Easter SeasonWednesday Week 7
Invitatory
Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Morning Prayer
Antiphons, psalms and canticle from the current Wednesday in the Psalter
READING
If we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him. We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him. As to his death, he died to sin once and for all; as to his life, he lives for God. Consequently, you too must think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus. - Romans 6:8-11
RESPONSORY
The Lord is risen from the tomb, alleluia, alleluia.
- The Lord is risen from the tomb, alleluia, alleluia.
He hung upon the cross for us,
- alleluia, alleluia.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
- The Lord is risen from the tomb, alleluia, alleluia.
BENEDICTUS (Canticle of Zechariah)
Antiphon
Thanks be to God who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ, alleluia.
INTERCESSIONS
The Holy Spirit gives witness to our spirit that we are children of God. Let us give thanks to God the Father as we pray:
Father, hear your children.
God of patience and consolation, teach us to be one in mind and heart, following the example of Jesus,
- so that we may praise you with one voice and spirit.
Grant that we may all seek to serve our neighbor.
- by doing good and building up a community of love
Do not let us be led by the spirit of the world, rooted in evil
- but guide us by the Spirit that comes from you.
You search the hearts of all,
- lead us always along the way of sincerity and truth.
Our Father...
PRAYER
God of mercy,
unite your Church in the Holy Spirit
that we may serve you with all our hearts
and work together with unselfish love.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Daytime Prayer
TERCE
READING
We believe in the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,
the Jesus who was handed over for our transgressions and was raised for our justification. - Romans 4:24-25
The Lord is risen, alleluia.
- He has appeared to Simon, alleluia.
SEXT
READING
Who is conqueror of the world?
The one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus Christ it is who came through water and blood -
not in water alone,
but in water and blood. - 1 John 5:5-6a
The disciples rejoiced, alleluia.
- When they saw the risen Lord, alleluia.
NONES
READING
Be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God's way in righteousness and holiness of truth. - Ephesians 4:23.24
Stay with us Lord, alleluia.
- For evening draws near, alleluia.
PRAYER
As in Morning Prayer
Vespers
Antiphons, psalms and canticle from the current Wednesday in the Psalter
READING
If we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him. We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him. As to his death, he died to sin once and for all; as to his life, he lives for God. Consequently, you too must think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus. - Hebrews 6:8-11
RESPONSORY
The Holy Spirit is the Paraclete, alleluia, alleluia.
- The Holy Spirit is the Paraclete, alleluia, alleluia.
He will teach you all things,
- alleluia, alleluia.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit is the Paraclete, alleluia, alleluia.
MAGNIFICAT (Canticle of Mary)
Antiphon
Christ will baptize you with fire and the Holy Spirit, alleluia.
INTERCESSIONS
In company with the apostles and all who have the first fruits of the Holy Spirit, let us praise God and say,
Lord, hear our prayer
Almighty God, you raised Christ to glory in heaven,
- may all humankind recognize his presence in the Church
All-holy Father, you said of Christ: This is my beloved son, hear him,
- grant that all may hear his voice and be saved.
Send your Spirit in the hearts of your faithful people,
- as cleansing water and refreshing rain.
Send your Spirit to guide the course of nature,
- and renew life over the face of the earth
We commend to your care all who have died,
- and ask you to strengthen our help in the resurrection to come.
- welcome our deceased brothers and sisters who in faith and love hoped for the vision of your glory.
Our Father...
PRAYER
God of mercy,
unite your Church in the Holy Spirit
that we may serve you with all our hearts
and work together with unselfish love.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
