Of a Pastor - Prayer over the Gifts

Prayer over the Gifts

1. For Popes or Bishops

   Lord, we offer you this sacrifice of praise in memory of your saints. May their prayers keep us from evil now and in the future. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

2. For Popes or Bishops

   Lord, may the sacrifice which wipes away the sins of all the world bring us forgiveness. Help us as we offer it in honor of Saint   Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

3. For Bishops

   Lord, accept the gifts we bring to your holy altar on this feast of Saint   May our offering bring honor to your name and pardon to your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

4. For Bishops

   Lord, accept the gifts your people offer you on this feast of Saint   May these gifts bring us your help for which we long. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

5. For Pastors

   Father of mercy, we have these gifts to offer in honor of your saints who bore witness to your mighty power. May the power of the Eucharist bring us your salvation. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

6. For Pastors

   Lord, accept these gifts from your people. May the Eucharist we offer to your glory in honor of Saints   and   help us on our way to salvation. Grant this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

7. For Pastors

   Lord, accept the gifts we bring to your altar in memory of your Saints   and   As you led them to glory through these mysteries, grant us also your pardon and love. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

8. For Founders of Churches

   Lord, may the gifts your people bring in memory of Saint   bring us your gifts from heaven. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Preface 21 - A Saint I or II or III