Let your people for ever exult, O God, let the joy of their youth be renewed, that we who now rejoice to be your adopted children may look forward with certain hope to the day of resurrection. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,

    for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!

2 Why should the nations say,

    “Where is their God?”

3 Our God is in the heavens;

    he does all that he pleases.

4 Their idols are silver and gold,

    the work of human hands.

5 They have mouths, but do not speak;

    eyes, but do not see.

6 They have ears, but do not hear;

    noses, but do not smell.

7 They have hands, but do not feel;

    feet, but do not walk;

    and they do not make a sound in their throat.

8 Those who make them become like them;

    so do all who trust in them.

                         

Psalm 115 – English Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 8:11-20  – James 1:16-27 - Luke 11:1-13

God of mercy, grant that the grace we seek and find when celebrating the Easter mysteries may grow within us and in every season bear much fruit. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.  Amen

8 The Lord is gracious and merciful,

    slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

9 The Lord is good to all,

    and his mercy is over all that he has made.

10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,

    and all your saints shall bless you!

11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom

    and tell of your power,

12 to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds,

    and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

    and your dominion endures throughout all generations.

                         

Psalm 145 – English Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 8:1-10  – James 1:1-15 - Luke 9:18-27

Fashion our lives, Lord God, in the image of the paschal mystery, so that this joyful celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection may save and protect us with its unfailing power. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

7 Praise the Lord from the earth,

    you great sea creatures and all deeps,

8 fire and hail, snow and mist,

    stormy wind fulfilling his word!

9 Mountains and all hills,

    fruit trees and all cedars!

10 Beasts and all livestock,

    creeping things and flying birds!

11 Kings of the earth and all peoples,

    princes and all rulers of the earth!

12 Young men and maidens together,

    old men and children!

13 Let them praise the name of the Lord,

    for his name alone is exalted;

    his majesty is above earth and heaven.

                         

Psalm 148 – English Standard Version

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Wisdom 16:15-17:1  – Romans 14:13-23 - Luke 8:40-56

Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, Theologian

Uphold your Church, O God of truth, as you upheld your servant Athanasius, to maintain and proclaim boldly the catholic faith against all opposition, trusting solely in the grace of your eternal Word, who took upon himself our humanity that we might share his divinity; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

1 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge;

    let me never be put to shame!

2 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me;

    incline your ear to me, and save me!

3 Be to me a rock of refuge,  to which I may continually come;

    you have given the command to save me,

    for you are my rock and my fortress.

4 Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,

    from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man.

5 For you, O Lord, are my hope,

    my trust, O Lord, from my youth.

6 Upon you I have leaned from before my birth;

    you are he who took me from my mother's womb.

    My praise is continually of you.

7 I have been as a portent to many,

    but you are my strong refuge.

8 My mouth is filled with your praise,

    and with your glory all the day.

                         

Psalm 71 – English Standard Version

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Wisdom 14:27-15:3  – Romans 14:1-12 - Luke 8:26-39

St. Philip and St. James, Apostles

Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;

    and I will keep it to the end.

34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law

    and observe it with my whole heart.

35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,

    for I delight in it.

36 Incline my heart to your testimonies,

    and not to selfish gain!

37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

    and give me life in your ways.

38 Confirm to your servant your promise,

    that you may be feared.

39 Turn away the reproach that I dread,

    for your rules are good.

40 Behold, I long for your precepts;

    in your righteousness give me life!

                         

Psalm 119 – English Standard Version

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Wisdom 13:1-9  – Romans 13:1-14 - Luke 8:16-25

O God, you inspire the hearts of the faithful with a single longing. Grant that your people may love what you command and desire what you promise, so that, amid the uncertain things of this world, our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen

2 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side

    when people rose up against us,

3 then they would have swallowed us up alive,

    when their anger was kindled against us;

4 then the flood would have swept us away,

    the torrent would have gone over us;

5 then over us would have gone

    the raging waters.

6 Blessed be the Lord,

    who has not given us as prey to their teeth!

7 We have escaped like a bird

    from the snare of the fowlers;

   the snare is broken, and we have escaped!

8 Our help is in the name of the Lord,

    who made heaven and earth.

                         

Psalm 124 – English Standard Version

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Wisdom 10:1-21  – Romans 12:1-21 - Luke 8:1-15

Catherine of Siena

Everlasting God, who so kindled the flame of holy love in the heart of blessed Catherine of Siena, as she meditated on the passion of your Son our Savior, that she devoted her life to the poor and the sick, and to the peace and unity of the Church: Grant that we also may share in the mystery of Christ's death, and rejoice in the revelation of His Glory, who lives and reigns  with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

5 Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,

    your faithfulness to the clouds.

6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God;

    your judgments are like the great deep;

    man and beast you save, O Lord.

7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God!

    The children of mankind

    take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

8 They feast on the abundance of your house,

    and you give them drink from the river of your delights.

9 For with you is the fountain of life;

    in your light do we see light.

10 Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you,

    and your righteousness to the upright of heart!

                         

Psalm 36 – English Standard Version

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Wisdom 9:1,9:7-17  – Colossians 3:18-4:18 - Luke 7:36-50