Morning Prayer 6.24.09, Nativity of St. John the Baptist

John the Elijah baptizes the Son of God for the forgiveness of sins, an exercise in profound humility for them both. Give thanks to the Lord, and call upon his Name; make known his deeds among the peoples. Psalm 105:1 INVITATORY & PSALTER Lord, open our lips, And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen. Psalm 95:1-7 Venite Come, let us sing to the Lord; l