Morning Prayer · Saturday

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

We begin this day slowly, and we bring the whole week with us — its gifts and its failures alike.

Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful.

Let Israel be glad in its maker, the people of Zion rejoice in their king.

Let them praise his name in dance, make music with tambourine and lyre.

For the LORD takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory.

Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, cry out for joy on their couches,

With the praise of God in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands,

To bring retribution on the nations, punishment on the peoples,

To bind their kings in shackles, their nobles in chains of iron,

To execute the judgments decreed for them— such is the glory of all God’s faithful. Hallelujah!

For rest today that restores and does not waste: teach us how to stop.

For our beloved dead: give them eternal rest, and let light perpetual shine on them.

For families spending this day together: make it gentle and glad.

For Our Lady, who pondered everything in her heart: teach us to ponder too.

Lord, hear our prayer.