Liturgical Information
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Themes & Motives: mercy, humility, sincerity, strength

Introit:
Let hearts rejoice who search for the Lord. Seek the Lord and his strength, seek always the face of the Lord. (Psalm 105:3-4)

Opening Prayer:
Almighty and ever-living God,
strengthen our faith, hope and love.
May we do with loving hearts
what you ask of us
and come to share the life you promise.
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.

• Sirach 35:12-14,16-18 [The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds. /v.17]
• Psalm 34:2-3 / 17-18 / 19,23 [R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor. /v.7a]
• II Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 [In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness /v.8]
• Gospel Verse: II Cor 5:19 [God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of salvation.]
• Luke 18:9-14 [The tax collector, not the Pharisee, went home justified. /v.14]

Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord God of power and might,
receive the gifts we offer
and let our service give you glory.
Grant this through Christ our 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:
We will rejoice at the victory of God and make our boast in his great name. (Psalm 20:6)

Prayer after Communion:
Lord,
bring to perfection within us
the communion we share in this sacrament.
May our celebration have an effect in our lives.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the 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.