MONDAY 26 PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Come, let us worship the newborn Christ who has given
the glorious crown to Saint Stephen
It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select from among you seven
reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to the
ministry of the word. The proposal was acceptable to all. Acts 6:2b-5
Ant. 1 My
soul held fast to you, my God; for your sake I suffered death by stoning
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.
My soul clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me.
Ant. 2 Stephen
saw heavens open; he saw and entered in.
Happy the man to whom the heavens opened
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 Behold
I see the heavens open, and Jesus standing
the right hand of the almighty God
Psalm 149
Sing a new song to the Lord, his praise in the assembly of the faithful.
CHRISTMAS DRESS MADE BY JANEF |
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 !
Lord, today we celebrate the entrance of Saint Stephen
into eternal glory. He died praying for
those who killed
him. Help us to
maintain his goodness and to love our enemies. We ask this through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your
Son, who lives and reigns with the Holy Spirit one God
for ever and ever
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