MASS READING - THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017

Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr - Feast

Liturgical Colour: Red.


Readings at Mass

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Entrance Antiphon

This is the blessed Lawrence
who gave himself up for the treasure of the Church:
for this he earned the suffering of martyrdom
to ascend with joy to the Lord Jesus Christ.


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Collect

O God, giver of that ardour of love for you
by which Saint Lawrence was outstandingly faithful in service
and glorious in martyrdom,
grant that we may love what he loved
and put into practice what he taught.
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.


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First reading
2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Do not forget: thin sowing means thin reaping; the more you sow, the more you reap. Each one should give what he has decided in his own mind, not grudgingly or because he is made to, for God loves a cheerful giver. And there is no limit to the blessings which God can send you – he will make sure that you will always have all you need for yourselves in every possible circumstance, and still have something to spare for all sorts of good works. As scripture says: He was free in almsgiving, and gave to the poor: his good deeds will never be forgotten.
    The one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide you with all the seed you want and make the harvest of your good deeds a larger one.


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Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 111(112):1-2,5-9

Happy the man who takes pity and lends.

Happy the man who fears the Lord,
    who takes delight in all his commands.
His sons will be powerful on earth;
    the children of the upright are blessed.

Happy the man who takes pity and lends.

The good man takes pity and lends,
    he conducts his affairs with honour.
The just man will never waver:
    he will be remembered for ever.

Happy the man who takes pity and lends.

He has no fear of evil news;
    with a firm heart he trusts in the Lord.
With a steadfast heart he will not fear;
    he will see the downfall of his foes.

Happy the man who takes pity and lends.

Open-handed, he gives to the poor;
    his justice stands firm for ever.
    His head will be raised in glory.

Happy the man who takes pity and lends.


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Gospel Acclamation
Jn8:12bc

Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
anyone who follows me will have the light of life.
Alleluia!


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Gospel
John 12:24-26

Jesus said to his disciples:

‘I tell you, most solemnly,
unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies,
it remains only a single grain;
but if it dies,
it yields a rich harvest.
Anyone who loves his life loses it;
anyone who hates his life in this world
will keep it for the eternal life.
If a man serves me, he must follow me,
wherever I am, my servant will be there too.
If anyone serves me, my Father will honour him.’


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Prayer over the Offerings

Receive with favour, O Lord,
the offerings we joyfully make on the feast day of Saint Lawrence
and grant that they become a help to our salvation.
Through Christ our Lord.


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Communion Antiphon
Cf. Jn 12: 26

Whoever serves me must follow me
and where I am there also will my servant be, says the Lord.


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Prayer after Communion

Nourished by these sacred gifts,
we humbly implore you, Lord,
that the homage of dutiful service,
which we render on the feast of Saint Lawrence,
may bring us an increase of your saving grace.
Through Christ our Lord.


Remain Blessed and be filled with God's Word..
 Have a wonderful day.