All Saints
Introductory RitesSign of the CrossMinister:In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ℟ Amen. GreetingMinister:Let us bless the Lord who gives us peace. Let us bless the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ℟ Blessed be God for ever. |
Penitential ActMinister:Friends, to prepare ourselves for this celebration, let us ask the Lord for forgiveness. Pause briefly for silent prayer.Lord Jesus, you healed the sick. Lord, have mercy. ℟ Lord, have mercy. You forgave sinners. Christ, have mercy. ℟ Christ, have mercy. You give yourself to us to heal us and bring us strength. Lord, have mercy. ℟ Christ, have mercy. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. ℟ Amen. |
Liturgy of the WordGospelThe Gospel can be read by the minister, the sick person, or another person who is present. Some silent reflection should follow.Reader:A reading from the holy gospel according to Matthew Mt 5:1-12 Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them: ‘How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied. Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them. Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God. Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God. Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.’ The Gospel of the Lord. ℟ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. |
Silent Reflection on the ReadingPrayer of the FaithfulEveryone who is present can be invited to offer prayer intentions for the sick person and the needs of the world.We pray for… Lord, hear us. ℟ Lord, hear our prayer. |
Concluding RiteThe minister and everyone present make the sign of the cross on themselves as the minister says:May the almighty and merciful God bless and protect us, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. ℟ Amen. |