Daily Prayer
Vigil of Christmas
Antiphon (mantra) repeat quietly:
Justice shall flourish in God’s time, and fullness of peace.
Psalm 96
Sing unto God a new song.
All the earth, burst forth in praise.
Sing and bless God's holy name.
Proclaim God's help day after day;
tell among the nations this glory
and these wonders to all people.
God is great, worthy of praise,
glorious beyond all gods;
all other gods are as nothing.
It was God who made the universe
in beauty, dignity, and holiness,
with splendor in this holy place.
Give to God, you families and nations;
give of your precious gifts.
Give praise, and honor God's name.
Bring an offering and enter God's presence.
Stand in this holy place;
walk reverently, O Earth.
Proclaim to the nations,
"God is eternal."
The world is made firm in its place;
people will be judged in fairness.
Let the skies ring with joy;
let the fullness of the sea exult;
let the bounteous land rejoice.
All the woodland trees dance with joy
in the presence of God
who comes to govern the earth.
With justice God will govern the universe
and all people with truth.
Pray the Prayer of Jesus (Our Father)
Translation © 1998 Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Inc.
