Mid-day prayer, Saturday May 31

God, come to my assistance;
Oh Lord, make haste to help me.

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

Hymn

Psalmody; Antiphon 1
Lead me, Lord, in the path of your commandments.
Psalm 119: 33-40

Psalm Prayer: In your justice give us life, Father. Do not allow greed to possess us but incline our hearts to your commands. Give us understanding to know your law and direct us according to your will.

Antiphon 2:
Those who seek the Lord with be filled with every blessing
Psalm 34: 1-11

Antiphon 3:
Seek and strive after peace.
Psalm 34: 12-23

Psalm prayer: Graciously hear us, Lord, for we seek only you. You are near to those whose heart is right. Open yourself to accept our sorrowful spirit; calm our bodies and minds with the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Midday Reading:
Jeremiah 17:9-10
More tortuous than all else is the human heart,
beyond remedy; who can understand it?
I, the Lord, alone probe the mind
and test the heart
To reward everyone according to his ways,
according to the merit of his deeds.

Responsory: Free me from my hidden faults
– never let me sin through pride.

Prayer:
Lord,
make the peace we pray for a reality:
may we live our days in quiet joy
and with the help of the Virgin Mary’s prayers,
safely reach your kingdom.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Conclusion:
Let us praise the Lord.
– And give him thanks.
May the Lord bless us
protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.