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423. How do sacramentals differ from the sacraments?

Sacramentals differ from the sacraments in the following ways:

1st unlike the sacraments, sacramentals were not instituted by Christ but by the Church;

2nd unlike the sacraments in which Christ confers grace through the sacrament itself, sacramentals are forms of prayer that obtain grace through the merits of the Church and depend on the dispositions of the person who uses sacramentals;

( May 23, 2010)

3rd unlike the sacraments which really produce the grace they signify, sacramentals are the occasion for receiving some blessing from God through the Church when a person uses them with faith.

( May 23, 2010)

424. What are the chief benefits obtained by the use of sacramentals?

The chief benefits obtained by the use of sacramentals are:

1st actual graces; 2nd the forgiveness of venial sins; 3rd the remission of temporal punishment; 4th health of body and material blessings; 5th protection from evil spirits.

( May 23, 2010)

425. What are some of the more commonly known sacramentals?

Some of the more commonly known sacramentals are blessings normally given by priests, and blessed objects of devotion.

426. What are the blessed objects of devotion most used by Catholics?

The blessed objects of devotion most used by Catholics are: holy water, candles, ashes, palms, crucifixes, medals, rosaries, scapulars, and images of our Lord, the Blessed Virgin, and the saints.

427. How should we make use of sacramentals?

We should make use of sacramentals with faith and devotion, and never make them objects of superstition.

( May 23, 2010)

428. What is prayer?Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God.

( May 30, 2010)

429. Does God call everyone to deal intimately with him in prayer?

God calls everyone to deal intimately with him in prayer. It is God who takes the initiative and seeks each one of us; because of this, every individual can, in turn, seek God in prayer. 430. Why do we pray?We pray:

1st to adore God, expressing to him our love and loyalty;

2nd to thank Him for his favor;

3rd to obtain from him the forgiveness of our sins and the remission of their punishment;

4th to ask for graces and blessings for ourselves and others.

( May 30, 2010)

431. What is the perfect model of prayer in the New Testament ?

The perfect model of prayer in the New testatment is the filial prayer of Jesus.

432. How should we pray?

We pray:

1st with attention;

2nd with a conviction of our own helplessness and our dependence upon God;

3rd with a great desire for the grace we beg of him;

4th with loving trust in His goodness;

5th with perseverance.

( May 30, 2010)

Mass Intentions

Entrance Song

Refrain:

Let heaven rejoice and earth be glad. Let all creation sing! Let children proclaim to every land: “Hosanna to our King!”

1. Sound the trumpet into the night; the day of the Lord is near. Wake His people, lift your voice, proclaim it to the world.

PENITENTIAL RITE

Lord have mercy!

Christ have mercy!

Lord have mercy!

Gloria

Refrain:

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on

earth!

1. . Lord God, Heavenly King! Almighty God and Father! We worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory! (REFRAIN)

2. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father! Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us. You are seated at the right hand of the the Father. Receive our prayer! Receive our prayer. (REFRAIN)

Refrain:

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to God’s people on earth!

3. For you alone are the Holy One. You alone are the MOST HIGH. Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit. Amen. (REFRAIN 2x)

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Readin

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM

O Lord, our God, how wonderful your

name in all the earth!

2nd Reading

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit,

hear us!

Offertory Song

Take and receive, O Lord, my libertyTake all my will, my mind, my memoryAll things I hold, and all I own are Thine.Thine was the gift, to Thee I all resign.

Do Thou direct and govern all and swayDo what Thou wilt command and I obey.Only Thy grace, Thy love on me bestowThese make me rich, all else will I forego.

Communion Song

Lord I come to you,

let my heart be changed, renewed

Flowing from the grace that I’ve found in You

Lord, I’ve come to know

the weaknesses I see in me

Will be stripped away by the power of your love

Hold me close, let Your love surround me

Bring me near, draw me to Your side

And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagle

And I will soar with You, Your spirit leads me on

In the power of your love

Lord unveil my eyes,

let me see You face to face

The knowledge of Your love as You live in me

Lord, renew my mind

as Your will unfolds in my life

In living everyday by the power of Your love

Hold me close, let Your love surround me

Bring me near, draw me to Your side

And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagle

And I will soar with You, Your spirit leads me on

In the power of your love

Recessional Song

My Jesus, my savior

Lord there is none like you

All of my days I want to praise

The wonders of your mighty love

My comfort, my shelter

Tower of refuge and strength

Let every breath, all that I am

Never cease to worship you

Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing

Power and majesty, praise to the King

Mountains bow down and the seas will roar

At the sound, of your name

I sing for joy at the works of your hands

Forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand

Nothing compares to the promise I have in you… in you… in you