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Of a Saint - Prayer over the Gifts

From the Book of Divine Worship - The Proper: Third Part - The Common of Saints.

Prayer over the Gifts

  1. For Virgins

    Lord, we see the wonder of your love in the life of the virgin   and her witness to Christ. Accept our gifts of praise and make our offering pleasing to you. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  2. For Virgins

    Lord, may the gifts we bring you help us to follow the example of Saint   Cleanse us from our earthly way of life, and teach us to live the new life of your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  3. For Virgins

    Lord, receive our worship in memory of   the virgin. By this perfect sacrifice make us grow in unselfish love for you and for our brothers. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  4. For Virgins

    Lord, we bring you our gifts and prayers. We praise your glory on this feast of the virgins   and   whose witness to Christ was pleasing to you. Be pleased also with the Eucharist we now offer. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  5. For Holy Men and Women

    Lord, in your kindness hear our prayers and the prayers which the saints offer on our behalf. Watch over us that we may offer fitting service at your altar. Grant this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

  6. For Holy Men and Women

    All-powerful God, may the gifts we present bring honor to your saints, and free us from sin in mind and body. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

  7. For Holy Men and Women

    Lord, let the sacrifice we offer in memory of Saint   bring to your people the gifts of unity and peace. Grant this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

  8. For Holy Men and Women

    Lord, may this sacrifice we share on the feast of Saint   give you praise and help us on our way to salvation. Grant this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

  9. For Holy Men and Women

    Lord, give to us who offer these gifts at your altar the same spirit of love that filled Saint   By celebrating this sacred Eucharist with pure minds and loving hearts, may we offer a sacrifice that pleases you, and brings salvation to us. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  10. For Holy Men and Women

    Lord, we bring our gifts to your holy altar on this feast of your saints. In your mercy let this Eucharist give you glory and bring us to the fullness of your love. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  11. For Those Who Work for the Underprivileged

    Lord, accept the gifts of your people. May we who celebrate the love of your Son also follow the example of your saints, and grow in love for you and for one another. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  12. For Teachers

    Lord, accept the gifts your people bring in memory of your saints. May our sharing in this mystery help us to live the example of love you give us. Grant this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

  13. For Holy Women

    Lord, may the gifts we present in memory of Saint   bring us your forgiveness and salvation. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

  14. For Holy Women

    Lord, receive the gifts your people bring to you in honor of your saints. By the Eucharist we celebrate, may we progress toward salvation. Grant this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Preface 21 - A Saint I or II or III

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