November 11, 2020 – vespers

	INTRODUCTION

HYMN—Panis Angelicus
PSALMODY
	INCENSE PSALM
	Ant. Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Psalm 141
O LORD, I call to you; come to me quickly; * hear my voice when I cry to you. Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, * the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Set a watch before my mouth, O LORD, and guard the door of my lips; * let not my heart incline to any evil thing. Let me not be occupied in wickedness with evildoers, * nor eat of their choice foods. Let the righteous smite me in friendly rebuke; let not the oil of the unrighteous anoint my head; * for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds. Let their rulers be overthrown in stony places, * that they may know my words are true. As when a plowman turns over the earth in furrows, * let their bones be scattered at the mouth of the grave. But my eyes are turned to you, Lord GOD; * in you I take refuge; do not strip me of my life. Protect me from the snare which they have laid for me * and from the traps of the evildoers. Let the wicked fall into their own nets, * while I myself escape. 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.
Ant. 1. Here is a man that words cannot describe. Death could not defeat him nor toil dismay him. He did not fear death, nor did he refuse to live.
Psalm 15
LORD, who may dwell in your tabernacle? * who may abide upon your holy hill? Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right, * who speaks the truth from his heart. There is no guile upon his tongue; he does no evil to his friend; * he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor. In his sight the wicked is rejected, * but he honors those who fear the LORD. He has sworn to do no wrong * and does not take back his word. He does not give his money in hope of gain, * nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things * shall never be overthrown. 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. Psalm Prayer Make our lives blameless, Lord. Help us to do what is right and to speak what is true, that we may dwell in your tent and find rest on your holy mountain.
Ant. 1. Here is a man that words cannot describe. Death could not defeat him nor toil dismay him. He did not fear death, nor did he refuse to live.
Ant. 2. Lord, if your people still need me, I am ready for the task; your will be done.
Psalm 112
Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear the Lord * and have great delight in his commandments! Their descendants will be mighty in the land; * the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches will be in their house, * and their righteousness will last for ever. Light shines in the darkness for the upright; * the righteous are merciful and full of compassion. It is good for them to be generous in lending * and to manage their affairs with justice. For they will never be shaken; * the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance. They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; * their heart is right; they put their trust in the Lord. Their heart is established and will not shrink, * until they see their desire upon their enemies. They have given freely to the poor, * and their righteousness stands fast for ever; they will hold up their head with honor. The wicked will see it and be angry; they will gnash their teeth and pine away; * the desires of the wicked will perish. Psalm Prayer Lord God, you are the eternal light which illumines the hearts of good people. Help us to love you, to rejoice in your glory, and so to live in this world as to avoid harsh judgment in the next. May we come to see the light of your countenance.
Ant. 2. Lord, if your people still need me, I am ready for the task; your will be done.
Ant. 3. Bishop Martin has left this world; a shining light among priests, now he lives with Christ for ever.
Canticle: Ephesians 1:3-10
Great and wonderful are your deeds, • Lord God the Almighty. Just and true are your ways, • O ruler of the nations. Who shall not revere and praise your name, O Lord? • for you alone are holy. All nations shall come and worship in your presence: • for your just dealings have been revealed.
Ant. 3. Bishop Martin has left this world; a shining light among priests, now he lives with Christ for ever.
READING
1 Peter 5:1-4
This blessed bishop loved Christ with all his strength and had no fear of earthly rulers; though he did not die a martyr’s death, this holy confessor won the martyr’s crown.
CANTICLE OF MARY
Ant. 4. When Jesus began his ministry, he was about thirty years old, and was thought to be the son of Joseph.
Luke 1:46-55
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed. The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him In every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, He has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, And has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel For he has remembered the promise of mercy. The promise he made to our fathers, To Abraham and his children forever. 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.
Ant. 4. This blessed bishop loved Christ with all his strength and had no fear of earthly rulers; though he did not die a martyr’s death, this holy confessor won the martyr’s crown.
INTERCESSIONS
Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and their representative before God. We honor him and in our weakness we pray: Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women, – let Christians rejoice always in such splendor. Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You forgave the sins of your people when their holy leaders like Moses sought your compassion, – through their intercession continue to purify and sanctify your holy people. Bring salvation to your people, Lord. In the midst of their brothers and sisters you anointed your holy ones and filled them with the Holy Spirit, – fill all the leaders of your people with the same Spirit. Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You yourself are the only visible possession of our holy pastors, – let none of them, won at the price of your blood, remain far from you. Bring salvation to your people, Lord. The shepherds of your Church keep your flock from being snatched out of your hand. Through them you give your flock eternal life, – save those who have died, those for whom you gave up your life. Bring salvation to your people, Lord. .
THE LORD’S PRAYER
(And now let us pray as the Lord told 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.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Lord our God, help us to prepare for the coming of Christ your Son. May he find us waiting, eager in joyful prayer. 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
May the Lord + bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. – Amen.