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Daytime Prayer

Thursday, January 8, 2026 • January 8
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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 119Psalm 119 (Continued)
Ant. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
Your testimonies have I kept; and I love them greatly.
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 119Psalm 119 (Continued)
Ant. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
I have kept your commandments and testimonies, for all my ways are in your sight.
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
John 8:12
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
Responsory
V. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
R. Full of grace and truth.
Concluding Prayer
Eternal Word, you entered time to redeem it. Bless our use of time this day and help us give these hours gladly for your glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dismissal

Let us praise the Lord.
And give him thanks.