First Reading – 1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 There was a stalwart man from Benjamin named Kish, who was the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite. He had a son named Saul, who was a handsome young man. There was no other …
God aids and protects the people he has chosen for his inheritance. Let us give thanks to him and proclaim his goodness: Lord, we trust in you. We pray for our Pope, and for all our bishops, — protect them and in your goodness make them holy. Lord, we trust …
First Reading – 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22A All the elders of Israel came in a body to Samuel at Ramah and said to him, “Now that you are old, and your sons do not follow your example, appoint a king over us, as other nations have, to judge us.” Samuel …
My brothers, let us praise Christ, asking to serve him and to be holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. Let us acclaim him: Lord, you alone are the holy one. You desired to experience everything we experience but sin, — have mercy on us, …
First Reading – 1 Samuel 4:1-11 The Philistines gathered for an attack on Israel. Israel went out to engage them in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek. The Philistines then drew up in battle formation against Israel. After a fierce struggle Israel was defeated by …
Our hope is in God, who gives us help. Let us call upon him, and say: Look kindly on your children, Lord. Lord, our God, you made an eternal covenant with your people, — keep us ever mindful of your mighty deeds. Look kindly on your children, Lord. Let your …
First Reading – 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20 During the time young Samuel was minister to the LORD under Eli, a revelation of the LORD was uncommon and vision infrequent. One day Eli was asleep in his usual place. His eyes had lately grown so weak that he could not see. …
Let us praise Christ the Lord, who lives among us, the people he redeemed, and let us say: Lord, hear our prayer. Lord, king and ruler of nations, be with all your people and their governments, — inspire them to pursue the good of all according to your law. Lord, …
First Reading – 1 Samuel 1:9-20 Hannah rose after a meal at Shiloh, and presented herself before the LORD; at the time, Eli the priest was sitting on a chair near the doorpost of the LORD’s temple. In her bitterness she prayed to the LORD, weeping copiously, and she made …
God has made an everlasting covenant with his people, and he never ceases to bless them. Grateful for these gifts, we confidently direct our prayer to him: Lord, bless your people. Save your people, Lord, — and bless your inheritance. Lord, bless your people. Gather into one body all who …
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