From the Desk of Fr. Ken,

 

            Did you know that the time before Mass begins is a very important time of preparation for the priest?  The priest brings into his mind the intention of what he is about to say and do in the name and person of Jesus Christ.  This is the prayer that I and many priests say before Mass:

 

  My intention is to celebrate Mass

  and to consecrate the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

  according to the Rite of Holy Roman Church,
  to the praise of almighty God
  and all the Church triumphant,
  for my good and that of all the Church militant,
  for all who have commended themselves to my prayers
  in general and in particular, and for the welfare of Holy Roman Church.
  Amen.

  May the almighty and merciful Lord
  grant us joy with peace,
  amendment of life,
  room for true repentance,
  the grace and consolation of the Holy Spirit
  and perseverance in good works.
  Amen.

 

            How do you prepare before Mass; do you have any favorite prayers that you like to say to prepare yourself to encounter our Lord in the Mass?

 

            Faithfully yours in Christ,

            Fr. Ken