Mass Prayers and Texts for Blessed Emperor Karl of Austria
Memorial: October 21
Opening Prayer:
O God, through the adversities of this world You led Blessed Karl from this earthly
realm to the crown reserved for him in heaven.
Grant through his intercession
that we may so serve Your Son
and our brothers and sisters
that we may become worthy of eternal life.
Through Jesus Christ.
Prayer Over the Gifts:
Almighty God,
we bring our gifts to Your altar.
Receive them,
and grant us that same heartfelt devotion
with which You graced Your servant Blessed Karl.
Purify our minds and inflame our love
so that we may celebrate this sacrifice in a manner that pleases You and brings us
salvation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Closing Prayer:
Almighty, eternal God,
Father of mercy and God of all consolation,
we have gathered in praise of Your Name on the memorial of Blessed Karl.
Grant us
through the Body and Blood of Your Son
the pledge of eternal life which is promised to all who love You.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
First Reading: Eph 6,10-13+18
Gospel: Mt 7, 21-27 or: Mk 9, 34-37