Liturgical Information
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)
Liturgical Color: Green
Themes & Motives: unity, fulfillment
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:
- Nehemiah 8:2-4a,5-6,8-10 [They read from the book, from the law of God. /v.8]
- Psalm 19:9 / 9 / 10 / 15 [R. Your words, Lord, are spirit and life. / See Jn:63c]
- I Corinthians 12:12-30 [You are Christ's body, and individually members of it. /v.27]
- Gospel Verse: Luke 4:18 [The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives.]
- Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 ["Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." /v.21]
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.
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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