Daily Prayer
Antiphon (mantra) repeat quietly:
If today you hear God's voice, harden not your hearts.
Psalm 45
(To the groom:)
My heart overflows with words of praise.
To the beloved I sing my hymn,
my tongue is nimble as the pen of a scribe.
You are fair among the people of the earth;
graciousness comes from within,
for God has blest you forever.
Your strength is from the Holy One.
In splendor and glory,
arise for the cause of truth.
Your enemies shall lose heart.
All nations shall honor your name.
Your heritage shall endure forever.
You govern with integrity;
you love justice and hate evil.
Therefore, God has anointed you
with the oil of gladness;
your garments are fragrant
with aloes and myrrh.
You are greeted with music
as all come to welcome you.
Beside you, your loved one stands.
(To the bride:)
Listen, O loved one, and hear my words;
forget your people and your ancestral home.
Your beloved will honor you.
All nations shall bring you gifts;
they shall seek your favor.
You are clothed with glory and splendor,
your garments embroidered with spun gold.
With great rejoicing enter your new home.
Children are assured you;
they will govern the earth.
May this song make you remembered forever.
May all people praise you from age to age.
Pray the Prayer of Jesus (Our Father)
Translation © 1998 Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Inc.
