Divine Office
Vespers
Invitatory
Invitatory
Lord, ✛ open my lips, *
and my mouth will proclaim Your praise.
An Invitation to Praise God
Antiphon
Ant.
Come, together we'll exault the Lord.
Gloria
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
Introduction
God, ✛ come to my assistance; *
Lord, make haste to help me.
Gloria
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
Psalmody
Messiah, King, & Priest
Antiphon
Ant.
The LORD says to my master: "Sit at My right hand"
Gloria
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
Antiphon
Ant.
The LORD says to my master: "Sit at My right hand"
Blessed are the Righteous
Antiphon
Ant.
Blessed is the one who greatly delights * in His commandments.
Gloria
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
Antiphon
Ant.
Blessed is the one who greatly delights * in His commandments.
Salvation, Glory, and Power
Antiphon
Ant.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Gloria
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
Antiphon
Ant.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Reading
An Epistle to the Hebrews 12:22-24
But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to the innumerable angels. To the gathered church of the firstborn whose names are written and awaited in the heavens. You have come to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous having become perfect. You have come to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant. Also to his shed blood whose call surpasses that of Abel.
Silence for Reflection
Brief Response
Gospel Canticle
My Soul Magnifies
Antiphon
Ant.
"Whoever wants to come after me, * must deny their self, take up their cross, and follow me", says the Lord.
Gloria
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
Antiphon
Ant.
"Whoever wants to come after me, * must deny their self, take up their cross, and follow me", says the Lord.
Intercessory Prayers of Petition
Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil;
for the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are Yours without end.
Amen
Collect
Lord, let us live every moment with love and reverence for Your Holy Name. † You never withhold Your guidance from those * You have firmly established in Your love through our Lord Jesus Christ. Your Son, who lives and reigns in unity with You and the Holy Spirit. God, now and forever. Amen.
Blessing
May the Lord bless us,
keep us from all evil,
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen