Entrance Antiphon: The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them for ever. (Cf. Ps 28 (27): 8-9)
Collect: Grant, O Lord,
that we may always revere and love your holy name,
for you never deprive of your guidance
those you set firm on the foundation of your love.
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: Job 38:1, 8-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31
Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.
Or: Alleluia.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17
Gospel: Mk 4:35-41
Prayer over the Offerings: Receive, O Lord, the sacrifice of conciliation and praise
and grant that, cleansed by its action,
we may make offering of a heart pleasing to you.
Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon (Option 1): The eyes of all look to you, Lord, and you give them their food in due season. (Ps 145 (144): 15)
Prayer after Communion: Renewed and nourished
by the Sacred Body and Precious Blood of your Son,
we ask of your mercy, O Lord,
that what we celebrate with constant devotion
may be our sure pledge of redemption.
Through Christ our Lord.
Suggested Music:
Processional Hymn: All Creatures of Our God and King
Entrance Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
Responsorial Psalm: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
Alleluia: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
Offertory Hymn: How Firm a Foundation
Communion Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal
A Eucharistic hymn is appropriate during or after communion.
Recessional Hymn: Christ is Made the Sure Foundation