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Praise (Lauds) | 6:00 a.m.

Traditional hour: early morning

We greet the new day by praising the Creator (the ancient name for this hour, Lauds, means “praise”).

 

Laudate, omnes gentes, laudate Dominum!

[Sing praises, all people, Sing praises to the Lord!]

Opening: I begin this day with joy: God is good.

Scripture: God saw everything that God had made, and, indeed, it was very good.  (Genesis 1:31)

Meditation: How will I receive God’s goodness today?

Prayer:

Holy Creator, help me to embrace this day with open arms and to share your good gifts with gladness and generosity. Amen.

Going Out: I begin this day with joy: God is good.