Opening Prayer
O God, you inspired in Saint Bishop Joseph Marello the ardent desire to express by his interior life and in his apostolate the Christian mystery as lived by Saint Joseph, guardian of the Redeemer, by his intercession grant that we may imitate him in his intimate union with you and in his zeal for the service of the Church. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

First Reading: 2nd Letter of St. Paul to Timothy (2 Tim 1:13-14; 2:1-3)
Beloved, take as your norm the sound words that you heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard this rich trust with the help of the holy Spirit that dwells within us. So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well. Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Responsorial Psalm: Here I am Lord, I come to do your will.
(Ps 40:2+4ab,7-8a,8b-9,10)

I waited, waited for the Lord, / and he stooped toward me and heard my cry / And he put a new song into my mouth / a hymn to our God.

Sacrifice or offering you wished not / but ears open to obedience you gave me / Burnt offerings or sin-offerings you sough not / then said I, "Behold I come."

"In the written scroll it is prescribed for me / To do your will, O my God, is my delight / and your law is within my heart."

I announce your justice in the vast assembly; / I did not restrain my lips, as you, O Lord, know.

Gospel: John 15:9-17
Jesus said to his disciples, "As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this,to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father.It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.This I command you: love one another.

Prayers of the Faithful
Priest: The omnipotence of God is manifested above all in his mercy and forgiveness. In faith, let us offer to him our needs, confiding in the powerful intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary, of Saint Joseph, and of Saint Joseph Marello. In every petition let us say:

For the Holy Church of God, that she may always grow more in faith, hope and charity, and give generous testimony of that Christian spirit which Saint Joseph Marello assiduously inculcated with his preaching, in his writings and by his life, we pray:

For the supreme Pontiff, that the Lord may give him grace and health and sustain him in the proclamation of the Gospel and in his service for unity and peace, we pray:

For the Oblates of St. Joseph, that in following the footsteps of their founder and in faithfulness to their charisms, they may dedicate themselves untiringly in working for the Kingdom of God in the formation of the youth in catechesis, and in the service of the poor, we pray:

For Christian families, that in obedience to the Gospel and according to its demands, they may rediscover the sure road for their stability and growth, we pray:

For the youth, that they may open their heart in confidence to Christ and know how to give a generous and faithful "yes" to their Christian vocation, we pray:

Priest: O God, our Father, fount of holiness, we give you thanks for the gift made to the Church and to the world of Saint Joseph Marello, who lived his experience of the faith in complete openness to your will, and by faithfully and charitably serving his brothers and sisters. Through Christ our Lord.

Prayer over the Gifts
Bless, O Father, the gifts of your festive family, and grant that, by the example and through the intercession of Saint Joseph Marello, our lives be transformed into an oblation pleasing to you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Prayer after Communion
O God in your abundant goodness, you nourish us with the Body and Blood of your Son. Grant that following the example of Saint Joseph Marello, we may make the Eucharist the innermost strength of our lives and the source of our charity toward our brothers and sisters. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

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