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Second Week of Advent

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Monday, December 7, 2026

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About today

Ambrose of Milan (c. 340–397) was acclaimed bishop while yet a catechumen, taught Augustine, and would not yield the Church’s freedom to imperial convenience. Hymn writer and Doctor, he opened the Scriptures in the heart of a city. His memorial on 7 December stands at the door of the Immaculate Conception, a bishop teaching the city to sing what it believes. Ask today for bishops who can say no to power, and for preaching that makes a restless soul begin to rest.

Original – Prayer on Fire.

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening

God, come to my assistance. Lord, make haste to help me.

Psalmody

Antiphon

Commending my spirit to you, I rest as one who is held.

Psalm 31 (30):2–6

Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain)

Psalm

In you, Lord, I have hoped; let me never be confounded. In your justice, deliver me. Incline your ear to me. Hasten to rescue me. Be for me a protector God and a house of refuge, so as to accomplish my salvation. For you are my strength and my refuge; and for the sake of your name, you will lead me and nourish me. You will lead me out of this snare, which they have hidden for me. For you are my protector. Into your hands, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth.

Glory Be

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.

Antiphon

Commending my spirit to you, I rest as one who is held.

Nunc Dimittis

Antiphon

Dismiss us, Lord, not empty, but held by your word.

Luke 2:29–32

Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain)

Canticle

“Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all peoples: the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.”

Glory Be

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.

Antiphon

Dismiss us, Lord, not empty, but held by your word.

Intentions

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For Mary and Dewey as they prepare for their upcoming wedding, may the Holy Spirit be with them and help grow their love for one another through Holy Matrimony.

R. Speak, Lord, we are listening.

If you wake us at dawn, let it be without bitterness. If you wake us in joy, we are already yours.

R. Speak, Lord, we are listening.

Our Father

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.

Closing prayer

If we wake at dawn, let it be without bitterness. You are our rest and our rising. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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