1st week after Holy Cross
Saturday Safro
INTRODUCTION
DOXOLOGY
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as we begin and until we conclude.
May mercy and compassion be poured forth upon us
in this world and the next.
O Lord, our God, to you be glory forever. Amen
OPENING PRAYER
Lord God,
be for us a perpetual Morning,
a light that never dims,
and a day without sunset.
Then we shall be illumined by the light of your holy commandments, in our feelings, thoughts and desires.
Our Lord and God, to you be glory forever.
Amen.
GREETING
Peace be with the Church and her children.
PRAISE OF THE ANGELS
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace on earth and good will to all.
Praise the Lord all you nations,
glorify him all you peoples!
For steadfast is his mercy toward us,
and the truth of the Lord endures forever.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever,
and peace on earth and good will to all.
PSALMODY
FIRST PRAYER
Lord, have mercy on us and save us.
O Divine Watcher,
whom heavenly angels glorify and earthly beings praise,
in whom the dead place their hope,
for the glory of your name and the sake of your majesty
awaken the souls of those who have departed from us in the faith.
Forgive all the sins and faults they have committed
and grant them repose in your dwelling of light.
To you we shall give glory,
now and forever.
Amen.
PSALM OF THE DAY
Antiphon:
Of your kindness, O Lord, the earth is full;
teach me your statutes.
Psalm 119: 41-64
Let your kindness come to me O Lord,
your salvation according to your promise.
So shall I have an answer for those who reproach me,
for I trust in your words.
Take not the word of truth from my mouth,
for in your ordinances is my hope;
And I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever.
And I will walk at liberty,
because I seek your precepts.
I will speak of your decrees before kings
without being ashamed.
And I will delight in your commands,
which I love.
And I will lift up my hands to your commands
and mediate on your statutes.
Remember your word to your servant
since you have given me hope.
My comfort in my affliction is
that your promise gives me life.
Though the proud scoff bitterly at me,
I turn not away from your law.
I remember your ordinances of old, O Lord,
and I will keep your law.
This I have had,
that I have observed your precepts.
I have said, O Lord, that my part
is to keep your words.
I entreat you with all my heart,
have pity on me according to your promise.
I considered my ways
and turned my feet to your decrees.
I was prompt and did not hesitate
in keeping your commands.
Though the snares of the wicked are twined about me
your law I have not forgotten.
At midnight I rise to give you thanks
because of your just ordinances.
I am the companion of all who fear you
and keep your precepts.
Of your kindness, O Lord, the earth is full;
teach me your statutes.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
now and forever. Amen.
Antiphon:
Of your kindness, O Lord, the earth is full;
teach me your statutes.
SECOND PRAYER
Lord, have mercy on us and save us.
Lord,
in your mercy and grace gather the souls of all the dead
into the dwelling place of your majesty.
Place them forever within the realm of your glory
and let the brightness of your splendor shine upon them.
Grant them to rejoice at your right hand with all the saints, and in joy and exultation they will give you glory
and thanksgiving forever.
Amen.
NUHRO (LIGHT OF HYMN)
The Light of the just and joy of the upright is Christ Jesus our Lord.
Begotten of the Father, he manifested himself to us.
He came to rescue us from darkness and to fill us with the radiance of his light.
Day is dawning upon us; the power of darkness is fading away, From the true Light there arises for us the Light which illumines our darkened eyes.
His glory shines upon the world and enlightens the very depths of the abyss.
Death is annihilated, night has vanished, and the gates of Sheol are broken.
Creatures lying in darkness from ancient times are clothed in light.
The dead arise from the dust and sing because they have a Savior.
He brings salvation and grants us life.
He ascends to his Father on high.
He will return in glorious splendor and shed his light
on those gazing upon him.
Our King comes in majestic glory.
Let us light our lamps and go forth to meet him.
Let us find our joy in him, for he has found joy in us.
He will indeed rejoice us with his marvelous light.
Let us glorify the majesty of the Son and give thanks to the
almighty Father, who,
in an outpouring of love, sent him to us, to fill us with hope and salvation.
When he manifests himself, the saints awaiting him in
weariness and sorrow,
will go forth to meet him with lighted lamps.
The angels and guardians of heaven will rejoice in the glory of the just and upright people of earth;
together, crowned with victory, they will sing hymns and psalms.
Stand up then and be ready!
Give thanks to our King and Savior, who will come in great glory to gladden us with his marvelous light in his kingdom.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Alleluia.
THIRD PRAYER
Lord, have mercy on us and save us.
Lord,
in your mercy and grace,
gather the souls of all the departed,
the children of your holy Church,
and grant them to dwell in the heaven of joy,
where festive hymns resound.
Then they will unceasingly give you glory and thanksgiving,
now and forever.
Amen.
MORNING PSALMS
Psalm 148
Alleluia.
Praise the Lord from the heavens,
praise him in the heights;
Praise him, all you his angels,
praise him, all you his hosts.
Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, you highest heavens,
and you waters above the heavens.
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for he commanded and they were created;
He established them forever and ever;
he gave them a duty which shall not pass away.
Praise the Lord from the earth,
you sea monsters and all depths;
Fire and hail, snow and mist,
storm winds that fulfill his word;
You mountains and all you hills,
you fruit trees and all you cedars;
You wild beasts and all tame animals,
you creeping things and you winged fowl.
Let the kings of the earth and all peoples,
the princes and all the judges of the earth,
Young men too, and maidens,
old men and boys,
Praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
His majesty is above earth and heaven,
and he has lifted up the horn of his people.
Be this his praise from all his faithful ones,
from the children of Israel, the people close to him.
Alleluia.
Psalm 149:1-6
Alleluia.
Sing to the Lord a new song
of praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel be glad in their maker,
let the children of Zion rejoice in their king.
Let them praise his name in the festive dance,
let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.
For the Lord loves his people,
and he adorns the lowly with victory.
Let the faithful exult in glory;
let them sing joy upon their couches;
Let the high praises of God
be in their throats.
Alleluia.
Psalm 150
Alleluia.
Praise the Lord in his sanctuary,
praise him in the firmament of his strength.
Praise him for his mighty deeds,
praise him for his sovereign majesty.
Praise him with the blast of the trumpet,
praise him with lyre and harp.
Praise him with timbrel and dance,
praise him with strings and pipe.
Praise him with sounding cymbals,
praise him with clanging cymbals.
Let everything that has breath
praise the Lord!
Alleluia.
Psalm 117
Praise the Lord, all you nations;
glorify him, all you peoples!
For steadfast is his mercy toward us,
and the truth of the Lord endures forever.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and forever. Amen.
Alleluia.
HOOSOYO
PROEMION
Praise, glory and honor to the wise Cultivator and faithful Renewer,
who raises to incorruptibility those awaiting in the corruption of the tomb;
who transforms in glory those buried in shame;
who adorns with strength those who are ill,
and gives to natural bodies the power to become spiritual.
To him, the Lord of goodness, is due glory and honor this
morning,
and all the days of our lives,
now and forever.
Amen.
SEDRO
Lord,
we implore you for the faithful departed who rest here
and in all places.
Save them from the sea of fire with the evildoers who have
angered your justice.
Lord God almighty,
through the intercession of Christ, grant us on the awesome
day of judgment
to stand at your right hand and be numbered among your
worshipers.
We shall give you glory and thanksgiving, forever.
QOLO
In the morning the Church offers the fragrance of incense (prayer): O heavenly King, may it be for the forgiveness of our sins and for the pardon of the sheep of your flock.
In memory of the Virgin, your creatures rejoice and sing praise to the Son;
through her he became incarnate and exalts her memory
throughout the earth.
Prophets, apostles and martyrs, friends of Christ, intercede for the Church and her children;
in the strength of your prayers, may all dissension cease within her.
Through the fragrance of this incense (prayer), grant forgiveness of sins to all the departed who ate your body and drank your blood.
ETRO
Lord,
in your immense love for your people
accept the incense (prayer) we now offer to you in remembrance of those who died in the faith,
children of your holy Church,
who rest in your hope and are marked with your divine seal.
Grant us all the forgiveness of sins and the pardon of faults.
Our Lord and God, to you be glory forever.
Amen.
READINGS
MAZMOORO
The Son of God will manifest himself among those who have died,
and they will hear his voice. They will come out
singing the glory of the mysterious power that raises them from the tomb.
His voice resounds, the rocks split open, and the dead arise,
singing of the glory and the mysterious power that raises them from the tomb.
Depart from us, evil world, full of snares for sinners.
Here at hand is the other world,
filled with mercy and pardon for contrite hearts.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
A Reading from the Letter to the Romans
Romans 4: 1-12
What then can we say that Abraham found, our ancestor according to the flesh? Indeed, if Abraham was justified on the basis of his works, he has reason to boast; but this was not so in the sight of God. For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” A worker’s wage is credited not as a gift, but as something due. But when one does not work, yet believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. So also David declares the blessedness of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: “Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not record.” Does this blessedness apply only to the circumcised, or to the uncircumcised as well? Now we assert that “faith was credited to Abraham as righteousness.” Under what circumstances was it credited? Was he circumcised or not? He was not circumcised, but uncircumcised. And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal on the righteousness received through faith while he was uncircumcised. Thus he was to be the father of all the uncircumcised who believe, so that to them [also] righteousness might be credited, as well as the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but also follow the path of faith that our father Abraham walked while still uncircumcised.
HOOTOMO
GREAT DOXOLOGY
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and joy-filled hope to all.
We praise you, we adore you, we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord and Creator, King of heaven, God the Father almighty,
Lord God, only Son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son and Word of the Father,
you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us;
you take away the sin of the world, hear us and receive our prayer.
You are seated in glory at the right hand of your Father,
for give us and have mercy on us;
For you alone are holy,
you alone are the Lord, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.
At all times, and all the days of our lives, we worship
you and praise your holy and blessed name,
which is and has been from age to age.
Blessed are you, Lord almighty, God of our fathers.
May your name be glorified, praised and exalted forever.
To you be glory, praise and exaltation, God of all,
Father of truth, with the only Son
and the living and Holy Spirit,
now and forever.
Amen.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
O God,
you are before all ages and exist from age to age;
you are resplendent and glorified in unsearchable light;
through your word, you bring forth light and give us a new day.
O radiant Day and source of light,
we glorify you, adore you and offer you praise night and day; accept our praise and answer our prayer.
Send us your abundant blessings, through the mercy of your
Christ.
To him, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be glory, honor and power,
now and forever.
Amen.