3rd Sunday of Lent Year B March 7th
Welcome before Mass: (Commentator)
Tēnā Koutou Katoa. I warmly welcome you here today, the third
Sunday of Lent, Year B. We come together now as a baptized people,
gathered into Christ in whose light we dwell, and by whose grace we
are healed. The celebration of the Eucharist asks for our full and
conscious participation. Let us prepare to participate fully and
consciously by taking a few moments to be silent. (20 … seconds -
stay at microphone). Welcome to ……………………… (parish name). Let us
stand as one people and sing together.
Prayer of the Faithful (NOTE: an option for singing the response
is provided – if you choose to use this, please sing it through at
the beginning of the prayer, giving people an opportunity to learn
and respond, then after each petition.)
For the Church – that the Church’s many and diverse faith
communities will all be places of prayer, welcome, consolation,
forgiveness and encouragement, where people are nourished and
formed by the life-giving Word of God.
(Silence)
For world leaders – that they use their influence on the global
market constructively, making sure the poorest and most overlooked
nations can obtain the necessary goods for their citizens, and that
these nations have viable opportunities to participate in and
benefit from the world economy.
(Silence) READER: In your mercy Lord ALL: Hear us now we
pray.
For all Christian people – that we will be diligent in prayer
for the whole human family and for each other, and that we will
seek to heal and overcome divisions in the Body of Christ.
(Silence) READER: In your mercy Lord ALL: Hear us now we
pray.
For people who make their living by selling products – that they
will sell worthwhile products that contribute to the dignity of
life, price goods honestly, treat customers and all whom they meet
with respect, and be supported in business by their
communities.
(Silence) READER: In your mercy Lord ALL: Hear us now we
pray.
For those in prison – that they will have the opportunity to
reflect on how they might contribute positively to society, and
that through the care of other people, pathways of support and
guidance will open for them, to do this.
(Silence) READER: In your mercy Lord ALL: Hear us now we
pray.
For our local community of…………………..
That___________________________________________________________________
(Silence) READER: In your mercy Lord ALL: Hear us now we
pray.
Concluding Prayer: O God, whose foolishness is wise, and whose
weakness is strong, by the working of your grace during this holy
season of Lent, purify our hearts so that we may become living
temples of your love. Grant this through Christ, our liberator from
sin, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever. Amen
Liturgy Centre
Catholic Diocese of Auckland
