Graduation Day

Academic observation and exhortation of

Dr. D. John Romus, the Dean of Theology,

 Given on the occasion of Graduation Day Service

Dear Fr. Patrick Walsh SJ, the Rector, Dr. Vincent Anid, the Principal, honourable professors of the departments of Theology and Philosophy, and my dear students, a very warm welcome to each one of you to the Graduation Day Service of the academic year 2011-2012.

On behalf of the Rector, the Faculty, and students of this college, I extend a very cordial welcome to our Chief Guest, Most Rev. Salvadore Lobo, Bishop of Baruipur Diocese. He has kindly accepted our belated invitation and has come here to honour our graduates and to deliver the valediction. Welcome dear Bishop Lobo!

This year we have 30 graduates to receive the degree of Bachelor of Theology. They are from 13 dioceses and 4 religious congregations. We have assembled here to honour them for their best academic performances and completion of the studies, prerequisite to the ordination to pastoral leadership in the Church.

They are a vibrant team in intellectual pursuit, endowed with a rich variety of pastoral latents. Out of 30 students, 9 passed in the First Class with Distinction amounting to 30%; 14 obtained First Class, amounting to 47%; and 7 secured Second Class which makes up 23%. So, all passed with good academic performances. When I glanced through the 38- year- old theology department record of this college, I noticed that this batch of students has achieved the best academic accomplishment. On behalf of the faculty members of the Departments of Theology and Philosophy, I congratulate you, dear graduates, for your amazing results.

I am confident that this high ratio of intellectual achievement combined with spiritual pursuit cannot go in vain. Dear graduates, this achievement of yours would enhance your pastoral leadership, especially at a time when knowledge capital is the new global trend setter. No wonder, India is one of the front-line countries in wealth creation on account of the intellectual ability that this country has achieved which has been duly recognised by world nations.

Remember, knowledge is power that directs the society and moulds the civilizational heritage of humankind. Spirituality is wealth that enriches one’s personality and ennobles culture with enduring values. You are invested with these two talents for pastoral service.

Dear graduates, allow me to tell this assembly what I have observed in you during the past three-and-a-half years which, perhaps, enabled you to come out with brilliant results. It is your “inclusive team spirit” in your academic pursuit. I think, by this mind-set, you broke down linguistic and regional barriers and cared for each one, especially the weak and the timid among you. By integrating them in your study groups and caring for them, you empowered them. This spirituality of “inclusive team work” is of vital importance to pastoral life at a time when the order of the day – whether in the civil society, or in the political community or even in the ecclesial communities – seems to be conditioned by identity markings. May this quality of yours be the counter-cultural value that you carry with you wherever you go because this is the ethics of Christ!

A competent faculty that can discern the signs of the times and deliver the goods is the corner stone of an institution that is committed to academic excellence and to human formation. This is very well reflected in the performances of our graduates who have come out with flying colours. With profound gratitude, I congratulate our professors for their whole hearted service for the cause of this college.

Theological education seeks to work out a synthesis between faith and culture, and between faith and life. This involves not only to acquire theological knowledge but also to gain pastoral competence in the application of knowledge proactive to human situations in the light of the Gospel. And all this takes place in this century which is known as knowledge century. In this exciting world of knowledge, dear graduates, you are going to be pastoral leaders, always ready to give an answer to those who ask the reason of your faith and life-commitment.

On this memorable occasion, I, once again, congratulate you on your academic achievements and wish you all the best in your pastoral life. May God bless you!

       

Dr. D. John Romus

        Dean

Farewell Vote of Thanks

VOTE OF THANKS

Respected Fr. Patrick Walsh, the Rector of Morning Star Regional Seminary, Rev. Dr. Jonn Romus the Dean of theology, Rev. Fr. Susai Manikam the treasurer, rev. Spiritual Fathers, Rev. Fr. Christudhas Animator of the 4^th year students of theology, respected staff members of theology and Philosophy faculty, Reverent sisters and my dear friends good evening to you all. I stand here on behalf of 4th year students of theology to express our sentiments of gratitude to all those who are associated with our formation during our stay in Morning Star College.

            It is beautifully said, “No generation remembers us if we build up buildings, palaces, temples and mosques unless we build the lives and human characters of peoples at first.” Precisely, morning star seminary has built our lives and has formed us to be better human persons in the society and as servant leaders for the people of God.

            Although the three and half years of our stay at Morning Star College, many persons have rendered their hard work and offered selfless scarifies for our all round formation and development.  We are indebted and grateful to all of them for everything. We are extremely proud of our Alma-Mater, Morning Star College. Because we like clay pot have been made for shining and moving forward with the invincible and dynamic spirit of the motto, “Let your light shine.” We humbly acknowledge and give credit to Morning Star College for making us what we are today. It has prepared us to share the radiating light of Jesus in our own regions, dioceses, provinces and across.

            Though we are conscious of many people who deserve our deep appreciation and gratitude for the great contribution they have made for our formation, at this juncture a few of them need special mention. First and foremost, we thank the Bishops of the governing board and the provincial of the CPPS congregation, for playing a unique role in our journey of formation.

            We recall the great role played by our beloved Rectors, the present rector Rev. Fr. Patrick Walsh, the previous rector Rev.Fr. Franklin Menezses, and Fr. Vincent Aind the acting rector who tirelessly, dedicating themselves worked for our formation and growth. Dear fathers out of your deep love for us and the church, you have given us a lot and taught us a lot verbally and non-verbally. You have motivated us, changed us and molded us to be new human persons. We deeply acknowledge your kind concern, genuine love and care for us. Fr. Vincent Aind, as the principal of Morning Star College, we admire your principle of living. Through your friendly and sociable nature, you have been a source of inspiration to many of us. Apart from teaching in class rooms, you have taught many things in corridors, games fields and in Auditorium. Your simple corrections have helped us to be better persons. We acknowledge your simple ways and thank you for what you have done to us and what you had been to us during these last three and half years. Dear Father Innocent, the Minister, we are grateful to you, we have received your loving care, you were always ready to help us at any time. We appreciate your service minded attitude; we thank you and wish you all the best.

            We the 4^th year students feel, in this house the role of mother was played by our beloved animator dear Fr. Christudhas, you were really good to us. In the time of need you extended your great hands to us. Whenever we came to seek help from you, be at in time or beyond time you were ready to give your full attention to us. You were a perfect guide and gentle companion to us. Your prayerful support was experienced everywhere whether in the class room or outside. You formed us sharing your long years of experience and taught us like a mother. We humbly acknowledge all that and will be ever grateful to you for what you have been to us.

            The completion of our studies at Morning Star College counts the scholarly guidance and selfless dedication of Rev. Dr. John Romus. Taking joyfully the great responsibility assigned as Dean of the faculty of theology, you have respectfully dealt with each one of us. In the field of studies and knowledge you have been a source of inspiration to all of us. We feel extremely proud to of having a professor like you. Acknowledging all your greatness, we thank you.

            Dear members of staff, your contribution towards our growth and formation counts not less than the above mentioned ones. Moreover, you have played a unique and vital role in our lives. Your good words and lovely gestures are impeded in our hearts and minds. We deeply acknowledge your selfless service and commitment to our formation. Through your vibrant teaching skills, you have imparted solid knowledge and wisdom to us. The achievement of our B.th degree and completion of three and half years of formation rests on your hard work and labour. We humbly appreciate and thank you very much for all your services and lovely gestures.

           

At this moment, we are grateful to our spiritual directors Fr. Valerian Nazrareth, the Sacred Fathers Yan and Michael and Fr. Sebastian Rodriges for their valuable guidance. We also gratefully remember all the visiting professors, former staff members, retreat preachers and monthly recollection preachers for all the help they have rendered to us. In huge measure all of them have contributed and inspired us to remain in the right track in the journey of our formation. We sincerely thank them for what they have been to us.

We acknowledge the kind services of our beloved sisters, domestic staff and former students of Morning Star College. Your contribution in various ways has helped us to stay happily at Morning Star College. We sincerely thank you for all that.

            We also wish to thank you our beloved younger brothers, for your presence has added joy to the family atmosphere of Morning Star College. As the 4^th years and your elder brothers, we have enjoyed your brotherly love and respect. We thank you for what you have been to us. May God bless you in all your undertakings.

            Please, forgive us, if in any way, we have wronged you.

           Once again thanks to one and all! Good bye.

                                                                            4^th Year Brothers

New Missal

The texts of the People’s & Priest’s Parts in the Revised Order of the Mass

in the Roman Missal, Third Edition

Changes in the People's Parts
PART OF MASS	PRESENT TEXT	NEW TEXT
Greeting	Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.	Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.
Penitential Act, Form A (Confiteor)	I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord, our God.	I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Penitential Act, Form B	Priest: Lord, we have sinned against you: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Lord, show us your mercy and love. People: And grant us your salvation.	Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. People: For we have sinned against you. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation.
Gloria	Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.	Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Nicene Creed	We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.	I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. And one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Apostles' Creed	I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right handoff the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.	I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Suscipiat Dominus	May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his Church.	May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
Preface Dialogue	Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.	Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right and just.
Sanctus	Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.	Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Mystery of Faith (formerly the Memorial Acclamation)	Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: People: A – Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. or B – Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory. or C – When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory. or D – Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are the Savior of the World.	Priest: The mystery of faith. A – We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. or B – When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again. or C – Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.
Sign of Peace	Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And also with you.	Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And with your spirit.
Ecce Agnus Dei	Priest: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. All: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.	Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Concluding Rite	Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.	Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.

Changes in the Priest's Parts
PART OF MASS	PRESENT TEXT	NEW TEXT
Greeting	The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Or: The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Or: The Lord be with you.	The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Or: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Or: The Lord be with you.
Introduction to the Act of Penitence	C. My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins.	Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins, that we may prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Form B of the Act of Penitence	Priest: Lord we have sinned against you: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Lord, show us your mercy and love. People: And grant us your salvation.	Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. People: For we have sinned against you. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation.
Form C of the Act of Penitence	You were sent to heal the contrite: Lord, have mercy. You came to call sinners: Christ, have mercy. You plead for us at the right hand of the Father: Lord, have mercy.	You were sent to heal the contrite of heart: Lord, have mercy. You came to call sinners: Christ, have mercy. You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us: Lord, have mercy.
Absolution	May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.	May almighty God have mercy on us and lead us, with our sins forgiven, to eternal life.
Prayers Before and After the Gospel	Deacon: Father, give me your blessing. Priest: The Lord be in your heart and on your lips that you may worthily proclaim his gospel.  In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. [T]he priest bows before the altar and says inaudibly: Almighty God, cleanse my heart and my lips that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel. May the words of the gospel wipe away our sins.	Deacon: May I have your blessing, Father. Priest: May the Lord be in your heart and on your lips that you may proclaim his Gospel worthily and well, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. [T]he Priest, bowing before the altar, says quietly: Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel. Through the words of the Gospel may our sins be wiped away.
Prayers at the Preparation of the Gifts	Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation.  Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made.  It will become for us the bread of life. Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation.  Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands.  It will become our spiritual drink. Lord God, we ask you to receive us and be pleased with the sacrifice we offer you with humble and contrite hearts. Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse me from my sin.	Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life. Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands it will become our spiritual drink. With humble spirit and contrite heart may we be accepted by you, O Lord, and may our sacrifice in your sight this day be pleasing to you, Lord God. Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
Orate, fratres	Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.	Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Te igitur	We come to you, Father, with praise and thanksgiving, through Jesus Christ your Son. Through him we ask you to accept and bless X these gifts we offer you in sacrifice. We offer them for your holy catholic Church, watch over it, Lord, and guide it; grant it peace and unity throughout the world.  We offer them for N. our Pope, for N. our bishop, and for all who hold and teach the catholic faith that comes from the apostles.	To you, therefore, most merciful Father, we make humble prayer and petition through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord: that you accept and bless X these gifts, these offerings, these holy and unblemished sacrifices, which we offer you first of all for your holy catholic Church.  Be pleased to grant her peace, to guard, unite and govern her throughout the whole world, together with your servant N. our Pope and N. our Bishop, and all those who, holding to the truth, hand on the catholic and apostolic faith.
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Commemoration of the Living	Remember, Lord, your people, especially those for whom we now pray, N. and N.  Remember all of us gathered here before you.  You know how firmly we believe in you and dedicate ourselves to you.  We offer you this sacrifice of praise for ourselves and those who are dear to us.  We pray to you, our living and true God, for our well being and redemption.	Remember, Lord, your servants N. and N. and all gathered here, whose faith and devotion are known to you.  For them and all who are dear to them we offer you this sacrifice of praise or they offer it for themselves and all who are dear to them, for the redemption of their souls, in hope of health and well-being, and fulfilling their vows to you, the eternal God, living and true.
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Communicantes	In union with the whole Church, we honor Mary, the ever-virgin mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God.  We honor Joseph, her husband, the apostles and martyrs, Peter and Paul, Andrew, [James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon and Jude; we honor Linus, Cletus, Clement and Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Lawrence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian] and all the saints.  May their merits and prayers grant us your constant help and protection.  [Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.]	In communion with those whose memory we venerate, especially the glorious ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ, and blessed Joseph, Spouse of the same Virgin, your blessed Apostles and Martyrs, Peter and Paul, Andrew, [James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon and Jude: Linus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Lawrence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian] and all your Saints: through their merits and prayers, grant that in all things we may be defended by your protecting help.  [Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.]
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Communicantes – Proper Forms	Christmas and during the Octave In union with the whole Church we celebrate that day (night) when Mary without loss of her virginity, gave the world its savior. We honor Mary, the every Virgin mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God…  Epiphany In union with the whole Church we celebrate that day when your only Son, sharing your eternal glory, showed himself in a human body.  We honor Mary, the every Virgin mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God… From the Easter Vigil to the Second Sunday of Easter inclusive In union with the whole Church we celebrate that day (night) when Jesus Christ, our Lord, rose from the dead in his human body. We honor Mary, the every Virgin mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God… Ascension In union with the whole Church we celebrate that day when your Son, our Lord, took his place with you and raised our frail human nature to glory.  We honor Mary, the ever-virgin mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God… Pentecost In union with the whole Church we celebrate the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit appeared to the apostles in the form of countless tongues.  We honor Mary, the ever-virgin mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God…	On the Nativity of the Lord and throughout the Octave Celebrating the most sacred night (day) when blessed Mary the immaculate Virgin brought forth the Savior for this world, and in communion with those whose memory we venerate, especially the glorious ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ… On the Epiphany of the Lord Celebrating the most sacred day on which your Only Begotten Son, eternal with you in your glory, appeared in a human body, truly sharing our flesh, and in communion with those whose memory we venerate, especially the glorious ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ… From the Mass of the Paschal Vigil until the Second Sunday of Easter Celebrating the most sacred night (day) of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ in the flesh, and in communion with those whose memory we venerate, especially the glorious ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ… On the Ascension of the Lord Celebrating the most sacred day on which your Only Begotten Son, our Lord, placed at the right hand of your glory our weak human nature, which he had united to himself,  and in communion with those whose memory we venerate, especially the glorious ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ… On Pentecost Sunday Celebrating the most sacred day of Pentecost, on which the Holy Spirit appeared to the Apostles in tongues of fire, and in communion with those whose memory we venerate, especially the glorious ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ…
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Hanc igitur	Father, accept this offering from your whole family. Grant us your peace in this life, save us from final damnation, and count us among those you have chosen. (Through Christ our Lord. Amen.) From the Easter Vigil to the Second Sunday of Easter Inclusive Father, accept this offering from your whole family and from those born into the new life of water and the Holy Spirit, with all their sins forgiven. Grant us your peace in this life, save us from final damnation, and count us among those you have chosen. (Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.)	Therefore, Lord, we pray: graciously accept this oblation of our service, that of your whole family; order our days in your peace, and command that we be delivered from eternal damnation and counted among the flock of those you have chosen.  [Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.] From the Mass of the Paschal Vigil until the Second Sunday of Easter Therefore, Lord, we pray: graciously accept this oblation of our service, that of your whole family, which we make to you also for those to whom you have been pleased to give the new birth of water and the Holy Spirit, granting them forgiveness of all their sins: order our days in your peace, and command that we be delivered from eternal damnation and counted among the flock of those you have chosen.  [Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.]
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Quam oblationem tu	Bless and approve our offering: make it acceptable to you, an offering in spirit and in truth. Let it become for us the body and blood of Jesus Christ, your only Son our Lord.  [Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.]	Be pleased, O God, we pray, to bless, acknowledge, and approve this offering in every respect; make it spiritual and acceptable, so that it may become for us the Body and Blood of your most beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Institution Narrative	The day before he suffered he took bread in his sacred hands and looking up to heaven, to you, his almighty Father, he gave you thanks and praise.  He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you. When supper was ended, he took the cup.  Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.  It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven.  Do this in memory of me.	On the day before he was to suffer he took bread in his holy and venerable hands, and with eyes raised to heaven to you, O God, his almighty Father, giving you thanks he said the blessing, broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my Body which will be given up for you. In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took this precious chalice in his holy and venerable hands, and once more giving you thanks, he said the blessing and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant; which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.  Do this in memory of me.
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Mysterium fidei	Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:	The mystery of faith.
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Anamnesis	Father, we celebrate the memory of Christ, your Son.  We, your people and your ministers, recall his passion, his resurrection from the dead, and his ascension into glory; and from the many gifts you have given us we offer to you, God of glory and majesty, this holy and perfect sacrifice: the bread of life and the cup of eternal salvation. Look with favor on these offerings and accept them as once you accepted the gifts of your servant Abel, the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith, and the bread and wine offered by your priest Melchizedech.	Therefore, O Lord, as we celebrate the memorial of the blessed Passion, the Resurrection from the dead, and the glorious Ascension into heaven of Christ, your Son, our Lord, we, your servants and your holy people, offer to your glorious majesty, from the gifts that you have given us, this pure victim, this holy victim, this spotless victim, the holy Bread of eternal life and the Chalice of everlasting salvation. Be pleased to look upon them with  serene and kindly countenance, and to accept them, as you were pleased to accept the gifts of your servant Abel the just, the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith, and the offering of your high priest Melchizedek, a holy sacrifice, a spotless victim.
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Epiclesis	Almighty God, we pray that your angel may take this sacrifice to your altar in heaven. Then, as we receive from this altar the sacred body and blood of your Son, let us be filled with every grace and blessing.  [Through Christ our Lord. Amen.]	In humble prayer we ask you, almighty God: command that these gifts be borne by the hands of your holy Angel to your altar on high in the sight of your divine majesty, so that all of us who through this participation at the altar receive the most holy Body and Blood of your Son may be filled with every grace and heavenly blessing.  [Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.]
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Intercessions	Remember, Lord, those who have died and have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially those for whom we now pray, N. and N.  May these, and all who sleep in Christ, find in your presence light, happiness, and peace.  [Though Christ our Lord. Amen.] For ourselves, too, we ask some share in the fellowship of your apostles and martyrs, with John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas, [Ignatius, Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia] and all the saints.  Though we are sinners, we trust in your mercy and love.  Do not consider what we truly deserve, but grant us your forgiveness.  Through Christ our Lord. Through him you give us all these gifts. You fill them with life and goodness, you bless them and make them holy.	Remember also, Lord, your servants N. and N., who have gone before us with the sign of faith and rest in the sleep of peace.  Grant them, O Lord, we pray, and all who sleep in Christ, a place of refreshment, light, and peace.  [Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.]  To us, also, your sinful servants, who hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant some share and fellowship with your holy Apostles and Martyrs: with John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas, [Ignatius, Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia] and all your Saints: admit us, we beg you, into their company, not weighing our merits, but granting us your pardon, through Christ our Lord. Through whom you continue to create all these good things, O Lord; you make them holy, fill them with life, bless them, and bestow them upon us.
Eucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) Doxology	Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.	Through him, and with him, and in him, to you, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, is all honor and glory, for ever and ever.
Eucharistic Prayer II Preface	Father, it is our duty and our salvation always and everywhere to give you thanks through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ.  He is the Word through whom you made the universe, the Savior you sent to redeem us.  By the power of the Holy Spirit, he took flesh and was born of the Virgin Mary.  For our sake he opened his arms on the cross; he put an end to death and revealed the resurrection.  In this he fulfilled your will and won for you a holy people.  And so we join the angels and the saints in proclaiming your glory as we say:	It is truly right and just, our duty and salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father most holy, through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, your Word through whom you made all things, whom you sent as our Savior and Redeemer, incarnate by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin.  Fulfilling your will and gaining for you a holy people, he stretched out his hands as he endured his Passion, so as to break the bonds of death and manifest the resurrection.  And so, with the Angels and all the Saints we proclaim your glory, as with one voice we sing (say):
Eucharistic Prayer II Thanksgiving	Lord, you are holy indeed, the fountain of all holiness.	You are indeed Holy, O Lord, the fount of all holiness.
Eucharistic Prayer II Epiclesis	Let your Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy, so that they may become for us the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.	Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray, by sending down your Spirit upon them like the dewfall, so that they may become for us the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Eucharistic Prayer II Institution Narrative	Before he was given up to death, a death he freely accepted, he took bread and gave you thanks.  He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you. When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.  It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven.  Do this in memory of me.	At the time he was betrayed and entered willingly into his Passion, he took bread and, giving thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my Body which will be given up for you. In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice and, once more giving thanks, he gave it to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.  Do this in memory of me.
Eucharistic Prayer II Anamnesis	In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer you, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. We thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.	Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you.
Eucharistic Prayer II Epiclesis	May all of us who share in the body and blood of Christ be brought together in unity by the Holy Spirit.	Humbly we pray that, partaking in the Body and Blood of Christ, we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit.
Eucharistic Prayer II Intercessions	Lord, remember your Church throughout the world; make us grow in love, together with N. our Pope, N. our bishop, and all the clergy. In Masses for the dead: Remember N., whom you have called from this life.  In baptism he (she) died with Christ: may he (she) share his resurrection. Remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again; bring them and all the departed into the light of your presence.  Have mercy on us all; make us worthy to share eternal life with Mary, the virgin Mother of God, with the apostles, and with all the saints who have done your will throughout the ages.  May we praise you in union with them, and give you glory through your Son, Jesus Christ.	Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity, together with N. our Pope and N. our Bishop and all the clergy. In Masses for the Dead: Remember your servant N., whom you have called [today] from this world to yourself.  Grant that he (she) who was united with your Son in a death like his, may also be one with him in his Resurrection. Remember also our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection and all who have died in your mercy: welcome them into the light of your face.  Have mercy on us all, we pray, that with the blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, with the blessed Apostles, and all the Saints who have pleased you throughout the ages, we may merit to be co-heirs to eternal life, and may praise and glorify you through your Son, Jesus Christ.
Eucharistic Prayer III Thanksgiving	Father, you are holy indeed, and all creation rightly gives you praise.  All life, all holiness comes from you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, by the working of the Holy Spirit.  From age to age you gather a people to yourself, so that from east to west a perfect offering may be made to the glory of your name.	You are indeed Holy, O Lord, and all you have created rightly gives you praise, for through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, you give life to all things and make them holy, and you never cease to gather a people to yourself, so that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name.
Eucharistic Prayer III Epiclesis	And so, Father, we bring you these gifts. We ask you to make them holy by the power of your Spirit, that they may become the body and blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command we celebrate this eucharist.	Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you: by the same Spirit graciously make holy these gifts we have brought to you for consecration, that they may become the Body and Blood of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ at whose command we celebrate these mysteries.
Eucharistic Prayer III Institution Narrative	On the night he was betrayed, he took bread and gave you thanks and praise. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you. When supper was ended, he took the cup.  Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.  It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven.  Do this in memory of me.	For on the night he was betrayed he himself took bread, and giving you thanks he said the blessing, broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my Body which will be given up for you. In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice, and giving you thanks he said the blessing, and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant; which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.  Do this in memory of me.
Eucharistic Prayer III Anamnesis	Father, calling to mind the death your Son endured for our salvation, his glorious resurrection and ascension into heaven, and ready to greet him when he comes again, we offer you in thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice.	Therefore, O Lord, we celebrate the memorial of the saving Passion of your Son, his wondrous Resurrection and Ascension into heaven, and as we look forward to his second coming, we offer you in thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice.
Eucharistic Prayer III Epiclesis	Look with favor on your Church's offering, and see the Victim whose death has reconciled us to yourself.  Grant that we, who are nourished by his body and blood, may be filled with his Holy Spirit, and become one body, one spirit in Christ.	Look, we pray, upon the oblation of your Church, and, recognizing the sacrificial Victim by whose death you willed to reconcile us to yourself, grant that we, who are nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son, and filled with his Holy Spirit, may become one body, one spirit in Christ.
Eucharistic Prayer III Intercessions	May he make us an everlasting gift to you and enable us to share in the inheritance of your saints, with Mary, the virgin Mother of God, with the apostles, the martyrs, (Saint N. – the saint of the day or the patron saint) and all your saints, on whose constant intercession we rely for help. Lord, may this sacrifice, which has made our peace with you, advance the peace and salvation of all the world. Strengthen in faith and love your pilgrim Church on earth; your servant, Pope N., our Bishop N., and all the bishops, with the clergy and the entire people your Son has gained for you.  Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered here before you.  In mercy and love unite all your children wherever they may be. Welcome into your kingdom our departed brothers and sisters, and all who have left this world in your friendship.  We hope to enjoy for ever the vision of your glory, through Christ our Lord, from whom all good things come.	May he make of us an eternal offering to you, so that we may obtain an inheritance with your elect, especially with the most blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs, [with Saint N.: a Saint of the day or a Patron] and with all the Saints, on whose constant intercession in your presence we rely for unfailing help. May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation, we pray, O Lord, advance the peace and salvation of all the world. Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity your pilgrim Church on earth, with your servant N. our Pope and N. our Bishop, the Order of Bishops, all the clergy, and the entire people you have gained for your own. Listen graciously to the prayers of this family, whom you have summoned before you: in your compassion, O merciful Father, gather to yourself all your children scattered throughout the earth. To our departed brothers and sisters and to all who were pleasing to you at their passing from this life, give kind admittance to your kingdom.  There we hope to enjoy for ever the fullness of your glory through Christ our Lord through whom you bestow on the world all that is good.
Eucharistic Prayer III Intercession in Masses for the Dead	Remember N.  In baptism he (she) died with Christ may he (she) also share his resurrection, when Christ will raise our mortal bodies and make them like his own in glory. Welcome into your kingdom our departed brothers and sisters, and all who have left this world in your friendship.  There we hope to share in your glory when every tear will be wiped away.  On that day we shall see you, our God, as you are.  We shall become like you and praise you for ever through Christ our Lord, from whom all good things come.	Remember your servant N. whom you have called [today] from this world to yourself.  Grant that he (she) who was united with your Son in a death like his, may also be one with him in his Resurrection, when from the earth he will raise up in the flesh those who have died, and transform our lowly body after the pattern of his own glorious body. To our departed brothers and sisters, too, and to all who were pleasing to you at their passing from this life, give kind admittance into your kingdom.  There we hope to enjoy for ever the fullness of your glory, when you will wipe away every tear from our eyes.  For seeing you, our God, as you are, we shall be like you for all the ages and praise you without end, through Christ our Lord, through whom you bestow in the world all that is good.
Eucharistic Prayer IV Preface	Father in heaven, it is right that we should give you thanks and glory: you are the one God, living and true. Through all eternity you live in unapproachable light.  Source of life and goodness, you have created all things, to fill your creatures with every blessing and lead all men to the joyful vision of your light. Countless hosts of angels stand before you to do your will; they look upon your splendor and praise you, night and day.  United with them, and in the name of every creature under heaven, we too praise your glory as we say:	It is truly right to give you thanks, truly just to give you glory, Father, most holy, for you are the one God living and true, existing before all ages and abiding for all eternity, dwelling in unapproachable light; yet you, who alone are good, the source of life, have made all that is, so that you might fill your creatures with blessings and bring joy to many of them by the glory of your light.  And so, in your presence are countless hosts of Angels, who serve you day and night and, gazing upon the glory of your face, glorify you without ceasing. With them we, too, confess your name in exultation, giving voice to every creature under heaven as we sing (say):
Eucharistic Prayer IV Thanksgiving	Father, we acknowledge your greatness: all your actions show your wisdom and love. You formed man in your own likeness and set him over the whole world to serve you, his creator, and to rule over all creatures.  Even when he disobeyed you and lost your friendship you did not abandon him to the power of death, but helped all men to seek and find you.  Again and again you offered a covenant to man, and through the prophets taught him to hope for salvation. Father, you so loved the world that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son to be our Savior.  He was conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary, a man like us in all things but sin.  To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation, to prisoners, freedom, and to those in sorrow, joy.  In fulfillment of your will he gave himself up to death; but by rising from the dead, he destroyed death and restored life. And that we might live no longer for ourselves but for him, he sent the Holy Spirit from you, Father, as his first gift to those who believe, to complete his work on earth and bring us the fullness of grace.	We give you praise, Father most holy, for you are great, and you have fashioned all your works in wisdom and in love. You formed man in your own image and entrusted the whole world to his care, so that in serving you alone, the Creator, he might have dominion over all creatures.  And when through disobedience he had lost your friendship, you did not abandon him to the domain of death.  For you came in mercy to the aid of all, so that those who seek might find you.  Time and again you offered them covenants and through the prophets taught them to look forward to salvation. And you so loved the world, Father most holy, that in the fullness of time you sent your Only Begotten Son to be our Savior.  Incarnate by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, he shared our human nature in all things but sin.  To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation, to prisoners, freedom, and to the sorrowful of heart, joy.  To accomplish your plan, he gave himself up to death, and, rising from the dead, he destroyed death and restored life.  And that we might live no longer for ourselves but for him who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit from you, Father, as the first fruits for those who believe, so that, bringing to perfection his work in the world, he might sanctify creation to the full.
Eucharistic Prayer IV Epiclesis	Father, may this Holy Spirit sanctify these offerings.  Let them become the body and blood of Jesus Christ our Lord as we celebrate the great mystery which he left us as an everlasting covenant.	Therefore, O Lord, we pray: may this same Holy Spirit graciously sanctify these offerings, that they may become the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ for the celebration of this great mystery, which he himself left us as an eternal covenant.
Eucharistic Prayer IV Institution Narrative	He always loved those who were his own in the world.  When the time came for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, he showed the depth of his love. While they were at supper, he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you. In the same way, he took the cup, filled with wine.  He gave you thanks, and giving the cup to his disciples, said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.  It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven.  Do this in memory of me.	For when the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, Father most holy, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end:  and while they were at supper, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying,  Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my Body which will be given up for you. In a similar way, taking the chalice filled with the fruit of the vine, he gave thanks, and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant; which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.  Do this in memory of me.
Eucharistic Prayer IV Anamnesis	Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption.  We recall Christ’s death, his descent among the dead, his resurrection, and his ascension to your right hand; and, looking forward to his coming in glory, we offer you his body and blood, the acceptable sacrifice which brings salvation to the whole world.	Therefore, O Lord, as we now celebrate the memorial of our redemption, we remember Christ’s death and his descent to the realm of the dead; we proclaim his Resurrection and his Ascension to your right hand; and as we await his coming in glory, we offer you his Body and Blood, the sacrifice acceptable to you which brings salvation to the whole world.
Eucharistic Prayer IV Epiclesis	Lord, look upon this sacrifice which you have given to your Church; and by your Holy Spirit, gather all who share this one bread and one cup into the one body of Christ, a living sacrifice of praise.	Look, O Lord, upon the Sacrifice which you yourself have provided for your Church, and grant in your loving kindness to all who partake of this one Bread and one Chalice that, gathered into one body by the Holy Spirit, they may truly become a living sacrifice in Christ to the praise of your glory.
Eucharistic Prayer IV Intercessions	Lord, remember those for whom we offer this sacrifice, especially N. our Pope, N., our bishop, and bishops and clergy everywhere.  Remember those who take part in this offering, those here present and all your people, and all who seek you with a sincere heart. Remember those who have died in the peace of Christ and all the dead whose faith is known to you alone.  Father, in your mercy grant also to us, your children, to enter into our heavenly inheritance in the company of the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, and your apostles and saints.  Then, in your kingdom, freed from the corruption of sin and death, we shall sing your glory with every creature through Christ our Lord, through whom you give us everything that is good.	Therefore, Lord, remember now all for whom we make this offering: especially your servant, N. our Pope, N. our Bishop, and the whole Order of Bishops, all the clergy, those who make this offering, those gathered here before you, your entire people, and all who seek you with a sincere heart. Remember also those who have died in the peace of your Christ and all the dead, whose faith you alone have known.  To all of us, your children, grant, O merciful Father, that we may enter into a heavenly inheritance with the blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and with your Apostles and Saints in your kingdom.  There, with the whole of creation, freed from the corruption of sin and death, may we glorify you through Christ our Lord, through whom you bestow on the world all that is good.
Introduction to the Lord's Prayer	Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Savior gave us.	At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:
Embolism	Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.  In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.	Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Prayer for Peace	Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you.  Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom, where you live for ever and ever.	Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles, Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will.  Who live and reign for ever and ever.
Private Preparation of the Priest	Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, by the will of the Father and the work of the Holy Spirit your death brought life to the world.  By your holy body and blood free me from all my sins, and from every evil.  Keep me faithful to your teaching, and never let me be parted from you. Or: Lord Jesus Christ, with faith in your love and mercy I eat your body and drink your blood.  Let it not bring me condemnation, but health in mind and body.	Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who by the will of the Father and the work of the Holy Spirit, through your death gave life to the world; free me by this your most holy Body and Blood from all my sins and from every evil; keep me always faithful to your commandments, and never let me be parted from you. Or: May the receiving of your Body and Blood, Lord Jesus Christ, not bring me to judgment and condemnation, but through your loving mercy be for me protection in mind and body, and a healing remedy.
Ecce Agnus Dei	This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.  Happy are those who are called to his supper.	Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world.  Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
Priest's Communion	May the body of Christ bring me to everlasting life. May the blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life.	May the Body of Christ keep me safe for eternal life. May the Blood of Christ keep me safe for eternal life.
Prayer at the Cleansing of the Vessels	Lord, may I receive these gifts in purity of heart.  May they bring me healing and strength, now and for ever.	What has passed our lips as food, O Lord, may we possess in purity of heart, that what has been given to us in time may be our healing for eternity.
Dismissal	The Mass is ended, go in peace.	Go forth, the Mass is ended. Or: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. Or: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Or: Go in peace.