Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Prayers of the Faithful
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, the Lateran Basilica in Rome is the symbol of the new Temple of Christ’s Mystical Body, the Church. We celebrate its dedication to remind us that wherever we may be in the world, we are all part of the universal Church. In faith, let us offer these prayers to the Lord:
L. We pray for our parishioners, that we may acknowledge our own parish church as a precious inheritance that has been given to us, and that we have the duty to take special care of it. We pray to the Lord.
L: We pray for our mission of evangelization, may we do our part in bringing new members to the Church and helping the Body of Christ grow in faith and charity. We pray to the Lord.
L: This Mass is offered for the deceased relatives of Wei Cunchun and Chen Xiuhong. May the Lord grant them eternal rest. We pray to the Lord.
L: We pray for those whose names are in our Prayer Box, especially Dawn Leach, Xie Yannong, Bian Meiyi, Chen Kun, Chen Shupeng, Ni Yufang, Lydia Chen, David Wang, Chen Jianxin, Liang Chenjing and Xu Taicheng. We pray to the Lord.
L: We pray for the souls in Purgatory, may our prayers aid them in their purification, that they may sooner enter into the joys of heaven. We pray to the Lord.
L: We pray for your personal intentions. May the Lord hear the prayers in our hearts and bring us closer to Him. We pray to the Lord.
Celebrant: Lord our God, grant that united through faith, the sacraments, our bishops and the Pope, we may deepen our faith, hope and charity as members of the mystical Body of Christ. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.