4th Sunday of Lent Year C

4th Sunday of Lent - 30th March 2025

Opening Song

1. Lord Jesus, as we turn from sin

with strength and hope restored,

receive the homage that we bring

to you, our risen Lord.

2. We call on you, whose living word

has made the Father known;

O shepherd, we have wandered far,

find us and lead us home.

3. Your glance at Peter helped him know

the love he had denied;

now gaze on us and heal us, Lord,

of selfishness and pride.

4. Reach out and touch with healing pow'r

the wounds we have received,

that in forgiveness we may love,

and may no long-er grieve.

5. Then stay with us when evening comes

and darkness makes us blind;

O stay until the light of dawn

may fill both heart and mind.

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Penitential Act

Cantor: Kyrie eleison

All: Kyrie eleison

Cantor: Chri-ste elei-son

All: Chri-ste elei-son

Cantor: Kyrie eleison

All: Kyrie eleison

Mass of the Holy Trinity

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Author: Mike Stanley

Gloria

Omitted during Lent

Readings for Mass: https://universalis.com/mass.htm

Responsorial Psalm

Taste and see that the goodness of the Lord

I will bless the Lord at all times,

Praise of him is always in my mouth.

In the Lord my soul shall makes its boast;

the humble shall hear and be glad.

Taste and see that the goodness of the Lord

Glorify the Lord with me;

together let us praise his name.

I sought the Lord, and he answered me;

from all my terrors he set me free.

Taste and see that the goodness of the Lord

Look towards him and be radiant;

let your faces not be abashed.

This lowly one called; the Lord heard,

and rescued him from all his distress.

Taste and see that the goodness of the Lord

Ps34.

Music by Jo Boyce © CJM MUSIC |
Words © Abbey Psalms & Canticles

Gospel Acclamation

REFRAIN:

Cantor: Glory and praise to you, O Christ

ALL: Glory and praise to you, O Christ

Repent, says the Lord,

for the kingdom of heaven is at hand

Cantor: Glory and praise to you, O Christ

ALL: Glory and praise to you, O Christ

Mass of St. Luke

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Music © Mike Stanley. Published by CJM Music Ltd

CCLi No. 6216618

Author: Mike Stanley

Jubilee Prayer:

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,

and the flame of charity enkindled

in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your kingdom.

R:/ To you our God, Eternally Blessed,
Be glory and Praise for ever.

May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators

of the seeds of the Gospel.

May those seeds transform all of humanity

and the whole of creation in the sure

expectation of a new heaven
and a new earth,

when your glory, O Lord, will shine eternally.

R:/ To you our God, Eternally Blessed,
Be glory and Praise for ever.

May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.

May that same grace spread the joy
and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.

R:/ To you our God, Eternally Blessed,
Be glory and Praise for ever. Amen

Offertory Song

1. Our Father, we have wan - dered

And hidden from your face;

In foolishness have squandered

Your legacy of grace.

But now, in exile dwelling,

We rise with fear and shame,

As dis-tant but compelling,

We hear you call our name.

2. And now at length discerning

The evil that we do,

Behold us, Lord, returning

With hope and trust to you.

In haste you come to meet us

And home rejoicing bring,

In gladness there to greet us

With calf and robe and ring.

3. O Lord of all the living,

Both banished and restored,

Compassionate, forgiving

And ever-caring Lord,

Grant now that our transgressing,

Our faithlessness may cease.

Stretch out your hand in blessing,

In pardon and in peace.

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Holy Holy

VERSE 1:

Holy, Holy, Holy

Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

VESRE 2:

Blessed is he

who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna in the high - est.

Mass of the creation

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Music by Marty Haugen © GIA Publication Inc.

Memorial Acclamation

When we eat this bread and drink this wine

We proclaim your death O Lord until you come again

Mass of the creation

Marty Haugen

Great Amen

Plainchant

Lamb of God

Spoken

Prayer of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present

in this Holy Sacrament of the altar.

I love You above all things

and I passionately desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,

come spiritually into my soul

so that I may unite myself wholly to You

now and forever.
Amen.

Based on a prayer of St Alphonsus Liguorit

Communion Antiphon:

You must rejoice, my son,

for your brother was dead

and has come to life;

he was lost and is found

Communion Song

1. Father I have sinned,

help me find my way.

Remember not my sins,

just let me hear you say

REFRAIN:

I forgive you, I love you

You are mine, take my hand.

Go in peace, sin no more,

Beloved one. (to verse:)

2. Father I have turned,

my back and walked away

Depended on my strength

and lived life my own way

REFRAIN:

I forgive you, I love you

You are mine, take my hand.

Go in peace, sin no more,

Beloved one. (to verse:)

3. Father I have closed,

my heart to those in need.

Thought only of myself,

a victim of my greed.

REFRAIN:

I forgive you, I love you

You are mine, take my hand.

Go in peace, sin no more,

Beloved one. (to verse:)

3. Father I have loved,

if love’s the word to use.

I’ve played so many games,

they’ve left me so confused.

REFRAIN:

I forgive you, I love you

You are mine, take my hand.

Go in peace, sin no more,

Beloved one. (to verse:)

4. Father I’ve returned,

I’m home with you to stay.

Standing at your door,

the knowing that you’ll say:

REFRAIN:

I forgive you, I love you

You are mine, take my hand.

Go in peace, sin no more,

Beloved one. (to verse:)

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Author: Fr Eugene O'Reilly

Recessional Song

1 Amazing grace, how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost, but now am found

was blind, but now I see

2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,

And grace my fears relieved.

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed.

3 Through many dangers, toils and snares

I have already come;

'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far

And grace will lead me home.

4 When we've been there ten thousand years

Bright shining as the sun,

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we've first begun.

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Author: John Newton