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In order to connect the Year of Prayer at the Eucharist to all aspects of parish life, we are providing a monthly prayer to be used at meetings. This is for any committee meeting, any group meeting or any project which is taking place at the parish. This prayer will change monthly to follow the "themes" of our Year of Prayer at the Eucharist.
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Prayers 2006 – 2007 |
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| January |
Leader:In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Leader reads the opening:We open our prayer today with a few words from the Pastoral Introduction to the Mass, the Church document which introduces the Order of the Mass.
“The celebration of the Mass is the action of Christ and the People of God. Within the one body of Christ are many gifts and responsibilities. But just as each organ and limb is necessary for the sound functioning of the body, so every member of the liturgical assembly gathered by Christ has a part to play in the action of the whole. The participation of all is demanded by the nature of the liturgy and, for the faithful, is their right and duty by reason of their Baptism.” (#4)
This month we continue our parish Year of Prayer at the Eucharist. This month’s theme is “Gathered together by Christ.” Please listen now to a short reading for reflection.
Another member of the group reads the following:This reading is from the Holy Gospel according to Luke:
As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus gave the impression that he was going farther. But they urged him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. While he was with them at table, he took break said the blessing, broke it and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him.”
All Pause for two minutes of reflection on this reading and
the following questions:
What do we understand to be our role at Mass as we are gathered together by Christ?
How do we improve our participation in the celebration?
What does reverence at the liturgy mean to me and to the community as we gather?
After the reflection time, ALL pray together:
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Lord Jesus Christ, living bread come down from heaven,
in the Eucharist you give us the gift of yourself.
As we give you praise and thanks for this gift,
help us walk as your faithful pilgrims.
Just as the disciples did in the Gospel,
we implore you, O Lord, teach us to pray!
May our prayer at the Eucharist lift our hearts to you.
May our lives be transformed by this great gift
so that we may become the people you call us to be.
Give us your special grace as we celebrate this Year of Prayer at the Eucharist
and grant us your peace, we pray through your most holy name. Amen.
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more information or if you have questions, please contact: |
Jim Wickman
Pastoral Associate for Liturgy
202-337-2840, ext.
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Judith Brusseau
Director of Religious Education
202-337-2840, ext. 119 |
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