Introduction: We begin the Paschal Triduum this evening, the three-day remembrance of Christ's passion, crucifixion, and resurrection. We are called to remember how Christ’s life ended here on earth in triumph disguised as defeat. This evening on Holy Thursday we hear how Jesus gave his disciples a model for the mission of the Church, as he came to them as a servant on his knees to wash their feet. May Jesus’ lesson be a example for us as we proclaim his passion, death, and rising to the world.
Penitential rite - Priest
Lord Jesus, you washed the feet of your disciples.
Christ Jesus, you gave us the Eucharist as the everlasting memorial of your light and life.
Lord Jesus, you summon us to your table of reconciliation and peace.
Priest: May we be animated by the love that Jesus showed humanity as he washed the feet of the disciples and commanded us to do likewise. We now turn to God with our needs and the needs of the world in our prayers:
1. That with love and compassion, we in the Church may serve those in need just as Jesus served his disciples at the Last Supper. We pray to the Lord.
2. For those who are suffering in pain and in grief. That their burdens may be lifted through God’s mercy. We pray to the Lord.
3. For the men and women who dedicate their lives to ordained or lay ministry. That they may be renewed in mind and spirit as they serve God’s mission. We pray to the Lord.
4. For our Jewish brothers and sisters, that our prayers to God be united with their prayers in our liturgies during holy week. We wish blessings on the Jewish people as them commemorate their holy days this week. We pray to the Lord.
5. For our faith communities of Holy Savior and Immaculate Conception, especially for those who will be received into the Church on Easter weekend. That our participation during these holy days renew in us our mission to serve one another. We pray to the Lord.
6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. For their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord.
7. For peace in the Middle East and throughout the world. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: God of the eternal covenant, you so loved the world that you gave us your beloved son to live for us, to die for us, and to guide us to you. We ask that you inspire us to serve one another. We make our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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