Saint Agnes of Assisi
1119 Virgin (Second Order)
Entrance Antiphon
Let us rejoice and shout for joy, because the Lord of all things has favored this holy and glorious virgin with his love.
Collect
God, our Father, you made Saint Agnes an example of seraphic perfection for many virgins. Grant that we may imitate her virtues on earth and with her possess eternal joys. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Offerings
Lord, may the gifts we bring you help us follow the example of Saint Agnes. Cleanse us from our earthly way of life, and teach us to live the new life of your Kingdom. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Communion Antiphon [ Lk 10:42 ]
The wise virgin chose the better part for herself, and it shall not be taken away from her.
Prayer after Communion
Lord, may our reception of the Body and Blood of your Son keep us from harmful things. Help us by the example of Saint Agnes to grow in your love on earth, that we may rejoice for ever in heaven. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Let us rejoice and shout for joy, because the Lord of all things has favored this holy and glorious virgin with his love.
Collect
God, our Father, you made Saint Agnes an example of seraphic perfection for many virgins. Grant that we may imitate her virtues on earth and with her possess eternal joys. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Offerings
Lord, may the gifts we bring you help us follow the example of Saint Agnes. Cleanse us from our earthly way of life, and teach us to live the new life of your Kingdom. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Communion Antiphon [ Lk 10:42 ]
The wise virgin chose the better part for herself, and it shall not be taken away from her.
Prayer after Communion
Lord, may our reception of the Body and Blood of your Son keep us from harmful things. Help us by the example of Saint Agnes to grow in your love on earth, that we may rejoice for ever in heaven. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.