EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
THROUGH THE LITURGICAL YEAR (Vol. 2, n. 6)
Mary, Mother of God, Year B
January 1, 2006
“The Lord Bless You!”
(+) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(A moment of silence)
SONG: Any suitable Eucharistic hymn or any appropriate song may be sung.
WORDS OF CARDINAL LEON JOSEPH SUENENS
We find Mary at the very heart of the mystery of incarnation. She is the mother of the one who will be for all ages the way, the truth and the life. The threshold of the one who, above all, can introduce us to Jesus … One cannot see the child apart from his mother, nor the mother apart from the child; for the mystery of incarnation only yields its full meaning through the faithful cooperation and humble willingness of her whom tradition calls Theotokus. Today’s world needs to rediscover the face of its Savior and of his mother. The world is glutted with philosophies and ideologies which, no matter what they have to offer, do not answer its most vital need, its most fundamental questions. To our contemporary world Mary offers the living and vibrant reality, the incarnate Savior of the world.
SILENT ADORATION
OPENING PRAYER
Leader: Let us pray in the name of Jesus, born of a virgin and Son of God. (Pause)
Father,
source of light in every age,
the virgin conceived and bore your Son
who is called Wonderful God, Prince of Peace.
May her prayer, the gift of a mother’s love,
be your people’s joy through all ages.
May her response, born of a humble heart,
draw your Spirit to rest on your people.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Assembly: Amen.
Part I
JESUS MASTER TRUTH
Listening to the Word
FIRST READING: Nm 6:22-27
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
GOSPEL READING: Lk 2:16-21
PERSONAL REFLECTION
(As a tool for personal reflection, please visit the PDDM Website: www.pddm.org // www.pddm.us for BREAKING THE BREAD OF THE WORD [Series 4, n. 6]: A Lectio Divina Approach to the Sunday Liturgy. The Biblico-Liturgical Reflections are an aid for a deeper understanding of the Gospel reading.)
SONG: Any Eucharistic hymn or suitable song of praise may be sung.
Part II
JESUS MASTER WAY
Confrontation with the Word
POINTS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE HEART
Leader: We open our hearts to listen to the promptings of the living Word. Let us ask ourselves with limpid honesty:
1. Do we take time to contemplate the marvelous Christmas mystery and the vital role of Mary, Mother of God, in the mystery of salvation? Do we bless the Lord for the great “benediction” granted us in Jesus, the Son of Mary?
2. Do we allow the Lord God to bless us and keep us … to let his face shine upon us and be gracious to us … to look kindly upon us and give us peace? Do we look upon Mary as model of receptivity to grace and God’s abundant blessings?
3. Do we endeavor to communicate God’s blessings to the people around us, to the whole world and the entire creation? Do we try to be the “incarnation” of God’s benediction? Do we look forward to the gracious blessings God has reserved for us in this New Year 2006?
PRAYER
(Verses by St. M. –P. Faure; Refrain by Sedulius)
Refrain: Hail, holy Mother! The child to whom you gave birth is the King of heaven and earth forever.
1. See the shimmering dew illuminating the night! The barren land becomes fertile. Mary accepts, dazzled, the Son of God. (Ref.)
2. See the new flower from the rod of Jesse! God’s promise is kept. He comes, the prophesied child, the Son of God. (Ref.)
3. See, the burning bush is not consumed! Oh! what blessedness for a woman! The Virgin holds in her arms the Son of God. (Ref.)
4. See the wondrous exchange when the Word takes flesh, when the body is praise! Life contends with death for the sons of God. (Ref.)
SONG: Any suitable song may be sung.
Part III
JESUS LIFE
Acting upon the Word
PERSONAL PRAYER
CONTEMPLATING WITH MARY THE FACE OF CHRIST: The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary may be prayed in part or in full.
THE WAY OF SOLIDARITY: PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
Leader: The New Year 2006 lies ahead of us, full of promise and opportunities. May God bless us this day as he blessed Mary, Mother of God. With confidence, we turn to him and pray:
(R.) LORD, GIVE US YOUR BLESSING AND PEACE
1. May the Lord bless us and pour forth upon us the power of life.
2. May the Lord protect us and keep away from us all misfortunes.
3. May the Lord let his face shine upon us and make us recipients of his favor.
4. May the Lord be gracious to us and allow us to experience his bounty.
5. May the Lord look kindly upon us and bestow his love upon us.
6. May the Lord give us peace and grant harmony, well-being, wholeness and salvation to his beloved children.
(Other prayers may be added.)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Leader: Loving Father,
we thank you for the marvels of love
manifested to us in the past year and everyday of our lives.
Filled with your blessings,
may we always be grateful for your goodness
and praise the glory revealed to us in your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
born of Mary, the icon of blessedness.
He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever.
Assembly: Amen.
FINAL SONG: Any suitable Eucharistic hymn or song of praise may be sung.
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