Liturgical Information
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Themes & Motives: faith, Messiah, sacrifice, baptism, unity

Introit:
God is the strength of his people. In him, we his chosen live in safety. Save us, Lord, who share in your life, and give us your blessing; be our shepherd for ever. (Psalm 28:8-9)

Opening Prayer:
Father,
guide and protector of your people,
grant us an unfailing respect for your name,
and keep us always in your love.
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. Amen.

• Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1 [They shall look on him whom they have pierced. /v.10]
• Psalm 63:2 / 3-4 / 5-6 / 8-9 [R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. /v.2b]
• Galatians 3:26-29 [All of you who were baptized have clothed yourselves with Christ. /v.27]
• Gospel Verse: Jn 10:27 [My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.]
• Luke 9:18-24 [You are the Christ of God. /v.20]

Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
receive our offering,
and may this sacrifice of praise
purify us in mind and heart
and make us always eager to serve you.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Preface for Sundays in Ordinary Time IV: [The History of Salvation]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

By his birth we are reborn.
In his suffering we are freed from sin.
By his rising from the dead we rise to everlasting life.
In his return to you in glory
we enter into your heavenly kingdom.

And so, we join the angels and the saints
as they sing their unending hymn of praise:

  Holy, holy, holy Lord...

Communion Antiphon:
The eyes of all look to you, O Lord, and you give them food in due season. (Psalm 145:15)

Prayer after Communion:
Lord,
you give us the body and blood of your Son
to renew your life within us.
In your mercy, assure our redemption
and bring us to the eternal life
we celebrate in this eucharist.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The English translation of the Introit, Opening Prayer, Psalm Refrain, Gospel Verse, Prayer over the Gifts, Preface, Communion Antiphon and Prayer after Communion from The Roman Missal, Copyright 1973, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.