Liturgical Information
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Themes & Motives: deliverance, discipleship, trust, freedom, journey

Introit:
All nations, clap your hands. Shout with a voice of joy to God (Psalm 47:2)

Opening Prayer:
Father,
you call your children
to walk in the light of Christ.
Free us from darkness
and keep us in the radiance of your truth.
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.

• I Kings 19:16b,19-21 [Then Elisha arose and followed Elijah and ministered to him. /v.21]
• Psalm 16:1-2,5 / 7-8 / 9-10 / 11 [R. You are my inheritance, O Lord. /v.5a]
• Galatians 5:1,13-18 [You were called to freedom, brethren. /v.13]
• Gospel Verse: I Sm 3:9; Jn 6:68c [Speak, Lord, your servant is listening; you have the words of everlasting life.]
• Luke 9:51-62 ["I will follow You wherever You go". /v.57]

Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord God,
through your sacraments
you give us the power of your grace.
May this eucharist
help us to serve you faithfully.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Preface for Sundays in Ordinary Time V: [Creation]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.

All things are of your making,
all times and seasons obey your laws,
but you chose to create man in your own image,
setting him over the whole world in all its wonder.
You made man the steward of creation,
to praise you day by day for the marvels of your wisdom and power,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We praise you, Lord, with all the angels
in their song of joy:

  Holy, holy, holy Lord...

Communion Antiphon:
O bless the Lord, my soul, and all that is within me bless his holy name. (Psalm 103:1)

Prayer after Communion:
Lord,
may this sacrifice and communion
give us a share in your life
and help us to bring your love to the world.
Grant 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, 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.