Entrance Antiphon: When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days. (Cf. Ps 91 (90):15-16)
Collect: Grant, almighty God,
through the yearly observances of holy Lent,
that we may grow in understanding
of the riches hidden in Christ
and by worthy conduct pursue their effects.
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: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17
Our ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.
Second Reading: Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19
Gospel: Mt 4:1-11
Prayer over the offerings: Give us the right dispositions, O Lord, we pray,
to make these offerings,
for with them we celebrate the beginning
of this venerable and sacred time.
Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. (Mt 4: 4)
Prayer after Communion: Renewed now with heavenly bread,
by which faith is nourished, hope increased,
and charity strengthened,
we pray, O Lord,
that we may learn to hunger for Christ,
the true and living Bread,
and strive to live by every word
which proceeds from your mouth.
Through Christ our Lord.
Suggested Music:
Processional Hymn: Attende, Domine (Choir or Congregation may do verses).
Entrance Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
Responsorial Psalm: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
Gospel Acclamation: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
Offertory Hymn: There is a Balm in Gilead
Communion Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
A Eucharistic Hymn is appropriate after communion.
Recessional Hymn: Again, We Keep This Solemn Fast
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