August 22:
QUEENSHIP OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
MASS PRAYERS AND READINGS.

This celebration was instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1954. Mary participates in the glorious and universal kingdom of Christ. The foundation of this privilege of Mary is her intimate association with the Redemption performed by her Son. She is also the mediatrix of grace. Though not the source of grace, she is the channel through which grace is distributed to everyone. Let us have recourse to Mary in all our needs.

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
Ástitit Regína a dextris tuis in vestítu deauráto, circúmdata varietáte.
At your right stands the queen in robes of gold, finely arrayed. 
[–» Greeting]

COLLECT
O God, who made the Mother of your Son to be our Mother and our Queen, graciously grant that, sustained by her intercession, we may attain in the heavenly Kingdom the glory promised to your children. Through our Lord.

PROPER READINGS

READING I
Is 9:1–6
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when dividing spoils. For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their shoulder, and the rod of their taskmaster you have smashed, as on the day of Midian. For every boot that tramped in battle, every cloak rolled in blood, will be burned as fuel for flames. For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, from David’s throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains by judgment and justice, both now and forever. The zeal of theLord of hosts will do this!
 
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
R. Blessed be the name of the Lord forever!
Praise, O servants of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord.
May the name of the Lord be blessed
both now and forever!
R. Blessed be the name of the Lord forever!

From the rising of the sun to its setting
praised be the name of the Lord!
High above all nations is the Lord,
above the heavens his glory.
R.
Who is like the Lord, our God,
who has risen on high to his throne
yet stoops down from the heights to look down
to look down upon heaven and earth?
R.
From the dust he lifts up the lowly,
from the dungheap he raises the poor
to set him in the company of princes,
yes, with the princes of his people.
R.
 
ALLELUIA
Ave, María, grátia plena; Dóminus tecum; benedícta tu in muliéribus.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.
 
GOSPEL
Lk 1:26–38 
The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his Kingdom there will be no end.” But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God.” Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. 

FOR TODAY’S REFLECTION, CLICK HERE, HERE AND HERE.

PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS
As we observe this Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we bring you our offerings, O Lord, praying to be given strength by the humanity of Christ, who offered himself to you on the Cross as the unblemished oblation. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. 
[–» Eucharistic Prayer]
[–» Preface I of the Blessed Virgin Mary]

COMMUNION ANTIPHON
Beáta es, quæ credidísti, quóniam perficíentur ea, quæ dicta sunt tibi a Dómino.
Blessed are you who have believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord will be fulfilled.
[–» Communion]

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Having received this heavenly Sacrament, we humbly pray, O Lord, that we who reverently celebrate the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary may merit to be partakers at your eternal banquet. Through Christ our Lord.
[–» Concluding Rite]

Stay updated: subscribe by email for free TO OUR NEW WEBSITE www.catholicsstrivingforholiness.org (PUT YOUR EMAIL IN THE SUBSCRIBE WIDGET).
We are also in www.fb.com/Catholicsstrivingforholiness. Kindly help more people in their Christian life by liking our page and inviting your family, friends and relatives to do so as well. Thanks in advance and God bless you and your loved ones! Fr. Rolly Arjonillo