{"id":534,"date":"2025-06-09T15:14:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bibleinurdu.com\/my-prayer-book\/?p=534"},"modified":"2025-08-22T07:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:18:02","slug":"what-is-the-holy-mass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bibleinurdu.com\/my-prayer-book\/prayer\/what-is-the-holy-mass\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Holy Mass?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Holy Mass<\/span><\/h1>\n

The first precept of the Church binds<\/em>
\nall Catholics to attend Mass on all Sundays<\/em>
\nand days of Obligation.<\/em>
\nThis is a grave obligation on our
\nconscience, unless some really serious
\nin late. Cause prevents us. To come
\nwilfully, or through carelessness, when
\nMass has begun, and is at least a venial sin.<\/p>\n

To miss Mass when you cannot help it, or
\nwhen it would be very difficult for you to
\nattend Mass, is not a sin. So, if you were to
\nmiss Mass because you were ill, or because
\nyou had to stay at home to take care of a
\nsick person or children, or because you
\nwere a very long way from church, or if
\nfor some other reason, you could not go, it
\nwould not be a sin. When you cannot go
\nto Mass, say the Mass prayers yourself at
\nhome, if possible.
\nThose who take part in the Mass are
\nnot mere spectators. We must offer
\nourselves with the priest who offers and
\nwith Jesus Christ, the principal offerer.<\/p>\n

The Mass Simply Explained<\/span><\/h1>\n

At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us the<\/em>
\nelements of a sacred rite, which we were<\/em>
\nto do in memory of him, and which would<\/em>
\nmake his sacrificial death on the cross<\/em>
\npresent to all people in every age.\u00a0<\/em>
\nFirst, he preached the word of God to<\/strong>
\nhis disciples<\/strong>, giving them the new
\ncommandment of love. He prayed for them<\/p>\n

and for all those who, through the, would
\nbelieve in him. He prayed for the unity of
\nall believers,
\nIn the liturgy of the Mass, this is
\nrepresented by the service of the Word of
\nGod. We listen to God’s word in the
\nscriptures and the homily; we express our
\nfaith in his word, and pray in the Prayer of
\nthe Faithful for the needs of all God’s
\npeople,
\nThen he took bread and a cup of<\/strong><\/em>
\nwine.<\/strong> This action of Christ is represented<\/em>
\nin the liturgy of the Mass by the rite of the<\/em>
\nOffertory, or the presentation of the gifts.<\/em>
\nBread and wine are brought to the altar<\/em>
\nand the priest takes them and blesses God<\/em>
\nfor them, for they are to become the body<\/em>
\nof Christ that was offered for us on the<\/em>
\ncross and his blood that was shed for us<\/em>
\nand for all so that sins may be forgiven. In<\/em>
\nCommunion they are to become for us<\/em>
\n“the bread of life” and “our spiritual drink”.<\/em><\/p>\n

He said the prayer of blessing over<\/strong>
\nthem.<\/strong> In the Mass, this is the Eucharistic
\nPrayer which praises and thanks God for all<\/p>\n

his gifts, and most especially for what
\nJesus achieved by his life, death, and
\nresurrection. The Holy Spirit is called down
\nupon the gifts so that they may become
\nChrist’s body and blood, and we may
\nreceive them worthily and fruitfully. Then,
\nafter the Consecration, they are offered to
\nGod the Father for the whole world and
\nfor the needs of the living and the dead.
\nHe broke the bread and gave it to his<\/strong>
\ndisciples; he gave them the cup to drink.<\/strong>
\nThis is the rite of Communion, which gives<\/em>
\nus the fruits of Christ’s sacrifice in a holy<\/em>
\nmeal. In receiving the body and blood of<\/em>
\nChrist, we are united with Christ and with<\/em>
\none another in Christ, and we are given a<\/em>
\nforetaste of the joy that will be ours when<\/em>
\nwe are united forever with Christ in the<\/em>
\nglory of his heavenly kingdom.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Order of Mass<\/span><\/h1>\n

THE INTRODUCTORY RITES<\/strong>
\nEntrance Song<\/strong><\/p>\n

The celebrant and ministers go to the altar.<\/p>\n

Greeting<\/strong>
\nThe celebrant greets all present. His<\/em>
\ngreeting proclaims the presence of the<\/em>
\nLord, with the community gathered.<\/em>
\nCelebrant:<\/strong> In the name of the Father, and
\nof the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit.
\nAll: Amen.<\/strong>
\n1. Cel: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
\nand the love of God and the fellowship of
\nthe Holy Spirit be with you all,
\nAll: And also with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n2. Cel: The grace and peace of God our
\nFather and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
\nAll: And also with you.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n3. Cel: The Lord be with you.
\nAll: And also with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nThe celebrant may briefly introduce
\nthe Mass of the day.<\/p>\n

THE PENITENTIAL RITE<\/span><\/h1>\n

The celebrant invites the people to call
\ntheir sins to mind and to repent of them.
\nHe may use the following, or similar words:
\nCel: My brothers and sisters, to prepare
\nourselves to celebrate the sacred
\nmysteries, let us call to mind our sins.
\nA pause for silent reflection follows.<\/em>
\nAfter the silence, one of the following three<\/em>
\nforms of the penitential rite is chosen:<\/em>
\n1. All: I confess to almighty God, and to<\/strong>
\nyou, my brothers and sisters, that I have<\/strong>
\nsinned through my own fault (All strike<\/strong>
\ntheir breast) in my thoughts and in my<\/strong>
\nwords, in what I have done, and in what I<\/strong>
\nhave failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary,<\/strong>
\never virgin, all the angels and saints, and<\/strong>
\nyou, my brothers and sisters, to pray for<\/strong>
\nme to the Lord our God.<\/strong>
\nCel: May Almighty God have mercy on us,
\nforgive us our sins, and bring us to
\neverlasting life.
\nAll: Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Cel: Lord, we have sinned against you:
\nLord, have mercy.
\nAll: Lord, have mercy.<\/strong>
\nCel: Lord, show us your mercy and love.
\nAll: And grant us your salvation.<\/strong>
\nCel: May Almighty God Have mercy on us,
\nforgive us our sins, and bring us to
\neverlasting life.
\nAll: Amen.<\/strong>
\n3. Cel: You were sent to heal the contrite:
\nLord, have mercy.<\/p>\n

All: Lord, have mercy.<\/strong>
\nCel: You came to call sinners: Christ, have
\nmercy.
\nAll: Christ, have mercy.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCel: You plead for us at the right hand of
\nthe Father: Lord, have mercy.
\nAll: Lord, have mercy.<\/strong>
\nCel: May Almighty God have mercy on us,
\nforgive us our sins, and bring us to
\neverlasting life.
\nAll: Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Kyrie<\/span><\/h1>\n

A plea for mercy. It is not said here if it
\nhas already been incorporated in the
\npenitential rite.
\nCel: Lord, have mercy.
\nAll: Lord, have mercy.<\/strong>
\nCel: Christ, have mercy.
\nAll: Christ, have mercy.<\/strong>
\nCel: Lord, have mercy.
\nAll: Lord, have mercy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gloria<\/span><\/h1>\n

It may be said or sung.<\/em>
\nGlory to God in the highest, and peace<\/strong>
\nto his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly<\/strong>
\nKing, almighty God and Father, we<\/strong>
\nworship you, we give you thanks, we<\/strong>
\npraise you for your glory. Lord Jesus<\/strong>
\nChrist, only Son of the Father, Lord God,<\/strong>
\nLamb of God, you take away the sin of<\/strong>
\nthe world: have mercy on us; you are<\/strong>
\nseated at the right hand of the Father:<\/strong>
\nreceive our prayer. For you alone are the<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you<\/strong>
\nalone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,<\/strong>
\nwith the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God<\/strong>
\nthe Father. Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening Prayer<\/span><\/h1>\n

Cel: Let us pray…
\nAt the end of the prayer, the people make<\/em>
\nit their own by responding:<\/em>
\nAll: Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD<\/span><\/h1>\n

First Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the reading:
\nR: This is the Word of the Lord.
\nAll: Thanks be to God.<\/strong>
\nResponsorial Psalm<\/strong>
\nIt is sung or recited and all respond.<\/em>
\nSecond Reading<\/strong>
\nAt the end of the reading:<\/em>
\nR: This is the Word of the Lord.<\/p>\n

All: Thanks be to God.<\/strong>
\nGospel Acclamation<\/strong>
\nGospel Reading<\/strong>
\nCel: The Lord be with you.
\nAll: And also with you.<\/strong>
\nCel: A reading from the Holy Gospel
\naccording to N.
\nAll: Glory to you, O Lord.<\/strong>
\nAt the end of the Gospel:<\/em>
\nCel: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
\nAll: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

Homily<\/span><\/h1>\n

The Apostles’ Creed<\/strong>
\nI believe in God, the Father almighty,
\nCreator of heaven and earth. I believe in
\nJesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He
\nwas conceived by the power of the Holy
\nSpirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He
\nsuffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
\ndied and was buried. He descended to the
\ndead. On the third day, He rose again. He
\nascended into heaven and is seated at<\/p>\n

the right hand of the Father. He will come
\nagain to judge the living and the dead. I
\nbelieve in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic
\nChurch, the communion of saints, the
\nforgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the
\nbody, and the life everlasting. Amen.<\/p>\n

The Nicene Creed<\/span><\/h1>\n

We believe in one God, the Father, the
\nAlmighty, maker of heaven and earth, of
\nall that is, seen and unseen. We believe in
\none Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of
\nGod, eternally begotten of the Father, God
\nfrom God, Light from Light, true God from
\ntrue God, begotten, not made, one in being
\nwith the Father. Through him all things
\nwere made. For us men and for our
\nsalvation, he came down from heaven, by
\nthe power of the Holy Spirit, he was born
\nHe of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For
\nyour sake, he was crucified under Pontius
\nHe, Pilate, he suffered, died and was buried.
\nOn the third day, he rose again in fulfilment
\nof the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven
\nand is seated at the right hand of the Father.<\/p>\n

He will come again in glory to
\njudge the living and the dead, and his
\nkingdom will have no end. We believe in
\nthe Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
\nwho proceeds from the Father and the
\nSon. With the Father and the Son, he is
\nworshipped and glorified. He has spoken
\nthrough the Prophets. We believe in one
\nholy, catholic and apostolic Church. We
\nacknowledge one baptism for the
\nforgiveness of sins. We look for the
\nresurrection of the dead and the life of the
\nworld to come. Amen.<\/p>\n

THE PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST<\/strong>
\nThe Offertory<\/strong>
\nA hymn may be sung while the bread
\nand wine are brought to the altar.
\nIf no song is sung, then the people
\nmay make the responses to the prayer of
\noffering given here.<\/p>\n

Cel: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all
\ncreation. Through your goodness, we have
\nthis bread to offer, which the earth has given
\nand human hands have made. It will
\nbecome for us the bread of life.
\nAll: Blessed be God forever.<\/strong>
\nCel: (quietly) By the mystery of this water
\nand wine, may we come to share in the
\ndivinity of Christ, who humbled himself to
\nshare in our humanity.
\nCel: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all
\ncreation. Through your goodness, we have
\nthis wine to offer, fruit of the vine and
\nwork of human hands. It will become our
\nspiritual drink.
\nAll: Blessed be God forever.<\/strong>
\nCel: (quietly) Lord God, we ask you to
\nreceive us and be pleased with the sacrifice
\nwe offer you with humble and contrite
\nhearts.
\nThe celebrant washes his hands, saying:
\nCel: Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse
\nme from my sin.<\/p>\n

Invitation to prayer<\/strong>
\nCel: Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice
\nmay be acceptable to God, the almighty
\nFather.
\nemo
\nAll: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at<\/strong>
\nyour hands for the praise and glory of his<\/strong>
\nname, for our good, and the good of all<\/strong>
\nhis Church.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prayer over the Gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n

All: Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cel: The Lord be with you.
\nnb leuthiqa
\nAll: And also with you.<\/strong>
\nCel: Lift up your hearts.
\nAll: We lift them up to the Lord.<\/strong>
\nCel: Let us give thanks to the Lord our
\nGod.
\nAll: It is right to give him thanks and<\/strong>
\npraise.<\/strong><\/p>\n

PREFACE<\/strong>
\nAt the end of the Preface, all sing or<\/em>
\nsay:<\/em>
\nAll: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power<\/strong>
\nand might, heaven and earth are full of<\/strong>
\nyour glory. Hosanna in the highest.<\/strong>
\nBlessed is he who comes in the name<\/strong>
\nof the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eucharistic Prayer I<\/span><\/h1>\n

The passages within the brackets may<\/em>
\nbe omitted if the celebrant wishes.<\/em>
\nWe come to you, Father, with praise
\nand thanksgiving, through Jesus Christ
\nyour Son. Through him, we ask you to
\naccept and bless these gifts we offer you
\nin sacrifice.<\/p>\n

For the Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

We offer them for your holy Catholic
\nChurch, watch over it, Lord, and guide it;
\ngrant it peace and unity throughout the
\nworld. We offer them for N. our Pope, for N.<\/p>\n

our bishop, and for all who hold and
\nteach the Catholic faith that comes to us
\nfrom the apostles.<\/p>\n

For the living<\/strong>
\nRemember, Lord, your people,
\nespecially those for whom we now pray,
\nN. and N. Remember, all of us gathered
\nhere before you. You know how firmly we
\nbelieve in you and dedicate ourselves to
\nyou. We offer you this sacrifice of praise
\nfor ourselves and those who are dear to us.
\nWe pray to you, our living and true
\nGod, for our well-being and redemption.<\/p>\n

In Communion with the Saints<\/strong><\/p>\n

In union with the whole Church, we
\nhonour Mary, the ever-virgin Mother of
\nJesus Christ, our Lord and God. We honour
\nJoseph, her husband, the apostles, and
\nmartyrs Peter and Paul, Andrew, (James,
\nJohn, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew,
\nMatthew, Simon and Jude; we honour
\nLinus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius,<\/p>\n

Cyprian, Lawrence, Chrysogonus, John
\nand Paul, Cosmas and Damian) and all
\nthe saints. May their merits and prayers
\ngain us your constant help and protection.
\n(Through Christ our Lord. Amen.)<\/p>\n

For the local community<\/strong><\/p>\n

Father, accept this offering from
\nyour whole family. Grant us your peace in
\nthis life, save us from final damnation,
\nand count us among those you have
\nchosen. (Through Christ our Lord. Amen.)<\/p>\n

Invocation before the Consecration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bless and approve our offering; make
\nit acceptable to you, an offering in spirit
\nand in truth. Let it become for us the
\nbody and blood of Jesus Christ, your only
\nSon, our Lord. (Through Christ our Lord.
\nAmen.)<\/p>\n

The Lord’s Supper<\/strong><\/p>\n

The day before he suffered, he took
\nbread in his sacred hands and, looking up<\/p>\n

to heaven, to you, his almighty Father, he
\ngave you thanks and praise. He broke the
\nbread, gave it to his disciples, and said:
\nTake this, all of you, and eat it: this<\/strong>
\nis my body which will be given up for you.<\/strong>
\nWhen supper was ended, he took the
\ncup. Again, he gave you thanks and praise.
\ngave the cup to his disciples, and said:
\nTake this, all of you, and drink from<\/strong>
\nit: This is the cup of my blood, the blood<\/strong>
\nof the new and everlasting covenant. It<\/strong>
\nwill be shed for you and for all so that<\/strong>
\nsins may be forgiven. Do this in memory<\/strong>
\nof me.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Memorial acclamation<\/strong>
\nCel: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
\nAll:
\n1 Christ has died, boold<\/strong>
\nChrist is risen,<\/strong>
\nChrist will come again.<\/strong>
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\n2 Dying you destroyed our death,<\/strong>
\nrising you restored our life.<\/strong>
\nLord Jesus, come in glory.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 When we eat this bread and drink<\/strong>
\nthis cup, we proclaim your death,<\/strong>
\nLord Jesus, until you come in<\/strong>
\nglory.<\/strong>
\n4 Lord, by your cross and<\/strong>
\nresurrection you have set us<\/strong>
\nfree. You are the Saviour of the<\/strong>
\nworld.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Memorial Prayer<\/span><\/h1>\n

Father, we celebrate the memory of
\nChrist, your Son. We, your people and
\nyour ministers, recall his passion, his
\nresurrection from the dead, and his
\nascension into glory, and from the many
\ngifts you have given us, we offer to you,
\nGod of glory and majesty, this holy and
\nperfect sacrifice: the bread of life and the
\ncup of eternal salvation.<\/p>\n

For God’s acceptance of the Sacrifice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look with favour on these offerings
\nand accept them as you once accepted
\nthe gifts of your servant Abel, the sacrifice
\nof Abraham, our father in faith, and the<\/p>\n

bread and wine offered by your priest
\nMelchisedech.<\/p>\n

For God’s grace and blessing<\/span><\/h1>\n

Almighty God, we pray that your angel
\nmay you take this sacrifice to your altar in
\nheaven. Then, as we receive from this
\naltar the sacred body and blood of your
\nSon, let us be filled with every grace and
\nblessing. (Through Christ our Lord. Amen.)<\/p>\n

For the Dead<\/span><\/h1>\n

Remember, Lord, those who have died
\nand have gone before us, marked with the
\nsign of faith, especially those for whom
\nwe now pray, N. and N. May these, and
\nall who sleep in Christ, find in your
\npresence, light, happiness, and peace.
\n(Through Christ our Lord. Amen.)<\/p>\n

For the assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

For ourselves, too, we ask some share
\nin the fellowship of your apostles and
\nmartyrs, with John the Baptist, Stephen,
\nMatthias, Barnabas, (Ignatius, Alexander.<\/p>\n

Marcellinus, Peter, Felicity, Perpetua,
\nAgatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia)
\nand all the saints. Though we are sinners,
\nwe trust in your mercy and love. Do not
\nconsider what we truly deserve, but grant
\nus your forgiveness.
\nThrough Christ our Lord, you give us
\nall these gifts. You fill them with life and
\ngoodness, you bless them and make them
\nholy.<\/p>\n

Final doxology: in praise of God<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through him, with him, in him, in the
\nunity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour
\nis yours, almighty Father, forever and ever.
\nAll: Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eucharistic Prayer II<\/span><\/h1>\n

Preface<\/strong>
\nFather, it is our duty and our salvation,
\nalways and everywhere to give you thanks
\nthrough your beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
\nHe is the Word through whom you made
\nthe universe, the Saviour you sent to<\/p>\n

redeem us. By the power of the Holy Spirit
\nhe took flesh and was born of the Virgin
\nMary. For our sake, he opened his arms
\non the cross; he put an end to death and
\nrevealed the resurrection. In this, he fulfilled
\nyour will and won for you a holy people,
\nAnd so we join the angels and the saints
\nin proclaiming your glory as we sing (say);
\nAll: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power<\/strong>
\nand might, heaven and earth are full of<\/strong>
\nyour glory. Hosanna in the highest.<\/strong>
\nBlessed is he who comes in the name<\/strong>
\nof the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Invocation of the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lord, you are holy indeed, the fountain
\nof all holiness. Let your Spirit come upon
\nthese gifts to make them holy, so that
\nthey may become for us the body and
\nblood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

The Lord’s Supper<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before he was given up to death, a
\ndeath he freely accepted, he took bread
\nI gave you thanks. He broke the bread,
\ngave it to his disciples, and said:
\nTake this, all of you, and eat it: this is<\/strong>
\nmy body which will be given up for you.<\/strong>
\nWhen supper was ended, he took the
\ncup. Again, he gave you thanks and praise,
\ngave the cup to his disciples, and said:
\nTake this, all of you, and drink from
\nit: this is the cup of my blood, the blood
\nof the new and everlasting covenant. It
\nwill be shed for you and for all so that
\nsins may be forgiven. Do this in memory
\nof me.<\/p>\n

Memorial acclamation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
\nAll: 1 Christ has died, Christ is risen,<\/strong>
\ndoud Christ will come again.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n2 Dying you destroyed our death,<\/strong>
\nrising you restored our life. Lord<\/strong>
\nJesus, come in glory.<\/strong>
\n3 When we eat this bread and drink<\/strong>
\nthis cup, we proclaim your death,<\/strong>
\nLord Jesus, until you come in <\/strong>glory.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4 Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.<\/strong>
\nYou are the Saviour of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Memorial Prayer<\/span><\/h1>\n

In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer you, Father, this life.
\ngiving bread, this saving cup. We thank
\nyou for counting us worthy to stand in
\nyour presence and serve you. May all of
\nus who share in the body and blood of
\nChrist be brought together in unity by the
\nHoly Spirit.<\/p>\n

For the Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lord, remember your Church
\nthroughout the world, make us grow in
\nlove, together with N. our Pope, N. our
\nbishop, and all the clergy.<\/p>\n

For the Dead<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember our brothers and sisters
\nwho have gone to their rest in the hope of<\/p>\n

rising again; bring them and all the
\ndeparted into the light of your presence.
\nIn Masses for the Dead, the following<\/em>
\nmay be added:<\/em>
\nRemember N., whom you have called
\nfrom this life. In baptism, he[she] died with
\nChrist: may he[she] also share his
\nresurrection.<\/p>\n

In Communion with the Saints<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have mercy on us all; make us worthy
\nto share eternal life with Mary, the Virgin
\nMother of God, with the apostles, and with
\nall the saints who have done your will
\nthroughout the ages. May we praise you
\nin union with them, and give you glory
\nthrough your Son, Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

Final doxology: in praise of God<\/em><\/p>\n

Through him, with him, in him, in the
\nunity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour
\nis yours, almighty Father, forever and
\never.
\nAll: Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Eucharistic Prayer III<\/span><\/h1>\n

Praise to the Father<\/strong>
\nFather, you are holy indeed, and all
\ncreation rightly gives you praise. All life,
\nall holiness comes from you through your
\nSon, Jesus Christ our Lord, by the working
\nof the Holy Spirit. From age to age, you
\ngather a people to yourself, so that from
\neast to west, a perfect offering may be
\nmade to the glory of your name.
\nAnd so, Father, we bring you these
\ngifts. We ask you to make them holy by
\nthe power of your Spirit, that they may
\nbecome the body and blood of your Son,
\nour Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command
\nwe celebrate this Eucharist.<\/p>\n

The Lord’s Supper<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the night he was betrayed, he took
\nbread and gave you thanks and praise. He
\nbroke the bread, gave it to his disciples,
\nand said:
\nTake this, all of you, and eat it: this<\/strong>
\nis my body which will be given up for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When supper was ended, he took the
\ncup. Again, he gave you thanks and praise,
\ngave the cup to his disciples, and said:
\nTake this, all of you, and drink from<\/strong>
\nit: this is the cup of my blood, the blood<\/strong>
\nof the new and everlasting covenant. It<\/strong>
\nwill be shed for you and for all so that<\/strong>
\nsins may be forgiven. Do this in memory<\/strong>
\nof me.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Memorial acclamation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
\nAll: 1 Christ has died, Christ is risen,<\/strong>
\nChrist will come again.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

___________________________<\/p>\n

2 Dying, you destroyed our death,<\/strong>
\nrising, you restored our life. Lord<\/strong>
\nJesus, come in glory.<\/strong>
\n3 When we eat this bread and drink<\/strong>
\nthis cup, we proclaim your death,<\/strong>
\nLord Jesus, until you come in <\/strong>glory.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4 Lord, by your cross and<\/strong>
\nresurrection, you have set us free.<\/strong>
\nYou are the Saviour of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Memorial Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Father, calling to mind the death your
\nSon endured for our salvation, his glorious
\nresurrection and ascension into heaven,
\nand ready to greet him when he comes
\nagain, we offer you in thanksgiving this
\nholy and living sacrifice. Look with favour
\non your Church’s offering, and see the
\nVictim whose death has reconciled us to
\nyourself.<\/p>\n

Invocation of the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Grant that we, who are nourished by
\nhis body and blood, may be filled with his
\nHoly Spirit, and become one body, one
\nspirit in Christ.<\/p>\n

In Communion with the Saints<\/strong>
\nMay he make us an everlasting gift to
\nyou and enable us to share in the
\ninheritance of your saints, with Mary, the
\nvirgin Mother of God; with the apostles,
\nthe martyrs, (Saint N., the saint of the
\nday or patron saint) And all your saints,
\non whose constant intercession we rely
\nfor help.<\/p>\n

For the Church<\/strong>
\nLord, may this sacrifice, which has
\nmade our peace with you, and advance the
\npeace and salvation of all the world.
\nStrengthen in faith and love, your pilgrim
\nChurch on earth; your servant, Pope N.,
\nour bishop N., and all the bishops, with
\nthe clergy and the entire people,e your Son
\nhas gained for you. Father, hear the
\nprayers of the family you have gathered
\nhere before you. In mercy and love unite
\nall your children wherever they may be.<\/p>\n

For the Dead<\/strong>
\nWelcome into your kingdom, our
\ndeparted brothers and sisters, and all who
\nhave left this world in your friendship. We
\nhope to enjoy forever the vision of your
\nglory, through Christ our Lord, from whom
\nall good things come.
\nIn Masses for the dead, the following<\/em>
\nmay be said:<\/em>
\nRemember N. In baptism, he (she)
\ndied with Christ: may he (she) also share<\/p>\n

his resurrection, when Christ will raise our
\nmortal bodies and make them like his
\nown in glory. Welcome into your kingdom
\nour departed brothers and sisters, and all
\nwho have left this world in your friendship.
\nThere we hope to share in your glory when
\nevery tear will be wiped away. On that
\nday we shall see you, our God, as you are.
\nWe shall become like you and praise you
\nfor ever through Christ our Lord, from
\nwhom all good things come.<\/p>\n

Final doxology: in praise of God<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through him, with him, in him, in the
\nunity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour
\nis yours, almighty Father, forever and ever.
\nAll: Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eucharistic Prayer IV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preface<\/strong>
\nFather in heaven, it is right that we
\nshould give you thanks and glory: you
\nalone are God, living and true. Through all
\neternity, you live in unapproachable light.<\/p>\n

Source of life and goodness, you have
\ncreated all things to fill your creatures
\nwith every blessing and lead all to the
\njoyful vision of your light. Countless hosts
\nof angels stand before you to do your will;
\nthey look upon your splendour and praise
\nyou, night and day. United with them,
\nand in the name of every creature under
\nheaven, we too praise your glory as we
\nsing (say):
\nAll: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power<\/strong>
\nand might, heaven and earth are full of<\/strong>
\nyour glory. Hosanna in the highest.<\/strong>
\nBlessed is he who comes in the name<\/strong>
\nof the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Praise to the Father<\/strong><\/em>
\nFather, we acknowledge your
\ngreatness: all your actions show your
\nwisdom and love. You formed man in
\nyour own likeness and set him over the
\nwhole world to serve you, his creator, and
\nto rule over all creatures. Even when he
\nyo disobeyed you and lost your friendship
\nyou did not abandon him to the power of<\/p>\n

death, but helped all men to seek and find
\nyou, again and again, you offered a
\nCovenant to man, and through the prophets
\ntaught him to hope for salvation. Father,
\nyou so loved the world that in the fullness
\nof the time you sent your only Son to be our
\nSaviour, He was conceived through the
\npower of the Holy Spirit, and born of the
\nVirgin Mary, a man like us in all things but
\nsin. To the poor, he proclaimed the good
\nnews of salvation, to prisoners, freedom,
\nand to those in sorrow, joy. In fulfilment of
\nyour will, he gave himself up to death; but
\nby rising from the dead, he destroyed death
\nand restored life. And that we might live
\nno longer for ourselves but for him, he
\nsent the Holy Spirit from you, Father, as
\nhis first gift to those who believe, to
\ncomplete his work on earth and bring us
\nthe fullness of grace.<\/p>\n

Invocation of the Holy Spirit<\/span><\/h1>\n

Father, may this Holy Spirit sanctify
\nThese offerings. Let them become the body
\nand the blood of Jesus Christ our Lord as we<\/p>\n

celebrate the great mystery which he left
\nus as an everlasting covenant.<\/p>\n

The Lord’s Supper<\/strong>
\nHe always loved those who were his
\nown in the world. When the time came for
\nhim to be glorified by you, his heavenly
\nFather, he showed the depth of his love.
\nWhile they were at supper, he took bread,
\nsaid the blessing, broke the bread, and
\ngave it to his disciples, saying:
\nTake this, all of you, and eat it: this<\/strong>
\nis my body which will be given up for you.<\/strong>
\nIn the same way, he took the cup,
\nfilled with wine. He gave you thanks, and
\ngiving the cup to his disciples, said:
\nTake this, all of you, and drink from<\/strong>
\nit: this is the cup of my blood, the blood<\/strong>
\nof the new and everlasting covenant. It<\/strong>
\nwill be shed for you and for all so that<\/strong>
\nsins may be forgiven. Do this in memory<\/strong>
\nof me.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Memorial acclamation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
\nAll: 1 Christ has died, Christ is risen,<\/strong>
\nChrist will come again.<\/strong>
\n2 Dying you destroyed our death,<\/strong>
\nrising you restored our life. Lord<\/strong>
\nJesus, come in glory.<\/strong>
\n3 When we eat this bread and drink<\/strong>
\nthis cup, we proclaim your death,<\/strong>
\nLord Jesus, until you come in <\/strong>glory.<\/strong>
\n4 Lord, by your <\/strong>cross and<\/strong>
\nresurrection, you have set us free.<\/strong>
\nYou are the Saviour of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Memorial Prayer<\/strong>
\nFather, we now memorial of our redemption. We recall
\nChrist’s death, his descent among the
\ndead, his resurrection, and his ascension
\nto your right hand; and, looking forward to
\nhis coming in glory, we offer you his body
\nand blood, the acceptable sacrifice which
\nbrings salvation to the whole world.<\/p>\n

For the Church<\/strong>
\nLord, look upon this sacrifice which
\nyou have given to your Church, and by
\nyour Holy Spirit, gather all who share this
\nbread and wine into the one body of Christ,
\na living sacrifice of praise.
\nLord, remember those for whom we
\noffer this sacrifice, especially N. our Pope,
\nN. our bishop, and bishops and clergy
\neverywhere. Remember those who take
\npart in this offering, those here present
\nand all your people, and all who seek you
\nwith a sincere heart.<\/p>\n

For the Dead<\/strong>
\nRemember those who have died in
\nthe peace of Christ and all the dead whose
\nfaith is known to you alone.<\/p>\n

In Communion with the Saints<\/strong>
\nFather, in your mercy, grant also to us,
\nyour children, to enter into our heavenly
\ninheritance in the company of the Virgin
\nMary, the Mother of God, and your apostles<\/p>\n

and saints. Then, in your kingdom, freed
\nfrom the corruption of sin and death, we
\nshall sing your glory with every creature
\nthrough Christ our Lord, through whom
\nyou give us everything that is good.<\/p>\n

Final doxology: in praise of God<\/strong>
\nThrough him, with him, in him, in the
\nunity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour
\nis yours, almighty Father, forever and
\never.
\nAll: Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Morning Prayers<\/a><\/p>\n

Night Prayers<\/a><\/p>\n

Simplified Christian Doctrine<\/a><\/p>\n

The Seven Sacraments<\/a><\/p>\n

The Ten Commandments of God<\/a><\/p>\n

The Precepts of the Church<\/a><\/p>\n

Days of Obligation<\/a><\/p>\n

Days of Fast and Abstinence<\/a><\/p>\n

Eucharistic Fast<\/a><\/p>\n

Lay Baptism<\/a><\/p>\n

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