9 January

BLESSED ALIX LE CLERC, VIRGIN

Entrance Antiphon Mk 10:14

Let the children come to me; do not stop them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these, says the Lord.

Opening Prayer

Lord God,

you set the heart of Blessed Alix on fire

with apostolic love,

and called her to serve the Church

in the work of education.

Inspired with the same zeal for souls,

may we seek you in our neighbor

and extend the kingdom of your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Prayer over the Gifts

Lord,

may the offering of your holy people

be acceptable to you,

in memory of your saints.

May our sharing in this mystery

help us follow the example of your love for us.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Communion Antiphon Mt 18:3

Unless you change and become like little children, says the Lord, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven.

Prayer after Communion

All-powerful God,

may this holy food sustain us

in charity to our brothers and sisters

after the example of your saints,

and keep us in the light of your truth.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.