Ant. 1 The Lord has done great things for us; * he is the source of all our joy. (Alleluia).
PSALM 126
When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage, * it seemed like a dream.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * on our lips there were songs.
The heathens themselves said: * "What marvels the Lord worked for them!"
What marvels the Lord worked for us! * Indeed we are glad.
Deliver us, O Lord, from our bondage * as streams in dry land.
Those who are sowing in tears * will sing when they reap.
They go out, they go out full of tears, * carrying seed for the sowing:
they come back, they come back, full of song, * carrying their sheaves.
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.
Ant. 1 The Lord has done great things for us; * he is the source of all our joy. (Alleluia).
Ant. 2 May the Lord build our house * and watch over our city. (Alleluia).
PSALM 127
If the Lord does not build the house, * in vain do the builders labor;
if the Lord does not watch over the city, * in vain does the watchman keep vigil.
In vain is your early rising, * your going later to rest,
you who toil for the bread you eat: * when he pours gifts on his beloved while they slumber.
Truly sons are a gift from the Lord, * a blessing, the fruit of the womb.
Indeed the sons of youth * are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.
O the hapiness of the man * who has filled his quiver with these arrows!
He will have no cause for shame * when he disputes with his foes in the gateways.
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.
Ant. 2 May the Lord build our house * and watch over our city. (Alleluia).
Ant. 3 Blessed are those * who fear the Lord. (Alleluia).
PSALM 128
O blessed are those who fear the Lord * and walk in his ways!
By the labor of your hands you shall eat. * You will be happy and prosper;
your wife like a fruitful vine * in the heart of your house;
your children like shoots of the olive, * around your table.
Indeed thus shall be blessed * the man who fears the Lord.
May the Lord bless you from Zion * all the days of your life!
May you see your children's children * in a happy Jerusalem! * On Israel, peace!
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.
Ant. 3 Blessed are those * who fear the Lord. (Alleluia).
READING
Galatians 6 : 9-10
Let us not grow weary of doing good; if we do not relax our efforts, in due time we shall reap our harvest. While we have the opportunity, let us do good to all men - but especially those of the household of faith.
RESPONSORY
From the depths of my heart * I cry to you, Lord.
- I shall always * do your will.
PRAYER
Father, you called Saint Bruno to serve you in solitude. In answer to his prayers help us to remain faithful to you amid the changes of this world.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
DISMISSAL
Let us bless the Lord.
And give him thanks.
Amen.
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