Prayer Service: Vespers
Evening Prayer (Vespers) is part of the Liturgy of the Hours which takes place as dusk begins to fall. Through this prayer the people of God sanctify the day by continual praise of God and prayers of intercession for the needs of the world.
Join us in-person in the church sanctuary or livestream on our youtube channel 6:35-7:00pm, or pray this Vespers on your own when your schedule permits.
Evening Prayer (Vespers) by USCCB
How to Pray Liturgy of the Hours by The Happy Priest
Psalm 72 (paraphrased)
Teach us to judge with Your righteousness, O God;
share with us Your own justice, so we will treat Your people rightly.
May we care for the stranger and the needy
May we speak out for those who are oppressed
May we confront their oppressors with knowledge
of Your righteousness.
May we shelter the alien and the homeless
Find peace in our land and our hearts
In our days, may justice and peace grow
May our hearts be open to your ways.
In our days, let peace flower and justice flow
Like a river to transform our hearts
Let your justice and peace come
Down upon us like the rain
On the meadow, the dew on the grass.
You, Lord, hear all who are lonely,
Poor and estranged
You have pity on the outcast and the migrant
You save those who are in distress.
You, O Lord, love the poor
Their lives are precious to you.
You save the lives of the brokenhearted
You welcome the stranger home.
May Your name, Lord, be forever blessed.
May Your praise and glory be forever!
You, alone, work wonders for us.
Open our hearts to Your righteous ways
You are our God! We praise Your name.