Entrance Antiphon: As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory. (Cf. Ps 17 (16):15)
Collect: O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
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.
First Reading: Isaiah 55:10–11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14.
The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.
Second Reading: Romans 8:18–23
Gospel: Matthew 13:1–23 or 13:1–9
Prayer over the Offerings: Look upon the offerings of the Church, O Lord,
as she makes her prayer to you,
and grant that, when consumed by those who believe,
they may bring ever greater holiness.
Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: The sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for her young: by your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, for ever singing your praise. (Cf. Ps 84 (83): 4-5)
Prayer after Communion: Having consumed these gifts, we pray, O Lord,
that, by our participation in this mystery,
its saving effects upon us may grow.
Through Christ our Lord.
Suggested Music:
Processional Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Entrance Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
Responsorial Psalm: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
Alleluia: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
Offertory Hymn: Praise to the Holiest in the Heights
Communion Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
A Eucharistic hymn is appropriate during or after communion.
Recessional Hymn: Only-Begotten, Word of God Eternal