Liturgical Information
Feast of the Holy Family (C)
Liturgical Color: White [Note: "On solemn occasions more precious vestments may be used, even if not the color of the day" GIRM #309]
Themes & Motives: family life, love, understanding, spiritual growth
Introit:
The shepherds hastened to Bethlehem, where they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. (Luke 2:16)
Opening Prayer:
Father,
help us to live as the holy family,
united in respect and love.
Bring us to the joy and peace of your eternal home.
Grant 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:
- I Samuel 1:20-22,24-28 [As long as he lives Samuel is dedicated to the Lord. /v.28]
- Psalm 84:2-3 / 5-6 / 9-10 [R. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord. /v.5a]
- I John 3:1-2,21-24 [We are called children of God, and such we are. /v.1]
- Gospel Verse: Acts 16:14b [Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.]
See CNP's Gospel Verses for the Christmas Cycle CNP Catalog #3050
- Luke 2:41-52 [They found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers. v/46]
See CNP's Book of Sung Gospels - Third Edition CNP Catalog #3012-3
Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
accept this sacrifice
and through the prayers of Mary, the virgin Mother of God,
and of her husband, Joseph,
unite our families in peace and love.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
Preface for Christmas I: [Christ the Light]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
In the wonder of the Incarnation
your eternal Word has brought to the eyes of faith
a new and radiant vision of your glory.
In him we see our God made visible
and so are caught up in love of the God we cannot see.
And so with all the choirs of angels in heaven
we proclaim your glory
and join in their unending hymn of praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord...
Communion Antiphon:
Our God has appeared on earth, and lived among men. (Bar 3:38)
Prayer after Communion:
Eternal Father,
We want to live as Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,
in peace with you and one another.
May this communion strengthen us
to face the troubles of life.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer over the People:
Lord,
you care for your people even whne they stray.
Grant us a complete change of heart,
so that we may follow you with greater fidelity.
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, © 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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