(The Psalms are from the weekday.)
O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us.
Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One. Have mercy on us (3x)
Opening Prayer:
God our Father,
make us joyful in the ascension of your Son Jesus Christ.
may we follow him into the new creation,
for his ascension is our glory and our hope.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Who live and reigns with you and Holy Spirit
One God, forever and ever, Amen.
TERCE
Ant. Oh, God, your majesty is praised above the heavens.
Reading
When I saw the Son of Man, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he placed his right hand on me, saying, ‘Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive for ever and ever; and I have the keys of Death and of Hades. - Revelation 1:17-18
Responsory
Do not let you heart be troubled, alleluia
- I am going to the father, alleluia
SEXT
Ant. From the heights of heaven he goes forth and to those heights he returns, alleluia
Reading
We have a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, a minister in the sanctuary and the true tent that the Lord, and not any mortal, has set up. For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; hence it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer. - Hebrews 8:1b-3a
Responsory
The Lord in heaven has prepared a royal throne, alleluia
- Christ has ascended on high, alleluia
NONES
Ant. Raising his hands, he blessed them and was lifted up to heaven, alleluia.
Reading
If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. - Colossians 3:1-2
Responsory
Give glory to the King of kings, alleluia
- Sing praise to God, alleluia
Collect Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.