Summary
Highlights
Opening Rites and Penitential Act00:01:05
The service begins with the entrance rites, the sign of the cross, and a penitential act where the congregation asks for God's mercy.
Liturgy of the Word00:04:43
Readings from Isaiah and St. Paul’s letter to the Romans emphasize that God's house is a house of prayer for all peoples and that all have received mercy from God.
Gospel and Homily00:09:50
The Gospel reading from Matthew recounts the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman. The homily focuses on her great faith and how believers should remain in God's presence, trusting in Him even during perceived silence.
Profession of Faith and Prayers of the Faithful00:33:37
The congregation recites the Apostles' Creed, followed by communal prayers petitioning for the church, world leaders, the suffering, and personal intentions.
Liturgy of the Eucharist00:46:11
The preparation of the gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, and the consecration of the bread and wine, followed by the Communion Rite and Spiritual Communion.
Concluding Rites01:05:56
Final prayers, the dismissal of the congregation, and the closing blessing, concluding the celebration of the Mass.