Week 21 of Ordinary Time

Morning Prayer

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Memorial: The Passion of Saint John the Baptist — Memorial — Ordinary Time prayers with a gentle remembrance.

Opening

O God, reach out to help me. O Lord, hasten to assist me. — From Psalm 70

Hymn

All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light! Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done, That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. — Thomas Ken (public domain)

Psalmody

Antiphon

In the joy of your morning, I offer you this day.

Psalm

Come, let us exult in the Lord. Let us shout joyfully to God, our Savior. Let us anticipate his presence with confession, and let us sing joyfully to him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods.

Psalm 94:1–3 · Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain)

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

In the joy of your morning, I offer you this day.

Reading

2 Peter 1:10–11 Because of this, brothers, be all the more diligent, so that by good works you may make certain your calling and election. For in doing these things, you do not sin at any time. For in this way, you shall be provided abundantly with an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. — 2 Peter 1:10–11 · Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain)

Reflection

Before the noise multiplies, name one intention for this day. Offer your work, your waiting, and your relationships to God with a simple yes.

Intercession

For hearts that are tired, bring rest. For hearts that are restless, bring purpose. For hearts that are hard, bring compassion. For the world you love, kindle justice and peace. Lord, hear our prayer.

Closing prayer

Father, I place this hour in your hands. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Silence

If you can, rest in quiet for half a minute before you rise.

Scripture: Psalm 94:1–3 · Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain); 2 Peter 1:10–11 · Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain)

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