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CELEBRATION OF THE LITURGY OF THE WORD For use in the home or in a small communityINTRODUCTORY RITESGather in a place where an environment appropriate for prayer can be created.Prepare a basin, water, and towels for foot washing if desired.Instrumental music may be played or an appropriate song may played or sung. Parish music directors should be able to provide additional appropriate song choices.A musician can lead one of the following songs or all can sing along to recording (youtube, etc)Possibilities: Glory in the Cross (Schutte) or Lift High the CrossUbi Caritas The Servant Song (Gillard)(Any songs about Holy Cross, Love, Discipleship, Service)LEADER: Tonight, we begin our celebration of the Easter Triduum – the three sacred days unlike any other on our liturgical calendar. These days carry forward an echo of faith from centuries ago and ripple through the liturgical year with their profoundsignificance. We are not reenacting events from two thousand years ago, but rather making the effects of those events present in our lives today.All make the sign of the cross as leader continues: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ALL: AmenLEADER:Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be God forever.ALL: Blessed be God forever.LEADER:God of all creation, you have transformed our lives into the living stones that form your Church with Christ as the foundation stone. Strengthen our community’s bond of communion and peace during this uncertain time, and deepen our solidarity with your Church throughout the whole world. Rekindle in us today the vision of your kingdom so that our daily concerns and labor may find their proper perspective. Fill our homes with the spirit of the Gospel and give us the grace to see the true face of the people with whom we live. In a world torn by fear, sin and division make us instruments of reconciliation and mercy.May we who celebrate Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection share in his eternal glory where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.LEADER: Let us pray.All pray in silence for a short time, then leader continues:Knowing that he is about to die, Jesus takes the opportunity not only to tell his disciples how to live in the future, but to show them. As we celebrate together, help us now reflect on how we can become better disciples by serving others, washing one another’s feet. We ask this in Jesus’ name.ALL: AmenLITURGY OF THE WORDThe readings and psalm are those assigned for the day in the Lectionary for Mass. Visit for the readings FIRST READING: The First Reading is proclaimed by someone other than the leader. Begin with “A reading from the Book of the Exodus…” and close with “The Word of the Lord.”THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: The Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 116) is sung or read.SECOND READING: The second reading is proclaimed by someone other than the leader. Begin with “A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians” …” and close with “The Word of the Lord.:GOSPEL ACCLAMATIONThe Gospel Acclamation given in the Lectionary is sung. If is not sung, it should be omitted and leader continues with Gospel.CANTOR: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of Endless Glory. (ALL repeat)CANTOR: I give you a new commandment, says the Lord. Love one another as I have loved you. (ALL: Praise to you…)GOSPEL: The Gospel is proclaimed by the leader. Begin with “A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John” … and conclude with “The Gospel of the Lord.”REFLECTION ON THE READINGS: Parish Catechetical Leaders can be consulted for appropriate materials and sources for reflection and sharing on the readings. The following options for reflection are provided but can be adapted as necessary by parishes. In addition, the pastor may wish to provide a homily which can be played or read by the leader at this time.LECTIO DIVINA (for more background and information on this type of prayer visit prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions)Take the passage “As I have done for you, you should also do; he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet” or another short phrase that stood out to you and repeat it several times. Place yourself in the story. As you repeat the phrase, meditate on the people and the actions of the story. Have the leader read the Gospel again if necessary.Meditate on what this phrase means to you at this point in your life.Share your personal response to the text: Allow everyone to simply share their thoughts and feelings about what the text means to them. Dialogue and converse about each other’s responses after the prayer service over a meal.Take time in silence to personally encounter how Christ has touched you and those you are with through your meditation on this story.QUESTION(S) OF THE WEEK Share together some or all of the following questions based on the scriptures:EXODUS: What part do ceremonies play in helping you remember what God has done for you? How does God continue to show you his wondrous power?PSALM 116: How are your words and actions a response to God’s blessings??1 CORINTHIANS: Why does Jesus give us a meal as a way to remember him? ?JOHN: When in this past year have you been served by another? When have youbeen the servant? How can you continue to give yourself in service to others, even to those who hurt you? After the reflections or sharing, a period of sacred silence for further meditation on the readings may be observed, or using the water, basin, and towel, take turns washing one another’s feet.If there are catechumens or elect present, after the silence, continue breaking open the Word of God if necessary to conclude the celebration (Parish RCIA Coordinators will be helpful with providing additional materials to facilitate this) and then close with the Concluding RitePRAYER OF THE FAITHFULLEADER: With faith in God’s promises, let us now present our needs and petitions.READER: For the Church, and for all who follow the example of Jesus; in humble service may we offer care for those we shepherd, we pray to the Lord…READER: For world leaders, and for all people in positions of power, may they work to ensure that no one, especially those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, suffers from a lack of food, clean water, or medical care, we pray to the Lord …READER: For those who are celebrating Passover, and for all who remember the Lord’s deliverance of the Chosen People out of slavery, may they continue to be freed from oppression, we pray to the Lord… READER: For those who suffer from a chronic illness, whether physical or mental, and for those who are experiencing emotional or spiritual hunger, may they be provided healing, comfort, and nourishment, we pray to the Lord…READER: For those in our families, neighborhoods, or workplaces who feel alone, abandoned, or forsaken in the midst of quarantine; and for all who are looking for the Lord’s tender presence through the compassionate outreach of others, we pray to the Lord…READER: For the Elect who are preparing for their Christian Initiation, may their celebration of the Paschal Triduum may bring them closer to the Lord and continue to prepare them for baptism, we pray to the Lord…READER: For all of us, may we take the time to learn from Jesus’ example, discerning what God is asking of us, we pray to the Lord…READER: For all who have died, (mention any names…) especially victims of COVID-19, may they be gathered into paradise by Jesus, lover of our souls, we pray to the Lord…LEADER: Faithful God, you established an everlasting covenant with us, your human family. Through your Son we are united in the new covenant. Help us to serve one another as members of one family, one Body of Christ. Hear these prayers that we offer in the name of our Savior and Brother, Jesus Christ.All: Amen.The Lord’s Prayer may be prayed at this timePRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNIONALL: Jesus, I know and believe in your real presence in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. It is you I desire to love and receive above all things. As I am unable to receive your sacramental presence now, come and be with me in my heart and soul. Let my entire self be united with you as I welcome you again and know your loving embrace. Amen.ACT OF THANKSGIVINGThe act of thanksgiving may be a song, hymn, psalm, canticle, or litany. See music choices above. Parish music directors may advise their communities on additional appropriate choices within parish repertoire for the season.CONCLUDING RITELEADER: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.ALL: AmenSIGN OF PEACEIf appropriate, all may exchange a sign of peaceAnother song or instrumental music may conclude the celebration. ................
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