Still asking questions...
- Written by Chris McDonnell
Chris McDonnell CT January 19 th 2018
I have always encouraged young people to ask questions, with one proviso, that there may not be an easy answer or in some cases, no answer at all... given those conditions, fire ahead!
But in whatever category their question felt, it was always recognised as an honest question that required acknowledgement.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Written by Alex Walker
Collect
Almighty ever-living God,
who govern all things,
both in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the pleading of your people
and bestow your peace on our times.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Offerings
Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that we may participate worthily in these mysteries,
for whenever the memorial of this sacrifice is celebrated
the work of our redemption is accomplished.
Through Christ our Lord.
Prayer after Communion
Pour on us, O Lord, the Spirit of your love,
and in your kindness
make those you have nourished
by this one heavenly Bread
one in mind and heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Opening Prayer
Almighty God,
whose unfailing providence rules all things
both in heaven and on earth,
listen to the cry of your people
and guide in your peace the course of our days.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Gifts
Lord God,
make us worthy to celebrate this holy eucharist,
for as often as this sacrifice is offered
in remembrance of your Son,
the work of our redemption is accomplished.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Prayer After Communion
God of mercy,
pour forth upon us the Spirit of your love,
that we who have been nourished
by the one bread from heaven
may be one in mind and heart.
Grant this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
What are the 1998 Mass Responses?
- Written by Alex Walker
The Mass Responses for the 1998 missal virtually remained the same, as they were drawn up with the English Language Liturgical Consultation (ELLC), and therefore ecumenical. it was this ecumenical aspect of the 1998 missal which was completely ignored by the imposed 2010 missal. it was if other Christian denominations didn't exist or weren't important.
The Creed
For us men and for our salvation becomes, for us all and our salvation.
Was incarnate of the Virgin Mary becomes,
Was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man.
The Our Father
Ironically, the Words of the Lord's Prayer were changed in order to remove the suggestion that the Lord leads us into temptation as discussed by Pope Francis recently.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
The Epiphany of the Lord
- Written by Alex Walker
Collect
O God, who on this day
revealed your Only Begotten Son to the nations
by the guidance of a star,
grant in your mercy, that we, who know you already by faith,
may be brought to behold the beauty of your sublime glory.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Offerings
Look with favour, Lord, we pray,
on these gifts of your Church,
in which are offered now not gold or frankincense or myrrh,
but he who by them is proclaimed,
sacrificed and received, Jesus Christ.
Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Prayer after Communion
Go before us with heavenly light, O Lord,
always and everywhere,
that we may perceive with clear sight
and revere with true affection
the mystery in which you have willed us to participate.
Through Christ our Lord.
Opening Prayer
God of mystery,
on this day you revealed your only Son to the nations
by the guidance of a star.
We know you now by faith;
lead us into that presence
where we shall behold your glory face to face.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Gifts
Lord,
accept the gifts of your Church,
which offers you today not gold, frankincense, and myrrh,
but the one who in these gifts is proclaimed, offered,
and received,
Jesus Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Prayer After Communion
Guide us always and everywhere, Lord,
by your light from on high,
that we may discern with clear minds
and treasure with deep affection
the mystery you have given us to share.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
THE LETTER FROM THE CONGREGATION FOR DIVINE WORSHIP REGARDING THE LITURGY MOTU PROPRIO
- Written by Alex Walker
Most Reverend Excellency,
With the Motu Proprio MAGNUM PRINCIPIUM, dated 3 September 2017, entering into force on 1 October, made known through the Press Office of the Holy See on 9 September and published in L’Osservatore Romano on 10 September in Latin and in Italian, the Holy Father modified canon 838 of the Code of Canon Law.
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