Evening Prayer
0825 Men Saints Feast
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
Psalm 15
Ant. 1:God found him pure and strong; he will have everlasting glory.
Lord, who shall be admitted to your tent *
and dwell on your holy mountain?
The man who walks without fault, *
who acts with justice
and speaks the truth from his heart, *
he who does not slander with his tongue,
who does no wrong to his kindred, *
who casts no slur on his neighbors,
who holds the godless in disdain, *
but honors those who fear the Lord;
those who keep their word, come what may, *
who take no interest on a loan
and accept no bribes against the innocent. *
Such people will stand firm 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.
Ant. 1:God found him pure and strong; he will have everlasting glory.
Psalm 112
Ant. 2:God's saints will be filled with his love and mercy; he watches over his chosen ones.
Happy the man who fears the Lord, *
who takes delight in all his commands.
His sons shall be powerful on earth; *
the children of the upright are blessed.
Riches and wealth are in his house; *
his justice stands firm for ever.
He is a light in the darkness for the upright: *
he is generous, merciful and just.
The good man takes pity and lends, *
he conducts his affairs with honor.
The just man will never waver: *
he will be remembered for ever.
He has no fear of evil news; *
with a firm heart he trusts in the Lord.
With a steadfast heart he will not fear; *
he will see the downfall of his foes.
Open-handed, he gives to the poor; *
his justice stands firm for ever.
His head will be raised in glory. *
The wicked man sees and is angry,
grinds his teeth and fades away; *
the desire of the wicked leads to doom.
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.
Ant. 2:God's saints will be filled with his love and mercy; he watches over his chosen ones.
Canticle - Revelation 15:3-4
Ant. 3:The whole earth echoes with the melody of heaven where the saints are singing before the throne of God and the Lamb.
Mighty and wonderful are your works, *
Lord God Almighty!
Righteous and true are your ways, *
O King of the nations!
Who would dare refuse you honor, *
or the glory due your name, O Lord?
Since you alone are holy, *
all nations shall come
and worship in your presence. *
Your mighty deeds are clearly seen.
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.
Ant. 3:The whole earth echoes with the melody of heaven where the saints are singing before the throne of God and the Lamb.
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
He walked before the Lord in truth and uprightness of heart, and always did what was pleasing to him.
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
He walked before the Lord in truth and uprightness of heart, and always did what was pleasing to him.
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.
【R】May we be holy as you are holy.
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
Almighty, ever-living God, you took Saint Louis from his cares as a ruler in this world, and brought him to the glory of heaven. Help us by his intercession to seek your eternal kingdom through the tasks we perform on earth: grant 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.
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
Psalm 15
Ant. 1:God found him pure and strong; he will have everlasting glory.
Lord, who shall be admitted to your tent *
and dwell on your holy mountain?
The man who walks without fault, *
who acts with justice
and speaks the truth from his heart, *
he who does not slander with his tongue,
who does no wrong to his kindred, *
who casts no slur on his neighbors,
who holds the godless in disdain, *
but honors those who fear the Lord;
those who keep their word, come what may, *
who take no interest on a loan
and accept no bribes against the innocent. *
Such people will stand firm 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.
Ant. 1:God found him pure and strong; he will have everlasting glory.
Psalm 112
Ant. 2:God's saints will be filled with his love and mercy; he watches over his chosen ones.
Happy the man who fears the Lord, *
who takes delight in all his commands.
His sons shall be powerful on earth; *
the children of the upright are blessed.
Riches and wealth are in his house; *
his justice stands firm for ever.
He is a light in the darkness for the upright: *
he is generous, merciful and just.
The good man takes pity and lends, *
he conducts his affairs with honor.
The just man will never waver: *
he will be remembered for ever.
He has no fear of evil news; *
with a firm heart he trusts in the Lord.
With a steadfast heart he will not fear; *
he will see the downfall of his foes.
Open-handed, he gives to the poor; *
his justice stands firm for ever.
His head will be raised in glory. *
The wicked man sees and is angry,
grinds his teeth and fades away; *
the desire of the wicked leads to doom.
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.
Ant. 2:God's saints will be filled with his love and mercy; he watches over his chosen ones.
Canticle - Revelation 15:3-4
Ant. 3:The whole earth echoes with the melody of heaven where the saints are singing before the throne of God and the Lamb.
Mighty and wonderful are your works, *
Lord God Almighty!
Righteous and true are your ways, *
O King of the nations!
Who would dare refuse you honor, *
or the glory due your name, O Lord?
Since you alone are holy, *
all nations shall come
and worship in your presence. *
Your mighty deeds are clearly seen.
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.
Ant. 3:The whole earth echoes with the melody of heaven where the saints are singing before the throne of God and the Lamb.
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
He walked before the Lord in truth and uprightness of heart, and always did what was pleasing to him.
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
He walked before the Lord in truth and uprightness of heart, and always did what was pleasing to him.
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.
【R】May we be holy as you are holy.
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
Almighty, ever-living God, you took Saint Louis from his cares as a ruler in this world, and brought him to the glory of heaven. Help us by his intercession to seek your eternal kingdom through the tasks we perform on earth: grant 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.