CSWG: Lauds for the Annunciation of the Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary, 25 March
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<strong>Lauds</strong><br />
The <strong>Annunciation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Blessed</strong> <strong>Virgin</strong> <strong>Mary</strong><br />
<strong>25</strong> <strong>March</strong><br />
(In Lent)<br />
The Community <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Servants <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Will <strong>of</strong> God
<strong>Lauds</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Annunciation</strong><br />
Introduction<br />
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Officiant <strong>Blessed</strong> is <strong>the</strong> Holy and Indivisible Trinity, Fa<strong>the</strong>r, Son and Holy<br />
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Spirit.<br />
All <strong>for</strong> ever and ever. Amen.<br />
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Can<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Heavenly King, Com<strong>for</strong>ter, Spirit <strong>of</strong> truth, everywhere present,<br />
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filling all things; Treasury <strong>of</strong> all good and giver <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
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Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from sin and <strong>of</strong> your goodness,<br />
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heal our souls.<br />
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We worship you, O most holy <strong>Lord</strong> Jesus Christ, here and in all<br />
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<strong>the</strong> churches throughout <strong>the</strong> world, and we bless you <strong>for</strong> having<br />
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redeemed <strong>the</strong> world by your holy Cross.<br />
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Psalm 63<br />
Antiphon (Luke 1:30)<br />
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Do not be afraid, <strong>Mary</strong>, <strong>for</strong> you have found favour with God.<br />
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And behold, you will conceive and bear a son.<br />
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O God, you are my God,<br />
eagerly I seek you;<br />
my soul thirsts <strong>for</strong> you, my flesh faints <strong>for</strong> you,<br />
as in a barren and dry land where <strong>the</strong>re is no water.<br />
1 There<strong>for</strong>e I have gazed upon you in your holy place,<br />
4 that I might behold your power and your glory.<br />
For your loving kindness is better than life itself,<br />
my lips shall give you praise;<br />
so will I bless you as long as I live,<br />
and lift up my hands in your name.<br />
My soul is content, as with marrow and fatness,<br />
and my mouth praises you with joyful lips,<br />
when I remember you upon my bed,<br />
and meditate on you in <strong>the</strong> night watches.<br />
For you have been my helper,<br />
and under <strong>the</strong> shadow <strong>of</strong> your wings I will rejoice.<br />
My soul clings <strong>to</strong> you;<br />
your right hand holds me fast.<br />
May those who seek my life <strong>to</strong> destroy it<br />
go down in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> depths <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth;<br />
let <strong>the</strong>m fall upon <strong>the</strong> edge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sword,<br />
and let <strong>the</strong>m be food <strong>for</strong> jackals.<br />
But <strong>the</strong> king will rejoice in God;<br />
all those who swear by him will be glad;<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> mouth <strong>of</strong> those who speak lies shall be s<strong>to</strong>pped.<br />
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Glory <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r, and <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Son,<br />
and <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit;<br />
as it was in <strong>the</strong> beginning, is now,<br />
and shall be <strong>for</strong> ever. Amen.<br />
Antiphon<br />
Versicle and Response<br />
V God has chosen her and preferred her.<br />
R He has made her <strong>to</strong> dwell in his tabernacle.<br />
Troparion<br />
Hail, O <strong>Virgin</strong> <strong>Mary</strong>, most highly favoured <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>, <strong>the</strong> descent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Holy Spirit has purified your soul and sanctified your body, and has made<br />
you truly a temple <strong>of</strong> God. You are <strong>the</strong> Mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Life, an Ark <strong>of</strong> gold<br />
containing <strong>the</strong> Giver <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> law, who through you has been pleased <strong>to</strong><br />
deliver <strong>the</strong> fallen nature <strong>of</strong> mankind. Amen.<br />
Hymn<br />
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God, who made <strong>the</strong> earth and sky<br />
And <strong>the</strong> changing sea,<br />
Clo<strong>the</strong>d his glory in our flesh:<br />
Man with men <strong>to</strong> be.<br />
<strong>Mary</strong>, <strong>Virgin</strong> filled with light,<br />
Chosen from our race,<br />
Bore <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r's only Son<br />
By <strong>the</strong> Spirit's grace.<br />
He whom nothing can contain,<br />
No one can compel,<br />
Bound his timeless Godhead here,<br />
In our time <strong>to</strong> dwell.<br />
God, our Fa<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>Lord</strong> <strong>of</strong> days,<br />
And his only Son,<br />
With <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit praise;<br />
Trinity in One. Amen.<br />
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Stanbrook Abbey
Psalm 85<br />
Antiphon (Luke 1:32)<br />
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The <strong>Lord</strong> shall give <strong>to</strong> him <strong>the</strong> throne <strong>of</strong> his fa<strong>the</strong>r David,<br />
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and he shall reign <strong>for</strong> ever.<br />
O <strong>Lord</strong>, you were gracious <strong>to</strong> your land; *<br />
you res<strong>to</strong>red <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>tunes <strong>of</strong> Jacob.<br />
You <strong>for</strong>gave <strong>the</strong> iniquity <strong>of</strong> your people *<br />
and covered all <strong>the</strong>ir sin.<br />
You put aside all your wrath *<br />
and turned away from your fierce indignation.<br />
Return <strong>to</strong> us again, O God our saviour *<br />
and let your anger cease from us.<br />
Will you be displeased with us <strong>for</strong> ever; *<br />
will you stretch out your wrath from one generation <strong>to</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r?<br />
Will you not give us life again, *<br />
that your people may rejoice in you?<br />
Show us your mercy, O <strong>Lord</strong> *<br />
and grant us your salvation.<br />
I will hear what <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> God will speak; *<br />
<strong>for</strong> he will speak peace <strong>to</strong> his people,<br />
<strong>to</strong> his faithful ones, whose hearts are turned <strong>to</strong> him.<br />
Truly his salvation is near <strong>to</strong> those that fear him *<br />
and his glory shall dwell in our land.<br />
Mercy and truth are met <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r; *<br />
righteousness and peace have kissed each o<strong>the</strong>r;<br />
Truth shall flourish out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth, *<br />
and righteousness shall look down from heaven.<br />
The <strong>Lord</strong> will also give us all that is good *<br />
and our land shall yield its plenty.<br />
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For righteousness shall go be<strong>for</strong>e him *<br />
and tread <strong>the</strong> path be<strong>for</strong>e his feet.<br />
Glory <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r, and <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Son, and <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit,<br />
as it was in <strong>the</strong> beginning, is now, and shall be <strong>for</strong> ever. Amen.<br />
Antiphon<br />
<strong>Lauds</strong> Psalms<br />
Psalm 148<br />
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Al- le- lu-ia<br />
Alleluia. Praise <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> from <strong>the</strong> heavens; *<br />
praise him in <strong>the</strong> heights.<br />
Praise him, all you angels <strong>of</strong> his; *<br />
praise him, all his host.<br />
Praise him, sun and moon; *<br />
praise him, all you shining stars.<br />
Praise him, heaven <strong>of</strong> heavens, *<br />
and you waters above <strong>the</strong> heavens.<br />
Let <strong>the</strong>m praise <strong>the</strong> Name <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>; *<br />
<strong>for</strong> he commanded, and <strong>the</strong>y were created.<br />
He made <strong>the</strong>m stand fast <strong>for</strong> ever and ever; *<br />
he gave <strong>the</strong>m a law which shall not pass away.<br />
Praise <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> from <strong>the</strong> earth, *<br />
you sea-monsters and all deeps;<br />
Fire and hail, snow and fog, *<br />
tempestuous wind, doing his will;<br />
Mountains and all hills, *<br />
fruit trees and all cedars;<br />
Wild beasts and all cattle, *<br />
creeping things and wingèd birds;<br />
Kings <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth and all peoples, *<br />
princes and all rulers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world;<br />
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Young men and maidens, *<br />
old and young <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r,<br />
Let <strong>the</strong>m praise <strong>the</strong> Name <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>, *<br />
<strong>for</strong> his Name only is exalted,<br />
his splendour is over earth and heaven.<br />
He has raised up strength <strong>for</strong> his people<br />
and praise <strong>for</strong> all his loyal servants, *<br />
<strong>the</strong> children <strong>of</strong> Israel, a people who are near <strong>to</strong> him. Alleluia.<br />
Psalm 150<br />
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Alleluia. Praise God in his holy temple; *<br />
praise him in <strong>the</strong> firmament <strong>of</strong> his power.<br />
Praise him <strong>for</strong> his mighty acts; *<br />
praise him <strong>for</strong> his excellent greatness.<br />
Praise him with <strong>the</strong> blast <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ram’s-horn; *<br />
praise him with lyre and harp.<br />
Praise him with timbrel and dance; *<br />
praise him with strings and pipe.<br />
Praise him with resounding cymbals; *<br />
praise him with loud-clanging cymbals.<br />
Let everything that has breath *<br />
praise <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>. Alleluia.<br />
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Gospel Acclamation<br />
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Praise <strong>to</strong> you, O Christ, king <strong>of</strong> eternal glory.<br />
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From now on all generations will call me blessed;<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mighty One has done great things <strong>for</strong> me. (Luke 1:49)<br />
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Praise <strong>to</strong> you, O Christ, king <strong>of</strong> eternal glory.<br />
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Officiant Wisdom. Let us stand and listen <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> holy Gospel, peace be with<br />
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you all All and also with you. Officiant Hear <strong>the</strong> gospel <strong>of</strong> our<br />
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Gospel Reading<br />
All Glory <strong>to</strong> you, O <strong>Lord</strong>.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> conclusion<br />
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Can<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Glory <strong>to</strong> you, O Word eternal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> living God.<br />
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Praise <strong>to</strong> you, O Christ.<br />
Can<strong>to</strong>r Glory <strong>to</strong> you, eternal wisdom <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> living God.<br />
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Praise <strong>to</strong> you, O Christ.<br />
Can<strong>to</strong>r Glory <strong>to</strong> you, O Light eternal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> living God. All Praise …<br />
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Benedictus<br />
Antiphon (Luke 1:38)<br />
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And <strong>Mary</strong> said, Behold, I am <strong>the</strong> handmaid <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>;<br />
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be it un<strong>to</strong> me according <strong>to</strong> your word.<br />
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<strong>Blessed</strong> be <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> <strong>the</strong> God <strong>of</strong> Israel<br />
<strong>for</strong> he has come <strong>to</strong> his people and set <strong>the</strong>m free.<br />
He has raised up <strong>for</strong> us a mighty Saviour,<br />
born <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> house <strong>of</strong> his servant David.<br />
Through his holy prophets he promised <strong>of</strong> old<br />
that he would save us from our enemies,<br />
from <strong>the</strong> hands <strong>of</strong> all that hate us.<br />
He promised <strong>to</strong> show mercy <strong>to</strong> our fa<strong>the</strong>rs,<br />
and <strong>to</strong> remember his holy covenant.<br />
This was <strong>the</strong> oath he swore <strong>to</strong> our fa<strong>the</strong>r Abraham:<br />
<strong>to</strong> set us free from <strong>the</strong> hands <strong>of</strong> our enemies,<br />
free <strong>to</strong> worship him without fear;<br />
holy and righteous in his sight all <strong>the</strong> days <strong>of</strong> our life.<br />
You, my child, shall be called <strong>the</strong> prophet <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Most High<br />
<strong>for</strong> you will go be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong> <strong>to</strong> prepare his way,<br />
<strong>to</strong> give his people knowledge <strong>of</strong> salvation<br />
by <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>giveness <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong>ir sins.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> tender compassion <strong>of</strong> our God<br />
<strong>the</strong> dawn from on high shall break upon us,<br />
<strong>to</strong> shine on those who dwell in darkness<br />
and <strong>the</strong> shadow <strong>of</strong> death,<br />
and <strong>to</strong> guide our feet in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> way <strong>of</strong> peace.<br />
Glory <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r, and <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Son,<br />
and <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit:<br />
as it was in <strong>the</strong> beginning, is now,<br />
and shall be <strong>for</strong> ever. Amen.<br />
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Antiphon
Hymn <strong>to</strong> <strong>Mary</strong><br />
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powers <strong>of</strong> heaven.<br />
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Every <strong>to</strong>ngue is at a loss <strong>to</strong> praise you, O Mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Christ our God,<br />
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<strong>for</strong> even <strong>the</strong> spirits <strong>of</strong> heaven are rapt in silent wonder. In your<br />
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goodness <strong>the</strong>n accept our faith in <strong>the</strong> virgin birth, <strong>for</strong> you know our<br />
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love is inspired by <strong>the</strong> Spirit who overshadowed you. You intercede<br />
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<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> whole Christian people and so we magnify you.<br />
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Prayers<br />
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V <strong>Lord</strong>, lead us with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Blessed</strong> <strong>Virgin</strong> <strong>Mary</strong>;<br />
R To glory everlasting.<br />
Can<strong>to</strong>r Commemorating <strong>the</strong> most pure and holy Mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> God, <strong>the</strong><br />
blessed and glorious ever-virgin <strong>Mary</strong>, with St John Baptist, St N,<br />
and all <strong>the</strong> saints, we commend ourselves and one ano<strong>the</strong>r and our<br />
whole life <strong>to</strong> Christ our God.<br />
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To you, O <strong>Lord</strong>.<br />
O God,<br />
who graciously ordained that your Word should take<br />
flesh in <strong>the</strong> womb <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> blessed <strong>Virgin</strong> <strong>Mary</strong><br />
at <strong>the</strong> message <strong>of</strong> an angel:<br />
grant <strong>to</strong> us your servants,<br />
that, as we believe her <strong>to</strong> be truly <strong>the</strong> Mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> God;<br />
we may be aided by her intercession in your sight;<br />
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For you, <strong>Lord</strong> God, are gracious, you lover <strong>of</strong> mankind, and we give<br />
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glory <strong>to</strong> you, Fa<strong>the</strong>r, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and <strong>for</strong> ever<br />
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and ever. Amen.<br />
Our Fa<strong>the</strong>r<br />
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come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Officiant Give us <strong>to</strong>day<br />
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our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we <strong>for</strong>give those who sin against<br />
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us. All Lead us not in<strong>to</strong> temptation but deliver us from evil. For <strong>the</strong><br />
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kingdom, <strong>the</strong> power and <strong>the</strong> glory are yours, now and <strong>for</strong> ever. Amen.<br />
Blessing<br />
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Officiant May <strong>the</strong> Almighty <strong>Lord</strong> and God, + Fa<strong>the</strong>r, Son, and Holy Spirit,<br />
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bless and keep us always. May he show us his face and be merciful <strong>to</strong><br />
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us. May he turn his countenance <strong>to</strong> us and give us his peace.<br />
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Amen.<br />
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Let us praise and bless <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lord</strong>, <strong>for</strong> he is good; give thanks <strong>to</strong> him<br />
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and serve his will in all humility.<br />
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Officiant May <strong>the</strong> souls <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> faithful though <strong>the</strong> mercy <strong>of</strong> God rest in peace.<br />
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Amen.<br />
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Maranatha. Come, <strong>Lord</strong> Jesus.<br />
Psalms 85 is from The Liturgical Psalter © 1976, 1977, David L Frost, John A Emer<strong>to</strong>n, Andrew A<br />
Macin<strong>to</strong>sh and is used with permission<br />
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