PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
June 29
Evening Prayer I
Their faith in Christ the Lord prevailed;
their hope, a light that never failed;
their love ablaze o'er pathways trod
To lead them to the eternal God.
In them the Father's glory shone,
in them the will of God the Son,
in them exults the Holy Ghost,
through them rejoice the heav'enly host.
To thee, Redeemer, now we cry,
that thou wouldst join to them on high
thy servants, who this grace implore,
for ever and for evermore.
Melody: King's Majesty L.M.; Music: Graham George, 194.1 Text: Saint Ambrose; Translator: J.M. Neale, d. 1866
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Aurea luce et decore roseo, Lux lucis, omne perfudisti saeculum: decorans caelos inclito martyrio. Hac sacra die, quae dat reis veniam. Janitor caeli, doctor orbis pariter, O felix Roma, quae tantorum principum Jam, bone Pastor Petre, clemens accipe Doctor egregie, Paule, mores instrue, Olivae binae pietatis unicae, Sit Trinitati sempiterna gloria, |
O light of dawn, O rosy glow, O Light from Light, all ages show Your beauty, and the martyrs fame, That gain us pardon from our blame. The heavens' porter, and earth’s sage, These are your princes, happy Rome! Kind Shepherd, Peter, unto thee was given O learned Paul, inspire us from above One love, one faith, twin olive trees, Give glory to the Trinity |
O praise the Lord, all you nations,
acclaim him all you peoples!
Strong is his love for us;
he is faithful for ever. Glory...
Antiphon: You are Christ, the Son of the Living God. Blessed are you, Simon, son of John!
Antiphon: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church.
Psalm 147:12-20
O praise the Lord, Jerusalem!
Zion praise your God!
He has strengthened the bars of your gates
he has blessed the children within you.
He established peace on your borders,
he feeds you with finest wheat.
He sends out his word to the earth
and swiftly runs his command.
He showers down snow white as wool,
he scatters hoar-frost like ashes.
He hurls down hailstones like crumbs.
The waters are frozen at his touch;
he sends forth his word and it melts them:
at the breath of his mouth the waters flow.
He makes his word known to Jacob,
to Israel his laws and decrees.
He has not dealt thus with other nations;
he has not taught them his decrees. Glory...
Antiphon: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church.
Antiphon: You are the chosen vessel of God, blessed apostle Paul; you preached the truth throughout the whole world.
Canticle – Ephesians 1:3-10
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 fulness of time,
to bring all things into one in him,
in the heavens and on earth. Glory...
Antiphon: You are the chosen vessel of God, blessed apostle Paul; you preached the truth throughout the whole world.
READING Romans 1:1-2,7
Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised previously through his prophets in the holy scriptures, to all the beloved of God in Rome, called to be holy. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
RESPONSORY
The apostles proclaimed the word of God and preached it faithfully.
- The apostles proclaimed the word of God and preached it faithfully.
They bore witness to the resurrection of Christ.
- and preached it faithfully.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
- The apostles proclaimed the word of God and preached it faithfully.
MAGNIFICAT (Canticle of Mary)
Antiphon: How glorious are the apostles of Christ; in life they loved one another; in death they rejoice together for ever.
INTERCESSSIONS
The Lord Jesus built his holy people on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. In faith, let us pray:
Lord, come to the aid of your people.
You once called Simon, the fisherman, to catch men,
- now summon new workers who will bring the message of salvation to all peoples.
You calmed the waves so that your followers would not be drowned,
- guard your Church, protect it from all dangers.
You gathered your scattered flock around Peter after the resurrection,
- good Shepherd, bring together all your people as one flock.
You sent Paul as apostle to preach the Good News to the Gentiles,
- let the word of salvation be proclaimed to all mankind.
You gave the keys of your kingdom into the hands of your holy Church,
- open the gates of that kingdom to all who trusted in your mercy while on earth.
Our Father…
PRAYER
Lord our God,
encourage us through the prayers of Saints Peter and Paul.
May the apostles who strengthened the faith of the infant Church
help us on our way to salvation.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
The English translation of Psalm Responses, Alleluia Verses, Gospel Verses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation (ICEL); the English translation of Antiphons, Invitatories, Responsories, Intercessions, Psalm 95, the Canticle of the Lamb, Psalm Prayers, Non-Biblical Readings from The Liturgy of the Hours © 1973, 1974, 1975, ICEL; excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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