SEC Daily Prayer

O God, make speed to save us;
O Lord, make haste to help us.

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
Alleluia!

PSALMODY

Antiphon: The law of your mouth is dearer to me*
than thousands in gold and silver.

Psalm 119:57-80
You only are my portion, O Lord;*
I have promised to keep your words.
I entreat you with all my heart,*
be merciful to me according to your promise.
I have considered my ways*
and turned my feet toward your decrees.
I hasten and do not tarry*
to keep your commandments.
Though the cords of the wicked entangle me,*
I do not forget your law.
At midnight I will rise to give you thanks,*
because of your righteous judgements.
I am a companion of all who fear you*
and of those who keep your commandments.
The earth, O Lord, is full of your love;*
instruct me in your statutes.
O Lord, you have dealt graciously with your servant,*
according to your word.
Teach me discernment and knowledge,*
for I have believed in your commandments.
Before I was afflicted I went astray,*
but now I keep your word.
You are good and you bring forth good;*
instruct me in your statutes.
The proud have smeared me with lies,*
but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart.
Their heart is gross and fat,*
but my delight is in your law.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted,*
that I might learn your statutes.
The law of your mouth is dearer to me*
than thousands in gold and silver.
Your hands have made me and fashioned me;*
give me understanding, that I may learn your
commandments.
Those who fear you will be glad when they see me,*
because I trust in your word.
I know, O Lord, that your judgements are right*
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
Let your loving-kindness be my comfort*
as you have promised to your servant.
Let your compassion come to me, that I may live,*
for your law is my delight.
Let the arrogant be put to shame, for they wrong me
with lies;*
but I will meditate on your commandments.
Let those who fear you turn to me,*
and also those who know your decrees.
Let my heart be sound in your statutes,*
that I may not be put to shame.
Glory be to the Father . . .

Antiphon: The law of your mouth is dearer to me*
than thousands in gold and silver.

READING

Malachi 1:11
From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of Hosts.

Thanks be to God.

Silence

PRAYERS

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Do not bring us to the time of trial,
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.

Collects
Almighty Savior, who at noonday called your servant Saint Paul to be an apostle to the Gentiles: We pray you to illumine the world with the radiance of your glory, that all nations may come and worship you; for you live and reign for ever and ever.  Amen.

V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.