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Invitation to Worship
Come, let us sing to Adonai, let us praise the God of all creation!
O Holy One,+ open my lips.
~And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
If you would be my disciple, Alleluia,
~take up your cross and follow me, Alleluia!
Morning Hymn
O Spirit all-embracing and Counselor all-wise,
Unbounded Splendor gracing a shoreless sea of skies:
Unfailing is your treasure, unfading your reward:
Surpassing worldly pleasure, the riches you afford.
Come, Stream of endless flowing, and rescue us from death:
Come Wind of Springtime blowing, and warm us by your breath.
O Beauty, ever blazing in flower, field and face.
You show yourself amazing in unexpected place.
We see you and remember what once our dreams had been:
You fan the glowing ember and kindle hope within.
Come, Fire of glory gracious, bless all who trust in you:
Undying Flame tenacious, burn in your Church anew.
Come, passion’s Power holy, your insight here impart.
And give your servants lowly an understanding heart
to know your care more clearly when faith and love are tried.
To seek you sincerely when false ideals have died:
For vision we implore you; for wisdom’s pure delight:
In prayer we come before you to wait upon your light.
Text: Delores Dufner, OSB; Tune: THAXTED 76.76.76.76 D
PSALMODY
Antiphon
The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
It is the work of Adonai and it is wonderful!
Psalm 117/118
Give thanks, Adonai is good,
God’s love endures for ever!
Now let Israel say:
“God’s love endures forever!”
Let the house of Aaron say,
“God’s love endures forever!”
Let all who revere Adonai say,
“God’s love endures forever!”
In distress, I called to Adonai
who answered and set me free.
Adonai is with me, I am not afraid;
What can they do to me?
Adonai, my Help, is with me,
I can face all that I fear.
Better to trust in Adonai
than rely on human help.
Better to trust in Adonai
than rely on those who are rich.
When all that I fear surrounded me
your Presence, Adonai overwhelmed them;
When they surrounded me completely
your Presence overwhelmed them;
When they surrounded me like bees,
and blazed like a brushwood fire,
in your strong Presence I faced them!
I was pushed to falling,
but you, Adonai, gave me help.
My strength, my song is Adonai,
who has become my savior.
Glad songs of victory sound
from the tents of the just.
With right hand raised on high,
Adonai is strong to save.
I shall not die but live
to tell all that Adonai has done.
I was struck down and dwelling in darkness
but not doomed to die.
Open to me the gates of truth and justice,
let me praise God within them.
This is Adonai’s own gate,
which only the just may enter.
I thank you for you answered me,
and you became my savior.
The stone rejected by the builders
has become the cornerstone.
This is the work of Adonai,
it is amazing and wonderful in our eyes.
This is the day Adonai has made,
let us rejoice and be glad.
Adonai, give us the victory!
Adonai, grant us success!
Blest is the one who comes,
who comes in the Name of Adonai.
We bless you from the house of our God.
Adonai Elohim is our light:
adorn the altar with branches.
I will thank you, my God,
I will praise you highly.
Give thanks, Adonai is good,
God’s love endures forever.
Glory to the ONE and to the WORD
And to the BREATH of Love;
as always before,
so now and evermore. Amen.
The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
It is the work of Adonai and it is wonderful!
READING 2 Timothy 2:8a, 11-13
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel. This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he will deny us. If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
Responsory
R. If we die with him, we shall live with him; *if we endure we shall reign with him.
V. If we deny him, he will deny us. If we are faithless, he keeps faith, he cannot deny himself. *if we endure we shall reign with him. V. Glory to the Abba, and to the Word, and to the Holy Breath of Love.
Canticle of Zachariah
Antiphon
If you strive to save your own life you will lose it,
but if you lose your life for my sake, you will find it. Alleluia!
Blessed + be Adonai, the God of Israel,
Who visits this people to set us free
Raising for us a sign of salvation
In the house and family of David.
God promised throughout past ages
In words of holy prophets
To save us from our enemies,
And from the control of our oppressors.
Adonai favored our ancestors
And remembered the sacred covenant.
The pledge to Abraham and Sarah
Is now renewed for us;
That freed from the grip of our foes
We might worship without fear
And be both just and holy
For the rest of our days.
And you, child, called “prophet of the Most High,”
Will go ahead to prepare the way,
By teaching this people of salvation
Through forgiveness of their sins.
For the loving compassion of the Holy One
As the Rising Sun will shine upon us
To illumine the darkness and dispel death’s shadow
To guide our feet on the way of peace.
Glory to the ONE and to the WORD
And to the BREATH of Love!
As always before,
so now and evermore. Amen
If you strive to save your own life you will lose it,
but if you lose your life for my sake, you will find it. Alleluia!
Litany of Intercession
That all who profess Jesus is the Christ may overcome what divides us and join our voices in proclaiming good news for the poor, let us pray…
~ Hear us O God.
That political and economic leaders may be filled with a spirit of cooperation and work together for the common good of all people and the whole of creation, let us pray…
~ Hear us O God.
That those who have received more may be freed to share their abundance with those who are oppressed by racism, classism, and violence, let us pray…
~ Hear us O God.
That the sacredness of all life and the rights of all human and all earthly beings may be upheld in the hearts and in the laws of all peoples and nations, let us pray…
~ Hear us O God.
Prayer of Jesus
Our Dear Abba in heaven …
Closing Prayer & Blessing
O Holy One, Source, Guide and Goal of all that is, You called and gifted Jesus for a ministry of teaching and proclaiming the gospel, and curing every disease and illness among the people. You have called and gifted each of us to continue his mission and ministry in a great variety of ways with a wonderful diversity of gifts. Help us to use our gifts wisely and to channel our lives and our energies into preparing the way for your reign on Earth as it is in heaven where yours is the power and glory of love now and forever. Amen.
May the Spirit of God + kindle in our hearts a passion for justice and a commitment to the poor. ~Amen
Let us bless Adonai.
~Thanks be to God.