A votive Mass “in time of
pandemic” and a new prayer for Good Friday
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| Pope Francis during the Celebration of the Lord's passion, 2019 (Vatican Media) |
The Congregation for Divine Worship adds an intention to the
Solemn Intercessions during the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion and proposes
a votive Mass taking into consideration the crisis in which the world is living
By Vatican News
The Congregation for Divine Worship has issued a votive Mass
for this time of pandemic, and a new intention for the Solemn Intercessions
during the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday. The new liturgical
texts are available on the Congregation’s website, along with the Decrees
promulgating them. The documents had already been provided to the world’s
bishops.
Good Friday intention
The intention for Good Friday includes a prayer “for those
afflicted in the time of pandemic”, that is, “for all those who are suffering
the consequences” of the current crisis, “that God the Father might grant
health to the sick, strength to healthcare providers, comfort to families, and
salvation to all the victims who have died” [unofficial translation]. The
prayer asks that God in His compassion might protect those who are suffering,
alleviate the pain of those who are sick, give strength to those who are taking
care of them, and welcome the deceased into eternal peace.
Votive Mass
The Dicastery has also proposed a votive Mass “specifically
to implore God to end this pandemic”. The Opening Prayer, or Collect, reads
“Almighty and eternal God, provident refuge in
every danger, kindly turn your gaze toward us, who with faith implore you in
tribulation, and grant eternal rest to the deceased, comfort to those who weep,
health to the sick, peace to those who are dying, strength to healthcare
providers, a spirit of wisdom to civil authorities, and a heart to draw near to
everyone with love so that together we might glorify your holy name”
[unofficial translation].
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