22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Liturgy Preparation

Opening Comment

We gather to praise God and to ask for help and grace. We know the difficulties that can come when we try to live the right way. Often the road of life is like the way of the cross.

Penitential Rite: Let us call to mind our moments of failure, conscious that God’s grace raises us up: (pause) Lord Jesus, you raise us to new life…

 

Introduction to the Scripture Readings

Jeremish 20:7-9 — Jeremiah describes the difficulties preaching the word brought him.

Romans 12:1-2 — Paul believes we must offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to God.

Matthew 16:21-27 — Jesus warns of the suffering discipleship will involve.

 

The General Intercessions

Introduction (by the Presider) Brothers and sisters, let us bring our prayers to God, who has always been our help.

  1. For Christians who suffer persecution for their faith, that they may hold firm in the face of every trial. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.
  2. For all those who endure criticism for doing what they believe is right, that they may have the courage to persevere. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.
  3. For the grace to support our fellow pilgrims in the hardships of life: that we may become more aware of each other’s sufferings. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.
  4. For all who struggle with illness, of mind or body, that their way of the cross may bring them to glory. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.
  5. For our own needs, for those who have asked our prayers —especially those we remember now: (Long pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.
  6. For the faithful departed (especially N and N), that sharing the cross of Christ they may also share his victory over death. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) O Lord our God, your love is better than life: Come to our help, we pray, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Other Liturgical Suggestions

Highlight the cross today, by carrying it in the entrance procession and incensing it. Penitential Rite c-vi). Alternative opening prayer. Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time 2. Eucharistic Prayer 3. Solemn Blessing 5 (The Passion of the Lord). If continental visitors attend today, the presider might welcome them in their own language at the start of Mass.

Songs

‘Christ Be Beside Me’; ‘The King of Love My Shepherd Is’; ‘O the Love of My Lord is the Essence’.

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