20 July

SAINT THORLAC, BISHOP

 

 

Entrance Antiphon                 I Sam 2:35

I shall raise up for myself a priest who will be faithful.

He will do what I have in my mind and in my heart, says the Lord.

 

Opening Prayer

All-powerful God,

your providence rules every corner of the world,

and, in the life of bishop Thorlac,

you shed your light on the northern lands.

With the help of his example,

may we remain faithful to our canonical profession,

and be bearers of your light in a darkened world.

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,

receive this gifts of your people

which we offer you on the feast of Saint Thorlac.

Through them may we experience your loving help

in which we place all our hope.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

 

Communion Antiphon            Jn 10:10

I have come that they may have life,

and have it in all its fullness, says the Lord.

 

Prayer after Communion

Lord our God,

you have nourished us

with the sacred body and precious blood of your Son.

May what we have done with loving devotion

bring us assurance of redemption.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.