Liturgical Information
The Fourth Sunday of Lent [Laetare] (C)
Liturgical Color: Rose
Themes & Motives: reconciliation, fulfillment, God's providential care
Introit:
Rejoice, Jerusalem! Be glad for her, you who love her; rejoice with her, you who mourned for her, and you will find contentment at her consoling breasts. (See Isaiah 66:10-11)
Opening Prayer:
Father of peace,
we are joyful in your Word,
your Son Jesus Christ,
who reconciles us to you.
Let us hasten toward Easter
with the eagerness of faith and love.
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:
- Joshua 5:9a,10-12 [They observed the Passover on the evening of the fourteenth day of the month. /v.10]
- Psalm 34:2-3 / 4-5 / 6-7 [R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. /v.9a]
- II Corinthians 5:17-21 [God reconciled Himself to us through Christ. /v.18]
- Gospel Verse: Lk 15:18 [I will get up and go to my Father and shall say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.]
- Luke 15:1-3,11-32 [This brother of yours was dead and has begun to live. /v.32]
When catechumens and candidates for reception are present, readings may be chosen from the Year A cycle.
See Year A - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
we offer you these gifts
which bring us peace and joy.
Increase our reverence by this eucharist,
and bring salvation to the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
Preface for Lent II: [The Spirit of Penance]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.
This great season of grace is your gift to your family
to renew us in spirit.
You give us strength to purify our hearts,
to control our desires,
and so to serve you in freedom.
You teach us how to live in this passing world
with our hearts set on the world that will never end.
Now, with all the saints and angels,
we praise you for ever:
Holy, holy, holy Lord...
Communion Antiphon:
To Jerusalem, that binds them together in unity, the tribes of the Lord go up to give him praise. (Ps 122:3-4)
Prayer after Communion:
Father,
You enlighten all who come into the world.
Fill our hearts with the light of your gospel,
that our thoughts may please you,
and our love be sincere.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer over the People:
Father,
look with love upon your people,
the love which our Lord Jesus Christ showed us
when he delivered himself to evil men
and suffered the agony of the cross.
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, © 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 ® © The Lockman Foundation 1973. Used by permission.
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