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Introductory Rites Entrance Antiphon
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| Lord, you are just, and the judgments you make are right. Show mercy when you judge me, your servant. (Psalm 118:137, 124) |
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Opening Prayer
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Let us pray
[that we may realize the freedom God has given us in making us his sons and daughters] |
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Pause for silent prayer
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God our Father,
you redeem us
and make us your children in Christ.
Look upon us,
give us true freedom
and bring us to the inheritance you promised.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. |
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Alternative Opening Prayer
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Let us pray
[to our just and merciful God] |
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Pause for silent prayer
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Lord our God,
in you justice and mercy meet.
With unparalleled love you have saved us from death
and drawn us into the circle of your life.
Open our eyes to the wonders this life sets before us,
that we may serve you free from fear
and address you as God our Father.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. |
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Liturgy Of The Word Homily
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A homily shall be given on all Sundays and holy days of obligation; it is recommended for other days.
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Liturgy Of The Eucharist Prayer Over the Gifts
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Pray, brethren [my brothers and sisters], that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. |
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God of peace and love,
may our offering bring you true worship
and make us one with you.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. |
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Preface
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Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time I-VIII.
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Communion Antiphon
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| Like a deer that longs for running streams, my soul longs for you, my God. My soul is thirsting for the living God. (Psalm 41:2-3) |
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Or:
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Communion Antiphon
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| I am the light of the world, says the Lord; the man who follows me will have the light of life. (John 8:12) |
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Communion Rite - Period of Silence or Song of Praise
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A period of silence may be observed after communion, or a psalm or song of praise may be sung.
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Prayer after Communion
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Let us pray. |
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Pause for silent prayer, if this has not preceded.
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Lord,
your word and your sacrament
give us food and life.
May this gift of your Son
lead us to share his life for ever.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. |
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On Sundays in ordinary time, the priest may choose the solemn blessing or prayer over the people to replace the simple blessing.
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The English translation of The Roman Missal (c) 1973, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). All rights reserved. |
