Introduction to Lauds (Holy Thursday)

Chrism Mass

In a short while, we are going to witness a moving dialogue between Bishop, Priests & the People. The priests promise to do their best to become more & more like Christ & to serve the people of God faithfully in their office as Teachers, Ministers & Leaders. The Bishop will ask the laity to pray for him and all priests.

The Chrism Mass has a beautiful message for all of us; it reminds us of our sharing in the priesthood of Christ by baptism and for the clergy by Holy Orders, and the blessings of the oils of the sick and catechumens and the consecration of the oil of Chrism shows us the loving care and concern of the church in our various lifes situations.

Since its a special day for all priests; we pray that they be faithful in their ministry and be a dedicated servant of God and of the people. We pray for all seminarian too that they may continue to persevere in their journey and become a priest after the heart of Jesus.