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From the Proper of the Diocese of Montalto and Ripatransone
Optional memory, obligatory for the Institute
Blessed Maria
Assunta Pallotta, virgin, was born in Force, Italy, in 1878. From her childhood,
she was for everyone, an example of fervour in prayer and in her devotedness to
heavy work to help her very poor family. Overcoming many difficulties, she
entered the Institute of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. At her request,
she was sent as a missionary to China where, on 7th April 1905, a
year after her arrival, she went to heaven.
She was beatified by Pope Pius XII on 7th November 1954.
Eucharistic
Celebration
Entrance antiphon:
Gn 27: 27
Opening Prayer
God our
Father, you open the doors of your Kingdom to the humble and little ones; grant
us to follow the path traced by Bl. Maria Assunta with confidence, so that,
bearing fruit by our good works, we may walk in your presence in the spirit of
the Gospel. Through our Lord Jesus Christ …
First Reading:
Si 39: 13-16a
Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 130: 1-3
R/
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Gospel
Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth for
revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. Alleluia!
Gospel:
Mt 11:25-30
Prayer over the
Gifts
Accept,
Lord, may the humble offering we make to You, gathered in memory of Bl. Maria
Assunta, virgin, and through the holy sacrifice of Christ, your Son, transform
us into ardent apostles of your love. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion
antiphon:
Blessed
are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.
Prayer after
Communion
Lord our God, by the mysterious strength of this Eucharistic banquet in which we
have shared in memory of Blessed Maria Assunta, virgin, give us victory over
sin, health of mind an body and the eternal glory of your Kingdom. Through
Christ our Lord. |
