Entrance Antiphon
You have been blessed, O Virgin Mary, above all other women on earth by the Lord, the most high God; he has so exalted your name that your praises shall never fade from the mouths of men. (See Jdt 13:23,25)
Opening Prayer
Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion; for lo, I come and I will dwell in the midst of you, says the Lord. And many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day, and shall be My people; and I will dwell in the midst of you, and you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent Me to you. And the Lord will inherit Judah as His portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem."
Eternal Father,
we honor the holiness and glory of the Virgin Mary.
May her prayers bring us
the fullness of your life and love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen .
Zechariah 2:14-17 (2:10-13 RSV)
Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord; for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.
Reponsorial Psalm: Luke 1:46-47, 48-49, 50-51, 52-53, 54-55
R./ The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
or:
R./ O blessed Virgin Mary, you carried the Son of the eternal Father.
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
R./
For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness;
behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.
The Mighty One has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
R./
His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him.
He has shown might with his arm,
dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.
R./
He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones
but lifted up the lowly.
The hungry he has filled with good things;
the rich he has sent away empty.
R./
He has helped Israel his servant,
remembering his mercy,
according to his promise to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his descendants forever.
R./
Gospel Antiphon
Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed are you, holy Virgin Mary, deserving of all praise;/ from you rose the sun of justice, Christ our God.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Matthew 12:46-50
While He was still speaking to the people, behold, His mother and His brethren stood outside, asking to speak to Him. But He replied to the man who told Him, "Who is My mother, and who are My brethren?" And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, "Here are My mother and My brethren! For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother, and sister, and mother."
PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS
Lord,
we bring you our sacrifice of praise
at this celebration in honor of Mary,
the mother of your Son.
May this holy exchange of gifts
help us on our way to eternal salvation.
We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord.
Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary I
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks
as we celebrate the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit,
she became the virgin mother of your only Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is for ever the light of the world.
Through him the choirs of angels
and all the powers of heaven
praise and worship your glory.
May our voices blend with theirs
as we join in their unending hymn: Holy...
Or:
Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary II
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give You thanks,
and to praise You for Your gifts as we contemplate Your saints in glory.
In celebrating the memory of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
it is our special joy to echo her song of thanksgiving.
What wonders You have worked throughout the world.
All generations have shared the greatness of Your love.
When you looked on Mary your lowly servant,
You raised her to be the mother of Jesus Christ,
Your Son, our Lord, the Saviour of humanity.
Through Him the angels of heaven offer their prayer of adoration
as they rejoice in Your presence for ever.
May our voices be one with their triumphant hymn of praise: Holy...
Communion Antiphon:
All generations shall call me blessed, because God has lookd upon his lowly handmaid. (See Lk 1:48)
Prayer after Communion
Lord,
we eat the bread of heaven.
May we who honor the memory of the Virgin Mary
come one day to your banquet of eternal life.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
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