“How to face bad news.” Psalm 112:1-9 (antiphon: v. 4)
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;
he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
The Righteous Will Never Be Moved
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Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who greatly delights in his commandments!
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His offspring will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3
Wealth and riches are in his house,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;
he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5
It is well with the man who deals generously and lends;
who conducts his affairs with justice.
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For the righteous will never be moved;
he will be remembered forever.
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He is not afraid of bad news;
his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
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His heart is steady; he will not be afraid,
until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
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He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever;
his horn is exalted in honor.
Glory be to the Father and I to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- I ginning,* is now, and will be forever.
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;
he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty power; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen