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Daytime Prayer

Friday, January 9, 2026 • Christmas Season — January 9

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.

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

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.

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

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

Galatians 4:4

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman.

Responsory

V. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

R. Full of grace and truth.

Concluding Prayer

Father, you gave us your greatest gift at Christmas. Help us to give generously of ourselves this day in service and in love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Dismissal

Let us praise the Lord.
And give him thanks.