Antiphon

As for me, I trust in the Lord. Let me be glad and rejoice in your mercy, for you have seen my affliction.

Collect

O God, who renew the world through the mysteries beyond all telling grant, we pray, that your Church may be guide by your eternal design and not be deprived of your help in this present age. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirt, on God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Reading

Isaiah 65.17-21

Responsorial Psalm

I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.

I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord you brought up my soul from Sheol, restored me to life from among those gone down to the Pit.

Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment; his favour is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Hear, O lord, and be gracious to me! O Lord , be my helper! you have turned my mourning int dancing. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

Gospel

John 4.43-54

Closing Prayer

Renew your people within and without, O Lord, and , since it is your will that they be unhindered by bodily delights, give them we pray, perseverance in their spiritual intent. Through Christ our Lord. Amen