;


Alleluia to the Savior,

Who has won the victory;

Alleluia to the Spirit,

Font of love and sanctity;

Alleluia! Alleluia!

To the Triune Majesty.

Tune: Hymn to Joy 87.87 D

Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, adapted by Edward Hodges, 1796-1867

Text: Christopher Wordsworth, 1872, alt.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Like the evening offering my hands rise up in prayer to you, O Lord, alleluia.

Psalm 141:1-9

A prayer when in danger

An angel stood before the face of God, thurible in hand. The fragrant incense soaring aloft was the
prayer of God’s people on earth (Revelation 8:4).

I have called to you, Lord; hasten to help me! *

Hear my voice when I cry to you.

Let my prayer arise before you like incense, *

the raising of my hands like an evening oblation.

Set, O Lord, a guard over my mouth; *

keep watch, O Lord, at the door of my lips!

Do not turn my heart to things that are wrong, *


to evil deeds with men who are sinners.

Never allow me to share in their feasting. *

If a just man strikes or reproves me it is kindness;

but let the oil of the wicked not anoint my head. *

Let my prayer be ever against their malice.

Their princes were thrown down by the side of the rock; *

then they understood that my words were kind.

As a millstone is shattered to pieces on the ground, *

so their bones were strewn at the mouth of the grave.

To you, Lord God, my eyes are turned: *

in you I take refuge; spare my soul!

From the trap they have laid for me keep me safe: *

keep me from the snares of those who do evil.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Lord, from the rising of the sun to its setting your name is worthy of all praise. Let our prayer come like
incense before you. May the lifting up of our hands be as an evening sacrifice acceptable to you, Lord
our God.

Ant. Like the evening offering my hands rise up in prayer to you, O Lord, alleluia.
Ant. 2 You have led me forth from prison, that I may give praise to your name, alleluia.

Psalm 142

You, Lord, are my refuge

What is written in this psalm was fulfilled in our Lord’s passion (Saint Hilary).

With all my voice I cry to the Lord, *

with all my voice I entreat the Lord.

I pour out my trouble before him; *

I tell him all my distress

while my spirit faints within me. *

But you, O Lord, know my path.

On the way where I shall walk *

they have hidden a snare to entrap me.

Look on my right and see: *

there is no one who takes my part.

I have no means of escape, *

not one who cares for my soul.

I cry to you, O Lord. †

I have said: “You are my refuge, *

all I have left in the land of the living.”

Listen then to my cry *

for I am in the depths of distress.

Rescue me from those who pursue me *


for they are stronger than I.

Bring my soul out of this prison *

and then I shall praise your name.

Around me the just will assemble *

because of your goodness to me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Lord, we humbly ask for your goodness. May you help us to hope in you, and give us a share with your
chosen ones in the land of the living.

Ant. You have led me forth from prison, that I may give praise to your name, alleluia.

Ant. 3 The Son of God learned obedience through suffering and became for all who obey him the source
of eternal salvation, alleluia.

Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11

Christ, God’s holy servant

Though he was in the form of God, †

Jesus did not deem equality with God *

something to be grasped at.

Rather, he emptied himself †


and took the form of a slave, *

being born in the likeness of men.

He was known to be of human estate, *

and it was thus that he humbled himself,

obediently accepting even death, *

death on a cross!

Because of this, *

God highly exalted him

and bestowed on him the name *

above every other name,

So that at Jesus’ name *

every knee must bend

in the heavens, on the earth, *

and under the earth,

and every tongue proclaim †

to the glory of God the Father: *

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. The Son of God learned obedience through suffering and became for all who obey him the source
of eternal salvation, alleluia.
READING

1 Peter 2:9-10

You are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people he claims for his own to proclaim the
glorious works” of the One who called you from darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were no
people, but now you are God’s people; once there was no mercy for you, but now you have found
mercy.

RESPONSORY

The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.

– The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.

When they saw the risen Lord,

– alleluia, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

– The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me, alleluia.

Canticle of Mary

Luke 1:46-55

The soul rejoices in the Lord

My + soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, †

my spirit rejoices in God my Savior *

for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.


From this day all generations will call me blessed: †

the Almighty has done great things for me, *

and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear him *

in every generation.

He has shown the strength of his arm, *

he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *

and has lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things, *

and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel *

for he has remembered his promise of mercy,

the promise he made to our fathers, *

to Abraham and his children for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me, alleluia.
INTERCESSIONS

Christ is our life and resurrection. Let us cry out to him with faith:

Son of the living God, protect your people.

Lord Jesus, we pray for your Catholic Church,

– make it holy, so that your kingdom may be established among all nations.

Son of the living God, protect your people.

We pray for the sick and the sorrowful, for those in bondage and in exile,

– that they may receive consolation and help.

Son of the living God, protect your people.

We pray for those who have turned away from your paths,

– that they may experience the grace of your forgiveness and the joy of rising to new life.

Son of the living God, protect your people.

Crucified and risen Savior, you will come to judge the world,

– have mercy on us sinners.

Son of the living God, protect your people.

We pray for all the living,

– and for all who have gone from us in the hope of resurrection.

Son of the living God, protect your people.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

(Gathering our prayers and praises into one, let us offer the prayer Christ himself taught us:)
Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth

as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

God our Father,

look upon us with love.

You redeem us and make us your children in Christ.

Give us true freedom

and bring us to the inheritance you promised.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

Or:

Almighty ever-living God,

constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us,

that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism

may, under your protective care, bear much fruit


and come to the joys of life eternal.

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.

– Amen.

DISMISSAL

If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.

– And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,

the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

– Amen.

Another form of the blessing may be used, as at Mass.

Then he adds:

Go in peace.

– Thanks be to God.

In the absence of a priest or deacon and in individual recitation, Evening Prayer concludes:

May the Lord + bless us,

protect us from all evil

and bring us to everlasting life.


– Amen.

INVITATORY

The Invitatory is said when this is the first ‘hour’ of the day.

Go to the Psalmody

Go to the Hymn

Lord, + open my lips.


– And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

The antiphon is repeated. In individual recitation, the antiphon may be said


only at the beginning of the psalm; it need not be repeated after each strophe.

Go to Psalm 24

Go to Psalm 67

Go to Psalm 100

Psalm 95
A call to praise God

Encourage each other daily while it is still today (Hebrews 3:13).

Come, let us sing to the Lord *


and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving *
and sing joyful songs to the Lord.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

The Lord is God, the mighty God, *


the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth *
and the highest mountains as well.
He made the sea; it belongs to him, *
the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Come, then, let us bow down and worship, *


bending the knee before the Lord, our maker.
For he is our God and we are his people, *
the flock he shepherds.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Today, listen to the voice of the Lord: †


Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did
in the wilderness, *
when at Meriba and Massah
they challenged me and provoked me, *
Although they had seen all of my works.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Forty years I endured that generation. *


I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray
and they do not know my ways.”
So I swore in my anger, *
“They shall not enter into my rest.”

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Go to the Hymn

Psalm 24
The Lord’s entry into his temple
Christ opened heaven for us in the manhood he assumed (Saint Irenaeus).

The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, *


the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas; *
on the waters he made it firm.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord? *


Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean hands and pure heart, †
who desires not worthless things, *
who has not sworn so as to deceive his neighbor.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

He shall receive blessings from the Lord *


and reward from the God who saves him.
Such are the men who seek him, *
seek the face of the God of Jacob.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

O gates, lift high your heads; †


grow higher, ancient doors. *
Let him enter, the king of glory!

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Who is the king of glory? †


The Lord, the mighty, the valiant, *
the Lord, the valiant in war.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

O gates, lift high your heads; †


grow higher, ancient doors. *
Let him enter, the king of glory!

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.


Who is he, the king of glory? †
He, the Lord of armies, *
he is the king of glory.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Go to the Hymn

Psalm 67
People of all nations will worship the Lord

You must know that God is offering his salvation to all the world (Acts 28:28).

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.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; *


let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

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.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; *


let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

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.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Go to the Hymn

Psalm 100
The joyful song of those entering God’s temple

The Lord calls his ransomed people to sing songs of victory (Saint
Athanasius).

Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. †


Serve the Lord with gladness. *
Come before him, singing for joy.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Know that he, the Lord, is God. †


He made us, we belong to him, *
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Go within his gates, giving thanks. †


Enter his courts with songs of praise. *
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Indeed, how good is the Lord, †


eternal his merciful love. *
He is faithful from age to age.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

If the Invitatory is not said, then the following is used:

God, + come to my assistance.


– Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
– as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

HYMN

Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia


Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!


Unto Christ our heav’nly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!

But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!


Our salvation have procured, Alleluia!
Now He rules eternal King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!
Praise to God the Father sing, Alleluia!
Praise to God the Son, our King, Alleluia!
Praise to God the Spirit be, Alleluia!
Now and through eternity, Alleluia!

Tune: Easter Hymn 77.77 with alleluia


Music: Lyra Davidica, 1708
Text: Stanza 1 In Lyra Davidica, Latin Carol, paraphrased, 1708, alt; stanzas
2, 3, The Compleat Psalmodist, 1749, alt; stanza 4, William Reynolds, 1860

Go to the Psalmody

Or:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.


Ye sons and daughters, let us sing!
The King of Heav’n, the glorious King,
O’er death today rose triumphing.
Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.


That Easter morn, at break of day,
The faithful women went their way
To seek the tomb where Jesus lay.
Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.


An angel clad in white they see,
Who sat, and spoke unto the three,
“Your Lord doth go to Galilee.”
Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.


On this most holy day of days,
To God your hearts and voices raise,
In laud and jubilee and praise.
Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.


And we with Holy Church unite,
As evermore is just and right,
In glory to the King of light.
Alleluia!

Tune: O Filii et Filiae 888 with alleluias


Music: Seventeenth Century French Proper Melody
Text: Jean Tisserand, d. 1495
Translation: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Whoever thirsts will drink freely of life-giving water, alleluia.

Psalm 63:2-9
A soul thirsting for God

Whoever has left the darkness of sin yearns for God.

O God, you are my God, for you I long; *


for you my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you *
like a dry, weary land without water.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary *
to see your strength and your glory.

For your love is better than life, *


my lips will speak your praise.
So I will bless you all my life, *
in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet, *
my mouth shall praise you with joy.

On my bed I remember you. *


On you I muse through the night
for you have been my help; *
in the shadow of your wings I rejoice.
My soul clings to you; *
your right hand holds me fast.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Father, creator of unfailing light, give that same light to those who call to you.
May our lips praise you; our lives proclaim your goodness; our work give you
honor, and our voices celebrate you for ever.

Ant. Whoever thirsts will drink freely of life-giving water, alleluia.

Ant. 2 Worship the Lord who made the heavens and the earth, springs of
water and the mighty sea, alleluia.

Canticle: Daniel 3:57-88, 56


Let all creatures praise the Lord

All you servants of the Lord, sing praise to him (Revelation 19:5).

Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord. *


Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord. *
You heavens, bless the Lord.
All you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord. *
All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Sun and moon, bless the Lord. *
Stars of heaven, bless the Lord.

Every shower and dew, bless the Lord. *


All you winds, bless the Lord.
Fire and heat, bless the Lord. *
Cold and chill, bless the Lord.
Dew and rain, bless the Lord. *
Frost and chill, bless the Lord.
Ice and snow, bless the Lord. *
Nights and days, bless the Lord.
Light and darkness, bless the Lord. *
Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord.

Let the earth bless the Lord. *


Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Mountains and hills, bless the Lord. *
Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord.
You springs, bless the Lord. *
Seas and rivers, bless the Lord.
You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord. *
All you birds of the air, bless the Lord.
All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord. *
You sons of men, bless the Lord.

O Israel, bless the Lord. *


Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord. *
Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord. *
Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord.
Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. *
Let us praise and exalt him above all forever.
Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven. *
Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever.

Ant. Worship the Lord who made the heavens and the earth, springs of water
and the mighty sea, alleluia.

Ant. 3 The saints will rejoice in glory, alleluia.

Psalm 149
The joy of God’s holy people.

Let the sons of the Church, the children of the new people, rejoice in Christ,
their King(Hesychius).

Sing a new song to the Lord, *


his praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel rejoice in its maker, *
let Zion’s sons exult in their king.
Let them praise his name with dancing *
and make music with timbrel and harp.

For the Lord takes delight in his people. *


He crowns the poor with salvation.
Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, *
shout for joy and take their rest.
Let the praise of God be on their lips *
and a two-edged sword in their hand,

to deal out vengeance to the nations *


and punishment on all the peoples;
to bind their kings in chains *
and their nobles in fetters of iron;
to carry out the sentence pre-ordained; *
this honor is for all his faithful.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Let Israel rejoice in you, Lord, and acknowledge you as creator and redeemer.
We put our trust in your faithfulness and proclaim the wonderful truths of
salvation. May your loving kindness embrace us now and for ever.

Ant. The saints will rejoice in glory, alleluia.

READING
Acts 10:40-43

God raised up Jesus on the third day and granted that he be seen, not by all,
but only by such witnesses as had been chosen beforehand by God—by us
who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commissioned us
to preach to the people and to bear witness that he is the one set apart by
God as judge of the living and the dead. To him all the prophets testify, saying
that everyone who believes in him has forgiveness of sins through his name.

RESPONSORY

Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us, alleluia, alleluia.
– Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us, alleluia, alleluia.
You have risen from the dead,
– alleluia, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
– Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us, alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. Whoever lives in me and I in him will yield much fruit, says the Lord,
alleluia.

Canticle of Zechariah
Luke 1:68-79
The Messiah and his forerunner

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 to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. Whoever lives in me and I in him will yield much fruit, says the Lord,
alleluia.

INTERCESSIONS

Christ is the Lord of life, raised up by the Father; in his turn he will raise us up
by his power. Let us pray to him, saying:
Christ our life, save us.

Lord Jesus, light shining in the darkness, you lead your people into life, and
give our mortal nature the gift of holiness,
– may we spend this day in praise of your glory.
Christ our life, save us.

Lord, you walked the way of suffering and crucifixion,


– may we suffer and die with you, and rise again to share your glory.
Christ our life, save us.

Son of the Father, our master and our brother, you have made us a kingdom
of priests for our God,
– may we offer you our joyful sacrifice of praise.
Christ our life, save us.

King of glory, we look forward to the great day of your coming in splendor,
– that we may see you face to face, and be transformed in your likeness.
Christ our life, save us.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

(Gathering our prayer and praises into one, let us offer the prayer Christ
himself taught us:)

Our Father, who art in heaven,


hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

God our Father,


look upon us with love.
You redeem us and make us your children in Christ.
Give us true freedom
and bring us to the inheritance you promised.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.

Or:

Almighty ever-living God,


constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us,
that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism
may, under your protective care, bear much fruit
and come to the joys of life eternal.
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.
– Amen.

DISMISSAL

If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.


– And with your spirit.
May almighty God bless you,
the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
– Amen.

Another form of the blessing may be used, as at Mass.

Then he adds:

Go in peace.
– Thanks be to God.

In the absence of a priest or deacon and in individual recitation, Morning


Prayer concludes:

May the Lord + bless us,


protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
– Amen.

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INVITATORY

The Invitatory is said when this is the first ‘hour’ of the day.

Go to the Psalmody

Go to the Hymn

Lord, + open my lips.

– And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.


The antiphon is repeated. In individual recitation, the antiphon may be said only at the beginning of the
psalm; it need not be repeated after each strophe.

Go to Psalm 24

Go to Psalm 67

Go to Psalm 100

Psalm 95

A call to praise God

Encourage each other daily while it is still today (Hebrews 3:13).

Come, let us sing to the Lord *

and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.

Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving *

and sing joyful songs to the Lord.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

The Lord is God, the mighty God, *

the great king over all the gods.

He holds in his hands the depths of the earth *

and the highest mountains as well.

He made the sea; it belongs to him, *

the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.


Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Come, then, let us bow down and worship, *

bending the knee before the Lord, our maker.

For he is our God and we are his people, *

the flock he shepherds.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Today, listen to the voice of the Lord: †

Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did

in the wilderness, *

when at Meriba and Massah

they challenged me and provoked me, *

Although they had seen all of my works.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Forty years I endured that generation. *

I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray

and they do not know my ways.”

So I swore in my anger, *

“They shall not enter into my rest.”

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *


and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Go to the Hymn

Psalm 24

The Lord’s entry into his temple

Christ opened heaven for us in the manhood he assumed (Saint Irenaeus).

The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, *

the world and all its peoples.

It is he who set it on the seas; *

on the waters he made it firm.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord? *

Who shall stand in his holy place?

The man with clean hands and pure heart, †

who desires not worthless things, *

who has not sworn so as to deceive his neighbor.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

He shall receive blessings from the Lord *

and reward from the God who saves him.

Such are the men who seek him, *


seek the face of the God of Jacob.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

O gates, lift high your heads; †

grow higher, ancient doors. *

Let him enter, the king of glory!

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Who is the king of glory? †

The Lord, the mighty, the valiant, *

the Lord, the valiant in war.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

O gates, lift high your heads; †

grow higher, ancient doors. *

Let him enter, the king of glory!

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Who is he, the king of glory? †

He, the Lord of armies, *

he is the king of glory.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Go to the Hymn

Psalm 67

People of all nations will worship the Lord

You must know that God is offering his salvation to all the world (Acts 28:28).

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.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; *

let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

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.


Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; *

let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

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.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Go to the Hymn

Psalm 100

The joyful song of those entering God’s temple

The Lord calls his ransomed people to sing songs of victory (Saint Athanasius).
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. †

Serve the Lord with gladness. *

Come before him, singing for joy.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Know that he, the Lord, is God. †

He made us, we belong to him, *

we are his people, the sheep of his flock.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Go within his gates, giving thanks. †

Enter his courts with songs of praise. *

Give thanks to him and bless his name.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Indeed, how good is the Lord, †

eternal his merciful love. *

He is faithful from age to age.

Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.


Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.

If the Invitatory is not said, then the following is used:

God, + come to my assistance.

– Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

– as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

HYMN

Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia

Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!

Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!

Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!

Unto Christ our heav’nly King, Alleluia!

Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!

Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!

But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!

Our salvation have procured, Alleluia!

Now He rules eternal King, Alleluia!

Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!

Praise to God the Father sing, Alleluia!

Praise to God the Son, our King, Alleluia!


Praise to God the Spirit be, Alleluia!

Now and through eternity, Alleluia!

Tune: Easter Hymn 77.77 with alleluia

Music: Lyra Davidica, 1708

Text: Stanza 1 In Lyra Davidica, Latin Carol, paraphrased, 1708, alt; stanzas 2, 3, The Compleat
Psalmodist, 1749, alt; stanza 4, William Reynolds, 1860

Go to the Psalmody

Or:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Ye sons and daughters, let us sing!

The King of Heav’n, the glorious King,

O’er death today rose triumphing.

Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

That Easter morn, at break of day,

The faithful women went their way

To seek the tomb where Jesus lay.

Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

An angel clad in white they see,

Who sat, and spoke unto the three,

“Your Lord doth go to Galilee.”

Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

On this most holy day of days,

To God your hearts and voices raise,

In laud and jubilee and praise.

Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

And we with Holy Church unite,

As evermore is just and right,

In glory to the King of light.

Alleluia!

Tune: O Filii et Filiae 888 with alleluias

Music: Seventeenth Century French Proper Melody

Text: Jean Tisserand, d. 1495

Translation: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Whoever thirsts will drink freely of life-giving water, alleluia.

Psalm 63:2-9

A soul thirsting for God

Whoever has left the darkness of sin yearns for God.

O God, you are my God, for you I long; *

for you my soul is thirsting.


My body pines for you *

like a dry, weary land without water.

So I gaze on you in the sanctuary *

to see your strength and your glory.

For your love is better than life, *

my lips will speak your praise.

So I will bless you all my life, *

in your name I will lift up my hands.

My soul shall be filled as with a banquet, *

my mouth shall praise you with joy.

On my bed I remember you. *

On you I muse through the night

for you have been my help; *

in the shadow of your wings I rejoice.

My soul clings to you; *

your right hand holds me fast.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Father, creator of unfailing light, give that same light to those who call to you. May our lips praise you;
our lives proclaim your goodness; our work give you honor, and our voices celebrate you for ever.
Ant. Whoever thirsts will drink freely of life-giving water, alleluia.

Ant. 2 Worship the Lord who made the heavens and the earth, springs of water and the mighty sea,
alleluia.

Canticle: Daniel 3:57-88, 56

Let all creatures praise the Lord

All you servants of the Lord, sing praise to him (Revelation 19:5).

Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord. *

Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord. *

You heavens, bless the Lord.

All you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord. *

All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord.

Sun and moon, bless the Lord. *

Stars of heaven, bless the Lord.

Every shower and dew, bless the Lord. *

All you winds, bless the Lord.

Fire and heat, bless the Lord. *

Cold and chill, bless the Lord.

Dew and rain, bless the Lord. *

Frost and chill, bless the Lord.

Ice and snow, bless the Lord. *

Nights and days, bless the Lord.

Light and darkness, bless the Lord. *

Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord.


Let the earth bless the Lord. *

Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Mountains and hills, bless the Lord. *

Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord.

You springs, bless the Lord. *

Seas and rivers, bless the Lord.

You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord. *

All you birds of the air, bless the Lord.

All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord. *

You sons of men, bless the Lord.

O Israel, bless the Lord. *

Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord. *

Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.

Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord. *

Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord.

Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord. *

Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. *

Let us praise and exalt him above all forever.

Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven. *

Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever.

Ant. Worship the Lord who made the heavens and the earth, springs of water and the mighty sea,
alleluia.
Ant. 3 The saints will rejoice in glory, alleluia.

Psalm 149

The joy of God’s holy people.

Let the sons of the Church, the children of the new people, rejoice in Christ, their King (Hesychius).

Sing a new song to the Lord, *

his praise in the assembly of the faithful.

Let Israel rejoice in its maker, *

let Zion’s sons exult in their king.

Let them praise his name with dancing *

and make music with timbrel and harp.

For the Lord takes delight in his people. *

He crowns the poor with salvation.

Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, *

shout for joy and take their rest.

Let the praise of God be on their lips *

and a two-edged sword in their hand,

to deal out vengeance to the nations *

and punishment on all the peoples;

to bind their kings in chains *

and their nobles in fetters of iron;

to carry out the sentence pre-ordained; *

this honor is for all his faithful.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *


and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Let Israel rejoice in you, Lord, and acknowledge you as creator and redeemer. We put our trust in your
faithfulness and proclaim the wonderful truths of salvation. May your loving kindness embrace us now
and for ever.

Ant. The saints will rejoice in glory, alleluia.

READING

Acts 10:40-43

God raised up Jesus on the third day and granted that he be seen, not by all, but only by such witnesses
as had been chosen beforehand by God—by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
He commissioned us to preach to the people and to bear witness that he is the one set apart by God as
judge of the living and the dead. To him all the prophets testify, saying that everyone who believes in
him has forgiveness of sins through his name.

RESPONSORY

Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us, alleluia, alleluia.

– Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us, alleluia, alleluia.

You have risen from the dead,

– alleluia, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

– Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us, alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. Whoever lives in me and I in him will yield much fruit, says the Lord, alleluia.

Canticle of Zechariah

Luke 1:68-79

The Messiah and his forerunner

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 to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, *

and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. Whoever lives in me and I in him will yield much fruit, says the Lord, alleluia.

INTERCESSIONS

Christ is the Lord of life, raised up by the Father; in his turn he will raise us up by his power. Let us pray
to him, saying:

Christ our life, save us.

Lord Jesus, light shining in the darkness, you lead your people into life, and give our mortal nature the
gift of holiness,

– may we spend this day in praise of your glory.

Christ our life, save us.

Lord, you walked the way of suffering and crucifixion,

– may we suffer and die with you, and rise again to share your glory.
Christ our life, save us.

Son of the Father, our master and our brother, you have made us a kingdom of priests for our God,

– may we offer you our joyful sacrifice of praise.

Christ our life, save us.

King of glory, we look forward to the great day of your coming in splendor,

– that we may see you face to face, and be transformed in your likeness.

Christ our life, save us.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

(Gathering our prayer and praises into one, let us offer the prayer Christ himself taught us:)

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth

as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

God our Father,

look upon us with love.


You redeem us and make us your children in Christ.

Give us true freedom

and bring us to the inheritance you promised.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

– Amen.

Or:

Almighty ever-living God,

constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us,

that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism

may, under your protective care, bear much fruit

and come to the joys of life eternal.

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.

– Amen.

DISMISSAL

If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.

– And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,

the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.


– Amen.

Another form of the blessing may be used, as at Mass.

Then he adds:

Go in peace.

– Thanks be to God.

In the absence of a priest or deacon and in individual recitation, Morning Prayer concludes:

May the Lord + bless us,

protect us from all evil

and bring us to everlasting life.

– Amen.

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