Noon Prayer

Noon Prayer for 12/8/2024

(Commemoration of The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

Pre-Office Angelus [+][-]

V. The Angel of the Lord announced to Mary
R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord
R. Be it unto me according to your word

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. And the Word was made flesh.
R. And dwelled among us.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:
Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

V. The angel of the Lord announced unto Mary;
R. And she conceived by the Holy Ghost.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord:
R. Be it unto me according to Thy word.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. And the Word was made flesh:
R. And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:
We beseech Thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that we who have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of His resurrection, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

V. Lord, open our lips.
R. And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost:*
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

V. O Lord, open thou our lips.
R. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: *
     As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Alleluia.

A suitable hymn may be sung. [+][-]

Hymn: Rector potens, verax deus

O God of truth, O LORD of might,
who ord'rest time and change aright,
and send'st the early morning ray,
and light'st the glow of perfect day:

Extinguish thou each sinful fire,
and banish every ill desire;
and while thou keep'st the body whole,
shed forth thy peace upon the soul.

O Father, that we ask be done,
through Jesus Christ, thine only Son,
who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
doth live and reign eternally.

Psalms

One or more of the following psalms is sung or said.


Psalm 119: Nun Lucerna pedibus meis

105   THY word is a lantern unto my feet, *
      and a light unto my paths.
106    I have sworn, and am stedfastly purposed, *
      to keep thy righteous judgments.
107    I am troubled above measure: *
      quicken me, O LORD, according to thy word.
108    Let the free-will offerings of my mouth please thee, O LORD; *
      and teach me thy judgments.
109    My soul is alway in my hand; *
      yet do I not forget thy law.
110    The ungodly have laid a snare for me; *
      but yet I swerved not from thy commandments.
111    Thy testimonies have I claimed as mine heritage for ever; *
      and why? they are the very joy of my heart.
112    I have applied my heart to fulfil thy statutes alway, *
      even unto the end.

105   Your word is a lantern to my feet *
       and a light upon my path.
106   I have sworn and am determined *
       to keep your righteous judgments.
107   I am deeply troubled; *
       preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.
108   Accept, O LORD, the willing tribute of my lips, *
       and teach me your judgments.
109   My life is always in my hand, *
       yet I do not forget your law.
110   The wicked have set a trap for me, *
       but I have not strayed from your commandments.
111   Your decrees are my inheritance for ever; *
       truly, they are the joy of my heart.
112   I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes *
       for ever and to the end.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy SpiritGhost: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for everand ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Psalm 121 Levavi oculos

  I WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills; *
      from whence cometh my help?
   My help cometh even from the LORD, *
      who hath made heaven and earth.
   He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; *
      and he that keepeth thee will not sleep.
   Behold, he that keepeth Israel *
      shall neither slumber nor sleep.
   The LORD himself is thy keeper; *
      the LORD is thy defence upon thy right hand;
   So that the sun shall not burn thee by day, *
      neither the moon by night.
   The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil; *
      yea, it is even he that shall keep thy soul.
   The LORD shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in, *
      from this time forth for evermore.

  I lift up my eyes to the hills; *
       from where is my help to come?
  My help comes from the LORD, *
       the maker of heaven and earth.
  He will not let your foot be moved *
       and he who watches over you will not fall asleep.
  Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel *
       shall neither slumber nor sleep;
  The LORD himself watches over you; *
       the LORD is your shade at your right hand,
  So that the sun shall not strike you by day, *
       nor the moon by night.
  The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; *
       it is he who shall keep you safe.
  The LORD shall watch over your going out and your coming in, *
       from this time forth for evermore.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy SpiritGhost: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for everand ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Psalm 126 In convertendo

  WHEN the LORD turned again the captivity of Sion, *
      then were we like unto them that dream.
   Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *
      and our tongue with joy.
   Then said they among the heathen, *
      The LORD hath done great things for them.
   Yea, the LORD hath done great things for us already; *
      whereof we rejoice.
   Turn our captivity, O LORD, *
      as the rivers in the south.
   They that sow in tears *
      shall reap in joy.
   He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed, *
      shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.

  When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, *
       then were we like those who dream.
  Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *
       and our tongue with shouts of joy.
  Then they said among the nations, *
       "The LORD has done great things for them."
  The LORD has done great things for us, *
       and we are glad indeed.
  Restore our fortunes, O LORD, *
       like the watercourses of the Negev.
  Those who sowed with tears *
       will reap with songs of joy.
  Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *
       will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy SpiritGhost: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for everand ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Chapter

If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 2 Corinthians 5:17-18
R. Thanks be to God.

Daily Reading from the Rule of St. Benedict [+][-]

CHAPTER LV: Of the Clothing and the Footgear of the Brethren (Cont.)

For their bedding, let a straw mattress, a blanket, a coverlet, and a pillow be sufficient. These beds must, however, be frequently examined by the Abbot, to prevent personal goods from being found. And if anything should be found with anyone that he did not receive from the Abbot, let him fall under the severest discipline. And that this vice of private ownership may be cut off by the root, let everything necessary be given by the Abbot; namely, cowl, tunic, stockings, shoes, girdle, knife, pen, needle, towel, writing tablet; that all pretence of want may be removed. In this connection, however, let the following sentence from the Acts of the Apostles always be kept in mind by the Abbot: "And distribution was made to every man according as he had need" (Acts 4:35). In this manner, therefore, let the Abbot also have regard for the infirmities of the needy, not for the bad will of the envious. Yet in all his decisions, let the Abbot think of God's retribution.

The Prayers

V. Into yourthy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit
R. For you havethou hast redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of youran eye;
R. Hide us under the shadow of yourthy wings.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Gus us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.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.

V. Lord, hear our prayer;
R. And let our cry come to youunto thee.
Let us pray.

Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this life may rest in yourthy eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, "Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:" Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly city, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever.O Lord Jesus Christ, who saidst unto thine apostles, Peace I leave to you; my own peace I give unto you; Regard not our sins, but the faith of thy Church; and grant to it that peace and unity which is according to thy will, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

Collect of the Day

Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Commemoration of The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, for your great faith; all that the Lord promised will come to pass through you, alleluia.

V. Full of grace are thy lips.
R. Because God hath blessed thee forever.

Almighty God, by thy saving grace thou didst call the blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of thine only Son: inspire us by the same grace to follow her example of courage and faithful witness to our Savior Jesus Christ; who with thee and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, for your great faith; all that the Lord promised will come to pass through you, alleluia.

V. Your lips are full of grace.
R. Because God has blessed you forever.

Almighty God, by thy saving grace thou didst call the blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of thine only Son: inspire us by the same grace to follow her example of courage and faithful witness to our Savior Jesus Christ; who with thee and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Free intercessions may be offered.

V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.