THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA

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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Invitatory:           Lord, open my lips

Ant.                        Come, let us worship Christ,  the Bridegroom of his Church (alleluia)

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Alleluia

Ant.  My house will be called a house of prayer (alleluia)

Psalm 63:2-9       A soul thirsting for God

 
O God, you are my God; at dawn I seek you, for you my soul is thirsting.
For you my flesh is pining, like a dry, weary land without water.
I have come before you in the holy place, to behold your strength and your glory.

Your loving mercy is better than life, my lips will speak your praise.
I will bless you all my life, in your name I will lift up my hand.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet; with joyful my mouth shall praise you.

When I remember you upon my bed, I muse on you through the watches of the night.
For you have been my strength, in the shadow of your wings I rejoice.
My soul clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me.


at the Lamb's high Feast

Ant. 2     Blessed are you, O Lord, in your holy temple (alleluia)

Cant. Daniel 3:57-86

Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, praise and highly exalt him for ever.
Heavens, bless the Lord, praise and highly exalt him for ever.

Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord, praise and highly exalt him for ever.
All waters above the heavens, bless the Lord, praise and highly exalt him for ever.

All powers of the Lord, bless the Lord, praise and highly exalt him for ever.
Sun and moon, bless the Lord, praise and highly exalt him for ever.

Stars of heaven, bless the Lord, praise and highly exalt him for ever.
Every shower and dew, bless the Lord, praise and highly exalt him for ever……

Ant. 3     Praise the Lord in the assembly of his holy people (alleluia)

Psalm 149

Sing a new song to the Lord, his praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel rejoice in its Maker, let Zion’s children 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 glory, shout with joy on their couches.
Let the praise of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand.

Chantez pour le Seigneur un chant nouveau: chantez sa louange dans l’assemblée des fidèles
Qu’Israël se réjouisse de son Auteur, que les fils de Sion fêtent leur roi.
Qu’ils louent son nom par la danse, qu’ils jouent pour lui du tambour et de la cithare

Car le Seigneur favorise son peuple, il pare de victoire les humbles.
Que les fidèles exultent en rendant gloire, que sur leurs nattes ils cirent de joie.
Exaltant Dieu a pleine gosier, tenant en main l’épée a deux tranchants.
Tirer vengeance des nations et châtier les peuples, enchainer leur rois,
exécuter contre eux la sentence écrite, c’est l’honneur de tous ses fidèles !
  

They are happy
 
Reflection:     Isaiah 56:7

I will bring them to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their holocausts and sacrifices will be acceptable on my altar, for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.

Je les amènerai sur ma montagne sainte, Et je les réjouirai dans ma maison de prière; leurs holocaustes et leurs sacrifices seront agréés sur mon autel; Car ma maison sera appelée une maison de prière pour tous les peuples.     Isaiah 56:7

Responsory:        The Lord is great beyond all telling, he exceeds all praise, alleluia, alleluia
               
Benedictus Ant.  Zacchaeus, hurry down.  I mean to stay with you today.  He hurried down and welcomed
                               Christ with joy, for this day salvation had come to his house, alleluia

Intercession:     We are the living stones, laid upon the cornerstone that is Christ.  Let us pray to our all-powerful
                            Father for his Son’s beloved Church, professing our faith in her as we say.

Response:             This is the house of God and the gate of heaven

Ø  Father, like the farmer, prune your vineyard, protect it and increase its yield, until it extends you throughout the world.

Ø  External shepherd, protect and increase your flock, that all the sheep may be gathered into one flock under your Son, the one shepherd.

Ø  All-powerful sower, plant the word in your field, that it may yield a hundredfold for your eternal harvest.

Ø  Wise builder, sanctify your home and your family, that the heavenly city, the new Jerusalem, your spouse, may appear before all your glorious Bride.

Prayer:   God our Father, from living stones, your chosen people, you built an eternal temple to your glory.  Increase the spiritual gifts you have given to your Church that your faithful people may continue to grow into the new and eternal Jerusalem.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

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