Daily Prayer
Antiphon (mantra) repeat quietly:
Rejoice! Among you stands the One for whom the world is waiting.
Psalm 30
I will praise you, God,
for you have rescued me;
you did not let my enemies rejoice over me.
I cried to you for help,
and you healed me.
You raised me from the dead.
I was with those in the depths,
but you restored my life.
Sing psalms to God, all you faithful ones;
give thanks.
God’s anger lasts a moment;
God’s favor, a lifetime.
At night there are tears;
at dawn, rejoicing.
In good times,
I thought that I would never be disturbed,
that my good fortune would remain.
With honor you had favored me,
but I did not feel your presence,
and so I was filled with fear.
I cried aloud to you,
"What profit would my death be?
Can dust give you praise
or proclaim your faithfulness?"
O God, hear me and be merciful.
You changed my mourning into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth
and clothed me with joy.
I shall not cease to praise you,
giving thanks forever.
Pray the Prayer of Jesus (Our Father)
Translation © 1998 Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Inc.
