LITURGY OF THE WORD
[WITH HOLY COMMUNION]
LAY LEADER’S TEXT
INTRODUCTORY RITES
[Instrumental/Hymn]
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, + and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Greeting:
Brothers and sisters,
the Lord invites us to his table
to share in the body of Christ:
bless him for his goodness.
The people answer:
Blessed be God forever.
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Penitential Act
My sisters and brothers,
to prepare ourselves for this celebration,
let us call to mind our sins.
Pause for silent reflection.
Form A or B of the Penitential Act may be used.
Included in this rite is Form C:
The leader or another minister makes the following invocations.
Leader:
You brought us to salvation by your paschal
mystery: Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
You renew us by the wonders of your passion:
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
You give us your body to make us one with your
Easter sacrifice. Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
May almighty God have mercy on us,
forgive us our sins
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
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CELEBRATION OF THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Texts for the Liturgy of the Word are chosen for the occasion either from the Mass of
the day or from the votive Masses of the Holy Eucharist or the Precious Blood, the
readings from which are in the Lectionary. The Lectionary offers a wide range of
readings which may be drawn upon for particular needs, such as the Votive Mass of the
Sacred Heart.
There may be one or more readings, the first being followed by a psalm or some
other chant or by a period of silent prayer.
The readings are followed by the prayer of the faithful.
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
[Second Reading]
Gospel Acclamation
always sung
Gospel
Silent Reflection
Prayer of the Faithful
Leader:
Trusting that God hears all of our prayers.
Let us now turn to him with our needs.
Reader:
For those who lead and guide the Church;
for the grace to lead in wisdom and truth. We
pray to the Lord.
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For nations torn by war and destruction;
for leaders who will bring justice and peace.
We pray to the Lord
For parish communities who stand as witness
to the Gospel; for the grace to be a light to all
nations. We pray to the Lord.
For those discerning vocations; for an
openness to the call of the Holy Spirit. We
pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: may they have a
share in the eternal banquet. We pray to the
Lord.
Leader:
Lord God,
You know the many different needs
your people have in this life.
Hear us and answer the prayers of all
who believe in you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
The Prayer for Vocations may be used to conclude the
Prayer of the Faithful. If the Prayer for Vocations is
used, then the intention for vocations is omitted and the concluding
prayer to the Prayer of the Faithful is omitted.
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[COMMUNION RITE]
The leader goes to the place where the sacrament is reserved, genuflects, takes the
ciborium containing the body of the Lord, places it on the altar and genuflects again.
The lay leader then returns to his/her place or off to the side of the altar, facing the
ciborium and invites all to pray or sing:
LORD’S PRAYER
Leader:
The Father provides us with food for eternal life.
Let us pray for nourishment and strength.
Our Father...
The leader may invite the people in these or similar words:
Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
The leader returns to the altar and genuflects. Taking the host, the leader raises
it slightly over the vessel and says:
Leader:
Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
The people respond:
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Lord, I am not worthy
that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word
and my soul shall be healed.
COMMUNION
If the leader receives communion, he says quietly:
May the Body of Christ
keep me safe for eternal life.
The leader reverently consumes the body of Christ.
The leader then distributes communion to the communicants, raising the Host
slightly, saying:
The Body of Christ.
Amen.
If there are many communicants, another minister(s) may assist in distribution of
Holy Communion.
During the distribution of communion, a hymn may be sung.
Once all have received communion, the leader places any particles left on the
plate(s) into the ciborium and returns any remaining hosts to the tabernacle.
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[PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION] (This prayer is not included in the
proposed rite by the bishops; however, it is included in the current rite,
therefore, appropriate to use until we receive the approved text.)
After communion there may be a period of silence. Then the leader
stands for the prayer and says it with arms outstretched.)
Leader:
Let us pray.
O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament
have left us a memorial of your Passion,
grant us, we pray,
so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and
Blood
that we may always experience in ourselves
the fruits of your redemption.
Who live and reign with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever.1
Amen.
For additional prayer texts see the appendix.
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Collect, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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CONCLUDING RITE
Blessing and Dismissal
The leader invokes God’s blessing and, crossing himself, says:
Leader:
May the Lord bless us,
protect us from evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
Go in the peace of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
The leader may bow to the altar and leave.
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APPENDIX I
CONCLUDING PRAYER TEXTS
O God, who have accomplished the work of human redemption through the
Paschal Mystery of your Only Begotten Son, graciously grant that we, who
confidently
proclaim,
under sacramental signs, the Death and Resurrection of Christ, may experience
continued increase of your saving grace.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever.2
The people answer:
Amen.
Or:
Pour on us, O Lord, the Spirit of your love, and in your kindness
make those you have nourished
by this one heavenly Bread
one in mind and heart. Through Christ our Lord.3
The people answer:
Amen.
Or:
May sharing at the heavenly table
sanctify us, Lord, we pray,
so that through the Body and Blood of Christ
the whole family of believers may be bound together.
Through Christ our Lord.4
The people answer:
Amen.
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Collect, Votive Mass of the Most Holy Eucharist
Prayer after Communion, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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Prayer after Communion, Votive Mass of the Most Holy Eucharist.
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Or:
As we receive these glorious mysteries,
we make thanksgiving to you, O Lord,
for allowing us while still on earth
to be partakers even now of the things of heaven.
Through Christ our Lord.5
The people answer:
Amen.
Or:
Humbly we ask you, almighty God,
be graciously pleased to grant
that those you renew with your Sacraments
may also serve with lives pleasing to you.
Through Christ our Lord.6
The people answer:
Amen.
Or:
O God, who have willed that we be partakers
in the one Bread and the one Chalice,
grant us, we pray, so to live
that, made one in Christ,
we may joyfully bear fruit
for the salvation of the world.
Through Christ our Lord.7
The people answer:
Amen.
Or:
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Prayer After Communion, 2nd Sunday of Lent
Prayer After Communion, 1st Week in Ordinary Time
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Prayer After Communion, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Renewed by this bread from the heavenly table,
we beseech you, Lord,
that, being the food of charity,
it may confirm our hearts
and stir us to serve you in our neighbor.
Through Christ our Lord.8
The people answer:
Amen.
Or:
Nourished by this sacred gift, O Lord,
we give you thanks and beseech your mercy,
that, by the pouring forth of your Spirit,
the grace of integrity may endure
in those your heavenly power has entered.
Through Christ our Lord.9
The people answer:
Amen.
Or:
Renewed by the sustenance of the one Bread, O Lord, we humbly pray,
that you may confirm us ever in your charity
and make us walk in newness of life.
Through Christ our Lord.10
The people answer:
Amen.
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Prayer After Communion, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Prayer After Communion, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Prayer After Communion, Common of Martyrs, II. During Easter Time, A. For Several
Martyrs, #2 (variant)
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Or:
Pour out on us, O Lord, the Spirit of your love,
and in your kindness make those you have nourished by this paschal Sacrament
one in mind and heart.
Through Christ our Lord.11
The people answer:
Amen.
Or:
We pray, O Lord,
that the reverent reception of the Sacrament of your Son
may cleanse us from our old ways
and transform us into a new creation.
Through Christ our Lord.12
The people answer:
Amen.
Or:
Almighty ever‐living God,
who restore us to eternal life
in the Resurrection of Christ,
increase in us, we pray, the fruits of this paschal Sacrament and pour into our
hearts the strength of this saving food.
Through Christ our Lord.13
The people answer:
Amen.
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Prayer After Communion, Easter Vigil
Prayer After Communion, Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
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Prayer After Communion, Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal  2010, International Commission on English
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