9 July

SAINT JOHN OF OSTERWIJK, PRIEST AND MARTYR

Memorial

Entrance Antiphon Rev 2:17

To anyone who is victorious I will give some of the hidden manna;

I will also give him a new name.

Opening Prayer

All-powerful and ever-living God,

Saint John fought to the death in defense of the faith.

With the help of his prayers,

may we bear hardships patiently for love of you,

and strive with all our strength to reach you, the source of our life.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Prayer over the Gifts

Lord,

sanctify with your blessing the gifts we offer.

May they kindle within us the fire of your love,

which enabled Saint John to overcome

the torture inflicted on his body.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Communion Antiphon Jn 6:35

I am the bread of life. Anyone who comes to me will not go hungry; anyone who believes in me will never thirst.

Prayer after Communion

Lord,

we pray that the mysteries we have received

may give us that fortitude of spirit,

which enabled the martyr Saint John

to be faithful in your service

and victorious in his suffering.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.