December 7, 2003, Memorial of St. Ambrose, Bishop, and Doctor of the Church.

A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.

On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah.

A strong city have we?

He sets up walls and ramparts to protect us.

Open up the gates to let in a nation that is just, one that keeps faith.

A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace, in peace, for its trust in you.

Trust in the Lord forever.

For the Lord is an eternal rock.

He humbles those in high places, and the lofty city he brings down.

He tumbles it to the ground, levels it with the dust.

It is trampled underfoot by the needy, by the footsteps of the poor.

The word of the Lord.

The Responsorial Psalm. The The responsorial psalm.

The response is,

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,

for his mercy endures forever.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Open to me the gates of justice.

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