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* the people will respond to each prayer, "Lord, hear our prayer" | * the people will respond to each prayer, "Lord, hear our prayer" | ||
* note that God wants us to pray together, such as we see in Mt 18:19-20 ("Where two or three are gathered") | * note that God wants us to pray together, such as we see in Mt 18:19-20 ("Where two or three are gathered") | ||
=== Liturgy of the Eucharist === | === Liturgy of the Eucharist === | ||
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* "It is the very action of Christ at the Last Supper - 'taking the bread and a cup'" (CCC 1350) | * "It is the very action of Christ at the Last Supper - 'taking the bread and a cup'" (CCC 1350) | ||
==== Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts ==== | |||
* after the Liturgy of the Word, the Priest invites the faithful to join the sacrifice | |||
** since we join it, the "sacrifice" is us | |||
* a collection may be made during the "preparation", which may be carried to the priest who recieves it before the altar along with the bread and wine (together with the collection, "the gifts") | |||
* the priest will then commence his "Eucharistic prayers" as he lifts the bread and wine which will become the body and blood of Christ | |||
* the priest may say the prayers inaudibly, or, he may speak the first prayer to the people | |||
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. | |||
* to which the people will respond, "Blessed be God for ever" | |||
* the second prayer may also be spoken audibly, and, if so , the people will respond "Blessed be God for ever": | |||
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. | |||
* the priest then says inaudibly the "secret prayer," | |||
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.” | |||
* he then washes his hands, stating, "Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin" | |||
** from Psalm 51 | |||
==== Invitation to Prayer ==== | |||
* the priest then addresses the people | |||
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> see [https://www.usccb.org/committees/evangelization-catechesis/holy-eucharist Holy Eucharist | USCCB] | |||
==== "Lift up your hearts" ==== | ==== "Lift up your hearts" ==== | ||