Friday, December 19
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25
Psalm Antiphon: “O Adonai, and Ruler of the house of
O Adonai, come redeem us
with an outstretched arm.
O Adonai, come redeem us.
With an outstretched arm gather the children lost,
afraid, maimed, dead in war and poverty.
O Adonai, come redeem us.
With an outstretched arm gather the children.
Lost, afraid, maimed, dead in war and poverty.
their cries are witness to our cruelty.
O Adonai, come redeem us.
With an outstretched arm gather the children.
They cry, lost, afraid, dead in war and poverty.
Witnesses to our cruelty, may they break
our hearts open
Mantra: Come! Break my heart open.
Kay McMullen, SNDdeN
