V. O God, make speed to save us;
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;*
as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be forever. Amen!
PSALMODY
Antiphon: I am your servant; grant me understanding,*
that I may know your decrees.
Psalm 119:105-128
Your word is a lantern to my feet*
and a light upon my path.
I have sworn and am determined*
to keep your righteous judgements.
I am deeply troubled;*
preserve my life, O Lord, according to your word.
Accept, O Lord, the willing tribute of my lips,*
and teach me your judgements.
My life is always in my hand,*
yet I do not forget your law.
The wicked have set a trap for me,*
but I have not strayed from your commandments.
Your decrees are my inheritance for ever;*
truly, they are the joy of my heart.
I have applied my heart to fulfil your statutes*
for ever and to the end.
I hate those who have a divided heart,*
but your law do I love.
You are my refuge and shield;*
my hope is in your word.
Away from me, you wicked!*
I will keep the commandments of my God.
Sustain me according to your promise, that I may live,*
and let me not be disappointed in my hope.
Hold me up, and I shall be safe,*
and my delight shall be ever in your statutes.
You spurn all who stray from your statutes;*
their deceitfulness is in vain.
In your sight all the wicked of the earth are but dross;*
therefore I love your decrees.
My flesh trembles with dread of you;*
I am afraid of your judgements.
I have done what is just and right;*
do not deliver me to my oppressors.
Be surety for your servant’s good;*
let not the proud oppress me.
My eyes have failed from watching for your salvation*
and for your righteous promise.
Deal with your servant according to your
loving-kindness*
and teach me your statutes.
I am your servant; grant me understanding,*
that I may know your decrees.
It is time for you to act, O Lord,*
for they have broken your law.
Truly, I love your commandments*
more than gold and precious stones.
I hold all your commandments to be right for me;*
all paths of falsehood I abhor.
Glory be to the Father . . .
Antiphon: I am your servant; grant me understanding,*
that I may know your decrees.
READING
1 Corinthians 13:8-9, 13
Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end. For we know only in part, and we prophesy only in part; And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.
Thanks be to God.
Silence
PRAYERS
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Do not bring us to the time of trial,
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
Collects
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and forever. Amen.
V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
