commentator’s script FOURTH Sunday of Lent
It is important for the Cantor/Commentator to have (and refer to) the PEW CARD so that s/he may recite the proper responses throughout the entire liturgy. Such responses should be declared clearly and with appropriate cadence so that the rest of the Faithful may join together in declarations/responses.
2 minutes prior to the Introductory Rites, the Commentator begins:
CWelcome to ______on this Fourth Sunday of Lent. We invite you and encourage you to sing all of the music, and speak all of the prayers this morning with great energy and volume, for then we will be worshiping and praising God well.
Announcements to be made by the Commentator are inserted here:
...see separate sheet if provided. If not provided, move on…
RCIA (8:30am) My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.
non-RCIA (11:00am) Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.
Immediately, the Commentator continues:
CLet us call to mind our personal intentions
and prepare to worship God in this liturgy.
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Additional special Instructions by the Commentator to the Faithful throughout the Liturgy, only if needed:
Immediately after washing hands/lavabo:Please stand.
Immediately after the sanctus:Please kneel.
Immediately after the Great Amen:Please stand.
At the conclusion of the agnusdei and
before the Priest consumes the Host:Please remain standing
untilallof the faithful
haveparticipated in Holy Communion…
after which you may kneel.
Prayerof the Faithful (or Universal Prayer) FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
YEAR C______
Introduction to the Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
†The story of the prodigal son
expresses in a simple but deep way
the reality of conversion, that is,
the working of love and the presence of mercy
in the human world.
It moves us to hasten in prayer to the Father.
[Petitions of prayer are proclaimed by the Lector]
Concluding Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
†Almighty God, welcome the prayers of sinners,
returning in devoted love
to your unchanging mercy.
We ask this, through Christ our Lord. ‡Amen.
YEAR A (RCIA)______
Introduction to the Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
†Healed of his blindness,
the man born blind proclaims, “Lord, I believe!”
With that faith in Christ, the light of the world,
we come to the Father in prayer.
[Petitions of prayer are proclaimed by the Lector]
Concluding Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
†Father,
your Son continues to reveal his saving truth.
As we offer these prayers for others,
deepen our response to his revelation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. ‡Amen.
Prayerof the Faithful (or Universal Prayer) FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C
For Benedict our Pope, and Howard our Bishop, and all clergy, may they constantly welcome those who repent and seek reconciliation… We pray to the Lord.
That acts of charity will bring food to the victims of famine or economic crisis… We pray to the Lord.
That families divided over issues of inheritance or relationships may choose forgiveness and reconciling love… We pray to the Lord.
That those entering our church through the Sacraments may experience the Lord opening their eyes to a Christian vision of the world, and may they have the courage to offer forgiveness to those in need… We pray to the Lord.
That those who imagine that they do not need the Sacrament of Reconciliation may be moved to humble repentance… We pray to the Lord.
For the suffering, (especially ______), may they receive healing and peace… We pray to the Lord.
Finally, for those who have died, especially…
8:30am
11:00am
maythey taste and see the eternal goodness of God… we pray to the Lord.
Prayerof the Faithful (or Universal Prayer) FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A (RCIA)
For Benedict our Pope, and Howard our Bishop, may they continue to shine the light of Christ to all of the world… We pray to the Lord.
That Christ, the light of the world, may cast out rivalry, and the worship of power from the minds of the leaders of nations… We pray to the Lord.
That Christ, the light of the world, may kindle hope in the hearts of those who know that death is near… We pray to the Lord.
That those entering our church through the Sacraments may experience the Lord opening their eyes to a Christian vision of the world, and may they have the courage to offer forgiveness to those in need … We pray to the Lord.
That Christ, the light of the world, may renew our faith as we practice prayer, fasting and generosity… We pray to the Lord.
For the suffering, (especially ______), may they receive healing and peace… We pray to the Lord.
Finally, for those who have died, especially…
8:30am
11:00am
may they taste and see the eternal goodness of God… we pray to the Lord.
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