First Reading – Philippians 4:10-19 Brothers and sisters: I rejoice greatly in the Lord that now at last you revived your concern for me. You were, of course, concerned about me but lacked an opportunity. Not that I say this because of need, for I have learned, in whatever situation …
Everyone who waits for the Lord finds joy. Now we pray to him: Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us. Faithful witness, first-born of the dead, you washed away our sins in your blood, — make us always remember your wonderful works. Look on us with favor, Lord, …
Because of our sins the Father gave the Lord Jesus up to death, and for our justification he raised him up again. Let us pray: Have mercy on your people, Lord. Hear our prayers and spare us as we confess our sins, — grant us forgiveness and peace. Have mercy …
First Reading – Philippians 3:17—4:1 Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us. For many, as I have often told you and now tell you even in tears, conduct themselves as enemies …
Let us call upon Christ, the Good Shepherd who comes to the aid of his people: Hear us, O God our refuge. Blessed are you, Lord, for you graciously called us into your holy Church, — keep us within the Church until death. Hear us, O God our refuge. You …
First Reading – Philippians 3:3-8A Brothers and sisters: We are the circumcision, we who worship through the Spirit of God, who boast in Christ Jesus and do not put our confidence in flesh, although I myself have grounds for confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he can …
First Reading – Philippians 2:12-18 My beloved, obedient as you have always been, not only when I am present but all the more now when I am absent, work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works in you both …
Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and their representative before God. We honor him and in our weakness we pray: Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women, — let …
God establishes his people in hope. Let us cry out to him with joy: You are the hope of your people, Lord. We thank you, Lord, — because in Christ you have given us all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. You are the hope of your people, Lord. O …
First Reading – Philippians 2:5-11 Brothers and sisters: Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, …
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