SAKE OF BLESSING

     GRACIOUS GOD, make us faithful, trustworthy disciples of the seven sacraments. Gather the universal Church around your table of fellowship. Elevate your table in our sight. Nourish our spiritual lives by the wonders of the crucifixion. May we know the incomparable dignity of the altar of the cross.

     FATHER, IN union with Christ, we commit ourselves to live in holiness for the sake of his name. We renounce sin and all the works of evil. We kneel before your will and pledge ourselves to your throne.

     ETERNAL FATHER and Only-begotten Son, draw the fruit of blessing from the suffering of our souls. Make your loving plan of salvation our wisdom and delight. Send your Holy Spirit to befriend, counsel, and anoint us.     

     AS SHARERS of the new covenant in Christ's name, Father, pour your eucharistic grace to overflowing in our souls. May your gifts of water, blood and Spirit wash our hearts of all impurity.

     WE CONFESS our sins for the sake of your blessing. May the grace of your mercy and the goodness of your love gain us a place in your temple.  Reserve for us an inheritance of peaceful fellowship in the company of your adopted sons and daughters.     

 



[cf. Ordinary Time Week 8 Year A] 

 

 

© Richard E. Barker 2007