Thursday in the Fourth Week of Lent

We pray through the fourth week of Lent and focus on the Eucharistic Prayer as the high point of the Mass. We use the Church’s own words to break down each element so you can follow the prayer with understanding and offer yourself more intentionally. • opening prayers and daily offering through the Immaculate Heart of Mary • why the Eucharistic Prayer stands at the centre of the Mass • the main parts named by the General Instruction of the Roman Missal • thanksgiving in the preface and the people’s Sanctus acclamation • epiclesis as the invocation of the Holy Spirit for consecration • institution narrative, consecration and Christ’s command to continue the mystery • anamnesis as the memorial of the Passion, Resurrection and Ascension • oblation and learning to offer our very selves • intercessions showing communion with the whole Church living and dead • concluding doxology and the people’s Amen • reflection questions on what surprised us and how structure helps prayer If you found this time of prayer and reflection fruitful and would like more opportunities to grow in your faith this lent, consider joining the Cristeros and purchasing our Lenten Reflection booklet, now available on Amazon.com. The Cristeros app is available in the Apple App and Google Play Store. More information on the Cristeros can be found at theCristeros.org. Send us Fan Mail