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Monday, December 29, 2025
The Holy Innocents
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Introduction
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

Hymn     Rerum Deus tenax vigor
O God, our firm and steadfast strength,
remaining in yourself unmoved,
you rule the span of daily light
and guide the course of all the hours.

Bestow at eventide a light
by which our life may never fail,
and grant the glory without end
that follows on a holy death.

Most loving Father, hear our prayer,
and you, O Christ co-equal Son,
who with the Spirit Paraclete
now reign through all eternity. Amen.

Antiphon A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children.

Psalm 118.20 (119:153-160) Resh    Vide humilitatem
Behold my affliction and deliver me,
for I do not forget your law.
Plead my cause and redeem me;
according to your promise, give me life.

Deliverance is far from the wicked,
for they do not study your statutes.
Great is your compassion, O Lord;
preserve my life, according to your judgments.

There are many who persecute and oppress me,
yet I have not swerved from your decrees.
I look with loathing at the faithless,
for they have not kept your word.

See how I love your commandments!
O Lord, in your mercy, preserve me.
The heart of your word is truth;
all your righteous judgments endure for evermore.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm 118.21 (119:161-168) Shin    Principes persecuti sunt
Rulers have persecuted me without a cause,
but my heart stands in awe of your word.
I am as glad because of your promise
as one who finds great spoils.

As for lies, I hate and abhor them,
but your law is my love.
Seven times a day do I praise you,
because of your righteous judgments.

Great peace have they who love your law;
for them there is no stumbling block.
I have hoped for your salvation, O Lord,
and I have fulfilled your commandments.

I have kept your decrees
and I have loved them deeply.
I have kept your commandments and decrees,
for all my ways are before 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 for ever. Amen.

Psalm 118.22 (119:169-176) Taw    Appropinquet deprecatio
Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding, according to your word.
Let my supplication come before you;
deliver me, according to your promise.

My lips shall pour forth your praise,
when you teach me your statutes.
My tongue shall sing of your promise,
for all your commandments are righteous.

Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your commandments.
I long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my delight.

Let me live, and I will praise you,
and let your judgments help me.
I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost;
search for your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.

Antiphon A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children.

Short Lesson: Jeremiah 31:16, 17a
Keep your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears, for there is a reward for your work, there is hope for your future, says the Lord.

Verse
They will come again with joy.
Shouldering their sheaves.

Collect
Let us pray.
We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Conclusion
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.