Evening Prayer
0518 Holy Men Memorial
Hymn
For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;
thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine!
we feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
PSALMODY
Antiphons and Psalms of the Weekday
READING [Romans 8:28-30]
We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified.
RESPONSORY
【V】Just is the Lord, in justice he delights.
【R】Just is the Lord, in justice he delights.
【V】He looks with favor on the upright man;
【R】in justice he delights.
【V】Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
【R】Just is the Lord, in justice he delights.
Magnificat Antiphon
Let the children come to me, for to such belongs the kingdom of God (alleluia).
My soul glorifies the Lord, *
my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.
He looks on his servant in her lowliness; *
henceforth all ages will call me blessed.
The Almighty works marvels for me. *
Holy his name!
His mercy is from age to age, *
on those who fear him.
He puts forth his arm in strength *
and scatters the proud-hearted.
He casts the mighty from their thrones *
and raises the lowly.
He fills the starving with good things, *
sends the rich away empty.
He protects Israel, his servant, *
remembering his mercy,
the mercy promised to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his sons for ever.
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.
Magnificat Antiphon
Let the children come to me, for to such belongs the kingdom of God (alleluia).
INTERCESSIONS
Let us pray to the Father, the source of all holiness, and ask him to lead us to holiness of life through the example and intercession of his saints.
May we be holy as you are holy.【R】
Holy Father, you want us to be called your sons and truly to be such,
- grant that your holy Church may proclaim you throughout the world.【R】
Holy Father, you want us to walk worthily and please you in all we do,
- let us abound in doing good works.【R】
Holy Father, you have reconciled us to yourself through Christ,
- preserve us in your name so that all may be one.【R】
Holy Father, you have called us to a heavenly banquet,
- through the bread that came down from heaven make us worthy to grow in perfect love.【R】
Holy Father, forgive the offenses of every sinner,
- let the dead perceive the light of your countenance.【R】
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Concluding Prayer
O God, you gave Saint Felix to the Church and to the Franciscan Order as an example of Gospel simplicity and innocence; grant that, following his footsteps we may seek to love and follow Christ alone in joyfulness of heart: Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;
thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine!
we feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
PSALMODY
Antiphons and Psalms of the Weekday
READING [Romans 8:28-30]
We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified.
RESPONSORY
【V】Just is the Lord, in justice he delights.
【R】Just is the Lord, in justice he delights.
【V】He looks with favor on the upright man;
【R】in justice he delights.
【V】Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
【R】Just is the Lord, in justice he delights.
Magnificat Antiphon
Let the children come to me, for to such belongs the kingdom of God (alleluia).
My soul glorifies the Lord, *
my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.
He looks on his servant in her lowliness; *
henceforth all ages will call me blessed.
The Almighty works marvels for me. *
Holy his name!
His mercy is from age to age, *
on those who fear him.
He puts forth his arm in strength *
and scatters the proud-hearted.
He casts the mighty from their thrones *
and raises the lowly.
He fills the starving with good things, *
sends the rich away empty.
He protects Israel, his servant, *
remembering his mercy,
the mercy promised to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his sons for ever.
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.
Magnificat Antiphon
Let the children come to me, for to such belongs the kingdom of God (alleluia).
INTERCESSIONS
Let us pray to the Father, the source of all holiness, and ask him to lead us to holiness of life through the example and intercession of his saints.
May we be holy as you are holy.【R】
Holy Father, you want us to be called your sons and truly to be such,
- grant that your holy Church may proclaim you throughout the world.【R】
Holy Father, you want us to walk worthily and please you in all we do,
- let us abound in doing good works.【R】
Holy Father, you have reconciled us to yourself through Christ,
- preserve us in your name so that all may be one.【R】
Holy Father, you have called us to a heavenly banquet,
- through the bread that came down from heaven make us worthy to grow in perfect love.【R】
Holy Father, forgive the offenses of every sinner,
- let the dead perceive the light of your countenance.【R】
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Concluding Prayer
O God, you gave Saint Felix to the Church and to the Franciscan Order as an example of Gospel simplicity and innocence; grant that, following his footsteps we may seek to love and follow Christ alone in joyfulness of heart: Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.