Entrance Antiphon: To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; in the shadow of your wings protect me. (Cf. Ps 17 (16): 6, 8)

Collect: Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of heart.
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: Exodus 17:8–13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2

Gospel: Luke 18:1-8

Prayer over the Offerings: Grant us, Lord, we pray,
a sincere respect for your gifts,
that, through the purifying action of your grace,
we may be cleansed by the very mysteries we serve.
Through Christ our Lord.

Communion Antiphon: Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine. (Cf. Ps 33 (32): 18-19)

Prayer after Communion: Grant, O Lord, we pray,
that, benefiting from participation in heavenly things,
we may be helped by what you give in this present age
and prepared for the gifts that are eternal.
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: Come Down, O Love Divine

Communion Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal

A Eucharistic hymn is appropriate during or after communion.

Recessional Hymn: I Sing the Mighty Power of God