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Vespers (Evening Prayer)

INTRODUCTION

O God, come to our aid.

O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen. Alleluia.

Hymn

Gem of the highest, diadem immortal,

Cherished for ever after sacred struggle,

Thou among many, first in lofty merit,

Benedict, shinest.

Fleeing in secret, thou didst leave thy parents,

All things forsaking; then, a forest-dweller,

Into subjection unto Christ, by torment

Broughtest thy body.

Not long securely couldest thou be hidden,

Good deeds and wonders brought thee to men’s knowledge;

Through the world widely spread the happy rumour

Speedily flying.

Praise to the Father, to the Sole-begotten,

And to thee, always with the Twain co-equal,

Fostering Spirit; one and only Godhead

Through all the ages.

Psalm 14 (15)
Who is worthy to face the Lord?

This man was found to be blameless and faithful; eternal glory will be his.

Lord, who will live in your tent?

Who will dwell on your holy mountain?

Whoever comes there without stain,

acts rightly, speaks truth in his heart.

Whoever does not speak deceitfully,

or do harm to his neighbour, or slander him.

Whoever despises the evil-doer,

but reveres those who fear the Lord.

Whoever swears and keeps his word, come what may

– lends his money without usury –

takes no bribe to condemn the innocent.

Whoever lives like this

will stand firm for ever.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen.

This man was found to be blameless and faithful; eternal glory will be his.

How to listen

Psalm 111 (112)
How blessed are the just

Grace and mercy await the chosen ones of God; he comes to the help of his holy people.

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord

and loves his commands above all things.

His seed will be powerful on earth:

the descendants of the just will be blessed.

Glory and riches will fill his house,

and his righteousness will stand firm for ever.

He rises up in the darkness,

a light for the upright,

compassionate, generous, and just.

Happy the man who takes pity and lends,

who directs his affairs with wisdom –

he will never be shaken.

The just man will be remembered for ever,

no slander will he fear.

His heart is ready, hoping in the Lord;

his heart is strong, it will not fear,

until he looks down on his defeated enemies.

He gives alms and helps the poor:

his righteousness will endure for ever,

his future will be glorious.

The transgressor will see, and be enraged:

he will grind his teeth and fade away.

The desires of the wicked will perish.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen.

Grace and mercy await the chosen ones of God; he comes to the help of his holy people.

Canticle	Apocalypse 15

A hymn of adoration

The saints will sing a new song before the throne of God and of the Lamb; their voices will fill the whole world.

Great and wonderful are your deeds,

O Lord God the Almighty!

Just and true are your ways,

O King of the ages!

Who shall not fear and glorify your name, O Lord?

For you alone are holy.

All nations shall come and worship you,

for your judgements have been revealed.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen.

The saints will sing a new song before the throne of God and of the Lamb; their voices will fill the whole world.

Scripture Reading	Romans 8:28-30

We know that by turning everything to their good, God co-operates with all those who love him, with all those he has called according to his purpose. They are the ones he chose specially long ago and intended to become true images of his Son, so that his Son might be the eldest of many brothers. He called those he intended for this; those he called he justified, and with those he justified he shared his glory.

Short Responsory

The Lord is good; he loves good deeds.

– The Lord is good; he loves good deeds.

His face is turned towards the upright man.

– The Lord is good; he loves good deeds.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

– The Lord is good; he loves good deeds.

Canticle	Magnificat

My soul rejoices in the Lord

He received blessings from the Lord, and reward from the God who saves him. Such are the men who seek the Lord.

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

and my spirit rejoices in God, my salvation.

For he has shown me such favour –

me, his lowly handmaiden.

Now all generations will call me blessed,

because the mighty one has done great things for me.

His name is holy,

his mercy lasts for generation after generation

for those who revere him.

He has put forth his strength:

he has scattered the proud and conceited,

torn princes from their thrones;

but lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things;

the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel,

he has remembered his mercy as he promised to our fathers,

to Abraham and his children for ever.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen.

He received blessings from the Lord, and reward from the God who saves him. Such are the men who seek the Lord.

Prayers and intercessions

Let us ask the Father to lead us to holiness through the intercession and example of the saints.