EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
THROUGH THE LITURGICAL YEAR (Vol. 3, n. 51)
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
November 18-24, 2007
“The Triumph of the Lord”
(+) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(A moment of silence)
SONG: Any Eucharistic hymn or any other appropriate song may be sung.
INTRODUCTION
(Cf. Jurgen Moltmann in Meditations on the Sunday Gospels, Year C, ed. John Rotelle, New York: New City Press, 1998, p. 148-139)
Whoever perseveres in hope remains in love. Because we hope in Christ, we do not let ourselves be embittered by all disappointments. We persevere in the love of Christ for the degraded wronged. We bring friendliness into a world of cold indifference … Perseverance until the end; that means going on ahead with the message of freedom and of the kingdom, penetrating to all places and circumstances with the conviction that the end is the kingdom of Christ.
SILENT ADORATION
OPENING PRAYER
(by David Turoldo, from Revelation of Love)
Leader: Father,
send the gift of peace into our hearts.
You know our efforts to follow
the trail that Jesus blazed before us.
Forgive our weakness and infidelity,
so that, reinvigorated by your Spirit of peace,
we may resume our journey with greater courage
until we reach the home where you wait for us.
You live and reign forever and ever.
Assembly: Amen.
Part I
JESUS MASTER TRUTH
Listening to the Word
FIRST READING: Mal 3:19-20a
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
GOSPEL READING: Lk 21:5-19
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 5, n. 51]: 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 song of praise may be sung.
Part II
JESUS MASTER WAY
Confrontation with the Word
POINTS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE HEART
Are there times when we feel that the power of evil is overwhelming and we begin to falter? How do we respond to the powerful images presented to us by the prophet Malachi? How does the image of the blazing fire relentlessly burning the wicked stubble in the field impact us? How does the image of the sun’s healing rays console us?
2 What do we do when we are disillusioned? Do we trust in the power and wisdom of our loving and just God? Do we allow ourselves to be confronted by the vision of our eternal destiny and the ultimate triumph of good? Do we look forward to the “Day of the Lord” at the end time? Do we trust in the triumph of the Lord even when the forces of evil seem daunting? How do we respond to the assurance given us by the Lord of his absolute control of history? Do we allow our options and actions in daily life to be shaped by the ultimate reality?
3 How do we respond to the following words of Jesus: “You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives” (Lk 21:17-19)? Do we resolve to persevere patiently in the face of hardships and difficulties, including persecution that must be endured in Jesus’ name? How do we intend to give witness to the triumph of the Lord in the “here and now”?
PRAYING WITH THE WORD
Leader: Lord Jesus, at times the threat of evil in today’s world is so forceful and overwhelming that we become disillusioned. We could only weep in distress and our faith tends to weaken. Have mercy on us and look kindly upon us. Give us the grace to experience the vision of our eternal destiny and the ultimate triumph of your power and goodness. Help us to trust fully that you have absolute control of history. Let our eyes gaze confidently toward your final victory. Grant us the strength and faith we need to persevere in trials and to overcome the forces of evil that assail us and wound our society. May the options we make and our actions in daily life be shaped by your final victory. We adore you as our triumphant Lord, now and forever.
Assembly: Amen.
Part III
JESUS LIFE
Acting upon the Word
PERSONAL PRAYER
CONTEMPLATING WITH MARY THE FACE OF CHRIST: The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary may be prayed in part or in full.
THE WAY OF SOLIDARITY: PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
Priest: With trust and confidence, let us present our petitions to our loving God who gave us the gift of his Son, the Eucharistic Master. Let us say to him:
(R.) LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
1. For the Holy Father’s General Intention for this month of November: RESPECT FOR LIFE – That medical researchers and legislators may have a deep respect for human life from its beginning to its natural conclusion. We pray: (R.)
2. For the Holy Father’s Mission Intention for this month of November: PEACE IN KOREA – That the Spirit of reconciliation and peace may grow in the Korean Peninsula. We pray: (R.)
3. For those overwhelmed with the forces of injustice and violence in this world, we pray: (R.)
4. For those who sacrificed their lives to bring about the Lord’s justice and triumph in this world, we pray: (R.)
5. For the modern day martyrs who trusted in the “Day of the Lord” and his ultimate triumph, we pray: (R.)
6. For all our deceased brothers and sisters: that they may participate fully in the healing rays of the Sun of Justice, Jesus Christ; we pray: (R.)
(Other prayers may be added.)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Leader: Lord, we pray for your people who believe in you and look forward to the ultimate triumph. May they enjoy the gift of your love, share it with others, and spread it everywhere. Grant that we may participate fully in the final victory at the coming of the “Day of the Lord”. We praise and bless you, now and forever.
Assembly: Amen.
FINAL SONG: Any Eucharistic hymn or song of praise may be sung.
Prepared by Sr. Mary Margaret Tapang PDDM
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