Gospel Reflection
Why does God constantly forgive us when we seek His forgiveness? Why does He forgive us for sins we seem to commit over and over again? Why does He see beauty in us when all we see is a mess? And even in the times we don’t want to be found, why does He continue looking for us? Why does He hold on tighter when all we want to do is let go?
Maybe, all God wants is to see us happy again, when all sin does is take away our smiles. Maybe, He understands how unsteady we are in our footsteps and is always ready to catch us when we fall. Maybe, He sees what we can become, with just a little bit of encouragement and a little bit of His grace. And maybe, just maybe, because He knew us before we were even born, He can’t ever forget who we are.
This is God. Our Father. Our protector. Our provider. The world may stop caring about you, but He never will. The world may judge you and put you down, but He never will. The world may want to hurt you, but He never will. So, stop loving the world, and love the one person that will always love you back.
Abba…
Gathering | We Gather In Love
We come to gather in our weakness
to reconnect as seekers
and worship one true God
We come to gather with the broken
whose words may go unspoken
We gather all as one
United in one Spirit
each different in appearance
all are welcome in the house of God
We gather in love
We come to claim the truth in Jesus
who gave His life to free us
and show us how to love
We come to light our lives on fire
With mercy, we inspire
and gather all as one
United in one Spirit
each different in appearance
all are welcome in the house of God
We gather in love
We gather in love
Responsorial Psalm | Ps. 126 The Lord Has Done Great Things for Us
R./ The Lord has done great things,
has done great things for us
The Lord has done great things,
we are filled with joy
Repeat
When He brought back the captives of Zion
we were like men dreaming
Then our mouth was filled with laughter
and our tongue with rejoicing
R./ The Lord has done great things,
has done great things for us
The Lord has done great things,
we are filled with joy
Restore our fortunes, O Lord
like the torrents in the southern desert
Those that sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing
R./ The Lord has done great things,
has done great things for us
The Lord has done great things,
we are filled with joy
Repeat
Preparation of the Gifts | Grace
My heart is so proud.
My mind is so unfocused.
I see the things You do through me
as great things I have done.
And now You gently break me,
then lovingly You take me
And hold me as my Father
and mold me as my maker.
I ask you: “How many times will You pick me up,
When I keep on letting You down?
And each time I will fall short of Your glory,
How far will forgiveness abound?”
And You answer: ” My child, I love you.
And as long as you’re seeking My face,
You’ll walk in the power of My daily sufficient grace.”
At times I may grow weak
and feel a bit discouraged,
Knowing that someone, somewhere
could do a better job.
For who am I to serve You?
I know I don’t deserve You.
And that’s the part that burns in my heart
and keeps me hanging on.
I ask you: “How many times will You pick me up,
When I keep on letting You down?
And each time I will fall short of Your glory,
How far will forgiveness abound?”
And You answer: ” My child, I love you.
And as long as you’re seeking My face,
You’ll walk in the power of My daily sufficient grace.”
You are so patient with me, Lord.
As I walk with You, I’m learning
what Your grace really means.
The price that I could never pay
was paid at Calvary.
So, instead of trying to repay You,
I’m learning to simply obey You
By giving up my life to You
For all that You’ve given to me.
I ask you: “How many times will You pick me up,
When I keep on letting You down?
And each time I will fall short of Your glory,
How far will forgiveness abound?”
And You answer: ” My child, I love you.
And as long as you’re seeking My face,
You’ll walk in the power of My daily sufficient grace.”
Communion | We Come to You
By Your body and blood
by Your life and Your love
renew us
May Your sacrifice be
forgiveness in me
heal us
We come to You
We come to You
Broken___hungry
We come to You
We come to You
Make us whole again
In the Body of Christ
we are brought to new life
restore us
May the Flesh that we eat
and the Blood that we drink
save us
We come to You
We come to You
Broken___hungry
We come to You
We come to You
Make us whole again
By the faith we profess
and the sins we confess
mold us
We are brought to our knees
at the altar of peace
change us
We come to You
We come to You
Broken___hungry
We come to You
We come to You
Make us whole again
Reflection after Communion | My Life In You
Where can I run and hide from you?
Or could I ever do?
When everywhere I know You’re there
Anywhere You’ll find me.
Where could I go to flee from You?
Or could I ever do?
When Your hands keep holding me,
Guiding me around me
God, I know that You are there
You know who I am and all I do
God, You see me through and through
Take my hand I trust in You
I put my life in You
You know me when I sit or stand
My life is in Your hand
You read my thoughts from far away
In everything You know me
You know me in my darkest hour
You give me strength and pow’r.
You are there beside me
Watching me for always
God, I know that You are there
You know who I am and all I do
God, You see me through and through
Take my hand I trust in You
I put my life in You
I put___my life____in You
There is no Closing song.
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