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Daytime Prayer

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 • Saint Raymond of Penafort, Priest

Opening

O God, come to my assistance.

Lord, make haste to help me.

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.

Hymn

Sing Alleluia Forth

Sing alleluia forth in duteous praise,
O citizens of heaven, who know the festal days;
and by your singing learn how God may be adored.

Psalmody

Psalm 119Let My Plea Come Before You (Sin)

Ant. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

Let my supplication, O Lord, draw near in your sight; give me understanding according to your word.

Let my petition come in before you; rescue me according to your word.

My lips will utter a hymn, when you will have taught me your justifications.

My tongue will pronounce your words, for all your commandments are justice.

Let your hand be made to save me, for I have chosen your commandments.

I have longed for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my meditation.

My soul will live and will praise you, and your judgments will help me.

I have wandered like a lost sheep; seek your servant, because I have not forgotten your commandments.

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. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

Psalm 119Your Salvation, O Lord (Tau)

Ant. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

I have longed for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my meditation.

My soul will live and will praise you, and your judgments will help me.

I have wandered like a sheep that is lost; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.

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. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

Short Reading

Luke 2:11

Today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.

Responsory

V. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

R. Full of grace and truth.

Concluding Prayer

Lord Jesus, born to give us life, breathe your life into all we do this day; who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Dismissal

Let us praise the Lord.
And give him thanks.