Psalmody

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Simeon was a holy and devout man who looked for the redemption of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was with him.

Psalm 63:2-9
A soul thirsting for God



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 for ever. Amen.

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 work give you honor, and our voices celebrate you for ever.

Ant. Simeon was a holy and devout man who looked for the redemption of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was with him.

Ant. 2 Simeon took the child in his arms and gave thanks to God.

Canticle: Daniel 3:57-88, 56
Let all creatures praise the Lord



Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him 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 him above all forever.
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. *
You sons of men, bless the Lord.

O Israel, bless the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord. *
Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord. *
Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord.
Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him above all forever.

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

Ant. Simeon took the child in his arms and gave thanks to God.

Ant. 3 He is a light to reveal you to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.

Psalm 149
The joy of God’s holy people.



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

For the Lord takes delight in his people. *
He 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 his 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 for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Let Israel rejoice in you, Lord, and acknowledge you as creator and redeemer. We put our trust in your faithfulness and proclaim the wonderful truths of salvation. May your loving kindness embrace us now and for ever.

Ant. He is a light to reveal you to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.

READING
Malachi 3:1

Lo, I am sending my messenger
   to prepare the way before me;
And suddenly there will come to the temple
   the Lord whom you seek,
And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire.

RESPONSORY

Worship the Lord in his holy court.
– Worship the Lord in his holy court.

Bring him your homage and praise,
– in his holy court.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
– Worship the Lord in his holy court.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. When the parents of Jesus brought him into the temple, Simeon took him in his arms and gave thanks to God.

Canticle of Zechariah
Luke 1:68-79
The Messiah and his forerunner

Blessed + be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.

He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *
born of the house of his servant David.

Through his holy prophets he promised of old †
  that he would save us from our enemies, *
  from the hands of all who hate us.

He promised to show mercy to our fathers *
and to remember his holy covenant.

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: *
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
free to worship him without fear, *
holy and righteous in his sight
   all the days of our life.

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; *
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
to give his people knowledge of salvation *
by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our God *
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

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. When the parents of Jesus brought him into the temple, Simeon took him in his arms and gave thanks to God.

INTERCESSIONS

Today our Savior was presented in the temple. Let us adore him as we say:


Christ Jesus, in obedience to the law, you desired to be presented to your Father in the temple,
– teach us to offer ourselves to the Father with you in your Church’s sacrifice.


Jesus, comforter of Israel, Simeon, the just man, took you into his arms when you came into the temple,
– help us to welcome you in our brothers and sisters.


Jesus, desire of nations, Anna the prophetess spoke of you to all who were awaiting Israel’s redemption,
– help us to proclaim you in our words and actions to all who yet yearn for your salvation.


Lord, Jesus, cornerstone of God’s kingdom, you were destined to be a sign that is rejected,
– be for those who acknowledge you the source of rising to new life.


THE LORD’S PRAYER

(Gathering our prayer and praises into one, let us offer the prayer Christ himself taught us:)

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

All-powerful Father,
Christ your Son became man for us
and was presented in the temple.
May he free our hearts from sin
and bring us into your presence.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit
God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.

Or:

Almighty ever-living God,
we humbly implore your majesty
that, just as your Only Begotten Son
was presented on this day in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so, by your grace,
we may be presented to you with minds made pure.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.

DISMISSAL

If a priest or deacon presides, he dismisses the people:

The Lord be with you.
– And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,
the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
– Amen.

Another form of the blessing may be used, as at Mass.

Then he adds:

Go in peace.
– Thanks be to God.

In the absence of a priest or deacon and in individual recitation, Morning Prayer concludes:

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

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Psalm 24
The Lord’s entry into his temple



The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, *
the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas; *
on the waters he made it firm.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord? *
Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean hands and pure heart, †
who desires not worthless things, *
who has not sworn so as to deceive his neighbor.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

He shall receive blessings from the Lord *
and reward from the God who saves him.
Such are the men who seek him, *
seek the face of the God of Jacob.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

O gates, lift high your heads; †
grow higher, ancient doors. *
Let him enter, the king of glory!

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Who is the king of glory? †
The Lord, the mighty, the valiant, *
the Lord, the valiant in war.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

O gates, lift high your heads; †
grow higher, ancient doors. *
Let him enter, the king of glory!

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Who is he, the king of glory? †
He, the Lord of armies, *
he is the king of glory.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

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. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Go to the Hymn

Psalm 67
People of all nations will worship the Lord



O God, be gracious and bless us *
and let your face shed its light upon us.
So will your ways be known upon earth *
and all nations learn your saving help.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; *
let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Let the nations be glad and exult *
for you rule the world with justice.
With fairness you rule the peoples, *
you guide the nations on earth.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; *
let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

The earth has yielded its fruit *
for God, our God, has blessed us.
May God still give us his blessing *
till the ends of the earth revere him.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

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. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Go to the Hymn

Psalm 100
The joyful song of those entering God’s temple



Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. †
Serve the Lord with gladness. *
Come before him, singing for joy.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Know that he, the Lord, is God. †
He made us, we belong to him, *
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Go within his gates, giving thanks. †
Enter his courts with songs of praise. *
Give thanks to him and bless his name.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Indeed, how good is the Lord, †
eternal his merciful love. *
He is faithful from age to age.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

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. Come, let us worship the Lord of creation; he enters his holy temple.

Go to the Hymn

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1st Reading

Mal 3:1-4

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Malachi

Thus says the Lord God:
Lo, I am sending my messenger
   to prepare the way before me;
And suddenly there will come to the temple
   the LORD whom you seek,
And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire.
   Yes, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.
But who will endure the day of his coming?
   And who can stand when he appears?
For he is like the refiner’s fire,
   or like the fuller’s lye.
He will sit refining and purifying silver,
   and he will purify the sons of Levi,
Refining them like gold or like silver
   that they may offer due sacrifice to the LORD.
Then the sacrifice of Judah and Jerusalem
   will please the LORD,
   as in the days of old, as in years gone by.