The Father spoke the Word, + and there was light,
and the Spirit moved over the face of the waters.

When the Father + sent the Son for our salvation,
he was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Go and make + all nations my disciples,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Of whom are all things, + through whom are all things, in whom are all things:
to Him be glory for ever.


LUCERNARIA
Glory to you, O Lord, * in the high vault of heaven.
Glory to you, O Lord, * in the high vault of heaven.
You are worthy of praise for ever:
in the high vault of heaven.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
Glory to you, O Lord, * in the high vault of heaven.


PHOS HILARON

Antiphon: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God: come let us adore him.

O gracious light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!

Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing your praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of Life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.

Antiphon: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God: come let us adore him.


READING      Ephesians 4:3-6

1

Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, *
     in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

2

Great are the deeds of the LORD! *
     they are studied by all who delight in them.

3

His work is full of majesty and splendor, *
     and his righteousness endures for ever.

4

He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *
     the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

5

He gives food to those who fear him; *
     he is ever mindful of his covenant.

6

He has shown his people the power of his works *
     in giving them the lands of the nations.

7

The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *
     all his commandments are sure.

8

They stand fast for ever and ever, *
     because they are done in truth and equity.

9

He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever; *
     holy and awesome is his Name.

10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; *
     those who act accordingly have a good understanding;
     his praise endures for ever.

Antiphon 1 Glory to you, O Trinity, one God in three equal Persons, as in the beginning, so now and for ever.


Antiphon 2 Praise to the Holy Trinity and undivided Unity. Let us praise God for he has shown us his mercy.

Psalm 112    
Beatus vir

1

Hallelujah!
Happy are they who fear the Lord *
     and have great delight in his commandments!

2

Their descendants will be mighty in the land; *
     the generation of the upright will be blessed.

3

Wealth and riches will be in their house, *
     and their righteousness will last for ever.

4

Light shines in the darkness for the upright; *
     the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.

5

It is good for them to be generous in lending *
     and to manage their affairs with justice.

6

For they will never be shaken; *
     the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.

7

They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; *
     their heart is right;
     they put their trust in the Lord.

8

Their heart is established and will not shrink, *
     until they see their desire upon their enemies.

9

They have given freely to the poor, *
     and their righteousness stands fast for ever;
     they will hold up their head with honor.

10

The wicked will see it and be angry;
they will gnash their teeth and pine away; *
     the desires of the wicked will perish.

Antiphon 2 Praise to the Holy Trinity and undivided Unity. Let us praise God for he has shown us his mercy.



Antiphon 3 Glory and honor to God in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit; glory and praise to him for endless ages.

1

Hallelujah!
Give praise, you servants of the LORD; *
     praise the Name of the LORD.

2

Let the Name of the LORD be blessed, *
     from this time forth for evermore.

3

From the rising of the sun to its going down *
     let the Name of the LORD be praised.

4

The LORD is high above all nations, *
     and his glory above the heavens.

5

Who is like the LORD our God, who sits enthroned on high, *
     but stoops to behold the heavens and the earth?

6

He takes up the weak out of the dust *
     and lifts up the poor from the ashes.

7

He sets them with the princes, *
     with the princes of his people.

8

He makes the woman of a childless house *
     to be a joyful mother of children.

The glory of the stars is the beauty of heaven,
   a glittering array in the heights of the Lord.
On the orders of the Holy One they stand in their appointed places;
   they never relax in their watches.
Look at the rainbow, and praise him who made it;
   it is exceedingly beautiful in its brightness.
It encircles the sky with its glorious arc;
   the hands of the Most High have stretched it out.


Song of the Three Young Men  Benedicite, omnia opera Domini
 
Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
 
Glorify the Lord, you angels and all powers of the Lord, *
 O heavens and all waters above the heavens.
 
Sun and moon and stars of the sky, glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
 
Glorify the Lord, every shower of rain and fall of dew, *
 all winds and fire and heat.
 
Winter and Summer, glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
 
Glorify the Lord, O chill and cold, *
 drops of dew and flakes of snow
 
Frost and cold, ice and sleet, glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
 
Glorify the Lord, O nights and days, *
 O shining light and enfolding dark.
 
Storm clouds and thunderbolts, glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
 
Let the earth glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
Glorify the Lord, O mountains and hills,
and all that grows upon the earth, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
 
Glorify the Lord, O springs of water, seas, and streams, *
 O whales and all that move in the waters.
 
All birds of the air, glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
 
Glorify the Lord, O beasts of the wild, *
 and all you flocks and herds.
 
O men and women everywhere, glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
 
Let the people of God glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
Glorify the Lord, O priests and servants of the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
 
Glorify the Lord, O spirits and souls of the righteous, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
You that are holy and humble of heart, glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

 
Let us glorify the Lord:  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 
In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, *
 praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
 

SECOND READING

John 1:29-34

The next day he saw Jesus coming towards him and declared, ‘Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, “After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.” I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.’ And John testified, ‘I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, “He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.” And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.’


RESPONSORY
Let us worship the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; let us praise God for ever.
 - Let us worship the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; let us praise God for ever.
To God alone be honor and glory.
 - Let us praise God for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
 - Let us worship the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; let us praise God for ever.


MAGNIFICAT (Canticle of Mary)
Antiphon: You, O God, + the Father unbegotten; you, O only-begotten Son; you, O Holy Spirit, the Paraclete; holy and undivided Trinity; with our whole heart and mouth we confess you, we praise you and bless you: to you be glory for ever and ever.


INTERCESSIONS
The Father through the Holy Spirit has given life to the humanity of Christ his Son, and has made him a source of life for us. Let us raise our voices in praise to the triune God:

                            Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Father, almighty and eternal God, send the Holy Spirit upon your Church in your Son’s name,
 - preserve it in the unity of charity and in the fullness of truth.   

Send laborers into your harvest, Lord, to teach the truth to all nations,
 - and to baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Father, send help to all who suffer persecution in the name of your Son
 - for he promised to send the Spirit of Truth to answer for them.   

Father omnipotent, may all men and women come to acknowledge you, together with the Word and the Holy Spirit, as the one true God,
 - may they believe in you, hope in you, and love you.   

Father of all the living, bring the dead to share in your glory,
 - the glory of your eternal reign with your Son and the Holy Spirit.

Blessed are you, all-powerful Father, your holiness is infinite and you offer us the gift of sharing in it.

Eternal is your love, alleluia!

Blessed are you, beloved Son of the Father: you have given us the gift of becoming the children of God

Eternal is your love, alleluia!

Blessed are you, Spirit of the Father and the Son: you dwell within us that we might live in God.

Eternal is your love, alleluia!

Blessed are you, God One and Holy: you are the life of the living and the dead.

Eternal is your love, alleluia!


Our Father...


COLLECT
God our Father, who by sending into the world
the Word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of us! Amen.