Entrance Antiphon

Ecclesiasticus 39:8b, 10a.

The Lord filled him with the spirit of understanding will grow upright in purpose and in learning.

Grant, Lord,

that in the service of our brothers and sisters

we may always reflect your own gentleness and love,

and so imitate St. Francis de Sales,

whom you made all to all

for the saving of souls.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.  

Amen

Father,

by this offering

may the divine flame of your Holy Spirit,

which burned in the gentle heart of Francis de Sales,

inspire us with compassion and love.

We ask this through Christ Our Lord. 

Amen

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,

we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks

through Jesus Christ Our Lord.

For in St. Francis de Sales you gave the Church

a Pastor after your own heart,

to lead your people in holiness

by his writings, his preaching and his example

and so prepare a way for the Lord.

You filled the soul of St. Francis

with such outstanding sweetness

that he called sinners to repentance

and sought the unity of all believers

through the bond of peace.

In his company, with all the angels

we praise your glory

as we sing with one voice:

Holy, holy, holy Lord…

Communion Antiphon

Ps 24:8a, 9-10

The Lord is good and upright. He guides the humble in the right path; he teaches his way to the poor.

Merciful Father,

may the sacrament we have celebrated

help us to imitate Francis de Sales in love and service;

bring us to share with him the glory of heaven.

We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Amen

God Our Father,

in Francis de Sales you have given us a friend in heaven.

Through his prayers we are confident

that you will watch over us always

and fill our hearts with your love.

Grant this through Christ Our Lord.

Amen