Liturgical Information
The Fifth Sunday of Lent (C)
Liturgical Color: Violet
Themes & Motives: forgiveness, pardon, justice, deliverance, justification
Introit:
Give me justice, O God, and defend my cause against the wicked; rescue me from deceitful and unjust men. You, O God, are my refuge. (Psalm 43:1-2)
Opening Prayer:
Father,
help us to be like Christ your Son,
who loved the world and died for our salvation.
Inspire us by his love,
guide us by his example,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lectionary Readings:
- Isaiah 43:16-21 [Behold, I will do something new; I will make rivers in the desert. /v.18]
- Psalm 126:1-2 / 2-3 / 4-5 / 6 [R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. /v.3]
- Philippians 3:8-14 [Whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. /v.7]
- Gospel Verse: Joel 2:12-13 [Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful.]
- John 8:1-11 [He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her. /v.7]
When catechumens and candidates for reception are present, readings may be chosen from the Year A cycle.
See Year A - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Prayer over the Gifts:
Almighty God,
may the sacrifice we offer
take away the sins of those
whom you enlighten with the Christian faith.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
Preface for the Fifth Week of Lent: [The Power of the Cross]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.
The suffering and death of your Son
brought life to the whole world,
moving our hearts to praise your glory.
The power of the cross reveals your judgment on this world
and the kingship of Christ crucified.
We praise you, Lord,
with all the angels and saints in their song of joy:
Holy, holy, holy Lord...
Communion Antiphon:
He who lives and believes in me will not die for ever, said the Lord. (John 11:26)
Prayer after Communion:
Almighty Father,
by this sacrifice
may we always remain one with your Son, Jesus Christ,
whose body and blood we share,
for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
Prayer over the People:
Lord,
protect your people always,
that they may be free from every evil
and serve you with all their hearts.
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, © 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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