¹ I was glad when they said to me, *
 ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’
² And now our feet are standing *
 within your gates, O Jerusalem;
³ Jerusalem, built as a city *
 that is at unity in itself.
⁴ Thither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, *
 as is decreed for Israel,
   to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
⁵ For there are set the thrones of judgement, *
 the thrones of the house of David.
⁶ O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: *
 ‘May they prosper who love you.
⁷ ‘Peace be within your walls *
 and tranquillity within your palaces.’
⁸ For my kindred and companions’ sake, *
 I will pray that peace be with you.
⁹ For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, *
 I will seek to do you good.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.


Antiphon: I have consecrated this temple and my name shall dwell within it.

Antiphon: Blessed are you, O Mary, from you has come the salvation of the world.

Psalm 127

¹ Unless the Lord builds the house, *
 those who build it labour in vain.
² Unless the Lord keeps the city, *
 the guard keeps watch in vain.
³ It is in vain that you hasten to rise up early
   and go so late to rest, eating the bread of toil, *
 for he gives his beloved sleep.
⁴ Children are a heritage from the Lord *
 and the fruit of the womb is his gift.
⁵ Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, *
 so are the children of one’s youth.
⁶ Happy are those who have their quiver full of them: *
 they shall not be put to shame
   when they dispute with their enemies in the gate.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Antiphon: Blessed are you, O Mary, from you has come the salvation of the world. .

Canticle – Ephesians 1:3-10
Antiphon: The Virgin Mary is exalted above all the choirs of angels.



Praised be the God and Father *
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has bestowed on us in Christ *
every spiritual blessing in the heavens.

God chose us in him *
before the world began
to be holy *
and blameless in his sight.

He predestined us *
to be his adopted sons through Jesus Christ,
such was his will and pleasure, †
that all might praise the glorious favor *
he has bestowed on us in his beloved.

In him and through his blood, we have been redeemed, *
and our sins forgiven,
so immeasurably generous *
is God's favor to us.

God has given us the wisdom *
to understand fully the mystery,
the plan he was pleased *
to decree in Christ.

A plan to be carried out *
in Christ, in the fullness of time,
to bring all things into one in him, *
in the heavens and on earth.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I, John, saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with the human race. God will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God."

Responsory:
Her children rose up and they called her blessed.
  -  Her children rose up and they called her blessed.

She opened her lips with wisdom and her tongue spoke words of love.
  -  And they called her blessed.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
  -  Her children rose up and they called her blessed.


Magnificat

Antiphon: Deep waters cannot quench love, nor floods sweep it away.

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.

He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,

The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.

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

Antiphon: Deep waters cannot quench love, nor floods sweep it away.

Intercessions

God sent us the Blessed Virgin Mary to console us in our sorrow and to lead us to himself. Let us confidently pray:
(R.) - Grant us her love, help, and protection.

You made Mary the gate through which the true Light shone over the earth,
- by the light of her Son may the Church seek justice for the oppressed and peace for all people. (R.)

The image of the Mother of your Son was imprinted on the garment of the Indian Juan Diego with the features of his race,
- imprint within us Mary's virtues and her love for the poor and the defenseless. (R.)

Through Mary you changed barren Tepeyac into a fragrant garden of flowers,
- through her transform us, that we may grow fruitfully as true Christians. (R.)

In Juan Diego you give us an example of simplicity and humility,
- teach us constancy in suffering and fidelity to the Gospel. (R.)

You made the Virgin Mary the protector of all who call upon her and trust in her,
- may the light of her consolation shine on those who have departed from this life. (R.)


Our Father…

Closing Prayer:

God of power and mercy,
you blessed the Americas at Tepeyac
with the presence of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe.
May her prayers help all men and women
to accept each other as brothers and sisters.
Through your justice present in our hearts
may your peace reign in the world.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
- Amen.