Holy Thursday

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The Readings

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First Reading Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25

Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.

Second Reading Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9

Passion John 18:1 – 19:42

Solemn Intercessions

For the Holy Church

Let us pray, dearly beloved, for the Holy Church of God,
that our God and Lord be pleased to give her peace,
To guard her and to unite her throughout the whole world
and grant that, leading our live in tranquility and quiet,
We may glorify God the Father almighty.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For the Pope

Let us pray also for our most Holy Father Pope Francis,
That our God and Lord,
Who chose him for the order of Bishops,
May keep him safe and unharmed
For the Lord’s Holy Church,
To govern the holy People of God

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For All Orders and Degrees of the Faithful

Let us pray for our Archbishop Michael,
for all bishops, priests and deacons of the church
and for the whole of the faithful people.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For Catechumens

Let us also pray for our Catechumens,
that our God and Lord
may open wide the ears of their inmost hearts
and unlock the gates of His mercy,
that, having received forgiveness of all their sins
through the waters of rebirth,
they, too, may be one with Christ Jesus our Lord.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For the Unity of Christians

Let us pray for all our brothers and sisters who believe in Christ,
that our God and Lord may be pleased,
as they live the truth,
to gather them together and keep them in his one church.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For the Jewish People

Let us pray also for the Jewish people,
to whom the Lord our God spoke first,
that he may grant them to advance in love of his name
and in faithfulness to His covenant.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For Those Who Do Not Believe in Christ

Let us pray for those who do not believe in Christ,
that, enlightened by the Holy Spirit,
they, too, may enter on the way of salvation.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For Those Who Do Not Believe in God

Let us pray also for those who do not acknowledge God,
that, following what is right in sincerity of heart,
they may find the way to God himself.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For Those in Public Office

Let us pray also for those in public office,
that our God and Lord may direct their minds and hearts
according to his will for the true peace and freedom of all.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For Those in Tribulation

Let us pray dearly beloved to God the Father almighty,
that he may cleanse the world of all errors,
banish disease, drive out hunger, unlock prisons, loosen fetters,
granting to travelers safety, to pilgrims return,
health to the sick, and salvation to the dying.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

For an End to the Pandemic

Let us pray, dearly beloved, for a swift end
to the coronavirus pandemic that afflicts our world,
that our God and Father will heal the sick,
strengthen those who care for them,
and help us all to persevere in faith.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

 

Communion

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.