Liturgical Information
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Themes & Motives: petition, perseverance, prayer, forgiveness

Introit:
God is in his holy dwelling; he will give a home to the lonely, he gives power and strength to his people. (Psalm 68:6,7,36)

Opening Prayer:
God our Father and protector,
without you nothing is holy,
nothing has value.
Guide us to everlasting life
by helping us to use wisely
the blessings you have given to the world.
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.

• Genesis 18:20-32 [O, may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak. /v.30]
• Psalm 138:1-2 / 2-3 / 6-7 / 7-8 [R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me. /v.3a]
• Colossians 2:12-14 [He made you alive together with Him. /v.13]
• Gospel Verse: Rom 8:15bc [You have received a Spirit of adoption, through which we cry, Abba, Father.]
• Luke 11:1-13 [Ask and it shall be given to you. /v.9]

Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
receive these offerings
chosen from your many gifts.
May these mysteries make us holy
and lead us to eternal joy.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

Through his cross and resurrection
he freed us from sin and death
and called us to the glory that has made us
a chosen race, a royal priesthood,
a holy nation, a people set apart.

Everywhere we proclaim our mighty works
for you called us out of darkness
into your own wonderful light.

And so, with all the choirs of angels in heaven
we proclaim your glory
and join in their unending hymn of praise:

  Holy, holy, holy Lord...

Communion Antiphon:
O bless the Lord, my soul, and remember all his kindness. (Psalm 103:2)

Prayer after Communion:
Lord,
we receive the sacrament
which celebrates the memory
of the death and resurrection of Christ your Son.
May this gift bring us closer to our eternal salvation.
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, 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.