Introit: “My eyes are forever turned t’wards the Lord; for he shall release my feet from the snare; look upon me and have mercy on me, for I am abandoned and destitute. V. Unto you, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul; O my God, I trust in you, let me not be put to shame.” (Ps 24:15-16, 1-2)
Processional From Ashes to the Living Font For five of the six weeks of Lent, we sing this hymn as we transition from preparation to celebration. The third stanza of this hymn changes with each week, reflecting this liturgical and spiritual journey. This week’s stanza is: For thirsting hearts let waters flow, Our fainting souls revive; And at the well your waters give Our everlasting life. ~Sofia and Margaret Psalm 19 R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul; The decree of the Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart, the command of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eye. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true, all of them just. They are more precious than gold, than a heap of purest gold; sweeter also than syrup or honey from the comb. ~ Sofia and Margaret Gospel Acclamation ~ Matt Alexander "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life." (John 3:16) Offertory Antiphon: “The ordinances of the Lord are right, bringing joy to all hearts, sweeter than honey or the honeycomb. Therefore your servant will observe them.” (Ps 18:9-12) The imperfect laws of humans give no stability, but the laws of the Lord flow out of love, so provide the sure foundation for our lives. Do God’s words from our First Reading give us pause? May we not reject the commandment we find it hard today to follow, but let us instead pray for the grace to follow His law that in time we may come in time to understand its truth. Again We Keep Our Solemn Fast This hymn was attributed to have been written by Pope St. Gregory the Great in the 6th century. In its original Latin, Ex more docti mystico was traditionally recited in its entirety for Matins from the First Sunday of Lent until the Saturday before Passion Sunday. ~ Sofia and Margaret Communion Antiphon: “The sparrow has found herself a home, and the turtle dove a nest in which to lay her young: at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God! Blessed are they who dwell in your house, they shall praise you for ever and ever.” (Ps 83:4-5) Only by following God’s commandments do we find the path that leads to our eternal nest with Christ. We will not have true peace unless it is Him that proclaim in our thoughts, words, and deeds. Take and Eat ~ Sofia and Margaret Recessional The Glory of These Forty Days This hymn was also originally written in Latin by Gregory the Great. “The glory of these forty days we celebrate with songs of praise, for Christ, by whom all things were made, himself has fasted and has prayed” ~ Sofia and Margaret
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