Liturgical Information
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Themes & Motives: trust, hope, dependence on God, salvation

Introit:
Lord, be my rock of safety, the stronghold that saves me. For the honor of your name, lead me and guide me. (Psalm 31:3-4)

Opening Prayer:
God our Father,
you have promised to remain for ever
with those who do what is just and right.
Help us to live in your presence.
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.

• Jeremiah 17:5-8 [Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind. /v.5]
• Psalm 1:1-2 / 3 / 4,6 [R. Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. /Ps 40:5a]
• I Corinthians 15:12,16-20 [If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless. /v.17]
• Gospel Verse: Luke 6:23ab [Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven.]
• Luke 6:17,20-26 [Behold, your reward is great in heaven. /v.23]

Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
we make this offering in obedience to your word.
May it cleanse and renew us,
and lead us to our eternal reward.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Preface for Sundays in Ordinary Time VI: [The Pledge of an Eternal Easter]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.

In you we live and move and have our being.
Each day you show us a Father's love;
your Holy Spirit, dwelling within us,
gives us on earth the hope of unending joy.

Your gift of the Spirit,
who raised Jesus from the dead,
is the foretaste and promise
of the paschal feast of heaven.

With thankful praise,
in company with the angels,
we glorify the wonders of your power:

  Holy, holy, holy Lord...

Communion Antiphon:
They ate and were filled; the Lord gave them what they wanted: they were not deprived of their desire. (Psalm 78:29-30)

Prayer after Communion:
Lord,
you give us food from heaven.
May we always hunger
for the bread of life.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.