Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands;
serve the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful song.
Know that the Lord is God;
he made us, his we are;
his people, the flock he tends.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
his courts with praise;
Give thanks to him;
bless his name, for
he is good:
the Lord,
whose kindness endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100
Glory to the Father. . .
Reading
All of you should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving toward one another, kindly disposed, and humble. Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult. Return a blessing instead. This you have been called to do, that you may receive a blessing as your inheritance. 1 Peter 3:8-9
Intercessions
Lord, our refuge and strength, listen to our praise at the beginning of this day,
--teach us to praise you without end.
In you we place our faith and hope,
--that our waiting might be rewarded.
You know our needs and come to our aid,
--without you we can do nothing.
Remember the poor and unfortunate,
--may this day not be a burden to them