Dear Friend,
Hoping this weekly email with Sunday prayer resources finds you well, we have a special request this weekend.
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Opening Prayer
O God, who teach us that you abide in hearts that are just and true, grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace as to become a dwelling pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
The Readings
Reading I Lv 13:1-2, 44-46
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “If someone has on his skin a scab or pustule or blotch which appears to be the sore of leprosy, he shall be brought to Aaron, the priest, or to one of the priests among his descendants. If the man is leprous and unclean, the priest shall declare him unclean by reason of the sore on his head. “The one who bears the sore of leprosy shall keep his garments rent and his head bare, and shall muffle his beard; he shall cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’ As long as the sore is on him he shall declare himself unclean, since he is in fact unclean. He shall dwell apart, making his abode outside the camp.”
Reading II 1 Cor 10:31—11:1
Brothers and sisters, Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Avoid giving offense, whether to the Jews or Greeks or the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in every way, not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, that they may be saved. Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Gospel Mk 1:40-45
A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. He said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.
The Homily
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The Prayers of the Faithful
For the Church, that in imitation of Jesus we may break down barriers by including the outcast, the forgotten, the refugee, the ostracized, and the sinner in stretching our love of neighbor to every corner of society. We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
That our leaders may make every effort to truly see those who usually are overlooked and consider them when making decisions. We pray to the Lord.
LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
For all married couples, that they may grow in God’s love and be signs of Christ’s selfless love for their families, their friends, and each other.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
For those who have diseases that prevent them from fully participating in their communities, and for those who care for them. We pray to the Lord.
LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
For all who have been affected by COVID19, may God’s healing presence be comfort to them and bring health and well-being. We pray to the Lord.
LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
For the departed, who remain with us in our prayers and our memories, and for the promise of a joyful reunion, and especially for: +Catherine Martin We pray to the Lord LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
Sunday Offertory
Spiritual Communion
In many places in the world receiving Holy Communion is not possible. Catholics in these areas are encouraged to make “Spiritual Communion.” St.Teresa of Jesus wrote about this practice:
“When you do not receive communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you”
Closing Prayer
Having been nurtured by this time of prayer, we pray, O Lord, so that we may always long for you by whom we truly live. Through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
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