The Introit is: Psalm 25:4-5, 21-22; antiphon: Psalm 25:1-3a
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come, that by Your protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and saved by Your mighty deliverance; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
DAILY READINGS: December 1: Is. 7:10–8:8; 1 Peter 3:1–22; 2: Is. 8:9–9:7; 1 Peter 4:1–19; 3: Is. 9:8–10:11; 1 Peter 5:1–14; 4: Is. 10:12–27a, 33–34; 2 Peter 1:1–21; 5: Is. 11:1–12:6; 2 Peter 2:1–22; 6: Is. 14:1–23; 2 Peter 3:1–18; 7: Is. 24:1–13; 1 John 1:1–2:14.
The Introit is: Psalm 39:4-5, 7-8; antiphon: Isaiah 35:10
COLLECT OF THE DAY: O Lord, absolve Your people from their offenses that, from the bonds of our sins which by reason of our frailty we have brought upon ourselves, we may be delivered by Your bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
DAILY READINGS: November 24: Dan. 4:1–37; Rev. 21:1–8; 25: Dan. 5:1–30; Rev. 21:9–27; 26: Dan. 6:1–28; Rev. 22:1–21; 27: Is. 1:1–28; 1 Peter 1:1–12; 28: Is. 2:1–22; 1 Peter 1:13–25; 29: Is. 5:1–25; 1 Peter 2:1–12; 30: Is. 6:1–7:9; 1 Peter 2:13–25.
The Introit is: Psalm 31:1-2a, 5, 24; antiphon: Psalm 31:9a, 17a
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Almighty God, we implore You, show Your mercy to Your humble servants that we, who put no trust in our own merits, may not be dealt with after the severity of Your judgment but according to Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
The Introit is: Psalm 94:1-4; antiphon: Psalm 94:6-7a
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Stir up, O Lord, the wills of Your faithful people that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by You be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Today's Readings:OT Revelation 7:9-17 Epistle 1 John 3:1-3; Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
The Introit is: Psalm 31:1,3, 5; antiphon: Revelations 7:14b
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Almighty and everlasting God, You knit together Your faithful people of all times and places into one holy communion, the mystical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, together with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You have prepared for those who love You; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
The Introit is: Psalm 34:1-2, 11, 22; antiphon: Psalm 119:46
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of tempta tion, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
The Introit is: Psalm 48:1,9-11; antiphon: Liturgical Text
COLLECT OF THE DAY: O Lord, grant to Your faithful people pardon and peace that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve You with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.