Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament
Daniel 12:1-10
Officiant: The Word of the Lord. The People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm
Psalm
16
*At the end of the Psalms this is sung or said Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
New Testament
Hebrews 10:19-25
Officiant: The Word of the Lord. The People: Thanks be to God.
Gospel
Mark 13:5-13
Deacon:The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you. Or And with your spirit
Deacon: May the Lord be on our minds, on our lips, and on our hearts as we hear His Holy Gospel. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark.
People: Glory to You, Lord Christ.
Deacon: We are reading from Mark's Gospel chapter 13, beginning at verse 5.
5 And Jesus, answering them, began to say: 'Take heed that no one deceives you. 6 For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and will deceive many. 7 But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows. 9 But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. 11 But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. 12 Now brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. 13 And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.
After the Gospel reading, the deacon elevates the book and says:
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to You, Lord Christ.
Prayers of the People
Brothers and sisters, God is always faithful to His promises.
Therefore, let us bring the needs of the whole world before Him.
That the Church will be faithful to preach Christ's Incarnation and His coming again.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That missionaries and their families will be supplied with God's protection and provisions.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That governments will acknowledge that their authority and the people's basic human rights come from God.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That we will encourage one another to love and good deeds.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That those who are tempted with aborting an unwanted child will have their minds renewed through an encounter with Jesus.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That the Jewish people will recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
For our own special intentions.
(Pause) Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Loving Father, in Your presence is fullness and joy.
Hear our prayer and keep us close to Your Sacred Heart.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.AMEN