Daily Prayer
Feast of John
Antiphon (mantra) repeat quietly:
John, the apostle and evangelist, gave witness to Jesus Christ whom he had seen.
Psalm 105 (Part I)
Give thanks and acclaim the holy name;
tell the whole world of God's wonderful deeds.
Praise the Holy One;
glorify the sacred name.
Rejoice in the source of our strength.
Constantly seek the holy presence.
Remember the wonders done for us,
the miracles, the judgments spoken.
O children of Sarah and Abraham,
O chosen tribe of Israel,
the God of faithfulness is with us;
merciful judgments prevail.
God keeps covenant forever
to a thousand generations,
the promise made to Sarah and Abraham,
sworn to Rebecca and Isaac.
God confirmed it for Israel as a law forever,
saying, "I am giving you a land,
Canaan, your allotted heritage."
In Canaan they were few in number,
a handful of strangers in the land.
They wandered from place to place,
from one country and nation to another.
No one oppressed them;
rulers were admonished on their account:
"Do not touch those I have anointed;
do no harm to any of my prophets."
A famine was called down upon the land;
their staff of life was taken from them.
Joseph had been sent before them.
He was sold into slavery
until his prophecy came to pass
and God's word proved him true.
Pharaoh set him free,
entrusting the household to him.
Joseph instructed the officials
and taught the elders wisdom.
Pray the Prayer of Jesus (Our Father)
Translation © 1998 Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Inc.
