5 November
SAINT GERALD OF
Entrance Antiphon Si 45:30
The Lord
sealed a covenant of peace with him, making him a prince and giving him the
priestly dignity for ever.
Opening Prayer
Father,
you have
given us Saint Gerald
as a
model of Gospel perfection and pastoral zeal.
Grant
that, amid the distractions of this world,
we may
keep our hearts set on heavenly things
and
always seek your glory.
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,
may this
offering of the sacrifice
which
takes away the sins of all the world
bring us
forgiveness on this feast of Saint Gerald.
We
ask this through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon Jn
21:17
Lord,
you know everything; you know that I love you.
Prayer after Communion
Lord
God,
may the
power of the gifts we have received
on the
feast of Saint Gerald
have its
full effect on us.
May
it give us support in this mortal life,
and gain
for us the happiness of unending joy.
We
ask this through Christ our Lord.