Keep in Mind

Keep in mind that Jesus Christ has died for us and is risen from the dead.
He is our saving Lord, he is joy for all ages.
If we die with the Lord, we shall live with the Lord.
If we endure with the Lord, we shall reign with the Lord.

Keep in mind that Jesus Christ has died for us and is risen from the dead.
He is our saving Lord, he is joy for all ages.
In him all our sorrow, in him all our joy.
In him hope of glory, in him all our love.

Keep in mind that Jesus Christ has died for us and is risen from the dead.
He is our saving Lord, he is joy for all ages.
In him our redemption, in him all our grace.
In him our salvation, in him all our peace.

2 Timothy 2:8-12
Lucien Deiss




Hymn for the Holy Year of Mercy

Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Give thanks to the Father, for he is good
in æternum misericordia eius.
He created the world with wisdom
in æternum misericordia eius.
He leads his people throughout history
in æternum misericordia eius.
He pardons and welcomes his children
in æternum misericordia eius.

Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Give thanks to the Son, Light of the Nations
in æternum misericordia eius.
He loved us with a heart of flesh
in æternum misericordia eius.
As we receive from him, let us also give to him
in æternum misericordia eius.
Hearts open to those who hunger and thirst
in æternum misericordia eius.

Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Let us ask the Spirit for the seven holy gifts
in æternum misericordia eius.
Fount of all goodness and the sweetest relief
in æternum misericordia eius.
Comforted by him, let us offer comfort
in æternum misericordia eius.
Love hopes and bears all things
in æternum misericordia eius.

Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Let us ask for peace from the God of all peace
in æternum misericordia eius.
The earth waits for the Good News of the Kingdom
in æternum misericordia eius.
Joy and pardon in the hearts of the little ones
in æternum misericordia eius.
The heavens and the earth will be renewed
in æternum misericordia eius.

Text: Eugenio Costa
Music: Paul Inwood



Blest are the Merciful

Theme song for World Youth Day 2016

I lift my eyes to the mountains; from where shall help come to me?
My help comes from the Lord my God, for he is merciful.
When we are lost he searches for us, to hold us in his arms.
His holy blood will heal our wounds to breathe new life into us.

Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.


Unless the Lord forgives when we fall we wouldn't be able to stand,
but he forgives, he pardons us. Let us do the same.
God paid our debts with the blood of his Son who rose alive from the tomb.
Our spirit within cries out to the world: Jesus is the Lord!

Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.


So cast aside your fear and have faith.
Give your cares to the Lord and trust in Him for He is risen.
The Lord your God is alive!
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.

Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.


Original music and lyrics by Jakub Blycharz
English translation by Henry Michael Kurylewski



Be Merciful

for the Jubilee Year of Mercy (December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016) proclaimed by Pope Francis

Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.
Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.
Be merciful as God is merciful.

As a tender father, God is merciful; 
as a loving mother, God is merciful, 
slow to anger, and full of compassion.


Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.
Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.
Be merciful as God is merciful.

Show compassion to the lost and forgotten;
give comfort to the sick and the dying.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.


Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.
Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.
Be merciful as God is merciful.

Share your riches with the hungry and homeless,
and advocate for those in prison.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.


Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.
Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.
Be merciful as God is merciful.

And, as Jesus taught us, love your enemies,
do good to the ones who hate you.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.


Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.
Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.
Be merciful as God is merciful.

Offer blessings to the ones who curse you,
and pray for the ones who abuse you.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.


Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.
Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.
Be merciful as God is merciful.

Clothe yourselves in love and compassion;
be forgiving as God has forgiven you.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.


Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.
Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.
Be merciful as God is merciful.

Luke 6:27-36; Psalm 103:8, 13; Colossians 3: 12-13
Marty Haugen


All You Nations

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!
Joyfully shout, all you on earth, give praise to the glory of God;
And with a hymn, sing out with glorious praise: Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!
Lift up your hearts, sing to your God: tremendous your deeds on the earth!
Vanquished your foes, struck down by power and might: Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!
Let all the earth kneel in God's sight, extolling God's marvellous fame;
Honour God's name, in highest heaven give praise: Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!
Come forth and see all the great works that God has brought forth in great might;
Fall on your knees before the glorious throne: Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!
Parting the seas with might and power, God rescued the chosen from shame;
Let us give thanks for all these merciful deeds: Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!
God's eyes keep watch on all the earth, God's strength is forever renewed;
And let no one rebel against God's commands; Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!
Tested are we by God the Lord, as silver is tested by fire;
Burdened with pain, we fall ensnared in our sins; Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!
Over our heads wicked ones rode, we passed through the fire and the flood;
Then, Lord, you brought your people into your peace: Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory and thanks be to the Father; honour and praise to the Son;
And to the Spirit, source of life and of love; Alleluia!

Psalm 66
Lucien Deiss






Christ Is Alive! With Joy We Sing

Christ is alive, with joy we sing;
We celebrate our risen Lord,
Praising the glory of his name.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

He is the grain of wheat that died,
Sown in distress and reaped in joy,
Yielding a harvest of new life.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

He is the sun which brings the dawn:
He is the light of all the world,
Setting us free from death and sin.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

He is the vine set in the earth,
Sharing our life, becoming man,
That we might share in God's own life.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

He is the bread which comes from God,
Broken to feed us in our need,
Given to bring eternal life.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Christ is alive, with joy we sing;
We celebrate our risen Lord,
Praising the glory of his name.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Pamela Stotter




O Sons and Daughters

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
O sons and daughters, let us sing!
The King of heav'n the glorious King,
O'er death today rose triumphing. Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
That Easter morn, at break of day,
The faithful women went their way
To seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
An angel clad in white they see,
Who sat, and spoke unto the three,
"Your Lord has gone to Galilee." Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
That night the apostles met in fear;
Amidst them came their Lord most dear,
And said, "My peace be on all here." Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
When Thomas, first the tidings heard,
How they had seen the risen Lord,
He doubted the disciples' word. Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
"My wounded side, O Thomas, see;
Behold my hands, my feet," said he,
"Not faithless, but believing be." Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
No longer Thomas then denied,
He saw the feet, the hands, the side;
"You are my Lord and God," he cried. Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
How blest are they who have not seen,
And yet whose faith has constant been,
For they eternal life shall win. Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
On this most holy day of days,
To God your hearts and voices raise,
In laud, and jubilee and praise. Alleluia!

Jean Tisserand






By Your Kingly Power, O Risen Lord

By your kingly pow'r, O risen Lord,
All that Adam lost is now restored:
In your resurrection be adored.

Sing the joyful Easter cry,
Sound it to the souls in prison,
Shout our triumph to the sky:
Sing Christ risen, sing Christ risen.


By your kingly pow'r, O risen Lord,
All that Adam lost is now restored:
In your resurrection be adored.

Sing the joyful Easter cry,
Let all times and peoples listen:
Death has no more victory,
Sing Christ risen, sing Christ risen.


By your kingly pow'r, O risen Lord,
All that Adam lost is now restored:
In your resurrection be adored.

Death has lost and life has won;
Ev'ry newborn soul we christen
Now becomes the Father's son:
Sing Christ risen, sing Christ risen.

Text: James Phillip McAuley
Tune: Richard Connolly


At the Cross Her Station Keeping

At the cross her station keeping,
Stood the mournful Mother weeping,
Close to Jesus to the last.

Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,
All His bitter anguish bearing,
Now at length the sword had pass'd.

Oh, how sad and sore distress'd
Was that Mother highly blest
Of the sole-begotten One!

Christ above in torment hangs;
She beneath beholds the pangs
Of her dying glorious Son.

Is there one who would not weep,
Whelm'd in miseries so deep
Christ's dear Mother to behold?

Can the human heart refrain
From partaking in her pain,
In that Mother's pain untold?

Bruis'd, derided, curs'd, defil'd,
She beheld her tender child
All with bloody scourges rent.

For the sins of His own nation,
Saw Him hang in desolation,
Till His spirit forth He sent.

O thou Mother! fount of love!
Touch my spirit from above;
Make my heart with thine accord.

Make me feel as thou hast felt;
Make my soul to glow and melt
With the love of Christ our Lord.

Holy Mother! pierce me through;
In my heart each wound renew
Of my Saviour crucified.

Let me share with thee His pain,
Who for all my sins was slain,
Who for me in torments died.

Let me mingle tears with thee,
Mourning Him who mourn'd for me,
All the days that I may live.

By the cross with thee to stay,
There with thee to weep and pray,
Is all I ask of thee to give.

Virgin of all virgins best,
Listen to my fond request
Let me share thy grief divine.

Let me, to my latest breath,
In my body bear the death
Of that dying Son of thine.

Wounded with His every wound,
Steep my soul till it hath swoon'd
In His very blood away.

Be to me, O Virgin, nigh,
Lest in flames I burn and die,
In His awful Judgment day.

Christ, when Thou shalt call me hence,
Be Thy Mother my defence,
Be Thy cross my victory.

While my body here decays,
May my soul Thy goodness praise,
Safe in Paradise with Thee.

***

At the cross her station keeping,
Mary stood in sorrow, weeping,
When her Son was crucified.

While she waited in her anguish,
Seeing Christ in torment languish,
Bitter sorrow pierced her heart.

With what pain and desolation,
With what noble resignation,
Mary watched her dying Son.

Ever patient in her yearning,
Though her tear-filled eyes were burning,
Mary gazed upon her Son.

Who, that sorrow contemplating,
On that passion meditating,
Would not share the Virgin's grief?

Christ she saw, for our salvation,
Scourged with cruel acclamation,
Bruised and beaten by the rod.

Christ she saw with life-blood failing,
All her anguish unavailing,
Saw him breathe his very last.

Mary, fount of love's devotion,
Let me share with true emotion
All the sorrow you endured.

Virgin, ever interceding,
Hear me in my fervent pleading:
Fire me with your love of Christ.

Mother, may this prayer be granted:
That Christ's love may be implanted
In the depths of my poor soul.

At the cross, your sorrow sharing,
All your grief and torment bearing,
Let me stand and mourn with you.

Fairest maid of all creation,
Queen of hope and consolation,
Let me feel your grief sublime.

Virgin, in your love befriend me,
At the Judgement Day defend me.
Help me by your constant prayer.

Saviour, when my life shall leave me,
Through your mother's prayers receive me
With the fruits of victory.

Let me to your love be taken,
Let my soul in death awaken
To the joys of Paradise.

***

Stabat Mater

Stabat Mater dolorosa
Juxta Crucem lacrimosa,
Dum pendebat Filius.

Cujus animam gementem,
Contristatam et dolentem,
Pertransivit gladius.

O quam tristis et afflicta
Fuit illa benedicta
Mater Unigeniti!

Quem maerebat, et dolebat,
Pia Mater, dum videbat
Nati paenas inclyti.

Quis est homo, qui non fleret,
Matrem Christi si videret
In tanto supplicio?

Quis non posset contristari,
Christi Matrem contemplari
Dolentem cum Filio?

Pro peccatis suae gentis
Vidit Jesum in tormentis,
Et flagellis subditum.

Vidit suum dulcem natum
Moriendo desolatum,
Dum emisit spiritum.

Eia Mater, fons amoris,
Me sentire vim doloris
Fac, ut tecum lugeam.

Fac, ut ardeat cor meum
In amando Christum Deum,
Ut sibi complaceam.

Sancta Mater, istud agas,
Crucifixi fige plagas
Cordi meo valide.

Tui nati vulnerati,
Tam dignati pro me pati,
Paenas rnecum divide.

Fac me tecum pie flere,
Crucifixo condolere,
Donec ego vixero.

Juxta Crucem tecum stare,
Et me tibi sociare
In planctu desidero.

Virgo virginum praeclara,
Mihi jam non sis amara:
Fac me tecum plangere.

Fac, ut portem Christi mortem
Passionis fac consortum,
Et plagas recolere.

Fac me plagis vulnerari
Fac me cruce inebriari,
Et cruore Filii.

Flammis ne urar succensus
Per te, Virgo, sim defensus
In die judicii.

Christe, cum sit hinc exire,
Da per Matrem me venire,
Ad palmam victoriae.

Quando corpus morietur,
Fac, ut animae donetur
Paradisi gloria.




God with Hidden Majesty

God with hidden majesty, lies in presence here,
I with deep devotion my true God revere:
Whom this outward shape and form secretly contains,
Christ in his divinity manhood still retains.

All my other senses, cannot now perceive,
But my hearing, taught by faith, always will believe:
I accept whatever God the Son has said:
Those who hear the word of God, by the truth are fed.

God lay stretched upon the cross, only man could die.
Here upon the altar God and man both lie;
This I firmly hold as true, this is my belief,
And I seek salvation, like the dying thief.

Wounds that doubting Thomas saw I could never see,
But I still acknowledge you my true God to be;
Grant that I shall always keep strong in faith and trust,
Guided by my Saviour, merciful and just.

Blest reminder of the death suffered for the world,
Sacrament of living bread, health to every mind,
Let my soul approach you, live within your grace,
Let me taste the perfect joys time shall not efface.


Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heav'n to earth come down;
Fix in us thy humble dwelling;
All thy faithful mercies crown!
Jesus, Thou art all compassion,
Pure unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.

Come, Almighty to deliver,
Let us all Thy life receive;
Suddenly return, and never,
Nevermore Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve Thee as Thy hosts above,
Pray and praise Thee without ceasing,
Glory in Thy perfect love.

Finish, then, Thy new creation;
Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see Thy great salvation
Perfectly restored in Thee;
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heav'n we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before Thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

Charles Wesley





The Servant Song

Will you let me be your servant,
Let me be as Christ to you;
Pray that I may have the grace to
Let you be my servant, too.

We are pilgrims on a journey,
We are trav'lers on the road;
We are here to help each other
Walk the mile and bear the load.

I will hold the Christ-light for you
In the night-time of your fear;
I will hold my hand out to you,
Speak the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weeping;
When you laugh I'll laugh with you.
I will share your joy and sorrow
'Til we've seen this journey through.

When we sing to God in heaven
We shall find such harmony,
Born of all we've known together
Of Christ's love and agony.

Richard Gillard





Pange Lingua

Sing, my tongue, the Saviour's glory,
Of his flesh the myst'ry sing:
Of the Blood, all price exceeding,
Shed by our immortal King,
Destined for the world's redemption,
From a noble womb to spring.

Of a pure and spotless virgin
Born for us on earth below,
He, as man, with men conversing,
Stayed, the seeds of truth to sow;
Then he closed in solemn order
Wondrously his life of woe.

On the night of that last supper,
Seated with his chosen band,
He, the Paschal victim eating,
First fulfills the Law's command;
Then as food, to his apostles
Gives himself with his own hand.

Word made flesh, the bread of nature
By his word to flesh he turns;
Wine into his blood he changes:
What though sense no change discerns?
Only be the heart in earnest,
Faith her lesson quickly learns.

Down in adoration falling
Lo, the sacred host we hail;
Lo, o'er ancient forms departing
Newer rites of grace prevail,
Faith, for all defects supplying
Where the feeble senses fail.

To the everlasting Father
And the Son who reigns on high,
With the Holy Ghost proceeding
Forth from each eternally,
Be salvation, honour, blessing,
Might and endless majesty.

Amen.



Father, Lord of Earth and Heaven

Father, Lord of earth and heaven,
God the holy, God the strong,
Bless these gifts with grace and healing,
King to whom all gifts belong.
O Redeemer, hear our singing;
Listen to our voice and prayer.

Christ, our healer, in your mercy
Raise us up and make us whole;
Bless this oil to bring your people
Health of body, peace of soul.
O Redeemer, hear our singing;
Listen to our voice and prayer.

Christ, our light, our joy, our glory,
Strengthen us with heav'nly grace;
Build us as your holy temple,
God the Spirit's dwelling place.
O Redeemer, hear our singing;
Listen to our voice and prayer.

Christ, our leader, single-handed,
You have brought us victory;
Bless this oil to keep your people
Strong and watchful, bold and free.
O Redeemer, hear our singing;
Listen to our voice and prayer.

Christ, our King, our Priest, our Prophet,
Sealed as God's beloved Son,
With your chrism anoint your people,
Make them holy, make them strong.
O Redeemer, hear our singing;
Listen to our voice and prayer.

Priest of heaven, send your Spirit,
Holy priesthood's holy seal;
Bless this oil by which, good Shepherd,
Chosen shepherds you reveal.
O Redeemer, hear our singing;
Listen to our voice and prayer.

Give us joy, O Holy Spirit,
Joy that once on Christ you shed;
Send us out as God's true servants,
One with Christ, our glorious head.
O Redeemer, hear our singing;
Listen to our voice and prayer.

Be among us, God our Father,
Be among us, God the Son,
Be among us, Holy Spirit;
Dwell within us, make us one.
O Redeemer, hear our singing;
Listen to our voice and prayer.


Text: James Quinn
Tune: Christopher Willcock


Church of God

Church of God, chosen people, sing your praise to God.
He has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Come, people of God, with joyful song,
Praise God the Father of all.
Baptized in Christ, reborn in him,
Our hearts are filled with joy.
He cleanses our sin,
Renewing our lives.

Church of God, chosen people, sing your praise to God.
He has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
The church is built with living stones
With Christ as cornerstone.
In him we trust who makes us one,
Uniting us in love.
We build on the rock
Of faith in Christ.

Church of God, chosen people, sing your praise to God.
He has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
As heirs of Christ, redeemed by love
We wait for his return;
A priestly people off'ring praise
To God, the source of hope.
For Jesus is Lord,
Our Saviour and God.

Church of God, chosen people, sing your praise to God.
He has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
As water springing from the rock
Once brought God's people life,
The living water giv'n by Christ
Creates our lives anew.
So come you who thirst
To springs of new life.

Church of God, chosen people, sing your praise to God.
He has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
We gather here to worship God,
Our eucharist to share.
We give him thanks and celebrate
The myst'ry of his love;
The Word is made flesh
And given for us.

Church of God, chosen people, sing your praise to God.
He has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
May fragrant smoke of incense rise
To fill this house of prayer.
May we who gather find true peace,
God's presence filling our lives.
Our hearts lift with praise,
Our lips sing in joy.

Church of God, chosen people, sing your praise to God.
He has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
The light of Christ has come to us
Dispelling all our fears.
His light reveals the path of life.
We follow him with joy,
The glory of God,
The light of the world.

Text: Sr. Pamela Stotter
Tune: Margaret Daly




Tu Es Sacerdos

Tu es Sacerdos in aeternum
secundum ordinem
secundum ordinem
Melchisedech
Melchisedech.

Juravit Dominus
et non poenitebit eum.

Tu es Sacerdos in aeternum
secundum ordinem
secundum ordinem
Melchisedech
Melchisedech.

Ora pro nobis
ora pro nobis Deum.


Saint Joseph, Mary's Faithful Spouse

Saint Joseph, Mary's faithful spouse
And guardian of her Son,
By angels warned, you kept them safe
From schemes the king had spun.

Lead all who journey far from home
And those who flee in fear.
Give light and peace to those who doubt,
And make their pathways clear.

Now ev'ry father's patron saint
And ev'ry Christian's guide,
Teach us to love and nurture life,
For children's needs provide.

Saint Joseph, strong and constant friend,
Be near in our distress.
Help us, like you, to hear God's call
And, trusting, answer "yes".


O Sacred Head Surrounded

O Sacred Head, surrounded
By crown of piercing thorn!
O bleeding Head, so wounded,
Reviled and put to scorn!
The pow'r of death comes o'er you,
The glow of life decays,
Yet angel hosts adore you,
And tremble as they gaze.

O Jesus, we adore thee,
Upon the cross our King!
We humbly bow before thee,
And of thy vict'ry sing!
Thy cross is our salvation,
Our hope from day to day,
Our peace and consolation
When life shall fade away.

***

O Sacred Head surrounded
By crown of piercing thorn!
O bleeding Head, so wounded,
Reviled and put to scorn!
The pow'r of death comes o'er you,
The glow of life decays,
Yet angel hosts adore you,
And tremble as they gaze.

In this, your bitter passion,
Good Shepherd, think of me
With your most sweet compassion,
Unworthy though I be:
Beneath your cross abiding
For ever would I rest,
In your dear love confiding,
And with your presence blest.

Christ Jesus, we adore you,
Our thorn-crowned Lord and King.
We bow our heads before you,
And to your cross we cling.
Lord, give us strength to bear it
With patience and with love,
That we may truly merit
A glorious crown above.