GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. John 14:18) R. Alleluia, alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. (R) GOSPEL A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (20:19-23) (As the Father sent me, so I send you: Receive the Holy Spirit) On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” —The Gospel of the Lord. R. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. <strong>Pentecost</strong>| 4
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (bow your head) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. (lift your head)For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose againon the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into COMMUNION ANTIPHON (cf. Acts 2:4, 11) They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray (pause) O God, who bestow heavenly gifts upon your Church, safeguard, we pray, the grace you have given, that the gift of the Holy Spirit poured out upon her may retain all its force and that this spiritual food may gain her abundance of eternal redemption. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen. An act of spiritual communion The Nicene Creed The Liturgy of the Eucharist heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen PRAYER Over The Offerings Let us pray (pause) Grant, we pray, O Lord, that, as promised by your Son, the Holy Spirit may reveal to us more abundantly the hidden mystery of this sacrifice and graciously lead us into all truth. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen. *this is to be prayed at the time when we would normally receive communion* My Jesus, into my heart. I believe that you are in as though you have already come, the blessed sacrament. I embrace you I love you above all things and unite myself entirely and I long for you in my soul. to you; never permit me since I cannot now receive you to be separated from you. sacramentally, Amen. come at least spiritually Hail Mary Hail, Mary, full of grace,the Lord is with thee.Blessed art thou among womenand blessed is the fruit of thywomb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God,pray for us sinners,now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Prayer to St. Michael St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. 5 |<strong>Pentecost</strong>