 Mass for the Feast of the Transfer of the Relics of St. John Baptist de La Salle
January 26
Entrance Antiphon: Mark 10:14
"Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these," says the Lord.
Prayer:
Almighty and eternal God, you created in the person of Saint John Baptist de La Salle an admirable educator of youth. Grant that in celebrating the transfer of his earthly remains, we find strength in his heavenly help and inspiration in his example as our Founder. Through Christ our Lord.
First Reading: Sirach 39:6-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7b-8
Response: Happy are those who fear the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation: cf Matthew 11:25
Alleluia. R. Alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to the childlike the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven.
R. Alleluia.
Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5
Prayer over the Gifts:
Accept with kindness, O Lord, the gifts we offer you on the feast of the transfer of the relics of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, so that following in his footsteps and loving you above all things, we may work constantly to procure your glory. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Matthew 18:3
"Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven."
Prayer after Communion:
O Lord, may our communion with the Body and Blood of your Son renew our spirit, and may the example of Saint John Baptist de La Salle help us always to walk in the way of salvation. Through Christ our Lord. |
