Introit: “As newborn babes, alleluia, long for pure spiritual milk, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. V. Rejoice in honor of God our helper; shout for joy to the God of Jacob.” (I Pet 2: 2)
Processional Now The Green Blade Rises John MacLeod Campbell Crum (1872-1958) wrote this text to be paired with the popular French carol melody Noel Nouvelet. The words speak of Christ’s resurrection through the metaphor of wheat seeds sprouting from the earth in green blades. ~ James McCarthy, baritone, and Margaret-Mary Owens, organ Psalm 118 R. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His mercy endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His mercy endures forever.” I was hard pressed and was falling, but the Lord helped me. My strength and my courage is the Lord, and he has been my savior. The joyful shout of victory in the tents of the just. The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the Lord has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it. ~ James and Margaret Gospel Acclamation ~ Matt Alexander “You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; blessed are they who have not seen me, but still believe.” (Jn 20:29) Offertory Antiphon: “The Angel of the Lord came down from heaven and said to the women: ‘The One whom you seek has risen, as he said he would,’ alleluia.” (Mt 28: 2, 5-6) May we hope in great confidence in a God who turns that which, in the eyes of the world, is the greatest tragedy into the most wondrous miracle. Love Divine, All Love Excelling The perfect hymn for Divine Mercy Sunday, we sing of God’s divine love as we strive to love Him through our song. ~James and Margaret Communion Antiphon: “Stretch forth your hand, and feel the place where the nails were, alleluia; and be not doubtful but believing, alleluia, alleluia.” (Jn 20: 27) Jesus has so much patience with us, who are often so slow to believe. His mercy is truly endless! Purcell's motet based on this Antiphon contains such reverence and wonder; let us seek this same depth as we contemplate the wounds of Christ. Gift of Finest Wheat “You give yourself to us, O Lord; Then selfless let us be, To serve each other in your name In truth and charity.” ~ James and Margaret Post-Communion Regina Caeli This prayer, sung in Latin throughout our Easter season, translates to: Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia: Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia: Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia: Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia! Queen of Heaven, be joyful, alleluia: For he whom you have humbly borne for us, alleluia, Has arisen, as he promised, alleluia! Pray for us to God, Alleluia! ~ James and Margaret Recessional At the Lamb’s High Feast We close our celebration with praise for the salvation that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross has brought us. ~ James and Margaret
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