SECOND VESPERS

In the name of the + Father, and of the + Son, and of the + Holy Spirit. Amen. O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. 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 (Iesu, Redemptor Omnium)
Iesu, redemptor omnium, perpes corona caelitum, in ac die clementius nostris faveto vocibus,	O Jesus, man's Redeemer kind, Eternal Crown of all the saints, Upon this joyful festal day Heed yet more graciously our prayer.
Sacre tui qua nominis confessor almus claruit, cuius celebrat annua devota plebs sollemnia.	For we, your People, celebrate The feast of one who loved you well, And for the honor of your Name Sought first your Kingdom of all good.
Per illa quae sunt saeculi gressu sereno transiit, tibi fidelis iugiter iter salutis persequens.	Through all the snares the world presents He passed unruffled and unharmed, Pursuing true salvation's path, Remaining faithful to the last.
At rite mundi gaudiis non cor caducis applicans, cum angelis caelestibus laetus potitur praemiis.	He dallied not with things of earth, Nor set his heart on passing joys, And now with angels choirs above He joyously obtains reward.
Huius benignus annue nobis sequi vestigia; huius precatu servulis dimitte noxam criminis.	Grant us the grace we beg and pray, To follow in his footsteps sure, And by his intercession too, Forgive us when we go astray.
Sit, Christe, rex piissime, tibi Patrique gloria cum Spiritu Paraclito, in sempiterna saecula. Amen.	O Christ our King and tender Lord, All glory ever be to you, Who with the Holy Spirit reign With God the Father's might supreme. Amen.

Ant. 1 God found him pure and strong; * he will have everlasting glory. (Alleluia). PSALM 15 Lord, who shall be admitted to your tent * and dwell on your holy mountain? He who walks without fault; * he who acts with justice and speaks the truth from his heart; * he who does not slander with his tongue; he who does no wrong to his brother, * who casts no slur on his neighbor, who holds the godless in disdain, * but honors those who fear the Lord; he who keeps his pledge, come what may; * who takes no interest on a loan and accepts no bribes against the innocent. * Such a man 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. Ant. 1 God found him pure and strong; * he will have everlasting glory. (Alleluia). Ant. 2 God's saints will be filled with his love and mercy; * he watches over his chosen ones. (Alleluia). PSALM 112 Happy the man who fears the Lord, * who takes delight in all his commands. His sons will be powerful on earth; * the children of the upright are blessed. Riches and wealth are in his house; * his justice stands firm for ever. He is light in the darkness for the upright: * he is generous, merciful and just. The good man takes pity and lends, * he conducts his affairs with honor. The just man will never waver: * he will be remembered for ever. He has no fear of evil news; * with a firm heart he trusts in the Lord. With a steadfast heart he will not fear; * he will see the downfall of his foes. Open-handed, he gives to the poor; * his justice stands firm forever. His head will be raised in glory. The wicked man sees and is angry, * grinds his teeth and fades away; * the desire of the wicked leads to doom. 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 God's saints will be filled with his love and mercy; * he watches over his chosen ones. (Alleluia). Ant. 3 The whole earth echoes with the melody of heaven * when the saints are singing * before the throne of God and the Lamb. (Alleluia). CANTICLE Revelation 15:3-4 Mighty and wonderful are your works, * Lord God Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, * O King of the nations! Who would dare refuse you honor, * or the glory due your name, O Lord? Since you alone are holy, * all nations shall come and worship in your presence. Your mighty deeds * are clearly seen. 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 The whole earth echoes with the melody of heaven * when the saints are singing * before the throne of God and the Lamb. (Alleluia). READING Romans 8:28-30 We know that God makes all things work together for the good of those who have been called according to his decree. Those whom he foreknew he predestined to share the image of his Son, that the Son might be the first born of many brothers. Those he predestined he likewise called; those he called he also justified; and those he justified he in turn glorified. RESPONSORY Just is the Lord, * in justice he delights. - Just is the Lord, * in justice he delights. He looks with favor on the upright man; - in justice he delights. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Spirit. - Just is the Lord, * in justice he delights. MAGNIFICAT Magnificat Ant. You have left everything to follow me * you will have it all returned a hundredfold * and will inherit eternal life. (Alleluia). My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, * my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor * on his lowly servant. From this day all generations * will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, * and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him * in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, * he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, * and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, * and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel * for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made 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. Magnificat Ant. You have left everything to follow me * you will have it all returned a hundredfold * and will inherit eternal life. (Alleluia). INTERCESSIONS Let us pray to the Father, the source of all holiness, * and ask him to lead us to holiness of life through the example of his saints: May we be holy as you are holy. Holy Father, you want us to be called your sons and truly to be such, grant that your holy Church may proclaim you throughout the world. May we be holy as you are holy. Holy Father, you want us to walk worthily and please you in all we do, let us abound in doing good works. May we be holy as you are holy. Holy Father, you have reconciled us to yourself through Christ, preserve us in your name so that all may be one. May we be holy as you are holy. Holy Father, you have called us to a heavenly banquet, through the bread that came down from heaven make us worthy to grow in perfect love. May we be holy as you are holy. Holy Father, forgive the offenses of every sinner, let the dead perceive the light of your countenance. May we be holy as you are holy. PATER NOSTER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. 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 May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

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