Liturgical Information
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
Liturgical Color: Green
Themes & Motives: unity, light, discipleship, joy, protection, healing
Introit:
Sing a new song to the Lord! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Truth and beauty surround him, he lives in holiness and glory. (Psalm 96:1,6)
Opening Prayer:
All-powerful and ever-living God,
direct your love that is within us,
that our efforts in the name of your Son
may bring mankind to unity and peace.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lectionary Readings:
- Isaiah 8:23 - 9:3 [The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. /v.2]
- Psalm 27: 1 / 4 / 13-14 [R. The Lord is my light and my salvation. /v.1]
- I Corinthians 1:10-13,17 [That there be no divisions among you. /v.10]
- Gospel Verse: Mt 4:23 [Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom, and cured every disease among the people.]
- Matthew 4:12-23 [Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men. /v.19]
Offertory Antiphon: **
The Lord's right hand is raised; the Lord's right hand strikes with power.
I shall not die but live and declare the deeds of the Lord.
Verses of Psalm 113 or Psalm 125 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
receive our gifts.
Let our offerings make us holy
and bring us salvation.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preface for Sundays in Ordinary Time III: [The Salvation of Man by a Man]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.
We see your infinite power
in your loving plan of salvation.
You came to our rescue by your power as God,
but you wanted us to be saved by one like us.
Man refused your friendship,
but man himself was to restore it
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Through him the angels of heaven offer their prayer of adoration
as they rejoice in your presence for ever.
May our voices be one with theirs
in their triumphant hymn of praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord...
Communion Antiphon:
Look up at the Lord with gladness and smile; your face will never be ashamed. (Psalm 33:6)
Prayer after Communion:
God, all-powerful Father,
may the new life you give us increase our love
and keep us in the joy of your kingdom.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
** An official, approved English translation of the Offertory Antiphon has never been published.
The offertory antiphon used here is cited in Latin in the Graduale Romanum.
The English is from the New American Bible, a Scripture translation approved for liturgical use in the United States.
The English translation of the Introit, Opening Prayer, Psalm Refrain, Gospel Verse, Prayer over the Gifts, Preface, Communion Antiphon, Prayer after Communion, and Solemn Blessing from The Roman Missal, © Copyright 1973, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Excerpts from the First Reading, Second Reading and Gospel are taken from the New American Standard Bible ® © Copyright 1973 The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
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