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From the Office of Catechesis - Diocese of Lafayette -in- Indiana
Walking with Jesus through Holy Week
To help us keep this most sacred time, the diocesan liturgical directors of Region VII have put together a series of free prayer services for families to celebrate together this year:
From Our Sunday Visitor, the list of readings and Mass Prayers for Keeping the Lords Day https://www.keepthelordsday.com/sunday-mass-and-prayers
Prepare for Mass:
1. Prepare a table—cover it with a tablecloth and place a lit candle and crucifix on it.
2. Dress appropriately
3. Treat this as a True Mass
Participate
1. Respond to the prayers as you would at a regular Mass
2. Join in singing the hymns
3. Opening a Bible and follow along with the readings
4. Stand, sit and kneel
5. Recite your Act of Spiritual Communion (see below)Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
Awareness
1. Be Aware of the Presence of God
2. Avoid Distractions