Vespers II (Evening Prayer)

Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary

iq God, come to my assistance.

—Lord, make haste to help me.

(bow)
iq Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
—as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

CANDLE LIGHTING

(as candle is being lit)

iq “Light in the Darkness”

HYMN

iq “Hail Mary: Gentle Woman”

PSALMODY

Antiphon 1—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

(Psalm 122)
I rejoiced when I heard them say:
“Let us go to God’s house.”
And now our feet are standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Jerusalem is built as a city

strongly compact.
It is there that the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

For Israel’s law it is,

there to praise the Lord’s name.
There were set the thrones of judgement
of the house of David.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

For the peace of Jerusalem pray:

“Peace be to your homes!
May peace reign in your walls,
in your palaces, peace!”

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

For love of my brethren and friends

I say: “Peace upon you!”
For love of the house of the Lord
I will ask for your good.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

---

Antiphon 2—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

(Psalm 127)
If the Lord does not build the house,
in vain do its builders labor;
if the Lord does not watch over the city,
in vain does the watchman keep vigil.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

In vain is your earlier rising,

your going later to rest,
you who toil for the bread you eat:
when he pours gifts on his beloved while they slumber.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

Truly sons are a gift from the Lord,

a blessing, a fruit of the womb.
Indeed the sons of youth
are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

O the happiness of the man

who has filled his quiver with these arrows!
He will have no cause for shame
when he disputes with his foes in the gateways.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

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Antiphon 3—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

(Canticle — Ephesians 1:3-10)

Praised be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who bestowed on us in Christ
every spiritual blessing in the heavens.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

God chose us in him

before the word began,
to be holy
and blameless in his sight.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

He predestined us
to be his adopted sons through Jesus Christ,
such was his will and pleasure,
that all might praise the glorious favor
he has bestowed on us in his beloved.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

In him and through his blood, we have been redeemed,

and our sins forgiven,
so immeasurably generous
is God’s favor to us.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

God has given us the wisdom

to understand fully the mystery,
the plan he was pleased
to decree in Christ.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

A plan to be carried out

in Christ, in the fullness of time,
to bring all things into one in him,
in the heavens and on the earth.
Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

iq “Psalm 67”
READING

(Galatians 4:4-5)
When the designated time had come, God sent forth his Son born of a woman, born under the
law, to deliver from the law those who were subjected to it, so that we might receive our status
as adopted sons.

silent reflection

(responsory)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, alleluia, alleluia.
— Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
—alleluia, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
— Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, alleluia, alleluia.

MAGNIFICAT (CANTICLE OF MARY)

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

iq “My Soul Rejoices”

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

Let us praise God our almighty Father, who wised that Mary, his Son’s mother, be celebrated by each
generation. Now in need we ask:
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You made Mary the mother of mercy,

may all who are faced with trials feel her motherly love…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You wished Mary to be the mother of the family in the home of Jesus and Joseph,
may all mothers of families foster love and holiness through her intercession…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You gave Mary strength at the foot of the cross and filled her with joy at the resurrection of your Son,
lighten the hardships of those who are burdened and deepen their sense of hope…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You made Mary open your word and faithful as your servant,
through her intercessions make us servants and true followers of your Son…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You crowned Mary queen of heaven,

may all the dead rejoice in your kingdom with the saints for ever…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

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.
CONCLUDING PRAYER

God our Father,

You give joy to the world
by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through the prayers of his mother, the Virgin Mary,
bring us to the happiness of eternal life.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
—Amen.

DISMISSAL

iq May the Lord bless us,

protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
—Amen.

(sign of the cross)

SONG (optional)

iq “Sung Rosary” (one decade)

Light in the Darkness
James Post

God is light; in him, there is no darkness at all.

1. Light in the darkness (light in the darkness)

And the darkness did not know (light in the darkness)

2. Light in our empty (light in our empty)

All our hope belongs to you (light in our empty)

3. Light everlasting (light everlasting)

For your love can never fail (light everlasting)

Hail Mary: Gentle Woman

Carey Landry

Hail Mary, full of grace,

The Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women
and blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now
And at the hour of death. Amen

Gentle woman, quiet light

Morning star, so strong and bright
Gentle Mother, peaceful dove
Teach us wisdom, teach us love

1. You were chosen by the Father

You were chosen for the Son
You were chosen from all women
and for woman, shining one

2. Blessed are you among women

Blest in turn all women, too
Blessed they with peaceful spirits
Blessed they with gentle hearts
My Soul Rejoices
Jackie Francois

My soul rejoices
My soul rejoices in my God
My soul rejoices
My soul rejoices in my God

1. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord

My spirit rejoices in God my saviour
He has looked upon his lowly servant
And all generations will call me blessed

2. The almighty has done great things for me

And holy is his name
He has mercy on those who fear him
Those in every generation
Sung Rosary
James Post

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.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women
and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of death.
Amen.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins.

Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls to heaven,
especially those in most need of thy mercy.
Amen.

In the name of the Father,

and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
 Vespers II (Evening Prayer)
Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary

iq God, come to my assistance.

—Lord, make haste to help me.

(bow)
iq Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
—as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

CANDLE LIGHTING

(as candle is being lit)

iq “Light in the Darkness”

HYMN

iq “Hail Mary: Gentle Woman”

PSALMODY

Antiphon 1—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

(Psalm 122)
I rejoiced when I heard them say:
“Let us go to God’s house.”
And now our feet are standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Jerusalem is built as a city

strongly compact.
It is there that the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

For Israel’s law it is,

there to praise the Lord’s name.
There were set the thrones of judgement
of the house of David.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

For the peace of Jerusalem pray:

“Peace be to your homes!
May peace reign in your walls,
in your palaces, peace!”

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

For love of my brethren and friends

I say: “Peace upon you!”
For love of the house of the Lord
I will ask for your good.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

---

Antiphon 2—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

(Psalm 127)
If the Lord does not build the house,
in vain do its builders labor;
if the Lord does not watch over the city,
in vain does the watchman keep vigil.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

In vain is your earlier rising,

your going later to rest,
you who toil for the bread you eat:
when he pours gifts on his beloved while they slumber.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

Truly sons are a gift from the Lord,

a blessing, a fruit of the womb.
Indeed the sons of youth
are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

O the happiness of the man

who has filled his quiver with these arrows!
He will have no cause for shame
when he disputes with his foes in the gateways.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

---
Antiphon 3—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

(Canticle — Ephesians 1:3-10)

Praised be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who bestowed on us in Christ
every spiritual blessing in the heavens.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

God chose us in him

before the word began,
to be holy
and blameless in his sight.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

He predestined us
to be his adopted sons through Jesus Christ,
such was his will and pleasure,
that all might praise the glorious favor
he has bestowed on us in his beloved.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

In him and through his blood, we have been redeemed,

and our sins forgiven,
so immeasurably generous
is God’s favor to us.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

God has given us the wisdom

to understand fully the mystery,
the plan he was pleased
to decree in Christ.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

A plan to be carried out

in Christ, in the fullness of time,
to bring all things into one in him,
in the heavens and on the earth.
Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

iq “Psalm 67”
READING

(Galatians 4:4-5)
When the designated time had come, God sent forth his Son born of a woman, born under the
law, to deliver from the law those who were subjected to it, so that we might receive our status
as adopted sons.

silent reflection

(responsory)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, alleluia, alleluia.
— Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
—alleluia, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
— Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, alleluia, alleluia.

MAGNIFICAT (CANTICLE OF MARY)

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

iq “My Soul Rejoices”

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

Let us praise God our almighty Father, who wised that Mary, his Son’s mother, be celebrated by each
generation. Now in need we ask:
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You made Mary the mother of mercy,

may all who are faced with trials feel her motherly love…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You wished Mary to be the mother of the family in the home of Jesus and Joseph,
may all mothers of families foster love and holiness through her intercession…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You gave Mary strength at the foot of the cross and filled her with joy at the resurrection of your Son,
lighten the hardships of those who are burdened and deepen their sense of hope…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You made Mary open your word and faithful as your servant,
through her intercessions make us servants and true followers of your Son…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You crowned Mary queen of heaven,

may all the dead rejoice in your kingdom with the saints for ever…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

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.
CONCLUDING PRAYER

God our Father,

You give joy to the world
by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through the prayers of his mother, the Virgin Mary,
bring us to the happiness of eternal life.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
—Amen.

DISMISSAL

iq May the Lord bless us,

protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
—Amen.

(sign of the cross)

SONG (optional)

iq “Sung Rosary” (one decade)

Light in the Darkness
James Post

God is light; in him, there is no darkness at all.

1. Light in the darkness (light in the darkness)

And the darkness did not know (light in the darkness)

2. Light in our empty (light in our empty)

All our hope belongs to you (light in our empty)

3. Light everlasting (light everlasting)

For your love can never fail (light everlasting)

Hail Mary: Gentle Woman

Carey Landry

Hail Mary, full of grace,

The Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women
and blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now
And at the hour of death. Amen

Gentle woman, quiet light

Morning star, so strong and bright
Gentle Mother, peaceful dove
Teach us wisdom, teach us love

1. You were chosen by the Father

You were chosen for the Son
You were chosen from all women
and for woman, shining one

2. Blessed are you among women

Blest in turn all women, too
Blessed they with peaceful spirits
Blessed they with gentle hearts
My Soul Rejoices
Jackie Francois

My soul rejoices
My soul rejoices in my God
My soul rejoices
My soul rejoices in my God

1. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord

My spirit rejoices in God my saviour
He has looked upon his lowly servant
And all generations will call me blessed

2. The almighty has done great things for me

And holy is his name
He has mercy on those who fear him
Those in every generation
Sung Rosary
James Post

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.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women
and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of death.
Amen.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins.

Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls to heaven,
especially those in most need of thy mercy.
Amen.

In the name of the Father,

and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
 Vespers II (Evening Prayer)
Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary

iq God, come to my assistance.

—Lord, make haste to help me.

(bow)
iq Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
—as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

CANDLE LIGHTING

(as candle is being lit)

iq “Light in the Darkness”

HYMN

iq “Hail Mary: Gentle Woman”

PSALMODY

Antiphon 1—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

(Psalm 122)
I rejoiced when I heard them say:
“Let us go to God’s house.”
And now our feet are standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Jerusalem is built as a city

strongly compact.
It is there that the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

For Israel’s law it is,

there to praise the Lord’s name.
There were set the thrones of judgement
of the house of David.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

For the peace of Jerusalem pray:

“Peace be to your homes!
May peace reign in your walls,
in your palaces, peace!”

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

For love of my brethren and friends

I say: “Peace upon you!”
For love of the house of the Lord
I will ask for your good.

Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Antiphon—Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

---

Antiphon 2—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

(Psalm 127)
If the Lord does not build the house,
in vain do its builders labor;
if the Lord does not watch over the city,
in vain does the watchman keep vigil.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

In vain is your earlier rising,

your going later to rest,
you who toil for the bread you eat:
when he pours gifts on his beloved while they slumber.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

Truly sons are a gift from the Lord,

a blessing, a fruit of the womb.
Indeed the sons of youth
are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

O the happiness of the man

who has filled his quiver with these arrows!
He will have no cause for shame
when he disputes with his foes in the gateways.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Antiphon—I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you have said.

---
Antiphon 3—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

(Canticle — Ephesians 1:3-10)

Praised be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who bestowed on us in Christ
every spiritual blessing in the heavens.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

God chose us in him

before the word began,
to be holy
and blameless in his sight.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

He predestined us
to be his adopted sons through Jesus Christ,
such was his will and pleasure,
that all might praise the glorious favor
he has bestowed on us in his beloved.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

In him and through his blood, we have been redeemed,

and our sins forgiven,
so immeasurably generous
is God’s favor to us.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

God has given us the wisdom

to understand fully the mystery,
the plan he was pleased
to decree in Christ.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

A plan to be carried out

in Christ, in the fullness of time,
to bring all things into one in him,
in the heavens and on the earth.
Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Antiphon—Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

iq “Psalm 67”
READING

(Galatians 4:4-5)
When the designated time had come, God sent forth his Son born of a woman, born under the
law, to deliver from the law those who were subjected to it, so that we might receive our status
as adopted sons.

silent reflection

(responsory)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, alleluia, alleluia.
— Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
—alleluia, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
— Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, alleluia, alleluia.

MAGNIFICAT (CANTICLE OF MARY)

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

iq “My Soul Rejoices”

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

Let us praise God our almighty Father, who wised that Mary, his Son’s mother, be celebrated by each
generation. Now in need we ask:
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You made Mary the mother of mercy,

may all who are faced with trials feel her motherly love…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You wished Mary to be the mother of the family in the home of Jesus and Joseph,
may all mothers of families foster love and holiness through her intercession…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You gave Mary strength at the foot of the cross and filled her with joy at the resurrection of your Son,
lighten the hardships of those who are burdened and deepen their sense of hope…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You made Mary open your word and faithful as your servant,
through her intercessions make us servants and true followers of your Son…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

You crowned Mary queen of heaven,

may all the dead rejoice in your kingdom with the saints for ever…
iq R./ Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.

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.
CONCLUDING PRAYER

God our Father,

You give joy to the world
by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through the prayers of his mother, the Virgin Mary,
bring us to the happiness of eternal life.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
—Amen.

DISMISSAL

iq May the Lord bless us,

protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
—Amen.

(sign of the cross)

SONG (optional)

iq “Sung Rosary” (one decade)

Light in the Darkness
James Post

God is light; in him, there is no darkness at all.

1. Light in the darkness (light in the darkness)

And the darkness did not know (light in the darkness)

2. Light in our empty (light in our empty)

All our hope belongs to you (light in our empty)

3. Light everlasting (light everlasting)

For your love can never fail (light everlasting)

Hail Mary: Gentle Woman

Carey Landry

Hail Mary, full of grace,

The Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women
and blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now
And at the hour of death. Amen

Gentle woman, quiet light

Morning star, so strong and bright
Gentle Mother, peaceful dove
Teach us wisdom, teach us love

1. You were chosen by the Father

You were chosen for the Son
You were chosen from all women
and for woman, shining one

2. Blessed are you among women

Blest in turn all women, too
Blessed they with peaceful spirits
Blessed they with gentle hearts
My Soul Rejoices
Jackie Francois

My soul rejoices
My soul rejoices in my God
My soul rejoices
My soul rejoices in my God

1. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord

My spirit rejoices in God my saviour
He has looked upon his lowly servant
And all generations will call me blessed

2. The almighty has done great things for me

And holy is his name
He has mercy on those who fear him
Those in every generation
Sung Rosary
James Post

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.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women
and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of death.
Amen.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins.

Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls to heaven,
especially those in most need of thy mercy.
Amen.

In the name of the Father,

and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.