Opening Prayer - Portsmouth Catholic · PDF fileOpening Prayer Priest: We kneel in the presence of God the source of true life, the centre of our Christian life. Let us pray to him

Opening PrayerPriest: We kneel in the presence of Godthe source of true life,the centre of our Christian life.Let us pray to him from the depths of our hearts. pause for silent prayerO God, you have willed that your Churchbe the sacrament of salvation for all nations,so that Christ’s saving work may continue to the end of the ages; stir up, we pray, the hearts of your faithfuland grant that they may feel a more urgent call to work for the salvation of every creature, so that from all the peoples on earth one family and one people of your own may arise and increase. 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.All: AMEN

Scripture ReadingA reading from the Acts of the Apostles. 8:4-8Now the disciples who were scattered went from place to place, proclaiming the word. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. The crowds with one accord listened eagerly to what was said by Philip, hearing and seeing the signs that he did, for unclean spirits, crying with loud shrieks, came out of many who were possessed; and many others who were paralysed or lame were cured. So there was great joy in that city.The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Litany of the Holy Eucharist (NCCB)

Priest: Lord, have mercyALL: Lord, have mercyChrist, have mercyChrist, have mercyLord, have mercyLord, have mercyJesus, the Most High Response after each invocation: have mercy on us

Jesus, the holy OneJesus, Word of GodJesus, only Son of the Father Jesus, Son of MaryJesus, crucified for usJesus, risen from the deadJesus, reigning in gloryJesus, coming in gloryJesus, our LordJesus, our hopeJesus, our peaceJesus, our SaviourJesus, our salvationJesus, our resurrectionJesus, judge of allJesus, Lord of the ChurchJesus, Lord of creationJesus, Lover of allJesus, life of the worldJesus, freedom for the imprisoned Jesus, joy of the sorrowingJesus, giver of the SpiritJesus, giver of good giftsJesus, source of new lifeJesus, Lord of lifeJesus, eternal high priestJesus, priest and victimJesus, true ShepherdJesus, true LightJesus, bread of heaven Jesus, bread of lifeJesus, bread of thanksgiving Jesus, life-giving breadJesus, holy manna

Priest: Gracious and merciful God, we pray that through the Holy Spirit all Catholics may hear the call of the New Evangelisation and seek a deeper relationship with your Son, Jesus.We pray that the New Evangelisation will renew the Church, inspiring all Catholics to “go forth and make disciples of all nations” and transform society through the power of the Gospel.We pray for all members of the Church, that we heed the words of Christ—“do not be afraid”—and strengthened by the Holy Spirit’s gift of courage, give witness to the Gospel and share our faith with others.We pray that we may become like the father of the prodigal son —filled with compassion for our missing brothers and sisters—and run to embrace them upon their return.We pray that all people yearning to know Christ and the Church may encounter him through the faithful who witness to his love in their lives.Loving God, our Father, strengthen us to become witnesses to the saving grace of your Son, Jesus, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.ALL: Amen.

Silent Prayer (25 mins)“The worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass is of inestimable value for the life of the Church. .. It is pleasant to spend time with him, to lie close to his breast like the Beloved Disciple and to feel the infinite love present in his heart. If in our time Christians must be distinguished above all by the ‘art of prayer’, how can we not feel a renewed need to spend time in spiritual converse, in silent adoration, in heartfelt love before Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament? How often, dear brother and sisters, have I experienced this, and drawn from it strength, consolation and support!” (John Paul II Ecclesia de Eucharistia 25)

Jesus, new covenantJesus, food for everlasting life Jesus, food for our journey Jesus, holy banquetJesus, true sacrificeJesus, perfect sacrificeJesus, eternal sacrificeJesus, divine VictimJesus, Mediator of the new covenant Jesus, mystery of the altarJesus, mystery of faithJesus, medicine of immortalityJesus, pledge of eternal gloryJesus, Lamb of God, you take awaythe sins of the world: have mercy on usJesus, Bearer of our sins, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on usJesus, Redeemer of the world, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on usChrist, hear us Christ, hear usChrist, graciously hear usChrist, graciously hear usLord Jesus, hear our prayerLord Jesus, hear our prayerPriest: Father in heaven, you have made us for yourself; our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Fulfil this longing through Jesus, the Bread of Life, so that we may witness to him who alone satisfies the hungers of the human family. By the power of your Spirit, lead us to the heavenly table where we may feast on the vision of your glory for ever and ever. ALL: AMEN

Eucharistic Hymn(s)

Meditation Prayer (from USCCB Committee for Evangelisation)

Hymn (e.g. Tantum ergo, Sacramentum)

Priest: Let us prayLord Jesus Christ,you gave us the Eucharist as the memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this sacrament of your body and bloodhelp us to experience the salvation you won for us and the peace of the kingdomwhere you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.ALL: AMEN

Benediction

The Divine PraisesBlessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name.Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be His most Sacred Heart. !Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the most holy sacrament of the Altar,Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.Blessed be her glorious Assumption.Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.Blessed be St Joseph, her spouse most chaste.Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints. Reposition (during which a Hymn such as O Sacrament most holy is sung)

Marian anthem or hymn

IntercessionsPriest: God fills the hearts and minds of all who encounter his Son, Jesus with the joy of the Gospel. Let us pray to the Lord that he may help us to share this joy with others: Response after each petition:R/. Lord, help us to share the joy of the Gospel with others.

As John the Baptist leapt for joy in his mother’s womb upon encountering your Son, Jesus, so help us to rediscover and renew the joy of this exchange which you offer also to us.

As your Son, Jesus, set the blind man free to see you clearly and worship you, so too free us from all which blinds us to your presence that we may worship you with joy.

As your Son, Jesus, called Zacchaeus down from the tree that he might accept your offer of salvation, so help us also, that we might hear this offer and be set free to respond generously to the poor and those in need. Other petitions may be added here spontaneously, either aloud or in silenceAs your Son, Jesus, breathed the Holy Spirit on his disciples, before sending them out into the world, so too fill us with the same Spirit in order that we may accept your call to embark upon a new chapter of Spirit-filled Evangelisation, marked by a missionary joy.

Our Father