Mass Resources For February 28 |
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Online Mass
Local Mass is shown on Ch. 11 KPLR at 8:30 am on Sundays
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Mass
Second Sunday of Lent
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We place ourselves before the Lord, beginning with an act of contrition: My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.
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A Reading from the Book of Genesis
God put Abraham to the test. He called to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am!” he replied. Then God said: “Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him up as a holocaust on a height that I will point out to you.”
When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. Then he reached out and took the knife to slaughter his son. But the LORD’s messenger called to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am!” he answered. “Do not lay your hand on the boy,” said the messenger. “Do not do the least thing to him. I know now how devoted you are to God, since you did not withhold from me your own beloved son.” As Abraham looked about, he spied a ram caught by its horns in the thicket. So he went and took the ram and offered it up as a holocaust in place of his son.
Again the LORD’s messenger called to Abraham from heaven and said: “I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you acted as you did in not withholding from me your beloved son, I will bless you abundantly and make your descendants as countless as the stars of the sky and the sands of the seashore; your descendants shall take possession of the gates of their enemies, and in your descendants all the nations of the earth shall find blessing—all this because you obeyed my command.”
The word of the Lord.
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R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.
I believed, even when I said,
“I am greatly afflicted.”
Precious in the eyes of the LORD
is the death of his faithful ones. R
O LORD, I am your servant;
I am your servant, the son of your handmaid;
you have loosed my bonds.
To you will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving,
and I will call upon the name of the LORD. R
My vows to the LORD I will pay
in the presence of all his people,
In the courts of the house of the LORD,
in your midst, O Jerusalem. R
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A Reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans
Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?
Who will bring a charge against God’s chosen ones? It is God who acquits us, who will condemn? Christ Jesus it is who died—or, rather, was raised— who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us.
The word of the Lord.
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Gospel Acclamation
Praise and honor to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard:
This is my beloved Son, listen to him.
Praise and honor to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
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A Reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark
Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them.
As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
The Gospel of the Lord.
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Intercessions
St. Paul assures us that “God is for us.” Therefore, we give voice to our needs and hopes, confident that the God who loves us will hear us.
. For God’s blessings on Pope Francis and the Iraqi Christians, as well as the safety of all people during his pastoral visit..…Let us pray to the Lord.
. For the Church, that God’s generosity to Abraham and his descendants might motivate us to share our blessings with those in need……Let us pray to the Lord.
· That all the nations on earth may find blessing in their people, as God promised Abraham, and value even the least of them as the handiwork of God, ..…Let us pray to the Lord.
· For those who are preparing for the Easter sacraments, especially Narelle Watson, that they might listen to God’s beloved Son as they approach their initiation into the Church…..Let us pray to the Lord.
· For all who are struggling during difficult winter weather, especially those struggling without homes and those who cannot afford to heat their homes adequately…..Let us pray to the Lord.
· For prisoners and those held captive by sin, for all who seek righteousness.,.. Let us pray to the Lord.
· For all who are suffering in any way during this pandemic as well as all who are ministering to them,…… Let us pray to the Lord.
· For all the prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts; for all our intentions spoken and unspoken…… Let us pray to the Lord.
Faithful God, we look to you in our need and listen closely to hear your voice. Bless us as the descendants of your servant Abraham and hear these prayers we make today in the name of your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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An Act of Spiritual Communion
It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion means uniting ourselves in prayer with Christ’s sacrifice and worshipping Him in the consecrated bread and wine which are His Body and Blood. Always remember that the consecrated bread is the Body and Blood of Christ and the consecrated wine is the Body and Blood of Christ, even if you receive the Eucharist only under one species.
The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. An act of Spiritual Communion increases our desire to receive sacramental Communion and helps us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You in my body, my soul, and my whole being. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
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In These Days Of Lenten Journey |
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Please Note
The Adoration Chapel is CLOSED.
We offer Adoration on Tuesdays in St. Teresa Church from 9:30 am until after Evening Prayer which begins at 6:30 pm.
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