ADORATE! Forty Hours Devo on during Corpus Chris - de
Praying for one another, for our Society in its Jubilee year, and for the Catholic witness in the Anglican church
EXPOSITION
At the start of the Devo on in each place
The Sacrament is brought from its place of reserva on in a Monstrance (or in a Ciborium if preferred)
The Sacrament is placed centrally on the altar, which has been prepared with candles and flowers to enhance prayer.
The Priest (and servers) reverence the Sacrament, kneeling before the Altar the Sacrament is incensed by the priest as a hymn is sung.
Possible hymns include
O Saving Vic m opening wide, Be S ll for the Presence of the Lord Blessed Assurance Jesus is Mine Great is Thy Faithfulness
A er a short period of Prayer the priest introduces the Lord’s Prayer, then stands, reverences the Sacrament and departs with servers.)
ITEMS IN ITALICS and BETWEEN BRACKETS May be Omi ed or adapted to local custom.
!2 VESPERS of THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (words in bold are said by all) O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever, Amen. Alleluia.
Hymn – this or another Eucharis c Hymn Hail our Saviour’s glorious Body, which his Virgin Mother bore; hail the Blood which, shed for sinners, did a broken world restore; hail the sacrament most holy flesh and Blood of Christ adore!
To the Virgin for our healing, his own Son the Father send; from the Father’s love proceeding sower, seed, and Word descends; wondrous life of Word incarnate with his greatest winder ends!
On that paschal evening see him with the chosen twelve recline, to the old law s ll obedient in its feats of love divine; love divine, the new law giving, gives himself as Bread and Wine!
By his word the Word almighty makes of bread his flesh indeed; wine becomes his very life-blood; faith God’s living Word must heed! Faith alone may safely guide us where the senses cannot lead!
!3 Come, adore this wondrous presence; bow to Christ, the source of grace! Here is kept the ancient promise of God’s earthly dwelling-place! Sight is blind before God’s glory, faith alone may see his face!
Glory be to God the Father, praise to his co-equal Son, adora on to the Spirit, bond of love, in Godhead one! Blest be God by all crea on joyously while ages run!
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Christ the Lord is a priest for ever in the line of Melchizedek; he offered up bread and wine. Psalm 110:1-5, 7 The Messiah, king and priest. Christ’s reign will last un l all his enemies are made subject to him (1 Corinthians 15:25) The Lord’s revela on to my Master: “Sit on my right: * your foes I will put beneath your feet.”
The Lord will wield from Zion your sceptre of power: * rule in the midst of all your foes.
A prince from the day of your birth on the holy mountains; * from the womb before the dawn I begot you.
The Lord has sworn an oath he will not change. “You are a priest for ever, * a priest like Melchizedek of old.”
The Master standing at your right hand * will sha er kings in the day of his great wrath.
!4 He shall drink from the stream by the wayside * and therefore he shall li up his head. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, * and shall be for ever. Amen.
(Father, we ask you to give us victory and peace. In Jesus Christ, our Lord and King, we are already seated at your right hand. We look forward to praising you in the fellowship of all your saints in our heavenly homeland.) Ant. Christ the Lord is a priest for ever in the line of Melchizedek; he offered up bread and wine. Ant. 2 I will take up the cup of salva on, and I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
Psalm 116:10-19 Thanksgiving in the Temple. Through Christ let us offer God a con nual sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15) I trusted, even when I said: * “I am sorely afflicted,” and when I said in my alarm: * “There is no one I can trust.”
How can I repay the Lord * for his goodness to me? The cup of salva on I will raise; * I will call on the Lord’s name.
My vows to the Lord I will fulfill * before all his people. O precious in the eyes of the Lord * is the death of his faithful.
Your servant, Lord, your servant am I; * you have loosened my bonds. A thanksgiving sacrifice I make; * I will call on the Lord’s name.
!5 My vows to the Lord I will fulfill * before all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, * in your midst, O Jerusalem. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, * and shall be for ever. Amen
(Father, precious in your sight is the death of the saints, but precious above all is the love with which Christ suffered to redeem us. In this life we fill up in our own flesh what is s ll lacking in the sufferings of Christ; accept this as our sacrifice of praise, and we shall even now taste the joy of the new Jerusalem.)
Ant. I will take up the cup of salva on, and I will offer a sacrifice of praise. Ant. 3 You are the way, the truth and the life of the world, O Lord. Can cle: See Revela on 19:1-7 The wedding of the Lamb
Alleluia. Salva on, glory, and power to our God: * his judgments are honest and true. * Alleluia
Alleluia. Sing praise to our God, all you his servants, * all who worship him reverently, great and small. * Alleluia
Alleluia. The Lord our all-powerful God is King; * Let us rejoice, sing praise, and give him glory. * Alleluia
!6 Alleluia. The wedding feast of the Lamb has begun, * and his bride is prepared to welcome him. * Alleluia Alleluia. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. * Alleluia Ant. You are the way, the truth and the life of the world, O Lord.
READING 1 Corinthians 11:23-24
I received from the Lord what I handed on to you, namely, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread, and a er he had given thanks, broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, a er the supper, he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
RESPONSORY He gave them bread from heaven, alleluia, alleluia. – He gave them bread from heaven, alleluia, alleluia.
They have eaten the bread of angels, – alleluia, alleluia.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. – He gave them bread from heaven, alleluia, alleluia.
!7 GOSPEL CANTICLE Ant. How holy this feast in which Christ is our food; his passion is recalled; grace fills our hearts; and we receive a pledge of the glory to come, alleluia.
Can cle of Mary Luke 1:46-55 The soul rejoices in the Lord
✠ My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; he has looked with favour on his lowly servant. From this day all genera ons will call me blessed; the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his name. He has mercy on those who fear him, from genera on to genera on. He has shown strength with his arm and has sca ered the proud in their conceit, Cas ng down the mighty from their thrones and li ing up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. He has come to the aid of his servant Israel, to remember his promise of mercy, The promise made to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children for ever. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.
Ant. How holy this feast in which Christ is our food; his passion is recalled; grace fills our hearts; and we receive a pledge of the glory to come, alleluia. !8 INTERCESSIONS
Christ invites all to the supper in which he gives his body and blood for the life of the world. Let us ask him: Christ, the bread of heaven, grant us everlas ng life.
Christ, Son of the living God, you commanded that this thanksgiving meal be done in memory of you, – enrich your Church through the faithful celebra on of these mysteries. Christ, the bread of heaven, grant us everlas ng life.
Christ, eternal priest of the Most High, you have commanded your priests to offer your sacraments, – may they help them to exemplify in their lives the meaning of the sacred mysteries which they celebrate. Christ, the bread of heaven, grant us everlas ng life.
Christ, bread from heaven, you form one body out of all who partake of the one bread, – refresh all who believe in you with harmony and peace. Christ, the bread of heaven, grant us everlas ng life.
Christ, through your bread you offer the remedy for immortality and the pledge of future resurrec on, – restore health to the sick and living hope to sinners. Christ, the bread of heaven, grant us everlas ng life.
Christ, our king who is to come, you commanded the mysteries which proclaim your death to be celebrated un l you return, – grant that all who die in you may share in your resurrec on. Christ, the bread of heaven, grant us everlas ng life.
!9 THE LORD’S PRAYER (Remember us, Lord, when you come to your kingdom and teach us how to pray:)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into tempta on, but deliver us from evil.
CONCLUDING PRAYER Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the eucharist as the memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this sacrament of your body and blood help us to experience the salva on you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. – Amen.
May the Lord bless ✠ us and keep us from all evil. Amen
!10 A SHORT OFFICE FOR USE DURING ADORATE! (words in bold are said by all)
O God, ✠ make speed to save us. – Lord, make haste to help us.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into tempta on, but deliver us from evil.
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: – as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.
!11 The Litany Of The Holy Eucharist
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Jesus, the Most High have mercy on us Jesus, the holy One have mercy on us Jesus, Word of God have mercy on us Jesus, only Son of the Father have mercy on us Jesus, Son of Mary have mercy on us Jesus, crucified for us have mercy on us Jesus, risen from the dead have mercy on us Jesus, reigning in glory have mercy on us Jesus, coming in glory have mercy on us
Jesus, our Lord have mercy on us Jesus, our hope have mercy on us Jesus, our peace have mercy on us Jesus, our Saviour have mercy on us Jesus, our salva on have mercy on us Jesus, our resurrec on have mercy on us
Jesus, Judge of all have mercy on us Jesus, Lord of the Church have mercy on us Jesus, Lord of crea on have mercy on us Jesus, Lover of all have mercy on us Jesus, life of the world have mercy on us Jesus, freedom for the imprisoned have mercy on us Jesus, joy of the sorrowing have mercy on us Jesus, giver of the Spirit have mercy on us Jesus, giver of good gi s have mercy on us Jesus, source of new life have mercy on us
!12 Jesus, Lord of life have mercy on us Jesus, eternal high priest have mercy on us Jesus, priest and vic m have mercy on us Jesus, true Shepherd have mercy on us Jesus, true Light have mercy on us Jesus, bread of heaven have mercy on us Jesus, bread of life have mercy on us Jesus, bread of thanksgiving have mercy on us Jesus, life-giving bread have mercy on us Jesus, holy manna have mercy on us Jesus, new covenant have mercy on us Jesus, food for everlas ng life have mercy on us Jesus, food for our journey have mercy on us Jesus, holy banquet have mercy on us Jesus, true sacrifice have mercy on us Jesus, perfect sacrifice have mercy on us Jesus, eternal sacrifice have mercy on us Jesus, divine Vic m have mercy on us Jesus, Mediator of the new covenant have mercy on us Jesus, mystery of the altar have mercy on us Jesus, medicine of immortality have mercy on us Jesus, pledge of eternal glory have mercy on us
Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Jesus, Bearer of our sins, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Jesus, Redeemer of the world, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us
Christ, hear us Christ, hear us Christ, graciously hear us Christ, graciously hear us Lord Jesus, hear our prayer Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.
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Prayer is offered for for one another, for our Society in its Jubilee year, and for the Catholic witness in the Anglican church
The Society Prayer Father, we thank you that you have called us to your service, to feed your people by word and sacrament. By the power of your Spirit, keep us faithful to you and to those in our care. Keep united in the bonds of peace and love the members of our Society, that by sharing in Christ’s priesthood here on earth, we may come to share in the joys of his eternal kingdom, where he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen
Lord our God, in this great sacrament we come into the presence of Jesus Christ, your Son, born of the Virgin Mary and crucified for our salva on. May we who declare our faith in this fountain of love and mercy drink from it the water of everlas ng life. Amen
!14 BENEDICTION (words in bold are said by all)
The priest, servers and people gather where the Sacrament is exposed. If the Sacrament is NOT already exposed it may be during the a hymn (see above at Exposi on) As this happens the Sacrament may be incensed.
The Priest says prayers of adora on whilst kneeling in front of the Sacrament
“There should be prayers, songs, and readings to direct the a en on of the faithful to the worship of Christ the Lord.
To encourage a prayerful spirit, there should be readings from scripture with a homily or brief exhorta ons to develop a be er understanding of the Eucharis c Mystery. It is also desirable for the people to respond to the word of God by singing and to spend some periods of me in silence.”
“Blessed, praised, hallowed and adored be our Lord Jesus Christ on his throne of glory in heaven, in the most Holy Sacrament of the altar, and in the hearts of all his faithful people.”
“O sacred banquet, in which Christ becomes our food, the memory of His passion is celebrated, the soul is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.”
“O Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, I would like to be filled with love for You; keep me closely united with You, may my heart be near to Yours. I want to be to You, like the Apostle John. O Mary of the Rosary, keep me recollected when I say these prayers of yours; bind me forever, with your rosary, to Jesus of the Blessed Sacrament. Blessed be Jesus, my love. Amen.”
Bible readings/ Medita on/Reflec on or Address may follow – Devo ons on pages 21ff
!15 All sing (it is customary to bow during the first two lines) Therefore we, before him bending, this great Sacrament revere; types and shadows have their ending, for the newer rite is here; faith, our outward sense befriending, makes our inward vision clear.
Glory let us give, and blessing to the Father and the Son, honour, might and praise addressing, while eternal ages run; ever too his love confessing, who from Both with Both is One.
The Priest rises and says/sings You gave them Bread from Heaven, Alleluia, Containing in itself all sweetness, Alleluia,
Let us pray
Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the Eucharist as the memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this sacrament of your Body and Blood help us to experience the salva on you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
OR !16 Lord our God, in this great sacrament we come into the presence of Jesus Christ, your Son, born of the Virgin Mary and crucified for our salva on. May we who declare our faith in this fountain of love and mercy drink from it the water of everlas ng life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen OR Lord our God, you have given us the true bread from heaven. In the strength of this food may we live always by your life and rise in glory on the last day. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen EUCHARISTIC BLESSING
A er the prayer, the priest puts on the humeral veil, genuflects, and takes the monstrance or ciborium. The sign of the cross is given over the people with the monstrance or ciborium, in silence. Bells may be rung, and incense offered as the blessing is received. The Divine Praises Blessed be God. Blessed be his holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Blessed be his most Sacred Heart. Blessed be his most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and immaculate concep on Blessed be her glorious assump on. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints. !17 REPOSITION A er the blessing the priest or deacon who gave the blessing, or another priest or deacon, replaces the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle and genuflects. Meanwhile the people may sing or say an acclama on, and the minister then leaves.
Ant. Let us adore forever this Most Holy Sacrament
Praise the Lord, all you na ons: sing his praises, all you peoples. For he has shown us His loving kindness; the truth of the Lord remains forever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever, world without end. Amen. Ant. Let us adore forever this Most Holy Sacrament OR Blessed and Praised be Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna (x3)
!18 Adorate! With Children
We gather together in the Name of the Father† and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
An introduc on to this me of prayer is given explaining God’s care for us all, his presence with us in this Sacrament, and that at certain mes Chris ans come together to pray with him and to him. The Sacrament is brought to the altar and a hymn or song follows. The Sacrament may be incensed. Opening Prayer
Lord Jesus you are here with us in a special way, and we ask that you will allow us all to love you more and more. Help us during this me with you to bring our families and friends, our worries and hopes to you in prayer. You are Lord for ever Amen Gentle chants allow for adora on, and mes of silence.
Readings from the Gospels such as…
“At that me the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a li le child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like li le children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Therefore, whoever takes the lowly posi on of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Ma 18:1-4) or When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, ‘Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.’ So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fi y-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, ‘Come and have breakfast.’ Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. (John 21:9-13)
!19 Reflec on About Jesus’ care and love, about his willingness to listen and help and his acceptance of us.
Intercession With a Taize style chant
Brief explana on about Benedic on
“Now we come to that part of our me with Jesus when we receive his special blessing, As the sign of the Cross is made with the Sacrament Jesus blesses each and everyone of us. We give thanks, and we pray as this happens…”
If incense is used the priest or deacon censes the Sacrament and then says a prayer
Lord our God, you have given us the true bread from heaven. In the strength of this food may we live always by your life and rise in glory on the last day. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen Eucharis c Blessing
A er the prayer, the priest of deacon puts on the humeral veil, genuflects, and takes the monstrance or ciborium. The sign of the cross is given over the people with the monstrance or ciborium, in silence.
Bells may be rung, and incense offered as the blessing is received. As the Sacrament is replaced in the Tabernacle
Blessed and Praised be Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna (x3)
!20 A DEVOTION BEFORE THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT (ONE) Like Melchizedek of old, priest and king of Salem, Christ the Saviour, High Priest and King of Israel, has brought forth bread and wine as signs of his everlas ng presence: The Body and Blood of the Word made Flesh. Sweet Sacrament most holy, Incarnate Son divine, May these and all thy mercies be every moment mine. Like the Levites of old, acolytes of the Temple of Jerusalem, We, servants of Christ's Sanctuary, have witnessed the offering of bread and wine to be the Lord's blessed Eucharist, the sacramental pledge of his presence: The Body and Blood of the Word made Flesh.
Sweet Sacrament most holy, Incarnate Son divine, May these and all thy mercies be every moment mine. Like the Holy Apostles of old, disciples of the Son of God, All who confess your Faith, Lord, now kneel before this Most Holy Sacrament, to adore that sacred mystery of our Redemp on, sweet sign of the Saviour's presence: The Body and Blood of the Word made Flesh.
Sweet Sacrament most holy, Incarnate Son divine, May these and all thy mercies be every moment mine. Christ in his Holy Sacrament ever strengthen and renew us, guide us through the storms and tribula ons of this life, and bring us at the last to the haven of everlas ng salva on. Amen.
!21 A DEVOTION BEFORE THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT (TWO) Blessed, praised, hallowed and adored be Jesus Christ on his throne of glory; and in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Praised and adored be the Lord Christ enthroned in the Monstrance before us; and in the hearts and minds of his faithful people. Lord Jesus, it was surely meet To sit and listen at thy feet; But sweeter far it is today, Before thine altar-throne to pray, And plead that love which bids thee lie Thus wrapped in holiest mystery.
For the will of the Father Blessed be God for the Word made flesh For his Death on the Cross Blessed be God for the Word made flesh For his Ascension to glory Blessed be God for the Word made flesh For his breaking the Bread Blessed be God for the Word made flesh For his blessing the Cup Blessed be God for the Word made flesh For the gi s of the Spirit Blessed be God for the Word made flesh For his presence before us Blessed be God for the Word made flesh let us pray: Lord Jesus, in this Most Holy Sacrament ever strengthen and renew us, guide us through the storms and tribula ons of this life, and bring us at the last to the haven of everlas ng salva on, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you reign in glory, now and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Blessed, praised, hallowed and adored be Jesus Christ on his throne of glory; and in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Praised and adored be the Lord Christ enthroned in the Monstrance before us; and in the hearts and minds of his faithful people. Amen.
!22 A DEVOTION BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (THREE) Praised and worshipped be Christ the King on his Altar-Throne and in this Most Glorious Sacrament. Hail Redeemer, King divine! Priest and Lamb, the throne is thine. King, whose reign shall never cease Prince of everlas ng peace. Angels, saints and na ons sing, Praised be Jesus Christ our King: Lord of life, earth, sky and sea, King of love on Calvary.
R All glory, laud and honour to thee Redeemer King. We bless the Only-Bego en of the Father and co-Creator of the world. R All glory, laud and honour to thee Redeemer King. We praise the incarnate Son of God who is the Word made flesh. R All glory, laud and honour to thee Redeemer King. We adore the Crucified Saviour who is risen, ascended and glorified. R All glory, laud and honour to thee Redeemer King. We hallow and revere the name of Jesus who is our Christ and our King. R All glory, laud and honour to thee Redeemer King. s Before the Throne of Grace we pray in the words of the learned and venerable father, Saint Anselm of Canterbury:
Hope of my heart, strength of my soul, Help of my weakness; By your powerful kindness, complete what, in my powerless weakness I a empt. My life, the end to which I strive, although I have not yet a ained to love as I ought, s ll let my desire for you be as great as my love ought to be. Amen.
!23 A DEVOTION BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (FOUR)
Sweet Mystery of Crea on, Father, who said, "Let there be light" and there was light, shed into our lives the light of your blessing, that we may await in faith the redemp on of our bodies. Sweet Sacrament most holy; sweet Sacrament divine; May these and all your mercies be every moment mine.
Sweet Mystery of Incarna on, divine Logos, eternal Word, who took human flesh and said, "Come to me all who labour and are heavy-laden", lighten our burden, so we may have refreshment for our souls. Sweet Sacrament most holy; sweet Sacrament divine; May these and all your mercies be every moment mine.
Sweet Mystery of Wisdom, Holy Dove of Peace, who said, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy", regenerate our hardened hearts, to pursue what is pure, true and of good report. Sweet Sacrament most holy; sweet Sacrament divine; May these and all your mercies be every moment mine.
Threefold Mystery of Divine Being, Most Holy and Undivided Trinity, deigning to be present in this Most Holy Sacrament, saying, "I have come so that you might have abundant life", bestow upon us your grace. Sweet Sacrament most holy; sweet Sacrament divine; May these and all your mercies be every moment mine.
Lord Jesus, it was surely meet to sit and listen at your feet; But sweeter far it is today before your altar-throne to pray; And plead that love which bids you lie thus wrapped in holiest mystery.
Sweet Sacrament most holy; sweet Sacrament divine; May these and all your mercies be every moment mine.
!24 A DEVOTION BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENTS FOR PRIESTS
You are a priest for ever a er the order of Melchizedek. You are a priest for ever a er the order of Melchizedek.
For transmission of the Faith in the ministry of deacon, priest and bishop, the Lord's Holy Name be praised.
For the offering of worship to our great High Priest, his Holy Name be praised.
In priestly intercession for the world's salva on, your Holy Name be praised.
For all voca ons to holy order and religious life, your Holy Name be praised.
For divine inspira on in lives dedicated to priesthood, the Lord's Most Holy Name be praised.
You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church. you are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church.
For the Holy Apostles, first shepherds and bishops, blessed be God.
For the succession of sacred ministry down to our me, blessed be God.
For the long faithful ministries of our priests, blessed be God.
For apostolic benedic on in all of the sacraments, we bless God, Father, Son and Spirit.
This is the day that the Lord has made; we rejoice and are glad. This is the day that the Lord has made; we rejoice and are glad.
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