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Gospel Reflection

Before Jesus left earth to be reunited with God the Father, He gave His disciples an order to continue the mission He started of sharing God’s message of love and hope with everyone in the world. And in His infinite wisdom, Jesus knew they could not do it alone. They needed to fully understand their Master’s teachings, have the wisdom to debate Jewish loyalists and convert pagans, and be courageous to endure persecution from the Romans and Pharisees. They needed His power and authority. And it came to them during the feast of Pentecost in the form of the Holy Spirit.

The Church has come a long way over the past two thousand years, and it still stands today because of the guidance and protection of the Holy Spirit. But that is only one-half of the equation. God entrusted man to be His hands and His voice. It is up to us to keep this all going, so that our sons and daughters and their sons and daughters may come to know who God is. “Spread His word!”

Gathering | Let It Be Done

[Skip to 2:14]

When we hear the voice of God
calling out our names
Lord, we pray You give us faith
to answer You in anything
And we may not understand
the wisdom of Your plan
but we will answer
Let it be, let it be done unto me

Preparation of the Gifts | Holy Spirit, Come

Holy Spirit, come
like falling rain upon my face
Holy Spirit, come
like a dove, take me away
Into the Father’s arms and warm embrace
Holy Spirit, come
come and have Your way

Come, anoint me and fill me
and make me whole
Come and touch me
empower me
to do the Father’s will (repeat tag x2)

Communion | Ang Katawan ni Kristo

In the presence of our God
as we gather here in Christ
feel the Spirit breathe upon us
the breathe of life, graced and divine

We have come to break the bread
We have come to share our lives
Let us bring these fruits to the table
the love of God, yours and mine

Ang Katawan ni Kristo
Ang Katawan ni Kristo

Behold, the Body of Christ
Jesus, our Savior and Life
Rejoice, O People of God
We are the body of Christ

When we gather in our homes
through our prayers and our meals
we are fed and nourished together
our families, broken and blessed

In the household of our Lord
where we come to share the meal
we are fed the words of our Savior
one family, strengthened and healed

Ang Katawan ni Kristo
Ang Katawan ni Kristo

Behold, the Body of Christ
Jesus, our Savior and Life
Rejoice, O People of God
We are the body of Christ

Closing | Send Your Glory Down

O Radiant Light Divine
Shine within this heart of mine
Word of God, dispel the darkness
O Image of the Light Sublime
Our God Incarnate beyond time
That fills this place with Heaven’s glory

Send Your glory down
Send Your glory down
Send Your glory down
Send Your glory down
Send Your glory down
Send Your glory down

Gathering | Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri

Ang puso ko’y nagpupuri
Nagpupuri sa Panginoon
Nagagalak ang aking Espiritu
Sa ‘king tagapagligtas

Sapagkat nilingap Niya
Kababaan ng Kanyang alipin
Mapalad ang pangalan ko
Sa lahat ng mga bansa

Ang puso ko’y nagpupuri
Nagpupuri sa Panginoon
Nagagalak ang aking Espiritu
Sa ‘king tagapagligtas

Sapagkat gumawa ang Poon
Ng mga dakilang bagay
Banal sa lupa’t langit
Ang pangalan ng Panginoon

Ang puso ko’y nagpupuri
Nagpupuri sa Panginoon
Nagagalak ang aking Espiritu
Sa ‘king tagapagligtas

Lualhati sa Ama
Sa Anak at sa ‘Spiritu Santo
Kapara noong unang-una
Ngayon at magpakailanman

Ang puso ko’y nagpupuri
Nagpupuri sa Panginoon
Nagagalak ang aking Espiritu
Sa ‘king tagapagligtas

Responsorial Psalm | Ps. 66 Let All the Earth Cry Out

Let all the earth cry out
R./ Let all the earth cry out
Let all the earth cry out
R./ Let all the earth cry out
Cry out to God
R./ Cry out to God
To God with joy
R./ To God with joy

Shout joyfully to God all the earth
sing praise to the glory of His name
proclaim His glorious praise
Say to God, “How tremendous are Your deeds”

Let all the earth cry out
R./ Let all the earth cry out
Let all the earth cry out
R./ Let all the earth cry out
Cry out to God
R./ Cry out to God
To God with joy
R./ To God with joy

“Let all on earth worship and sing praise to You
sing praise to Your name”
Come and see the works of God
His tremendous deeds among all the children of Adam

Let all the earth cry out
R./ Let all the earth cry out
Let all the earth cry out
R./ Let all the earth cry out
Cry out to God
R./ Cry out to God
To God with joy
R./ To God with joy

Gospel Acclamation | Aleluya, Wikain Mo

Aleluya, Aleluya
Wikain Mo
Poon nakikinig ako
Sa Iyong mga Salita
Aleluya, Alelu Aleluya

Aleluya, Aleluya
Wikain Mo
Poon nakikinig ako
Sa Iyong mga Salita
Aleluya, Alelu Aleluya

Preparation of the Gifts | Stella Maris

Kung itong aming paglalayag
Inabot ng pagkabagabag
Nawa’y mabanaagan ka
Hinirang na tala ng umaga

Kahit alon man ng pangamba
Di alintana sapagkat naro’n ka
Ni unos ng pighati
At kadiliman ng gabi

Maria sa puso ninuman
Ika’y tala ng kalangitan
Ningning mo ay walang pagmamaliw
Inang sinta, Inang ginigiliw

Tanglawan kami aming ina
Sa kalangitan naming pita
Nawa’y maging hantungang
Pinakamimithing kaharian

Maria sa puso ninuman
Ika’y tala ng kalangitan
Ningning mo ay walang pagmamaliw
Inang sinta, Inang ginigiliw

Santo (Pastorela)

Santo, Santo, Santo
Panginoong Diyos na makapangyarihan
Napupuno ang Langit at lupa
Ng kal’ualhatiaan Mo
Hosana, Hosana sa kaitaasan
Hosana, Hosana sa kaitaasan
Pinagpala ang naparirito
sa ngalan ng Panginoon
Hosana, Hosana sa kaitaasan
Hosana, Hosana sa kaitaasan

Aming Ipinahahayag

Aming ipinahahayag
na namatay ang ‘Yong Anak
nabuhay bilang Mesiya
at magbabalik sa wakas
para mahayag sa lahat

Amen (World Youth Day ’95)

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen, amen

Ama Namin

Ama Namin Sumasalangit Ka
Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo
Mapasaamin Ang Kaharian Mo
Sundin Ang Loob Mo
Dito Sa Lupa Para Lang Sa Langit
Bigyan Mo Kami Ng Amin Kaka’nin
Sa Araw Araw
At Patawarin Mo Kami Sa Aming Mga Sala
Para Lang Pagpapa-Tawad Namin Sa Nagkaka-Sala Sa Amin
At Wag Mo Kaming Ipahintulot Sa Tukso At Iadya Mo Kami Sa Lahat Ng Masama

Sapagkat sa Iyo ang kaharian
Kapangyarihan at kapurihan
Ngayon at magpakailanman
Ngayon at magpakailanman

Kordero ng Diyos

Kordero ng Diyos
Na nag-aalis
Ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan
Maawa Ka sa amin,
Maawa Ka sa amin

Kordero ng Diyos
Na nag-aalis
Ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan
Maawa Ka sa amin,
Maawa Ka sa amin

Kordero ng Diyos
Na nag-aalis
Ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan
Ipagkaloob Mo sa amin
Ang kapayapaan

Communion | Ang Katawan ni Kristo

In the presence of our God
as we gather here in Christ
feel the Spirit breathe upon us
the breathe of life, graced and divine

We have come to break the bread
We have come to share our lives
Let us bring these fruits to the table
the love of God, yours and mine

Ang Katawan ni Kristo
Ang Katawan ni Kristo

Behold, the Body of Christ
Jesus, our Savior and Life
Rejoice, O People of God
We are the body of Christ

When we gather in our homes
through our prayers and our meals
we are fed and nourished together
our families, broken and blessed

In the household of our Lord
where we come to share the meal
we are fed the words of our Savior
one family, strengthened and healed

Ang Katawan ni Kristo
Ang Katawan ni Kristo

Behold, the Body of Christ
Jesus, our Savior and Life
Rejoice, O People of God
We are the body of Christ

Is not the meal that we bless and share
a communion in the life of Christ
One bread, one blessing, one cup
make us one body in our Lord

In the presence of our God
by the justice that is shown
we will build a kingdom together
the love of Christ, given to all

Ang Katawan ni Kristo
Ang Katawan ni Kristo

Behold, the Body of Christ
Jesus, our Savior and Life
Rejoice, O People of God
We are the body of Christ

Closing | Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen enthroned above
O Maria
Hail, mother of mercy and of love
O Maria
Triumph, all ye cherubim
Sing with us, ye seraphim
Heav’n and earth resound the hymn
Salve, salve, salve, Regina

Our life, our sweetness here below
O Maria
Our hope in sorrow and in woe
O Maria
Triumph, all ye cherubim
Sing with us, ye seraphim
Heav’n and earth resound the hymn
Salve, salve, salve, Regina

Gathering | I Will Choose Christ

Refrain
I will choose Christ,
I will choose love,
I choose to serve.
I give my heart, I give my life,
I give my all to you.

Verse 1
How many times
must he call my name
and show to me that he is God?
And as a servant he calls to me,
“You must serve too.”

->Refrain

Verse 2
Christ, my teacher and healer,
teach my heart and heal my soul.
And as I walk this road with you,
teach me to love.

->Refrain

Verse 3
As I look upon your cross,
so too must I die with you.
And with the death of my
own desires,
I’ll rise with you.

->Refrain

Responsorial Psalm | Ps. 122 Let Us Go Rejoicing

R./ Let us go rejoicing, to the house of the Lord

Repeat

I rejoiced because they said to me,
“We will go up to the house of the LORD.”
And now we have set foot
within your gates, O Jerusalem.

R./ Let us go rejoicing, to the house of the Lord

Jerusalem, built as a city
with compact unity.
To it the tribes go up,
the tribes of the LORD.

R./ Let us go rejoicing, to the house of the Lord

According to the decree for Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
In it are set up judgment seats,
seats for the house of David.

R./ Let us go rejoicing, to the house of the Lord

Repeat

Preparation of the Gifts | Remain in Me, I am the Vine

Refrain
Remain in Me
I am the vine
Remain in Me
you shall have life
You are the branches
bear fruit for all to see
I am the vine, remain in Me

Verse 1
No branch can live without the tree
nor grow or serve apart from Me
This I have told you
that you may see
My love in you, your joy complete

-> Refrain

Verse 2
No longer slaves, I call you friends
I shall be with you to the end
Keep my commandments
I dwell in you
So, now bear witness to the truth

-> Refrain

Verse 3
As I have done so you should do
so as to love as I love you
For in your witness
My love is shown
in simple ways, My heart made known

-> Refrain

Verse 4
As I died, so too shall you die
As I rose, so too shall you rise
Do not be troubled
your eyes have seen
You trust in God, have trust in Me

-> Refrain

Verse 5
I am the way, the truth, the life
I am your living sacrifice
I offer freely
My life for you
Go now and do as I would do

-> Refrain

Communion | Bread of Angels

Bread of angels, we receive You
with us now, abide
Precious Jesus, manna of ages
with us now, reside

Panis angélicus
fit panis hóminum
Dat panis cáelicus
figúris términum

Cup of mercy, overflowing
fill us with your grace
Wine of passion, O Son begotten
we flee to Your embrace

Ores mirábilis
mandúcat Dóminum
Pauper, Pauper, servus
et húmilis

Word incarnate, dwell within us
pierce our hardened hearts
Tender Jesus, Love so gentle
never let us part

Te, trina Déitas
únaque, póscimus
Sic nos tu vísita
sicut te cólimus

Though unworthy, we receive You
Sacrament Divine
Bread of angels, accept our praises
Let Your glory shine

Per tuas sémitas
duc nos quo téndimus
Lucem, Ad lucem
quam inhábitas

Closing | I Send You Out

I baptize you in the name of the Father
I baptize you in the name of the Son
I baptize you with the Holy Spirit
Go out and spread Good News!

I send you out on a mission of love
I send you out on a mission of love
I send you out on a mission of love
And know that I am with you always
Until the end of the world
Until the end of the world
Until the end of the world

Gospel Reflection

For all the things we may have done in our lives, we hope that our God is a merciful one. And indeed, He is! There is nothing that can separate us from Him except for our foolish pride. Only when we humble ourselves do we know and grasp the full extent of His love. And only when we humble ourselves can we attempt to love like Him.

The all-powerful and living God stepped down from His throne to serve the meek and the poor. Jesus befriended the unlovable and the hated, no matter the cost to His reputation or His credibility. He endured every kind of suffering and humiliation on His way to Calvary, just to reconcile us with the Father, even though He deserved none of the punishment. Do we have it in us to do as He did?

Yes, we do. From the moment we were baptized, we were given the gifts of the Holy Spirit–the same Spirit that descended upon the Apostles and made it possible for God’s message of love and forgiveness to spread across the land. Their mission, in essence, has become ours. Are you willing to accept it?

Gathering | All Creatures of Our God and King

All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voices, let us sing
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Bright, burning sun with golden beams
Soft silver moon that gently gleams
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

All you with mercy in your heart
Forgiving others, take your part
O sing now! Alleluia!
All you that pain and sorrow bear
Praise God, and cast on Him your care
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

[Skip Bridge and fast-forward to 3:19]

Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise God the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, three in one
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm | 

R./ I will praise Your name forever, my King and my God
I will praise Your name forever, my King and my God

Repeat

The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.

R./ I will praise Your name forever, my King and my God
I will praise Your name forever, my King and my God

Let all your works give you thanks, O LORD,
and let your faithful ones bless you.
Let them discourse of the glory of your kingdom
and speak of your might.

R./ I will praise Your name forever, my King and my God
I will praise Your name forever, my King and my God

Let them make known your might to the children of Adam,
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is a kingdom for all ages,
and your dominion endures through all generations.

R./ I will praise Your name forever, my King and my God
I will praise Your name forever, my King and my God

Preparation of the Gifts | Love One Another

Love one another as I have loved you
Bear with each other and always be true
Live for each other in unity and strength
Give to each other the gift of God’s grace

For the Lord is your rock, your fortress, your stronghold
It is He who saves you, protects you from death
In your lives, you shall know how good is the Lord
His kindness, His love without end

Love one another as I have loved you
Bear with each other and always be true
Live for each other in unity and strength
Give to each other the gift of God’s grace

O give thanks to the Lord
His goodness is endless
Give thanks to the Lord for His steadfast love
May that love dwell within you
Deep in your hearts
May His blessings rain down on your days

Love one another as I have loved you
Bear with each other and always be true
Live for each other in unity and strength
Give to each other the gift of God’s grace

As the sun in the morning rises in glory
as evening draws near, so gently, softly
so the love of our Lord is dancing within you
shining for all to see

Love one another as I have loved you
Bear with each other and always be true
Live for each other in unity and strength
Give to each other the gift of God’s grace

Communion | Heart of Jesus, Hear

Teach our hearts to love like Yours
love of God Most High
Sacred Heart of Jesus
keep us by Your side

Save us all from death and sin
our King crucified
Crowned with thorns and sorrow
You give us new life

Listen to our pray’r
Heart of Jesus, hear
Make us always Yours
And hold us ever near

Wherever we may go
whatever we may do
Sacred Heart of Jesus
we place our trust in You

Grant us grace and all good gifts
heart of Christ, our Lord
Make Your holy presence
our home evermore

Fill us with Your light and life
Guide us in Your ways
Justice, peace, and mercy
Rule us all our days

Listen to our pray’r
Heart of Jesus, hear
Make us always Yours
And hold us ever near

Wherever we may go
whatever we may do
Sacred Heart of Jesus
we place our trust in You

Closing | Can We Love

Can we love?
Can we lay down our lives?
Can we wear His crown of thorns?
Can we drink the cup that He drinks?
We must lay down our lives

It’s more than raising our hands
It’s more than singing this song
It’s saying “yes” to the Giver of life
It’s righting the ways that are wrong

Can we love?
Can we lay down our lives?
Can we wear His crown of thorns?
Can we drink the cup that He drinks?
We must lay down
We must lay down
We must lay down our lives

Open the Eyes of My Heart

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You

To see You high and lifted up
shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
as we sing “Holy, holy, holy”

To see You high and lifted up
shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
as we sing “Holy, holy, holy”

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You

To see You high and lifted up
shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
as we sing “Holy, holy, holy”

To see You high and lifted up
shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
as we sing “Holy, holy, holy”

Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
I want to see You

Repeat X times

Holy Spirit, Come

Holy Spirit, come
like falling rain upon my face
Holy Spirit, come
like a dove, take me away
Into the Father’s arms___and warm embrace
Holy Spirit, come
Come and have Your way

Come, anoint me
and fill me
and make me whole
Come and touch me
empower me
to do the Father’s will

Holy Spirit, come
like falling rain upon my face
Holy Spirit, come
like a dove, take me away
Into the Father’s arms___and warm embrace
Holy Spirit, come
Come and have Your way

Come, anoint us
and fill us
and make us whole
Come and touch us
empower us
to do the Father’s will

Repeat

My All In All/What A Beautiful Name

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all
Seeking You as a precious fool
Lord, to give up, I’d be a fool
You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising again, I bless Your name
When I fall down, You pick me up
When I am dry, You fill my cup

Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name

Repeat then modulate

Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Worthy is Your name
Worthy is Your name

[Sing in the Spirit]

Transition to “What A Beautiful Name” Refrain

What a beautiful name it is
What a beautiful name it is
The name of Jesus Christ, my King
What a beautiful name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful name it is
The name of Jesus

[Decrease in volume]

What a beautiful name it is
The name of Jesus
What a beautiful name it is
The name of Jesus

Gospel Reflection

“Come out of the dark and into the light.”

When we sin, we would like to think nobody is watching. We try to cover it up or push it away, hoping that’s the end of it. But more often than not, sin comes back to rear its ugly head, and we fall into an even deeper hole.

But if we just believe that someone is always there to pick us up (that person happens to be Jesus, by the way!), we don’t have to live in that vicious cycle. Jesus shines truth on our sinfulness, and the shame should be enough to desire something else, something better, something good. He is also extending His hand to you, in faith, because you deserve a second chance.

Believe that His light shines on you, that it has the power to change everything, and that in time, it will reveal something beautiful inside…you are not a beast.

Gathering | Christ, Be Our Light

Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people,
light for the world to see.

Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.

Preparation of the Gifts | Christify

Christify the gifts we bring to You,
bounty of the earth receive anew.
Take and bless the work of our hands.
Christify these gifts at Your command.

Sun and moon and earth and wind and rain:
all the world’s contained in every grain.
All the toil and dreams of humankind,
all we are we bring as bread and wine.

Communion | Shine Through Us

Jesus, help us to spread
Your fragrance ev’rywhere we go
Flood our souls with Your Spirit and life
Penetrate and possess our whole being so utterly
that our lives may only be a radiance of You

Shine through us
and be so in us
that ev’ry soul we meet
may feel Your presence in our soul

Jesus, look up and see
no longer us but only Jesus
Stay with us, then we shall begin to shine
as You shine, so to shine,
as to be a light to others
the light, O Jesus, will be all from You
none from us

Shine through us
and be so in us
that ev’ry soul we meet
may feel Your presence in our soul
may feel Your presence in our soul

Closing | Shine Jesus Shine

Lord, the light of Your love is shining
in the midst of the darkness shining
Jesus, light of the world, shine upon us
set us free by the truth You now bring us
Shine on me, shine on me

Shine, Jesus, shine
fill this land with the Father’s glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze
set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light

Gospel Reflection

God loves you and wants to have a relationship with you. But He also gave you the free will to decide, on your own, whether or not to reciprocate His love. We do this by following the example of His Son, Jesus. Everything Jesus did was good and pleasing to God. And because God is good all the time, everything that is good comes from Him. And because everything good comes from God, His will is for us to choose Him above everything else. This is why when Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray to the Father, Jesus replied, “Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven…” God already knows what’s best for us, but it is our responsibility to discern that. We must pray that we are able to resist the temptation to sin, which separates us from God. By making the right choice does our will become the Father’s. And it is by the Father’s will that we are saved.

Gathering | Let All the Earth Cry Out

Let all the earth cry out
(Let all the earth cry out)
Let all the earth cry out
(Let all the earth cry out)
Cry out to God
(Cry out to God)
to God with joy!
(to God with joy!)

Repeat

Preparation of the Gifts | Take and Receive

Take and receive, O Lord
my liberty
Take all my will, my mind, my memory
All things I hold
and all I own are Thine
Thine was the gift to thee
I all resign

Refrain
Do Thou direct___and govern all and sway
Do what Thou wilt___command
and I obey
Only Thy grace
Thy love on me bestow
These make me rich
All else will I forego

Communion | I Am the Bread of Life

I am the bread of Life
I am the hope in night
I am the door wide open
I am the shepherd’s might
I am the truth and light
I am the way and life
I am who am and I am for you
Come and follow me

I am bread for the world
hope for the hopeless
Come to me, and know that I’ll always be there
with my arms open wide
I am who am and I am for you
Come and follow me

I am the bread of Life
I am the hope in night
I am the door wide open
I am the shepherd’s might
I am the truth and light
I am the way and life
I am who am and I am for you
Come and follow me

I give my heart to those in sorrow
I come to those who are in need
hope for today and for tomorrow
light for all who want to see

I am the bread of Life
I am the hope in night
I am the door wide open
I am the shepherd’s might
I am the truth and light
I am the way and life
I am who am and I am for you
Come and follow me

Closing | Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Hearts to heav’n and voices raise
Sing to God a hymn of gladness
Sing to God a hymn of praise
He who on the cross as Savior
For the world’s salvation bled
Jesus Christ, the King of Glory
Now is risen from the dead

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glory be to god on high
Alelluia to the Savior
Who has won the victory
Alelluia to the Spirit
Font of love and sanctity
Alleluia! Alleluia!
To the Triune Majesty

Gospel Reflection

Has someone ever hurt you and it took a while for them to gain your trust again? Or maybe that relationship remained forever broken? We are truly blessed that the Lord doesn’t begrudge us our sins. But He DOES seek a true conversion of our hearts.

On the eve of Christ’s death, Peter denied knowing Him. Not once. Not twice. But three times! (Do you ever turn away from doing the right thing and take the easy way out? Do you ever just stand by and let injustices happen, especially to innocent people? Would you ever abandon a friend in their time of need?) This man was supposed to His “rock,” the foundation on which Jesus would build His church. How would that church survive if it the person leading it was so wishy-washy, so frail of heart, so lacking of courage?

God, in all His wisdom, knew we needed someone to look to for inspiration and hope. He doesn’t want us to despair from all our failures, even the ones that seem to happen time and time again. He knows our limitations and out of His goodness, gives us enough grace to recognize when we are wrong.

But we can tell God, until we are blue in the face, that we are going to change. We can tell ourselves that today is a new day or that we won’t fall back into our old habits. The truth is we’re not going to be perfect. But we can be better. And how do we do just that? We “feed His lambs and tend His sheep.”

Jesus gave us a mission to carry on the work that He started. He calls on us to change the world. We are to be His eyes, His ears, His hands, and His heart. How blessed are we to know Him and how He has changed our lives for good. Wouldn’t you want others to feel that same feeling? Are you selfless (or brave) enough to share Him with others??

Gathering | Sweet Redeemer

King of Kings
blessed Jesus
hand of mercy
giver of grace

I have come
to sing glory
to lay my heart
before You in this place

Refrain
Sweet redeemer
I surrender
all I am to You

Repeat refrain

I was lost
and You found me
in the darkness
You were my light

When I fell down
You forgave me
lifted me up
and held me to Your side

Refrain
Sweet redeemer
I surrender
all I am to You

Repeat refrain X times

Responsorial Psalm | Ps. 30 I Will Praise You, Lord

R./ I will praise you, Lord
I will praise you, Lord
for You have rescued me

Repeat

I will extol you, Lord, for You drew me clear
and did not let my enemies rejoice over me
You brought me up from the netherworld
You preserved me from among those going down into the pit

R./ I will praise you, Lord
I will praise you, Lord
for You have rescued me

Sing praise to the Lord, you His faithful ones
and give thanks to His holy name, His holy name
For His anger lasts but a moment
a lifetime, His good will
At nightfall, weeping enters in but with the dawn rejoicing

R./ I will praise you, Lord
I will praise you, Lord
for You have rescued me

Repeat

Preparation of the Gifts | Open My Eyes

Open my eyes, Lord
Help me to see Your face
Open my eyes, Lord
Help me to see

Open my ears, Lord
Help me to hear Your voice
Open my ears, Lord
Help me to hear

And the first shall be last
and our eyes are opened
and we’ll hear like never before
And we’ll speak in new ways
and we’ll see God’s face
in places we’ve never known

Open my heart, Lord
Help me to love like You
Open my heart, Lord
Help me to love

Communion | Worthy Is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
to receive honor and glory
Worthy are the ones who believe
to receive the goodness of God

Worthy are You, O Paschal Lamb
Wisdom and strength___belong now to You
You laid down Your life
And died upon the cross
We’ve become___a people of hope

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
to receive honor and glory
Worthy are the ones who believe
to receive the goodness of God

Worthy are You, O Bread of Life
Salvation and joy___belong now to us
By conquering death___and rising to new life
We’ve become___a people of praise

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
to receive honor and glory
Worthy are the ones who believe
to receive the goodness of God

Worthy are You, O Risen Christ
Wonders and signs, revealing Your might
Your power and glo___ry shine upon our lives
we’ve become___Your light for the world

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
to receive honor and glory
Worthy are the ones who believe
to receive the goodness of God

Closing | Rock of Faith

[Verse 1]
Do you know where you stand
Do you know where your heart is
Are you Christ’s feet and hands
Or are you a part of the opposition

[Hook 1]
Open your heart
Let Jesus in
Open your soul
Let the freedom begin

[Chorus]
I’m livin’ on the rock of faith
I’m livin’ on the rock of healing
I’m doing everything I can
I’m doing everything I can
With every little act of love
I know I won’t deny You Lord
You’ll know where I stand
I’ll be standing on the rock of faith

[Bridge]
Faith can move a mountain of doubt
Love breaks through
And turns your life around
You can feel it
When the Spirit is flowing
You reveal it
God’s love will be showing
When you heed His word
And follow in His way

[Chorus]
I’m livin’ on the rock of faith
I’m livin’ on the rock of healing
I’m doing everything I can
I’m doing everything I can
With every little act of love
I know I won’t deny You Lord
You’ll know where I stand
I’ll be standing on the rock of faith
You’ll know where I stand
I’ll be standing on the rock of faith

Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate

Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate

He is risen, He is risen
And He lives forevermore
He is risen, He is risen
Come on and celebrate
The resurrection of our Lord

Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate

He is risen, He is risen
And He lives forevermore
He is risen, He is risen
Come on and celebrate
The resurrection of our Lord

Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate

He is risen, He is risen
And He lives forevermore
He is risen, He is risen
Come on and celebrate
The resurrection of our Lord

He is risen, He is risen
And He lives forevermore
He is risen, He is risen
Come on and celebrate
Come on and celebrate
Come on and celebrate
The resurrection of our Lord

Breathe

This is the air I breathe
This is the air I breathe
Your holy presence___living in me

This is my daily bread
This is my daily bread
Your very Word___spoken to me

Repeat all

And I___I’m desp’rate for You
And I___I’m lost without You
And I___I’m desp’rate for You
And I___I’m lost without You
And I___I’m desp’rate for You
And I___I’m lost without You

I’m lost without You
I’m lost without You

Repeat X times

This is the air I breathe
This is the air___I breathe

Your Presence Is Heaven to Me

Who is like You, Lord, in all the earth
Matchless love, beauty, endless worth
Nothing in this world will satisfy
Jesus, You’re the cup that won’t dry

Your presence is Heaven to me
Your presence is Heaven to me

Treasure of my heart and of my soul
In my weakness You are merciful
Redeemer of my past and present wrongs
You’re the holder of my future days to come

Your presence is Heaven to me
Your presence is Heaven to me
Your presence is Heaven to me
Your presence is Heaven to me

We’re singing
Oh, Jesus, Oh, Jesus
Your presence is Heaven to me
Oh, Jesus, Oh, Jesus
Your presence is Heaven to me

Repeat X times with praising

So all my days on earth I will await
the moment that I see You face to face
Nothing in this world will satisfy
Jesus, You’re the cup that won’t run dry

And nothing in this world will satisfy
Jesus, You’re the cup that won’t run dry

Repeat X times while singing in the Spirit

Gospel Reflection

God’s love is forever and unchanging, and it is our choice whether or not to accept it. We show our love for Him by treating others with dignity and respect (“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”), by spreading good will (“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”), by choosing to do what is right even when it may be difficult (“What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?”), and by trusting in His plan for our lives (“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.”).

However, it is inevitable that we will fall time and time again. Still, God is patient with us. And because He is love, he does not keep track of all our offenses. His love remains…endures…believing the best of us is yet to come. Who would bet against Him…?

Gathering | Save Your People

Save Your people, O Lord
Show us the way to come home
We have been wandering
far from Your love
Save Your people, O Lord
Save Your people, O Lord

Preparation of the Gifts | I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

I heard the voice of Jesus say
“I am this dark world’s light;
Look unto Me, your morn shall rise
and all your day be bright”
I looked to Jesus, and I found
in Him my star, my sun
And in that light of life, I’ll walk
’til traveling days are done

I will rest,
I will rest in,
I will rest in You

Communion | You Stand Knocking

You spoke my name
and took my hand
and called me friend
Such faithful love
so undeserved
a heart transformed
Though I wandered and have strayed
still Your mercy reigns

You were broken___for me
arms wide open on a tree
You stand knocking at the door
off’ring all I’m hoping for

To those in dark
the Lord cries out
“Come and be saved”
A long the way
we shall find rest
the Lord is good
For God comforts well His own
We are His alone

You were broken___for me
arms wide open on a tree
You stand knocking at the door
off’ring all I’m hoping for

You were broken___for me
arms wide open on a tree
You stand knocking at the door
off’ring all I’m hoping for

Closing | Hallelujah Is Our Song

What hope we have
even in the longest night
for the light will overcome
We will not fear
for we know the sun will rise
Hallelujah is our song

What peace we have
even in this wounded world
where the battle rages on
We will not fear
for we know who heals our souls
Hallelujah is our song

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
He is risen over all
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah is our song