Evening Prayer
0923 Pastors Memorial
HYMN
Shepherd of souls, in love come, feed us,
Life-giving Bread for hungry hearts!
To those refreshing waters lead us
Where dwells the peace your grace imparts.
May we, the wayward in your fold,
By your forgiveness rest consoled.
Life-giving vine, come feed and nourish,
Strengthen each branch with life divine;
Ever in you O may we flourish
Fruitful the branches on the vine.
Lord, may our souls be purified
So that in Christ may we abide.
Sinful is man who kneels before you,
Worthy of you are you alone;
Yet in your name do we implore you,
Rich are the mercies you have shown.
Say but the word, O Lord divine,
Then are our hearts made pure like thine.
PSALMODY
Antiphons and Psalms of the Weekday
READING [1 Peter 5:1-4]
I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed. Tend the flock of God in your midst, overseeing not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for shameful profit but eagerly. Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
RESPONSORY
【V】:This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them.
【R】:This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them.
【V】:He spent himself in their service,
【R】:and ever prayed for them.
【V】:Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
【R】:This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them.
Magnificat Antiphon
This is the faithful and wise steward: the Lord entrusted the care of his household to him, so that he might give them their portion of food at the proper season.
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
This is the faithful and wise steward: the Lord entrusted the care of his household to him, so that he might give them their portion of food at the proper season.
INTERCESSIONS
Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and women and their representative before God. We honor him and in our frailty we pray:
【R】Bring salvation to your people, Lord.
You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women,
- let Christians rejoice always in such splendor.【R】
You forgave the sins of your people when their holy leaders like Moses sought your compassion,
- through their intercession continue to purify and sanctify your holy people.【R】
In the midst of their brothers and sisters you anointed your holy ones and filled them with the Holy Spirit,
- fill all the leaders of your people with the same Spirit.【R】
You yourself are the only visible possession of our holy pastors,
- let none of them, won at the price of your blood, remain far from you.【R】
The shepherds of your Church keep your flock from being snatched out of your hand. Through them you give your flock eternal life,
- save those who have died, those for whom you gave up your life.【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
Almighty and everlasting God, you gave your priest, Saint Pio, the singular grace of sharing in the cross of your Son, and by means of his ministry you renewed the wonders of your mercy. Grant, through his intercession, that we may be ever joined to the Passion of Christ, and joyously brought to the glory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Shepherd of souls, in love come, feed us,
Life-giving Bread for hungry hearts!
To those refreshing waters lead us
Where dwells the peace your grace imparts.
May we, the wayward in your fold,
By your forgiveness rest consoled.
Life-giving vine, come feed and nourish,
Strengthen each branch with life divine;
Ever in you O may we flourish
Fruitful the branches on the vine.
Lord, may our souls be purified
So that in Christ may we abide.
Sinful is man who kneels before you,
Worthy of you are you alone;
Yet in your name do we implore you,
Rich are the mercies you have shown.
Say but the word, O Lord divine,
Then are our hearts made pure like thine.
PSALMODY
Antiphons and Psalms of the Weekday
READING [1 Peter 5:1-4]
I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed. Tend the flock of God in your midst, overseeing not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for shameful profit but eagerly. Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
RESPONSORY
【V】:This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them.
【R】:This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them.
【V】:He spent himself in their service,
【R】:and ever prayed for them.
【V】:Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
【R】:This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them.
Magnificat Antiphon
This is the faithful and wise steward: the Lord entrusted the care of his household to him, so that he might give them their portion of food at the proper season.
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
This is the faithful and wise steward: the Lord entrusted the care of his household to him, so that he might give them their portion of food at the proper season.
INTERCESSIONS
Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and women and their representative before God. We honor him and in our frailty we pray:
【R】Bring salvation to your people, Lord.
You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women,
- let Christians rejoice always in such splendor.【R】
You forgave the sins of your people when their holy leaders like Moses sought your compassion,
- through their intercession continue to purify and sanctify your holy people.【R】
In the midst of their brothers and sisters you anointed your holy ones and filled them with the Holy Spirit,
- fill all the leaders of your people with the same Spirit.【R】
You yourself are the only visible possession of our holy pastors,
- let none of them, won at the price of your blood, remain far from you.【R】
The shepherds of your Church keep your flock from being snatched out of your hand. Through them you give your flock eternal life,
- save those who have died, those for whom you gave up your life.【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
Almighty and everlasting God, you gave your priest, Saint Pio, the singular grace of sharing in the cross of your Son, and by means of his ministry you renewed the wonders of your mercy. Grant, through his intercession, that we may be ever joined to the Passion of Christ, and joyously brought to the glory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.