Thursday, March 15, 2012

We humbly implore your majesty, O Lord, that as the Paschal festival draws nearer we may prepare ourselves with ever greater devotion to celebrate the mystery of the death and resurrection of our Lord; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen
(From the Bergamo Sacramentary)

1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
   we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy;
   then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things for us;
   we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
   like streams in the Negeb!
5 Those who sow in tears
   shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing,
   shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Psalm 5 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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