Abbot Mark: Introduction to Mass
Intercession of Charles Borromeo supported by the Virgin Mary by Rottmayr (Karlskirche, Vienna) |
St Charles Borromeo spent a full and energetic
life in a few short years. He lived in
16 century Italy
after the time of the Council of Trent.
His life-work was to help purify the Church from the abuses of the time
and to reform his archdiocese of Milan . His efforts did not go without opposition but
they did renew the life in the parishes of his archdiocese and influenced the
Church beyond the See of Milan.
As we come to celebrate our Eucharist in honour
of St Charles ,
let us call to mind our own need of renewal.
1. Lord you send messengers to instruct and
lead us in the way of the Gospel. Lord, have mercy.
2. You open the eyes of those who have
fallen away from your truth. Christ, have mercy.
3. Lord, You give us your Spirit to fill our
hearts with your love. Lord, have mercy.
Prayer
of the Faithful/ Conclusion.
God our
Father, in your love you give us our needs.
May our lives grow in the strength of your gifts.
Through Christ our Lord.
May our lives grow in the strength of your gifts.
Through Christ our Lord.
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