Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 632 Proper of Seasons: 88 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 786 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 623 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 851 Evening Prayer I for Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia. PSALMODY Ant. 1 Your word, O Lord, is the lantern to light our way, alleluia. Psalm 119 XIV (Nun) A meditation on God’s law This is my commandment: that you should love one another ( John 15:12). Your word is a lamp for my steps and a light for my path. I have sworn and have made up my mind to obey your decrees. Ant. Your word, O Lord, is the lantern to light our way, alleluia. Lord, I am deeply afflicted: by your word give me life. Accept, Lord, the homage of my lips and teach me your decrees. Ant. Your word, O Lord, is the lantern to light our way, alleluia. Though I carry my life in my hands, I remember your law. Though the wicked try to ensnare me I do not stray from your precepts. Ant. Your word, O Lord, is the lantern to light our way, alleluia. Your will is my heritage for ever, the joy of my heart. I set myself to carry out your will in fullness, for ever. Ant. Your word, O Lord, is the lantern to light our way, alleluia. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Psalm-prayer Let your Word, Father, be a lamp for our feet and a light to our path, so that we may understand what you wish to teach us and follow the path your light marks out for us. Ant. Your word, O Lord, is the lantern to light our way, alleluia. Ant. 2 When I see your face, O Lord, I shall know the fullness of joy, alleluia. Psalm 16 The Lord himself is my heritage The Father raised up Jesus, freeing him from the grip of death (Acts 2:24). Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you. I say to the Lord: “You are my God. My happiness lies in you alone.” Ant. When I see your face, O Lord, I shall know the fullness of joy, alleluia. He has put into my heart a marvellous love for the faithful ones who dwell in his land. Those who choose other gods increase their sorrows. Never will I offer their offerings of blood. Never will I take their name upon my lips. Ant. When I see your face, O Lord, I shall know the fullness of joy, alleluia. O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup; it is you yourself who are my prize. The lot marked out for me is my delight: welcome indeed the heritage that falls to me! Ant. When I see your face, O Lord, I shall know the fullness of joy, alleluia. I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel, who even at night directs my heart. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm. Ant. When I see your face, O Lord, I shall know the fullness of joy, alleluia. And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even my body shall rest in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay. Ant. When I see your face, O Lord, I shall know the fullness of joy, alleluia. You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence,