Gospel

Jerusalem Bible © 1966 by Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Company Inc.

Through towns and villages Jesus went teaching, making his way to Jerusalem. Someone said to him, ‘Sir, will there be only a few saved?’ He said to them, ‘Try your best to enter by the narrow door, because, I tell you, many will try to enter and will not succeed.

‘Once the master of the house has got up and locked the door, you may find yourself knocking on the door, saying, “Lord, open to us” but he will answer, “I do not know where you come from.” Then you will find yourself saying, “We once ate and drank in your company; you taught in our streets” but he will reply, “I do not know where you come from. Away from me, all you wicked men!”

‘Then there will be weeping and grinding of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves turned outside. And men from east and west, from north and south, will come to take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God.

‘Yes, there are those now last who will be first, and those now first who will be last.’

(Luke 13:22–30) 

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Points of interest and Catholic lore 

• The community for whom Luke wrote his gospel mostly comprised Gentiles (non-Jews). These are the people from the ‘east and west, north and south’ who have taken places at the feast because they came to have faith in the risen Christ.
• This text is about the universality of God’s love and the redemption he offers. His love and redemption are not limited to a specific group or nationality; they are open to all who respond positively.
• Some Christian denominations express an exclusive perspective of salvation and believe that only ‘a few’ will be saved. This is not the case with the Catholic Church, which perceives the salvation that Christ offers as inclusive—as open to all who come to faith.
• In the Gospel of John, Jesus refers to himself as the ‘gate’ through which people must come to be saved.

Exploring the Word 

As the chosen people, the Jews believed that they were in a privileged relationship with God. In this text, Jesus shatters some illusions. There is no privileged or exclusive entry into the kingdom of God for those who consider themselves ‘religious insiders’. This idea is equally directed to the disciples. It is not enough that they have shared a meal with Jesus or have heard his word; they must respond to that word and act on it. They must enter by the narrow door, which requires great effort, or else those who believe they were ‘inside’ could find themselves ‘outside’, and ‘the outsiders’ will find a way ahead of them. This radical reversal of values and expectations would have shocked those who thought they were on the ‘inside’.

• Getting through a narrow door is difficult, and we may feel tempted to go around instead. Is there a narrow door in your life that you must go through rather than around?
• What does ‘those who are first will later be last’ mean?

Making connections 

Opportunities for group discussion and personal prayer 

• What does it mean to ‘enter by the narrow door’?
• Do you make the most of the opportunities you have to be close to Jesus through prayer, service and living simply?
• Discuss any experiences in which you may have been an ‘insider’ or ‘outsider’.
• Which people in our society are treated as ‘outsiders’?
• Have you ever defended an ‘outsider’? What was the result?
• Make choices to walk through the narrow door this week. Do not take the easy option, which requires so little effort. The more difficult option often yields the greater reward. Go out of your way to be of service to others. Make extra time for prayer and reflection. Put yourself last and others first.
• This week’s gospel acclamation from the Gospel of John makes a wonderful prayer:
  I am the way, the truth and the life, says the Lord;
  no one comes to the Father, except through me.

Sharing the tradition 

A closer look at the Scripture of the day, to see how it makes more explicit God’s word to us through the teachings of Jesus Christ 

‘Who will be saved?’ is a difficult question to answer. There is no doubt that God wants all people to be saved, and that Jesus died to save all people.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, ‘Believing in Jesus Christ and in the One who sent him for our salvation is necessary for that salvation’ (§161). This quotation prompts many questions and points for discussion, such as:

• What about people who have never heard of Jesus?
• What about babies who die before being baptised?
• What does it mean to be ‘saved’?
• From what did humankind need to be saved? From what does humankind need to be saved now?
• What happens to those who are not saved?
• How should we understand the concepts of heaven and hell?
• What role does human freedom play in salvation?
• What about good people who follow other religious traditions? For example, does this mean that the Dalai Lama or Gandhi will not be ‘saved’?

Some of the questions that may arise in response to the concept of having faith to be saved will not be easy to answer—but the conversation is important!

Symbols and images 

The feast or banquet is one of the most common images of the kingdom of God. A feast is not simply a meal; it is an abundant celebration of something wonderful from which people draw nourishment, life and vitality. Such is the kingdom of God.

Living the Word 

Practical ideas for group leaders to employ in connecting Scripture and daily life, with suggestions for music and environment 

• Think about the people around you—perhaps even in your family—who are the last to receive your attention, affection or support. Make them first this week.
• In what ways does your community try to make the ‘least’ the most important?
• Use the open Scriptures as a focus for prayer. Pray for those who are ‘least’. Pray for all people of good will. Pray that all people will come to know the salvation offered through Christ. A suitable song could be The Summons (GA 502). Conclude with the prayer of exorcism in the RCIA at §94E.

Gospel

Jerusalem Bible © 1966 by Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Company Inc.

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already! There is a baptism I must still receive, and how great is my distress till it is over!

‘Do you suppose that I am here to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. For from now on a household of five will be divided: three against two and two against three; the father divided against the son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.’

(Luke 12:49–53) 

Did you know? 

Points of interest and Catholic lore 

• This text depicts an image of Jesus that contrasts the gentle, compassionate image of popular belief. It is just one example of Jesus displaying human emotion and passion for his cause.
• Fire is one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came to the disciples in the upper room in the form of tongues of flame.
• The baptism that Jesus is yet to experience is his death—his ‘baptism of fire’, or the persecution he will experience because of his commitment to fulfilling the will of the Father.

Exploring the Word 

This is a difficult text to read because it challenges our notions of what Jesus was like. The imagery of fire that Jesus uses has a long history in the Old Testament, which frequently mentions people passing through the fire of testing and judgment. John had prophesied about the one who would come bringing a baptism of fire and judgment—but it never occurred to him that the same one would be the first to undergo that baptism! Furthermore, the rare glimpse into Jesus’ mind reveals an agonising mixture of impatience and reluctance. Knowing that God’s redemptive plan requires him to bring the fiery baptism of judgment upon earth—not by inflicting it on others but by undergoing it himself—Jesus feels restricted and thwarted until this mission can be accomplished.

The reference to households being divided could have been directed at Luke’s community itself. Faith in Jesus could indeed be the cause of division in families. Although Luke’s community was predominantly Gentile, it did include Jewish Christians. Some Jews failed to recognise Jesus as the Messiah, and in the late first century, they expelled Christians from their synagogues. To persist with a Christian belief would have caused great division.

• What causes you to have ‘a fire in your belly’? What are you passionate about?
• How do you engage with people who do not understand or accept your faith in Jesus?

Making connections 

Opportunities for group discussion and personal prayer 

• Has your coming to faith in Christ caused division or awkwardness in your family or friends?
• Who are some people you know who have ‘a fire in their belly’, or who are passionate about their beliefs?
• Have you ever experienced a rift within your family? What was the cause of the division and hurt? How was this rift overcome? Or does it still need to be overcome? How can you help heal the pain and division? Share your stories.
• Reflect this week on the issues, situations or factors that divide your family or friends. Try to overcome these divisions and re-establish harmony.
• Use today’s collect as your prayer this week:
  O God, who have prepared for those who love you
  good things which no eye can see, 
  fill our heats, we pray, with the warmth of your love, 
  so that, loving you in all things and above all things, 
  we may attain your promises,
  which surpass every human desire.

Sharing the tradition 

A closer look at the Scripture of the day, to see how it makes more explicit God’s word to us through the teachings of Jesus Christ 

The history of the Church contains numerous examples of division caused by faith, as well as numerous examples of an overly zealous defence of the faith. Some of these examples are heroic, while others are shameful to us now.

• You could discuss the early persecution of the Church by the Roman authorities, as well as introduce some of the great martyrs of the early church who faced death instead of renouncing their faith. Many of these martyrs are mentioned in the first eucharistic prayer. An online search will yield numerous stories about early martyrs.
• You could make comparisons with more recent examples of martyrdom or with people who had great faith, passion and zeal.
• You could discuss situations in which religion (not only Christianity) lies at the heart of conflict or tension. Extend this discussion to how God would wish such conflicts to be resolved. What lessons can we learn to resolve conflicts in our own lives or relationships?

Symbols and images 

Like many symbols, fire can have both positive and negative connotations. It can be a painful and destructive force, or something to be feared and shunned. It can also be a purifying agent that burns away what is unwanted. Fire is also used in the testing of precious metals. In the Australian context, bushfire is the cause of death and destruction; however, it also causes the regeneration and new birth of many native species of flora.

Fire is also a symbol of passion, and it is often used in turns of phrase and concepts that capture this emotion—such as ‘fire in the belly’ or the fire of one’s love.

Living the Word 

Practical ideas for group leaders to employ in connecting Scripture and daily life, with suggestions for music and environment 

• What passion for the faith is displayed in your own community? How can this passion be harnessed and directed? If passion is not present, how can it be ignited?
• Use a flame in an open bowl as a focus for prayer (a small piece of firelighter on a bed of sand in the bowl can be used). Pray for strength and passion. Pray for each other and for all who spread the Gospel. A suitable song could be Be Not Afraid (GA 449). Conclude with the prayer of exorcism in the RCIA at §94A.

Suggested Mass settings for Christ the King

• Mass of Christ the Redeemer (Kirkpatrick)—CWBII 24 a, c, d, e, h, i, k
• Mass of Creation (Haugen)—AOV1 196 (3rd edn), CWBII 69 a, b, c, 74, G 192–204, DD (GIA)
• Missa Magis (Willcock)—CWBII 26a, b, c, e, g, h

For youth

• Mass of a Joyful Heart (Angrisano)—DD (OCP)

Suggested Gospel acclamations for Christ the King

• Celtic Alleluia—AOV1 13, CWBII 48, GA 141
• Easter Alleluia (mode VI)—CWBII 43
• Halle, halle, halle—AOV2 46, GA 107
• Mass of Light Alleluia—CWBII 50
• Mawby Alleluia—CWBII 51
• Murray Alleluia—CWBII 52
• Taizé Alleluia—CWBII 53

Entrance

• All creatures of our God and King—CWB 618, CWBII 446, G 611, GA 395
• All creatures of our God and King (arr. Rick Modlin)—DD (OCP)
• All glory, laud and honour—CWB 229, CWBII 303, G 498, GA 309
• All people that on earth do dwell—AOV1 25, CWB 613, CWBII 448, G 853, GA 533
• All the earth proclaim the Lord—AOV1 184, CWB 611, CWBII 447, GA 534
• All the ends of the earth (Dufford)—AOV1 76, G 604, GA 420
• Alleluia No. 1—AOV1 15, CWBII 350, G 524, GA 360
• Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!—AOV1 191, CWB  619, CWBII 449, G 949, GA 371
• Christ is alive, with joy we sing—CWB 639, CWBII 353, GA 365
• Glorious in majesty—CWB 688, CWBII 374, GA 370
• Hail, Redeemer, King divine!—CWB 703, CWBII 400, G 390
• In faith and hope and love—CWB 722, CWBII 520, GA 442
• O come and sing to God, the Lord—CWB 761, CWBII 175
• Praise, my soul, the King of heaven—AOV1 78, CWB 789, CWBII 588, G 613, GA 392
• Praise to the Lord, the Almighty—AOV2 132, CWB 792, CWBII 586, G 616, GA 421
• Rejoice! The Lord is King—CWB 799, CWBII 377
• The King of glory—G 572
• This is the feast of victory—CWBII 371, G 520
• When the King shall come again—CWBII 249

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time) 

• Psalm 121 (122): Let us go rejoicing (Willcock)—CWBII 536, GA 72, PFS 60

Gospel acclamation

Mark 11:9, 10

Alleluia, Alleluia! 
Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our Father;
blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• Blessed be our God (Take this bread)—AOVNG 13
• Christians, let us love one another—CWB 648, CWBII 469, GA 206
• Glorious in majesty—CWB 688, CWBII 374, GA 370
• How rich are the depths of God (Willcock)—AOV2 79, CWB 795, CWBII 505, GA 81
• I have come to bear witness (Herry)—DD (Marist Music)
• Jesus, remember me (Taizé)—AOV1 152, CWBII 526, G 510, GA 308
• The King of love my shepherd is—G 712
• We have no other boast—CWBII 502, GA 491
• What sort of King (Manibusan)—DD (OCP)

Communion

• Draw near and take—CWB 668, CWBII 482
• I am the bread of life (Kaczmarek)—AOVNG 72
• I am the bread of life (Toolan)—AOV1 49, CWB 718, CWBII 508, G 945, GA 204
• Make of our hands a throne (Warner)—DD (GIA)
• Psalm 26 (27): Do not be afraid (Willcock)—CWBII 481 (refrain 1), GA 28 (refrain I), PFS 40
• Remembrance (Maher)—DD (OCP)
• Taste and see (Dean)—CWBII 609, GA 34
• Taste and see (Moore)—G 930, DD (GIA)
• Taste and see God’s love (Wood)—GA 203
• Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Herry)—CWBII 610, DD (Marist Music, free)
• Unless a grain of wheat—AOV1 35, CWBII 635, G 783, GA 500
• We remember how you loved us—AOV1 81, GA 446

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• All the heavens—AOVNG 6
• Glory be to God in heaven—CWB 686, GA 422
• How great is our God—AOVNG 70
• How great thou art—AOV1 94, CWBII 577, G 578
• Jesus Christ, yesterday, today and forever—G 847, GA 527, DD (OCP)
• Laudate Dominum (Taizé)—CWBII 531, GA 418
• Lift up your hearts—CWBII 539, GA 416
• Praise God from whom all blessings flow—AOV1 10, CWB 788, CWBII 394, GA 384
• Shout to the Lord—AOVNG 114, CWBII 557

Sending forth 

• All creatures of our God and King—CWB 618, CWBII 446, G 611, GA 395
• All creatures of our God and King (arr. Rick Modlin)—DD (OCP)
• Christ is the King! O friends rejoice—CWB 641, CWBII 398, GA 389
• Christ, our Lord, the Prince of ages—CWB 644, CWBII 399
• Go out in the world—AOVNG 54
• Go to the world!—CWBII 496
• Lord, you give the great commission—CWBII 308, G 544, GA 313
• Now thank we all our God—AOV1 189, CWB 755, CWBII 561, G 636, GA 425
• O Christ the great foundation—CWBII 565, GA 483
• Though the mountains may fall—AOV1 182, G 689, GA 453
• To Jesus Christ, our sov’reign King—CWBII 401

Entrance

• All the earth proclaim the Lord—AOV1 184, CWB 611, CWBII 447, GA 534
• All the ends of the earth (Dufford)—AOV1 76, G 604, GA 420
• All the ends of the earth (Fisher)—AOVNG 5
• Send down the fire—AOV2 164, CWBII 389, GA 475, G 557
• Song of God’s People—CWBII 534
• What is this place—AOV1 132, GA 479
• When the King shall come again—CWBII 249

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time) 

• Psalm 97 (98): The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice (Johnstone)—CWB 447
• Common Psalm 121 (122): Let us go rejoicing (Willcock)—CWBII 536, GA 72, PFS 60

Gospel acclamation

Luke 21:28

Alleluia, Alleluia!
Lift up your heads and see;
your redemption is near at hand.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• I want to walk as a child of the light—CWBII 514, G 593
• Jesus, come! For we invite you—CWBII 527
• Wait for the Lord (Taizé)—CWBII 251, G 406, GA 283

Communion

• Be not afraid (Dufford)—AOV1 114, CWBII 653, G 683, GA 449
• Eat this bread (Taizé)—AOV1 125, CWBII 484, G 941, GA 205
• Here I am, Lord—AOV1 90, CWBII 518, G 777, GA 496
• In the breaking of the bread (Hurd)—AOV1 58, G 918, DD (OCP)

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• How can I keep from singing?—G 685, GA 454, DD (OCP)
• How great thou art—AOV1 94, CWBII 577, G 578

Sending forth 

• Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!—AOV1 191, CWB  619, CWBII 449, G 949, GA 371
• Bring forth the kingdom—AOV2 4, CWBII 647, G 734, GA 478
• Forth in the peace of Christ we go—CWB 681, CWBII 489, GA 495
• Hearts on fire—AOVNG 62
• Lord of all hopefulness—CWB 738, CWBII 541, G 663
• Love divine, all loves excelling—CWB 740, CWBII 552, G 641, GA 463
• Sing a new song unto the Lord—AOV1 80, CWBII 598, GA 414
• Sing a new song, sing a new song—CWB 805, CWBII 599

Entrance

• City of God—AOV1 57, CWBII 453, G 766, GA 498
• Gather us in—AOV1 12, CWBII 501, G 848, GA 526
• Great God of mercy—CWBII 126
• God of mercy and compassion—CWB 692, CWBII 290, GA 302
• Lord, whose love in humble service—CWB 741, CWBII 551, G 764
• My soul rejoices in God, my Saviour—CWBII 212, GA 250
• O God, your people gather—CWBII 574

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time) 

• Psalm 33 (34): The Lord hears the cry of the poor (Kreutz/Gelineau)—CWB 438
• Common Psalm 33 (34): Taste and see (Dean)—CWBII 609, GA 34
• Common Psalm 33 (34): Taste and see (Guimont)—G 46
• Common Psalm 33 (34): Taste and see (Haugen)—G 45, and in The Lyric Psalter: Year C (ship from GIA)
• Common Psalm 33 (34): Taste and see (Proulx)—CWB 332
• Common Psalm 33 (34): Taste and see (Willcock)—CWBII 610, GA 33, PFS 46
• Common Psalm 144 (145): I will praise your name (Alonso)—in The Lyric Psalter: Year C (ship from GIA)
• Common Psalm 144 (145): I will praise your name (Willcock)—CWB 337, GA 82, PFS 58

Gospel acclamation

2 Corinthians 5:19

Alleluia, Alleluia!
God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself;
and the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• Be reconciled as one—AOV1 162
• Be with me, Lord (Haugen)—CWB 627, CWBII 286, G 65, GA 53
• Come to me, all you who labour—CWBII 470
• Micah’s Theme—CWB 748, GA 486
• Only this I want (Schutte)—G 782, DD (OCP)
• Seek ye first—AOV1 48, CWBII 594, GA 456, G 658 
• The Beatitudes (Kearney)—CWB 817, CWBII 456, GA 489
• There is a longing—CWBII 82
• The cry of the poor—AOV1 83, CWBII 618, G 47, GA 36

Communion

• Be reconciled as one—AOV1 162
• Bread of life—AOVNG 15
• Bread of life, hope of the world—AOV1 164, CWBII 459, GA 199
• My soul is longing for your peace—CWB 751, CWBII 559, GA 519 
• On eagle’s wings—AOV1 153, CWBII 654, G 691, GA 452
• The name of God (I will take the cup of life)—CWBII 517, G 80, GA 68

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• All creatures of our God and King—CWB 618, CWBII 446, G 611, GA 395
• All creatures of our God and King (arr. Rick Modlin)—DD (OCP)
• Your grace is enough—AOVNG 156, DD (OCP)

Sending forth 

• A new heart for a new world (Create a new heart)—AOV1 158, CWBII 477, GA 438
• Amazing grace—AOV1 29, CWBII 450, G 645, GA 437 
• As a fire is meant for burning—G 744, GA 481, DD (GIA)
• In faith and hope and love—CWB 722, CWBII 520, GA 442
• Tell out, my soul—CWBII 213, GA 550
• The kingdom of God—CWBII 616, G 736

Entrance

• Holy God, we praise your name—AOV2 129, CWB 710, CWBII 504, G 615, GA 411
• Jesus calls us here to meet him—CWBII 524, GA 529
• Love is his word—CWB 743, CWBII 553, GA 462
• O God, our help in ages past—AOV1 175, CWB 767, CWBII 568, G 688, GA 459
• O God, your people gather—CWBII 574
• Seek, O seek the Lord—CWB 802, CWBII 595, GA 211
• There’s a Spirit in the air—CWBII 623
• Word of God, come down on earth—CWBII 644

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time) 

• Psalm 120 (121): Our help comes from the Lord (Joncas)—G 83
• Psalm 120 (121): Our help is from the Lord who made heaven and earth (Murray/Black)—CWB 435
• Common Psalm 129 (130): With the Lord, there is mercy (Gelineau)—GA 77
• Common Psalm 129 (130): With the Lord, there is mercy (Haugen)—G 87
• Common Psalm 129 (130): With the Lord, there is mercy (Thomas)—GA 76
• Common Psalm 129 (130): With the Lord, there is mercy (Willcock)—PFS 18
• Common Psalm 144 (145): I will praise your name (Alonso)—in The Lyric Psalter: Year C (ship from GIA)
• Common Psalm 144 (145): I will praise your name (Willcock)—CWB 337, GA 82, PFS 58

Gospel acclamation

Hebrews 4:12

Alleluia, Alleluia!
The word of God is living and active;
it probes the thoughts and motives of our heart.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• Micah’s Theme—CWB 748, GA 486
• O breathe on me, O breath of God—CWB 758, CWBII 564, G 902, GA 432
• O Lord, hear my prayer (Taizé)—AOV1 17, GA 431
• O Lord Jesus, Marrkapmirr—AOV2 119
• Seek ye first—AOV1 48, CWBII 594, GA 456, G 658 
• Song for Human Rights—AOV2 135, CWBII 606
• There is a longing—CWBII 82

Communion

• God of mercy (Manalo)—DD (OCP)
• Here I am, Lord—AOV1 90, CWBII 518, G 777, GA 496
• I will lift my eyes (Alonso)—DD (GIA)
• Jesus calls us to his table—CWBII 115
• Shelter me, O God—AOV1 140, G 717, GA 230
• Table of plenty—AOV2 20, DD (OCP)

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• God has chosen me (Farrell)—AOV1 21, CWBII 495, G 761, GA 497 
• Holy God, we praise your name—AOV2 129, CWB 710, CWBII 504, G 615, GA 411
• Praise God from whom all blessings flow—AOV1 10, CWB 788, CWBII 394, GA 384
• Priestly people, sing your praise—CWBII 590

Sending forth 

• Glory and praise to our God—AOV1 16, CWBII 491, GA 417, G 606
• Go make of all disciples—CWBII 493
• Lord, you give the great commission—CWBII 308, G 544, GA 313
• Send down the fire—AOV2 164, CWBII 389, GA 475, G 557
• Take the word of God with you—CWBII 607, GA 494, DD (OCP)
• Tell out, my soul—CWBII 213, GA 550
• What does the Lord require—CWBII 642

Entrance

• Alleluia No. 1—AOV1 15, CWBII 350, G 524, GA 360
• Great God of mercy—CWBII 126
• Come to set us free—AOV1 39, CWBII 233, GA 277
• Come to the feast—AOV1 151, G 585, GA 400
• Keep in mind—AOV1 180, CWB 730, CWBII 530, G 646
• O Christ, the healer, we have come—CWBII 127
• The Summons—CWBII 645, G 790, GA 502
• There’s a wideness in God’s mercy—CWB 838, CWBII 624, G 644
• Your hands, O Lord, in days of old—CWBII 129

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time) 

• Psalm 97 (98): The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Ancell)—CWB 309
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Haugen)—G 39
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Pishner)—G 40
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Willcock)—CWBII 632, GA 26, PFS 2

Gospel acclamation

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Alleluia, Alleluia!
For all things give thanks to God,
because this is what he expects of you in Christ Jesus.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• As I have done for you (Schutte)—DD (OCP)
• God has chosen me (Farrell)—AOV1 21, CWBII 495, G 761, GA 497 
• God of mercy (Manalo)—DD (OCP)
• God of mercy and compassion—CWB 692, CWBII 290, GA 302
• Heal me, O God—AOV2 52

Communion

• Given for you—CWBII 118
• Heal me, O God—AOV2 52
• My peace—AOV2 96, CWBII 558, GA 518
• Unless a grain of wheat—AOV1 35, CWBII 635, G 783, GA 500

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• All the earth proclaim the Lord—AOV1 184, CWB 611, CWBII 447, GA 534
• All the ends of the earth (Dufford)—AOV1 76, G 604, GA 420
• Christ is risen (Maher)—DD (OCP)
• For the beauty of the earth—AOV1 123, CWB 678, CWBII 487, GA 427
• Give thanks—AOV2 17
• In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful (Taizé)—AOV2 109, CWBII 522, G 639, GA 429
• Give thanks to God, the Father—CWBII 492
• Praise to the Lord, the Almighty—AOV2 132, CWB 792, CWBII 586, G 616, GA 421

Sending forth 

• All the ends of the earth (Fisher)—AOVNG 5
• As a fire is meant for burning—G 744, GA 481, DD (GIA)
• Blest be the Lord—AOV1 179, G 686, GA 458
• Go out in the world—AOVNG 54
• Go to the world!—CWBII 496
• Now thank we all our God—AOV1 189, CWB 755, CWBII 561, G 636, GA 425
• Sing a new song, sing a new song—CWB 805, CWBII 599
• Sing to God with joy and gladness—AOV2 39, CWBII 603 
• We have no other boast—CWBII 502, GA 491

Entrance

• Firmly I believe and truly—CWB 677, CWBII 486, GA 382
• Gather your people—AOV1 71, CWBII 490, G 837, GA 530
• God of mercy and compassion—CWB 692, CWBII 290, GA 302
• In faith and hope and love—CWB 722, CWBII 520, GA 442
• Praise the Lord—CWB 790, CWBII 583, GA 409
• Rejoice! The Lord is King—CWB 799, CWBII 377
• The Church of Christ, in every age—CWB 818, CWBII 613

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time) 

• Psalm 94 (95): If today you hear his voice (Carroll)—CWB 334
• Psalm 94 (95): If today you hear God’s voice (Wood)—GA 55
• Psalm 94 (95): If today you hear his voice (Willcock)—PFS 50
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Haugen)—G 39
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Pishner)—G 40
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Willcock)—CWBII 632, GA 26, PFS 2

Gospel acclamation

1 Peter 1:25

Alleluia, Alleluia!
The word of the Lord stands for ever;
it is the word given to you, the Good News.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• A Trusting Psalm—AOV1 115, CWBII 293, GA 455
• Be still and know—AOV2 54, GA 401
• I will sing forever of your love—AOV2 161
• Servant Song—AOV2 169, CWBII 461, G 751, GA 487
• Wait for the Lord (Taizé)—CWBII 251, G 406, GA 283

Communion

• Be not afraid (Dufford)—AOV1 114, CWBII 653, G 683, GA 449
• Centre of my life—AOV2 170, G 679, GA 444
• My peace—AOV2 96, CWBII 558, GA 518
• On eagle’s wings—AOV1 153, CWBII 654, G 691, GA 452
• One bread, one body—AOV1 129, CWBII 579, G 932, GA 193
• The fullness of God—AOV2 62
• We remember how you loved us—AOV1 81, GA 446

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful (Taizé)—AOV2 109, CWBII 522, G 639, GA 429
• Sing to God with joy and gladness—AOV2 39, CWBII 603 

Sending forth 

• Filled with the Spirit’s power—CWBII 385
• Lord of all hopefulness—CWB 738, CWBII 541, G 663
• Lord, you give the great commission—CWBII 308, G 544, GA 313
• Praise to you, O Christ, our Saviour—AOV1 28, CWBII 587, G 596, GA 407 
• Song for the Journey—AOV2 106
• Though the mountains may fall—AOV1 182, G 689, GA 453
• We walk by faith—AOV1 63, CWBII 641, G 680, GA 447

Entrance

• All that is hidden—AOV1 127, G 746
• Christ, be our light—AOV2 3, CWBII 540, G 590, GA 404
• Christ is alive, with joy we sing—CWB 639, CWBII 353, GA 365
• Church of God—CWB 652, CWBII 471, GA 480
• Come to the feast—AOV1 151, G 585, GA 400
• God, whose purpose is to kindle—CWBII 500
• Seek, O seek the Lord—CWB 802, CWBII 595, GA 211
• The Church of Christ, in every age—CWB 818, CWBII 613

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time) 

• Psalm 145 (146): Praise, praise the Lord (Ancell)—CWB 416, GA 83
• Alternate Psalm 117 (118): Alleluia (Mews)—CWB 295
• Alternate Psalm 117 (118): Alleluia (Twynham)—CWB 289b
• Alternate Psalm 117 (118): Alleluia (Willcock)—CWB 293
• Alternatel Psalm 117 (118): Alleluia (Willcock)—CWB 294
• Alternate Psalm 117 (118): Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia (Willcock)—PFS 70
• Common Psalm 84 (85): Lord, let us see your kindness (Haugen)—G 62, GA 49
• Common Psalm 84 (85): Lord, let us see your kindness (Willcock)—PFS 4
• Common Psalm 50 (51): Be merciful, O Lord (Haugen)—G 51
• Common Psalm 50 (51): Be merciful, O Lord (Pishner)—G 52
• Common Psalm 50 (51): Be merciful, O Lord (Willcock)—GA 41, PFS 14

Gospel acclamation

2 Corinthians 8:9

Alleluia, Alleluia!
Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor,
to make you rich out of his poverty.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• A Touching Place—GA 469
• Come to me (Joncas)—GA 471, G 731
• Come to me (Norbert)—AOV1 37, CWB 660, GA 228
• Come to me, all you who labour—CWBII 470
• Come to the water (Andersen)—AOV1 74, CWBII 473, GA 403
• Come to the water (Foley)—AOVNG 34, G 584, GA 403
• I heard the voice of Jesus say—AOV1 54, CWBII 512, G 724, GA 468
• Open my eyes—AOV1 166, CWBII 582, G 651
• The Beatitudes (Kearney)—CWB 817, CWBII 456, GA 489
• The cry of the poor—AOV1 83, CWBII 618, G 47, GA 36

Communion

• Bread of life (Fisher)—DD (OCP)
• Bread of life (Stephan)—DD (OCP)
• Bread of life, hope of the world—AOV1 164, CWBII 459, GA 199
• Bread of life—AOVNG 15
• Ubi caritas (Taizé)—CWBII 633, 634, GA 324

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• For the fruits of all creation—CWBII 488, GA 426
• Jesus Christ, you are my life—CWBII 523
• My soul rejoices in God, my Saviour—CWBII 212, GA 250
• O God of earth and space—CWBII 575

Sending forth 

• Be thou my vision—AOV1 9, CWBII 455
• Hail, Redeemer, King divine!—CWB 703, CWBII 400, G 390
• In labour all creation groans—AOV2 40, CWBII 521
• In faith and hope and love—CWB 722, CWBII 520, GA 442
• Tell out, my soul—CWBII 213, GA 550
• The Church of Christ, in every age—CWB 818, CWBII 613

Entrance

• All the earth proclaim the Lord—AOV1 184, CWB 611, CWBII 447, GA 534
• Christ, be our light—AOV2 3, CWBII 540, G 590, GA 404
• Christ is alive, with joy we sing—CWB 639, CWBII 353, GA 365
• Come to set us free—AOV1 39, CWBII 233, GA 277
• Gather us in—AOV1 12, CWBII 501, G 848, GA 526
• Out of darkness—AOV1 134, GA 504
• What does the Lord require—CWBII 642
• Whatsoever you do—CWB 860

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time) 

• Psalm 112 (113): Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor (Jones)—CWB 423
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Haugen)—G 39
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Pishner)—G 40
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Willcock)—CWBII 632, GA 26, PFS 2
• Common Psalm 50 (51): Be merciful, O Lord (Haugen)—G 51
• Common Psalm 50 (51): Be merciful, O Lord (Pishner)—G 52
• Common Psalm 50 (51): Be merciful, O Lord (Willcock)—GA 41, PFS 14

Gospel acclamation

2 Corinthians 8:9

Alleluia, Alleluia!
Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor,
to make you rich out of his poverty.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• A Touching Place—GA 469
• Come to the water (Andersen)—AOV1 74, CWBII 473, GA 403
• Come to the water (Foley)—AOVNG 34, G 584, GA 403
• The Beatitudes (Kearney)—CWB 817, CWBII 456, GA 489
• The cry of the poor—AOV1 83, CWBII 618, G 47, GA 36
• The kingdom of God—CWBII 616, G 736

Communion

• Gift of finest wheat/You satisfy the hungry heart—CWB 685, CWBII 651, G 940, GA 191
• God of mercy (Manalo)—DD (OCP)
• Lord, to whom shall we go? (Herry)—AOV1 6, CWBII 549, GA 189, DD (Marist Music, free)
• Song of the Lord’s Supper—CWBII 311, GA 322
• What you have done for me (Alonso)—G 816, DD (GIA)

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• Praise to the Lord, the Almighty—AOV2 132, CWB 792, CWBII 586, G 616, GA 421
• Praise to you, O Christ, our Saviour—AOV1 28, CWBII 587, G 596, GA 407 
• Shine, Jesus, shine!—AOV2 59, CWBII 550

Sending forth 

• Be thou my vision—AOV1 9, CWBII 455
• God, whose purpose is to kindle—CWBII 500
• Keep in mind—AOV1 180, CWB 730, CWBII 530, G 646
• Praise to you, O Christ, our Saviour—AOV1 28, CWBII 587, G 596, GA 407 
• Praise, my soul, the King of heaven—AOV1 78, CWB 789, CWBII 588, G 613, GA 392
• Send down the fire—AOV2 164, CWBII 389, GA 475, G 557
• Song for Human Rights—AOV2 135, CWBII 606