frid 27 nov 15

O Queen of Peace, by the graces received from the devotion of the Rosary, we pray to be made helpful to one another in following the paths of virtue so that we may be found worthy to be called your children Amen.

Heaven and earth will pass away,

but my words will never pass away.

Entrance antiphon

The Lord speaks of peace to his people and his holy onesand to those who turn to him.

The First Reading

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Daniel 7:2-14

I, Daniel, have been seeing visions in the night. I saw that the four winds of heaven were

stirring up the great sea; four great beasts emerged from the sea, each different from the other. The first was like a lion with eagle’s wings; and as I looked its wings were torn off,

and it was lifted from the ground and set standing on its feet like a man; and it was given a human heart. The second beast I saw was different, like a bear, raised up

on one of its sides, with three ribs in its mouth, between its teeth. “Up!” came the command “Eat quantities of flesh!” After this I looked, and saw another beast, like a

leopard, and with four bird’s wings on its flanks; it had four heads, and power was given to it. Next I saw another vision in the visions of the night: I saw a fourth beast, fearful,

terrifying, very strong; it had great iron teeth, and it ate, crushed and trampled underfoot what remained. It was different from the previous beasts and had ten

horns.While I was looking at these horns, I saw another horn sprouting among them, a little one; three of the original horns were pulled out by the roots to

make way for it; and in this horn I saw eyes like human eyes, and a mouth that was full of boasts. As I watched:Thrones were set in placeand one of great age took his

seat. His robe was white as snow, the hair of his head as pure as wool. His throne was a blaze of flames, its wheels were a burning fire. A stream of fire poured out, issuing

from his presence. A thousand thousand waited on him, ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. A court was held and the books were opened. The great things the

horn was saying were still ringing in my ears, and as I watched, the beast was killed, and its body destroyed and committed to the flames. The other beasts were deprived of

their power, but received a lease of life for a season and a time. I gazed into the visions of the night. And I saw, coming on the clouds of heaven, one like a son of man. He came to

the one of great age and was led into his presence. On him was conferred sovereignty,glory and kingship, and men of all peoples, nations and languages became his

servants. His sovereignty is an eternal sovereignty which shall never pass away, nor will his empire ever be destroyed.

The Word

of the Lord

Thanks be to God.

Give glory and eternal praise to him!

The Psalm

Mountains and hills! bless the Lord.

The Psalm

Give glory and eternal praise to him!

The Psalm

Every thing that grows on the earth! Bless the Lord.

The Psalm

Give glory and eternal praise to him!

The Psalm

Springs of water! bless the Lord.

The Psalm

Give glory and eternal praise to him!

The Psalm

Seas and rivers! bless the Lord.

The Psalm

Give glory and eternal praise to him!

The Psalm

Sea beasts and everything that lives in water! bless the Lord.

The Psalm

Give glory and eternal praise to him!

The Psalm

Birds of heaven! all bless the Lord.

The Psalm

Give glory and eternal praise to him!

The Psalm

Animals wild and tame! all bless the Lord.

The Psalm

Give glory and eternal praise to him!

The Psalm

Alleluia, alleluia!Stand erect, hold your heads high, because your liberation is near at hand.Alleluia!

Gospel Acclamation

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit. A Reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 21:20-28

Glory to you, O Lord. The Gospel

Jesus told his disciples a parable: ‘Think of the fig tree and indeed every tree. As soon as you see them bud, you know that summer is now near. So with you when you

see these things happening: know that the kingdom of God is near. I tell you solemnly, before this generation has passed away all will have taken place. Heaven and earth

will pass away, but my words will never pass away.’

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayer for the earth

God of love, teach us to care for this world, our common home. Inspire government leaders as they gather in Paris: to listen to and heed the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor;

to be united in heart and mind in responding courageously; to seek the common good and protect the beautiful earthly garden you have created for us, for all our brothers and sisters, for all generations to come. Amen