Liturgical Colour : Green
Psalm 118 : 1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44
Blessed are they whose ways are upright, who follow the Law of YHVH.
Explain to me all Your ordinances, and I will meditate on Your wondrous deeds.
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart upon Your laws.
Give me understanding, that I may observe Your Law with all my heart.
Guide me in obeying Your instructions, for my pleasure lies in them.
May I always keep Your word, forever and ever.
Liturgical Colour : Green or Red (Martyrs)
Psalm 117 : 1-2, 16ab and 17, 28
Alleluia! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His loving kindness endures forever. Let Israel say, “His loving kindness endures forever.”
The right hand of the Lord is lifted high, the right hand of the Lord strikes mightily! I shall not die, but live to proclaim what the Lord has done.
You are my God, and I give You thanks. You are my God, and I give You praise.
Liturgical Colour : Green
Psalm 118 : 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
How I love Your law, meditating on it all day!
Your command – mine – forever – has made me wiser than my enemy.
I have more insight than my teachers, for I meditate on Your decrees,
I have more understanding than the elders, for I abide by Your precepts.
I turn my feet from evil paths, that I may keep step with Your word.
I have not departed from Your decrees, for You, Yourself, have instructed me.
Liturgical Colour : Green or Red (Martyrs)
Psalm 118 : 14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131
I delight in following Your laws, more so than in all riches.
Your laws are my delight, my counsellors who uphold me.
Your law is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold.
How sweet are Your promises to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Your statutes are my heritage forever, they are the joy of my heart.
I gasp in ardent yearning for Your commandments that I love.
Liturgical Colour : Green or White (Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major)
Psalm 118 : 29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102
Keep me away from deceitful paths; be gracious and teach me Your Law.
Take not the word of truth from my mouth, for I would also lose my hope in Your word.
Let those who fear You, turn to me; they will understand Your statutes.
May my heart be blameless in Your decrees, that I may not be ashamed.
The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I look to Your word for salvation.
I have not departed from Your decrees, for You, Yourself, have instructed me.
Alternative reading (Mass for Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major)
Judith 13 : 18bcde, 19
My daughter, may the Most High God bless you more than all women on earth. And blessed be the Lord God, the Creator of heaven and earth, Who has led you to behead the leader of our enemies.
Never will people forget the confidence you have shown; they will always remember the power of God.
Liturgical Colour : Green or White (Priests)
Psalm 118 : 2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131
Blessed are they who treasure His word and seek Him with all their heart.
I seek You with my whole heart; let me not stray from Your commands.
My soul is consumed with desire for Your ordinances at all times.
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart upon Your laws.
Oh, how I long for Your precepts! Renew my life in Your righteousness.
I gasp in ardent yearning, for Your commandments that I love.
Liturgical Colour : Green
Psalm 118 : 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40
Explain to me, o YHVH, Your commandments, and I will be ever faithful to them.
Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law with all my heart.
Guide me in obeying Your instructions, for my pleasure lies in them.
Incline my heart to follow Your will and not my own selfish desire.
Turn my eyes away from vanities and direct them to Your life-giving word.
Oh, how I long for Your precepts! Renew my life in Your righteousness.
Liturgical Colour : White
Psalm 117 : 1 and 8-9, 21-23, 26 and 28-29
Alleluia! Give thanks to YHVH, for He is good, His loving kindness endures forever. It is better to take refuge in YHVH than to trust in the help of humans. It is better to take refuge in YHVH than to trust in the might of princes.
I thank You for having answered me, for having rescued me. The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone. This was YHVH’s doing and we marvel at it.
Blessed is He Who comes in YHVH’s Name! We praise You from the house of YHVH. You are my God, and I give You thanks. You are my God, and I give You praise. Give thanks to YHVH, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!
Liturgical Colour : White
Psalm 118 : 23-24, 26-27, 29-30
Although princes conspire against me, Your servant will observe Your decrees. Your laws are my delight, my counsellors who uphold me.
When I explained my ways, You responded; instruct me then in Your precepts. Explain to me all Your ordinances, and I will meditate on Your wondrous deeds.
Keep me away from deceitful paths; be gracious and teach me Your law. I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart upon Your laws.
Liturgical Colour : White
Psalm 117 : 2-4, 16ab and 17-18, 22-24
Let Israel say, “His loving kindness endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving kindness endures forever.” Let those who fear YHVH say, “His loving kindness endures forever.”
The right hand of the Lord is lifted high, the right hand of the Lord strikes mightily! I shall not die, but live to proclaim what the Lord has done. YHVH has stricken me severely, but He has saved me from death.
The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone. This was YHVH’s doing and we marvel at it. This is the day YHVH has made; so let us rejoice and be glad.
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