Light is risen to the just; and gladness to such as are right of heart.
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: and give praise to the remembrance of His holiness. Glory be, etc.
Ant. Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, holy Virgin; grant me might against thine enemies.
Ant. After childbirth, * O Virgin,
thou didst remain inviolate; plead for us, O Mother of God.
During Advent
Ant. The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, and she conceived of the Holy Ghost.
PSALM XCVII
Invitation to praise the Lord for the victories of Christ
Sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done wonderful things.
His right hand and His holy arm hath wrought salvation for Him.
The Lord hath made known His salvation: He hath revealed His justice in the sight of the Gentiles.
He hath remembered His mercy and His truth toward the house of Israel.
