Call to Worship

While making the sign of the cross:

Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia!

Hymn

Ten Thousand Reasons (1)

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul;
worship God’s holy name.
Sing like never before, O my soul;
I’ll worship your holy name.

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning,
it’s time to sing your song again.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me,
let me be singing when the evening comes.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul;
worship God’s holy name.
Sing like never before, O my soul;
I’ll worship your holy name.

You’re rich in love and you’re slow to anger.
Your name is great and your heart is kind.
For all your goodness, I will keep on singing:
ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul;
worship God’s holy name.
Sing like never before, O my soul;
I’ll worship your holy name.

And on that day, when my strength is failing,
the end draws near, and my time has come;
still, my soul will sing your praise unending:
ten thousand years, and then forever more.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul;
worship God’s holy name.
Sing like never before, O my soul;
I’ll worship your holy name.

I’ll worship your holy name.
I’ll worship your holy name.

PSALMODY

Psalm 63

Ant. My soul clings to you; your right hand holds me fast.

O God, you are my God, for you I long;
for you, my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you
like a dry, weary land without water.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary
to see your strength and your glory.

For your love is better than life,
my lips will speak your praise.
So I will bless you all my life;
in your name, I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet;
my mouth shall praise you with joy.

On my bed, I remember you.
On you, I muse through the night,
for you have been my help;
in the shadow of your wings, I rejoice.
My soul clings to you;
your right hand holds me fast.

Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever.
Amen.

Ant. My soul clings to you; your right hand holds me fast.

Psalm Prayer

Father, creator of unfailing light, give that same light to those who call to you. May our lips praise you, our lives proclaim your goodness, our works give you honor, and our voices celebrate you for ever.

Canticle
Daniel 3:57-88, 56

Ant. You holy and humble of heart, O bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.
Praise and exalt God above all forever.
Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord.
You heavens, bless the Lord.
All you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord.
All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Sun and moon, bless the Lord.
Stars of heaven, bless the Lord.
Every shower and dew, bless the Lord.
All you winds, bless the Lord.
Fire and heat, bless the Lord.
Cold and chill, bless the Lord.
Dew and rain, bless the Lord.
Frost and chill, bless the Lord.
Ice and snow, bless the Lord.
Nights and days, bless the Lord.
Light and darkness, bless the Lord.
Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord.

Let the earth bless the Lord.
Praise and exalt God above all for ever.
Mountains and hills, bless the Lord.
Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord.
You springs, bless the Lord.
Seas and rivers, bless the Lord.
You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord.
All you birds of the air, bless the Lord.
All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord.
All you human beings, bless the Lord.

O Israel, bless the Lord.
Praise and exalt God above all for ever.
Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord.
Holy ones of humble heart, bless the Lord.
Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord.
Praise and exalt God above all for ever.

Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Let us praise and exalt God above all for ever.
Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven.
Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all for ever.

Ant. You holy and humble of heart, O bless the Lord.

Psalm 149

Ant. The Lord takes delight in his people and crowns the poor with salvation.

Sing a new song to the Lord,
God’s praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel rejoice in its maker.
Let the people of Zion exult in their king.
Let them praise God’s name with dancing
and make music with timbrel and harp.

For the Lord takes delight in his people
and crowns the poor with salvation.
Let the faithful rejoice in their glory,
shout for joy and take their rest.
Let the praise of God be on their lips
and a two-edged sword in their hand,

to deal out vengeance to the nations
and punishment on all the peoples;
to bind their kings in chains
and their nobles in fetters of iron;
to carry out the sentence pre-ordained;
this honor is for all God’s faithful

Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever.
Amen.

Ant. The Lord takes delight in his people and crowns the poor with salvation.

Reading

A Reading of the Letter from St. Paul to the Romans
(Romans 8:14-17)

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption through which we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ the Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, only we suffer with Christ, so that we also may be glorified with Christ.The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Take a few moments to reflect on the reading.

Responsory

I will pour out upon her a river of Peace.
I will pour out upon her a river of Peace.
And the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream,
a river of Peace.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
I will pour out upon her a river of Peace.

Gospel Canticle
Canticle of Zechariah

Luke 1:68-79
The Benedictus (2)

Ant. Pray to the Lord of the harvest that he send laborers
into his harvest.

While making the sign of the cross:

Blest be the Lord, the God of Israel
Who brings the dawn and darkest night dispels,
Who raises up a mighty Savior from the earth,
Of David’s line, a son of royal birth.

The prophets tell a story just begun
Of vanquished foe and glorious vict’ry won,
Of promise made to all who keep the law as guide:
God’s faithful love and mercy will abide.

This is the oath once sworn to Abraham:
All shall be free to dwell upon the land,
Free now to praise, unharmed by the oppressor’s rod,
Holy and righteous in the sight of God.

And you, my child, this day you shall be called
The promised one, the prophet of our God,
For you will go before the Lord to clear the way,
And shepherd all into the light of day.

The tender love God promised from our birth
Is soon to dawn upon this shadowed earth,
To shine on those whose sorrows seem to never cease,
To guide our feet into the path of peace.

All glory be to God, Creator blest,
To Jesus Christ, God’s love made manifest,
And to the Holy Spirit, gentle Comforter,
All glory be, both now and evermore.

Ant. Pray to the Lord of the harvest that he send laborers into his harvest.

Intercessions

Our Lord Jesus Christ has given Saint Thérèse to us as a model of the evangelical life. Let us pray to him and say:
Christ, Jesus, fill us with light and truth.

Lord, you said: 'Whoever is thirsty, let him come to me and drink;' make us thirsty for your love.
Christ, Jesus, fill us with light and truth.

Lord, you said, 'If you do not become as little children, you cannot enter the kingdom of heaven; help us to love you in simplicity of heart.
Christ, Jesus, fill us with light and truth.

Lord, you told us, 'There is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents;' help us to have a childlike trust in your mercy.
Christ, Jesus, fill us with light and truth.

Lord, you said, 'Whoever does the will of my Father will enter the kingdom of heaven,' give us a spirit of faithful obedience to all your commands.
Christ, Jesus, fill us with light and truth.

Lord, you said, 'Whatsoever you do to one of the least of my brethren you do to me;' may we see you today in our brothers and sisters, and love you in them.
Christ, Jesus, fill us with light and truth.

Lord, you said, 'The harvest is great, but the laborers are few; pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he send laborers into the harvest;' give to all of us the missionary spirit of Saint Thérèse, who longed for the salvation of souls.
Christ, Jesus, fill us with light and truth.

For the sick who have asked us to accompany them with our prayers that they may experience your merciful and healing touch today.

Please pray aloud the names of those who are sick or in need of healing.

Christ Jesus, fill us with light and truth. (3)

The Lord’s Prayer

And now let us pray with confidence as Christ our Lord asked:

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.

Closing Prayer

God, our Heavenly Creator,
You have promised your kingdom
to those who are willing to become like little children.
Help us to follow the way of Saint Thérèse
with confidence so that by her prayers,
we may come to know your eternal glory.
Grant this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

Blessing

While making the sign of the cross:

May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.

Flos Carmeli (4)

Flos Carmeli
Vitis florigera
Splendor caeli
Virgo puerpera
—Singularis.

Mater mitis
Sed viri nescia
Carmelitis
Esto propitia
—Stella maris.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
Pray for us.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux,
Pray for us.
Sant’Angelo,
Pray for us.

Let us spend this day in peace.
Thanks be to God.

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1. Lyrics: Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman.
   Music: Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman; harm. by Scot Crandal, b. 1970.
   Text and music copyright 2011, 2013, SHOUT! Music Publishing (APRA) (administered in the US and Canada at Capitol CMGPublishing.com), Thankyou Music (PRS) (administered worldwide at CapitolCMG Publishing.com, excluding Europe which Kingswaysongs administer), worshiptogether.com Songs (ASCAP), sixsteps Music (ASCAP), and Said and Done Music (ASCAP) (administered at CapitolCMGPublishing.com).
   Vocals: Nick Ritacco, NickRitacco.com, Matthew Gummess, O.Carm., Ryan Joseph Resurreccion, O.Carm., and Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.
   Piano: Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.

2. Lyrics Based on Luke 1:68-79; Owen Alstott, b. 1947, copyright 1993.
   Music: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957, copyright 1993.
   Vocals: Steven Begert-Clark.
   Piano: Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.
   Bells: Julian Pardo.

3. Response Text: James A, Wilde © 1996.
   Music: Michael Joncas, b. 1951, © 1996, Michael Joncas.
   Vocals: The Carmelites.

4. Traditional.
   Vocals: The Carmelites.