Readings, Saturday, November 29, 2008

Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Entrance Antiphon
The Lord speaks of peace to his people, to those who turn to him with all their heart. (Ps 84:9)
Opening Prayers
Let us pray [that the Spirit of God will renew our lives]
Lord, increase our eagerness to do your will and help us to know the saving power of your love. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Reading 1 Rv 22:1-7
John said: An angel showed me the river of life-giving water, sparkling like crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the street, On either side of the river grew the tree of life that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month; the leaves of the trees serve as medicine for the nations. Nothing accursed will be found anymore. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. They will look upon his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. Night will be no more, nor will they need light from lamp or sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and they shall reign forever and ever. And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true, and the Lord, the God of prophetic spirits, sent his angel to show his servants what must happen soon.” “Behold, I am coming soon.” Blessed is the one who keeps the prophetic message of this book.
Responsorial Psalm (Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab)
R. Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus! (1 Cor 16:22b, Rev.22:20c)
Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD; let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us joyfully sing psalms to him.
R. Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!
For the LORD is a great God, and a great king above all gods; In his hands are the depths of the earth, and the tops of the mountains are his. His is the sea, for he has made it, and the dry land, which his hands have formed.
R. Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!
Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us. For he is our God, and we are the people he shepherds, the flock he guides.
R. Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!
Alleluia, alleluia (Lk 21:36)
Be vigilant at all times and pray that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man.
Alleluia, alleluia
Gospel Lk 21:34-36
Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Prayer over the Gifts
Pray, brethren...
God of love, may the sacrifice we offer in obedience to your command renew our resolution to be faithful to your word. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon
All you nations, praise the Lord, for steadfast is his kindly mercy to us. (Ps 116:1-2)
or
I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world. (Mt 28:20)
Prayer after Communion
Let us pray
Almighty God, in this eucharist you give us the joy of sharing your life. Keep us in your presence. Let us never be separated from you. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Amen.