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June 4 / Most Holy Trinity

IF THERE IS ONE CLASSIC CHRISTIAN meme, it might be “John 3:16.” Like any meme, it takes being “in the know” to get what the meme means (to use another meme, IYKYK—if you know, you know).

Needing to be on the inside to get the real meaning aptly describes John’s Gospel. For the Johannine community, if you wanted to know Jesus and who Jesus was, you needed to believe and follow him. In John’s Gospel, knowing is more than an intellectual exercise. Knowing is a movement of the heart publicly manifested through our actions of love. The first to know and move is always God “who so loved the world” that he sent

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his very self, moving from heaven to earth, to dwell among us. Through God’s Son, those who believe are drawn up in love to return once again to God.

Trinity Sunday has accrued its own set of memes. Three-leaf clovers or the three-fold states of water or other such devices treat the Trinity as an abstract theological idea trying to become concrete. But each of today’s readings shows us that the deepest meaning of the Trinity is already found in concrete human actions of love: in accompanying, mending, encouraging, and agreeing; by living in peace; and, most of all, in giving our lives for the sake of this world God so loved. —DM

All Creatures of Our God and King 607 665 611 407 706 506 853

All Hail, Adored Trinity 658 Amazing Grace 650 701 645 495/ 496 757 545 576

Behold (Then Sings My Soul) 33

Come Now, Almighty King 549 562 334 463 661 Come, Join the Dance of the Trinity 554 Father, I Adore You 336 Father, Lord of All Creation 555

Glorify Thy Name 86 God, We Praise You 599 682 703 838 God, Whose Almighty Word 661 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name 614 662 615 465 705 511 835

Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty 553 611 567 335 659 462 830

How Great Thou Art 578 630 578 405 730 483 842 How Wonderful the Three-in-One 550 607 563 656 Hymn to the Trinity 659

I Send You Out 132

I/We Sing the Mighty Power of God 572 634 676 481 852

In the Name of the Father 145

Let There Be Light 610 561 Most Holy 608

O Dawn of All Creation 548 609 338

O God, Almighty Father / Sing Praise to Our Creator 551 612 566 337 660 464 660

On This Day, the First of Days 825 800 Shine, Jesus, Shine 233 The Play of the Godhead 552 564 465 This Day God Gives Me 850 856 5 693 209

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Alabemos a Dios 604

All Creatures of Our God and King 259 933 764 358

All Hail, Adored Trinity 240 776 631 283 164 Altísimo Señor 501 365 Bendito Seas Tú, Señor 625 320 Come, Our Almighty King 239 777 628 284 169

Elevamos Nuestros Cantos 639 Estamos Reunidos 590 312 God, We Praise You 937 761 363

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Hemos Oído Tu Voz 508 345 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name 278 952 751 365 167

Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty 267 942 768 367 168

How Great Thou Art 272 945 758 613 235

How Wonderful the Three-in-One 778 Hymn for the Lord’s Day 220 783 632 Hymn to the Trinity 780

Lord, Your Almighty Word 924 Ofertorio Nicaragüense 629 319

On This Day, the First of Days 190 913 735 Renew Your Grace 238 781 627

Santísima Trinidad (Cortés) 537 Santísima Trinidad (Florián)* 538 308 Sing Praise to Our Creator 231 775 629 285 165

Un Solo Señor (Deiss)* 491 302 Venimos ante Ti 595 313

READINGS [164]

Exodus 34:4b–6, 8–9

Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 (Rx 52b)

2 Corinthians 13:11–13

John 3:16–18

¡Celebremos! (Let Us Celebrate!) Missal *

Congregational Hymn and Song Selections from

Festal Acrostic: Most Holy Trinity (bradley) D-00643336

Text: Alan J. Hommerding / Music: Orin Johnson

Love Bears All Things (grá gach rud) D-987220

Text: Adam M. L. Tice / Music: Ian Callanan

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (tice) ................................D-U01200

Text: Charles Wesley / Music: Zack Stachowski

Maker God, Who Breathed Creation (nola) D-929825

Text: Jacque B. Jones / Music: Benjamin Brody

The Play of the Godhead (perichoresis) D-588460

Text: Mary Louise Bringle / Music: William Rowan

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Body and Blood of Christ

WE CHRISTIANS LOVE a good paradox. At the start of each liturgical year, we begin with the end. While the world soothes us with serene Christmas images, the First Sunday of Advent warns us of the end of days when “people will die of fright” (Lk 21:26). O, what joy?!

By starting Advent focused on the end of the world, we prepare for more than just Jesus’s birth. We ready ourselves for Christ’s coming at the fullness of time. Here we have another paradox. For those who have strengthened their hearts with love for all (second reading), that final day is one of hope, not fear.

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Al Partir en Pan / When We Break This Bread 1035

Advent’s call to conversion reveals that each day of our lives is an advent in which we must look for the signs of earthly powers being shaken that signal the Spirit bringing about God’s reign. In this passage from Luke’s Gospel, the Greek word used for “world” is not the usual kosmos but oikoumene, related to political and economic structures.

When the Son of God enters human history, our comfortable systems are turned upside down. The mighty are brought low and the lowly lifted up. When we see these structures that privilege the powerful crumbling to dust, let us not die of fright but raise our heads with joyful hope, for our redemption is at hand. —DM

All Who Hunger (Gather Gladly) 844 / 951 1010 / 920 852 / 925 931 / 1032 684 / 769 Amén. El Cuerpo de Cristo 934 1025 912 743

Ang Katawan ni Kristo / Behold, the Body of Christ 1038

Bread of Life from Heaven / Pan de Vida Eterna 948 1019 943 1035 764 Broken for the Broken 1007 1050 Called to the Supper of the Lamb 541

Come to the Feast / Ven al Banquete 918 838 691 Come, Receive the Living Bread 1037 Draw Near 935 1011 935 1037 535 Eat This Bread 943 1022 941 753 1033 748 536 Eucharistic Litany 537 Feed Us, Lord 1040 Gift of Finest Wheat 939 1032 940 757 1028 540

He Lives In Us 102 I Am the Bread of Life / Yo Soy el Pan de Vida 950 1008 945 755 1029 750

I Am Yours–Consume Me Completely 123 I Believe This Is Jesus 543

I Come with Joy 926 914 919 754 934 742

Jesus Is Here Right Now 1020 934 751 Not by Bread Alone 1039 Paschal Mystery 212 Soul of Christ 240

We Bring Our Gifts to Your Altar 287 569 With This Bread 1021 933

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A Place at the Table 245 964 773

Alabado Sea el Santísimo 650 374

Amén, el Cuerpo de Cristo* 531 498 332 Banquete de Unidad 496 344 Bendito Seas Tú, Señor 625 320

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Called to the Supper of the Lamb 285 672 573 239 190 Draw Near 289 651 536 232 188 Eat This Bread 296 650 548 234 El Pan de la Vida (Cortés) 495 339

Father, We Thank Thee Who Hast Planted 657 537

Gift of Finest Wheat 302 665 552 237 192 Gusten y Vean: Sal 34(33)* 345 420 337 Hemos Oído Tu Voz 508 345

I Am the Bread of Life (Englert/Kaczmarek) 290 692 571

I Am the Bread of Life / Yo Soy el Pan de Vida (Toolan) 311 699 541 507 187/335

I Am Yours–Consume Me Completely 659 574 241 I Believe This Is Jesus 668 556

I Come with Joy 823 653 Make of Our Hands a Throne 306 690 560 247 199 Make Us One 257 806 651

Pan de Vida (Rubalcava) 504 336 Pan del Cielo* 506 343 Señor, Tú Eres el Pan 505 341 Te Den Gracias 622 We Bring Our Gifts to Your Altar 649 568

¡Celebremos! (Let Us Celebrate!) Hymnal CEL/M ¡Celebremos! (Let Us Celebrate!) Missal * = BILINGUAL

READINGS [167]

Deuteronomy 8:2–3, 14b–16a Psalm 147:12–13, 14–15, 19–20 (Rx 12 or Alleluia)

1 Corinthians 10:16–17

Sequence: Lauda Sion John 6:51–58

Congregational Hymn and Song Selections from

As the Magi Scanned the Heavens (KAS DZIEDAJA) D-U01116

Text: David Bjorlin / Arr: Robert J. Batastini

Far from Your Keeping (WAS LEBET, WAS SCHWEBET) . . . . . . . D-U00883

Text: Jacque B. Jones / I. Harmonization: Ralph Vaughan Williams II. Music: Benjamin Brody

A Sunburst of Glory (SUNBURST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-U00960

Text: Mary Louise Bringle / Music: Sally Ann Morris

Ancient Peoples Searched the Sky (LOVE ON EARTH) D-919202

Text: Adam M. L. Tice / Music: Sally Ann Morris

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GOOD TEACHERS WORK FOR THAT MOMENT when they recognize themselves in their students. They spend countless hours trying to be good examples for their apprentices, providing an environment to immerse their students in learning. They hope their disciples go beyond simple imitation to make the teaching their own, building upon the foundation they have been given, and applying that teaching to new situations their teachers had never even imagined.

I can’t say if Jesus experienced that moment of recognition in today’s Gospel as he summoned his twelve disciples. The first one, Peter, would deny knowing him; Judas would betray

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him; and the others, time and again, would show they weren’t quite Jesus material. For that matter, neither are we, who have received the same commission as those first apostles.

But here is what saves us from giving up on ourselves and on one another as Jesus’s choice for his flock. We do not need to be perfect. We need only be like Jesus, most especially in this one aspect: When he saw the crowd, he was moved with compassion for them. For this reason he calls and sends his disciples.

So let us imitate our teacher as closely as possible in his love for those troubled and alone. If we can be like Jesus in that, we will surely be recognized as his own. —DM

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A Place at the Table 865 All of Me 923 All That Is Hidden 830 746 All Will Be Well 763 693 794 772

Awake to the Day 24 Caminemos con Jesus / Let Us Walk with Jesus 881 Come, You Thankful People, Come 858 689 634 481 699 890 Eat This Bread 943 1022 941 753 1033 748

Father, We Thank You Who Have Planted 631 632 745 541 Follow Me 880

For the Fruits of All Creation 857 695 750 893 Give Glory 693 Go Make a Difference 88

How Great Thou Art 578 630 578 405 730 483 842

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light 585 650 593 420 693 492

Jesus Reigns 154 Jesus, Messiah 153 Plenty Good Room 813 714 847

Praise and Thanksgiving / Te Damos Gracias 856 699 861 753 700

Praise to You, O Christ Our Savior 591 658 596 702 499

The Kingdom of God (Rees) 720 805 736 840 602 883

The Kingdom of God (Taizé) 810 740 846

The Reign of God 808

The Summons 773 869 790 622 886 623 715

They’ll Know We Are Christians 904 835 669 688

We Will Serve the Lord 295 We Will Walk with God / Sizohamba 725 807 737 604 844

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A Place at the Table 245 964 773 Alabemos a Dios 604 Amar Es Entregarse 517 331 Awake to the Day 986 790 185 Bendeciremos por Siempre: Sal 145(144) 444 346 Bendigamos al Señor 563 363 Cien Ovejas 577 Day by Day 844 677 Eat This Bread 296 650 548 234

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Father, We Thank Thee 657 537 Go Make of All Disciples 344 931 747 356 212 How Great Thou Art 272 945 758 613 235 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light 820 655 300 215 Jesus Shall Reign 234 747 618 Lead, Kindly Light 880 710 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 273 947 771 368 177

Priestly People 787 637 539 203 Quiero Servirte, Mi Señor 555 324 Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo / We are the Body of Christ* 544 354 Somos Pueblo Santo 542 347 The Kingdom of God 980 The Summons 242 835 675 297 They’ll Know We Are Christians 283 804 649 296 Tomado de la Mano 586 327 Un Mandamiento Nuevo 559 370

CEL/M ¡Celebremos! (Let Us Celebrate!) Missal * = BILINGUAL

READINGS [91]

Exodus 19:2–6a Psalm 100:1–2, 3, 5 (Rx 3c) Romans 5:6–11 Matthew 9:36–10:8

Congregational Hymn and Song Selections from

Come, Labor On (laboratory) D-919205

Text: Jane Laurie Borthwick / Music: Sally Ann Morris Every Word and Every Breath (capitola) D-987204

Text: Adam M. L. Tice / Music: Mark A. Miller

Go, Heal the Sick (ramirez) D-1038016 Text and Music: John L. Bell

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THE LAST TIME WE PROCLAIMED THESE readings was one month after George Floyd’s murder by police officers. Since that horrific day, many Catholic churches, bishops, and leaders have raised their voices against the sin of racism. Unfortunately, it has not been enough. A number of influential Catholics have raised their own hue and cry, denying racism still exists. The greatest harm perhaps has been done by the majority of Catholic churches, bishops, and leaders who have remained silent.

Gloria Purvis did not remain silent. A Black Catholic speaker and whole life advocate, she received complaints from other Catholics when she began talking about racism as a “sin that constitutes a serious offense against God” (Saint John Paul II,

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Angelus, August 26, 2001). Eventually her popular Catholic radio show was cancelled without reason by the Catholic media outlet that hosted her. She said in an interview: The doors of the church are no shield against racism. . . . If we love the Lord, why are we not trying to spread his truth and the Good News everywhere? . . . Why instead are we so afraid that we won’t even take on that demon of racism in our country? . . . It is because we prefer to be comfortable. It’s because we are afraid. (Field Hospital podcast, July 6, 2022)

To our fear and silence, Jesus says to all of us today, “Do not be afraid.” —DM

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All Will Be Well 763 693 794 Amazing Grace 650 701 645 495/ 496 757 545 576

Answer Me 19 Be Not Afraid 680 754 683 583 797 574 774 Be Strong 573 Everlasting God 69 Give Me Jesus 647 350 686 622 God Remembers 731 669 777 His Eye Is on the Sparrow 765 557 How Can I Keep from Singing? 684 750 685 802 570 760 How Firm a Foundation 687 753 694 555 793 573 761 In Every Age 759 716 803

It is Well (with My Soul) 149 Jesus, Lead the Way 715 732 824 Lead Me, Guide Me 657 712 656 538 759 557 704

Lead, Kindly Light 654 770 Lift Every Voice and Sing 801 1087 649 726 847 Nada Te Turbe / Nothing Can Trouble 718 783 733 825 594

O God beyond All Praising 627 674 598 725 849

O God, Our Help in Ages Past 689 755 688 560 804 577 766

On Eagle's Wings 690 749 691 585 795 578 789 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 616 664 616 439 714 520 861 Precious Lord, Take My Hand 980 784 955 780 826 789 788 Stand Firm 846 763 731 The Cry of the Poor - Psalm 24 46 52 47 52 The Summons 773 869 790 622 886 623 715 We Shall Rise Again 948 871 719 962

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A Mighty Fortress 848 682 313 Acudamos Jubilosos 588 329

Al Partir el Pan* 494 340 Alabado Sea el Santísimo 650 374 All Will Be Well 898 716

Amazing Grace 318 700 581 254 207 Banquete de Unidad 496 344 Be Not Afraid 322 882 722 332 224

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Called to the Supper of the Lamb 285 672 573 239 190 Cantemos al Amor de los Amores 648 386 Canten a Dios con Alegría 525 Con la Cruz* 546 352

El Señor Es Compasivo: Sal 103(102)* 463 373 435 368

Faith of Our Fathers 279 846 690 314 219

Gift of Finest Wheat 302 665 552 237 192 How Can I Keep from Singing? 237 871 709 329

I Have Been Anointed 819 663 Lead Me, Guide Me 816 657 304 Lead, Kindly Light 880 710 O God, Our Help in Ages Past 271 872 711 328 173

On Eagle's Wings 314 894 723 338 Precious Lord, Take My Hand 893 715 337 225 Tesoros Ocultos* 878 584 350

The Summons 242 835 675 297 Venimos ante Ti 595 313

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READINGS [94]

Jeremiah 20:10–13

Psalm 69:8–10, 14, 17, 33–35 (Rx 14c)

Roman 5:12–15 Matthew 10:26–33

Congregational Hymn and Song Selections from

God of Little Things (chaney) D-U01277

Text: David Bjorlin / Music: Benjamin Brody

The Rising Tide Engulfs Me Now – Psalm 69 (floyd) D-U01022

Text: Jacque B. Jones / Music: Zack Stachowski

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TODAY’S GOSPEL PASSAGE ENDS A SECTION on the conditions disciples may face as they do Jesus’s mission in the world. Only those ready to give up everything to follow Jesus are worthy of the name “apostle.”

Certainly, Christ’s best representatives are those who have achieved a level of holiness that only a few can attain. These are our saints, who are models par excellence of discipleship. We can add our pope and all who have followed in the line of Peter; our bishops, successors to the apostles; and those who have given up their own family ties to be bound in service to the church through the priesthood and religious life.

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And yet, Jesus could not have meant that the work of mission is reserved only for these holy ones, as if the real disciples are only the canonized, consecrated, ordained, or trained. Today Jesus reminds us that the courageous act of hospitality as simple as giving one of God’s own a cup of water deserves the same reward reserved for the righteous.

Let us recognize that all the baptized are apostles “since the life of the Church is apostolic” and by their baptism are sent to work “actively in evangelization and the building up of the Church by the testimony of their life and their profession of faith” (Ad gentes, 14). —DM

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As a Fire Is Meant for Burning 734 817 744 850 Baptized in Water 919 993 903 746 1020 516

Can We Love 45 Follow Me 880

Forever Will I Sing: Psalm 89 80 God Has Chosen Me 781 838 761 867 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending 805 870 697 Guide My Feet 864 780 537 896 Here I Am, Lord 783 844 777 643 869 698

I Have Been Anointed 850 718 702 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus 613 I Know That My Redeemer Lives (duke street) 527 561 527 309 611 434 628

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning 944 699 956

Lord, Help Us Walk Your Servant Way 779 878

Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service 780 840 764 645 868 642 871 Many and One 190 Rejoice, Be Glad 814

Take Up Your Cross 761 871 801 890 618 679

The Church of Christ, in Every Age 785 847 765 875

The Summons 773 869 790 622 886 623 715

Unless a Grain of Wheat 759 868 783 894 632 We Are Marching / Siyahamba 586 865 594 419 694 493 716 We Praise You, Lord, for Jesus Christ 918 What Does the Lord Require 748 859 Whatever You Do 298 You Walk Along Our Shoreline 766 873 797 631 885 622

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Alabanzas y Honor 528 All Are Welcome 218 916 738 346 184

Alzad la Cruz* 549

Baptized in Living Waters 211 788 640 290

Baptized in Water 213 635 528 223 205

Busca Primero / Seek Ye First* 618 Christ Be beside Me 749 615 270 Dime, Señor 552 323

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God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending 829 670

Here I Am, Lord (Schutte) 834 666 299 I Have Been Anointed 819 663

Keep in Mind 85 845 685 567 223

Lift High the Cross 817 662 549

Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service 227 974 777 373

Por Ti Seré Pescador 553

Por Tu Misericordia 526 361

Somos Pueblo Santo 542 347 Somos Una Iglesia 540

Take Up Your Cross 793 645 292

The Beatitudes 982 786

The Church of Christ, in Every Age 971 Todos Los Que Han Sido Bautizados 569 300 Un Solo Señor (Rubalcava) 568 305 Vamos a la Casa del Señor 594 315 We Are Marching / Siyahamba 833 659 307

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READINGS [97]

2 Kings 4:8–11, 14–16a

Psalm 89:2–3, 16–17, 18–19 (Rx 2a)

Romans 6:3–4, 8–11 Matthew 10:37–42

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God Moves beyond Our Senses’ Scope (sagina) D-800317

Text: Adam M. L. Tice / Music: Thomas Campbell

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JUST BEFORE JESUS OFFERS HIS PRAISE of the Father, proclaimed in today’s Gospel, he gives a long reproach of hypocritical and superficial disciples. These range from those who sought John the Baptist out of curiosity (Mt 11:7–15), to those who argued among themselves about who was worse, John for his asceticism or Jesus for his gluttony with sinners (Mt 11:16–19), to communities that remained obstinate of heart toward Jesus’s preaching and signs (Mt 11:20–24).

The common thread that contrasts and gives context to today’s passage about the “little ones” is that those who should know better, who have been given all the privileges of power, education, opportunity, and, most of all, Jesus’s own words, have resisted

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following his path of discipleship. Understanding this context keeps us from thinking that Jesus values childlike ignorance over education and scholarly thought. Being learned is not sinful; however, pride disguised as intellectual piety is.

For Jesus, the measure of true discipleship is not intelligence but obedience. The disciple must first put on the yoke that Jesus gives, a yoke not of labor or burden but of humility. From that place of rigor, a disciple then can learn the way of Jesus, placing all their skills of reason and rhetoric at the service of the Gospel. The path may be challenging, but embracing discipline in Christ makes one’s burden light. —DM

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’Tis the Gift to Be Simple 828 748 856 613 706 Be Not Afraid 680 683 583 797 574 774

Come to Me (Joncas) 789 731 836 791

Come to Me (Angotti) 59 Come to Me, O Weary Traveler 717 782 727 823 Come, All You Blessed Ones 775 Come, Bring Your Burdens to God / Woza Nomthwalo Wakho 600

Do Not Be Afraid 790 829 Eye Has Not Seen 713 728 819 595 God of Broken Hearts 800 Healer of Our Every Ill 965 960 1066 778 Holy Spirit (You are Welcome Here) 117

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say 707 781 724 598 821 593 129 777/ 784 In the Arms of God 788 714 838 In the Morning, In the Evening 801 Jesus Loves Me 491 Jesus, Lead the Way 715 732 824 Nada Te Turbe / Nothing Can Trouble 718 783 733 825 594

O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God 914 902 649 732 651 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven 610 613 464 711 517 856 Precious Lord, Take My Hand 980 784 955 780 826 789 788 Rejoice, Be Glad 814 Shine on Me 597 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling 963 769 775 Taste and See: Psalm 34 247 We Shall Rise Again 948 871 719 962 Your Love, O Lord 314

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’Tis the Gift to Be Simple 244 828 661 306

Al Partir el Pan* 494 340 Be Not Afraid 322 882 722 332 224

Bendeciremos por Siempre: Sal 145(144) 444 346 Bienaventurados 617 Canción del Testigo 557 357

Come to Me (Norbet) 312 885 724 334 Come, All You Blessed Ones 884 714 198 Con la Cruz* 546 352

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Estamos Reunidos 590 312 Eye Has Not Seen 315 886 718 336 221

Gusten y Vean: Sal 34(33)* 345 420 Healer of Our Every Ill 713 589 259 Hoy Nos Reunimos 591 310

O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God 204 769 625 Por Tu Misericordia 526 361

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven 960 753 Precious Lord, Take My Hand 893 715 337 225 Siempre Unidos 551 349 Take and Eat 682 555 251 Te Den Gracias 622 The Beatitudes 982 786

This Is My Body 660 529 Venimos ante Ti 595 313 You Are the Way 750 609

READINGS [100]

Zechariah 9:9–10

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Psalm 145:1–2, 8–9, 10–11, 13–14 (Rx see 1 or Alleluia)

Romans 8:9, 11–13 Matthew 11:25–30

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Come to Me, O Weary Traveler (weatherholt) D-742306

Text: Sylvia Dunstan / Music: Sally Ann Morris

Come to Me, O Weary Traveler (come to me) D-929807

Text: Sylvia Dunstan / Music: Benjamin Brody

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MOST OF TODAY’S PARABLE IS ABOUT the soil. In the longer version, Jesus even gets into the weeds explaining the meaning of each type of ground. Clearly, we are meant to reflect on how receptive we are to God’s word. But I wonder if there is something more going on just beneath the surface of this familiar parable.

When we read from Luke’s Gospel last summer, we heard the parable of the prodigal son. Much of that story focuses on the younger son, reckless with his inheritance. But the story’s surprise is the father, excessive with his mercy. In a similar way, today’s Gospel passage from Matthew really should be called the parable of the prodigal sower.

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If we have been commissioned by Christ to proclaim the Gospel, we must see ourselves in this sower, unflappable in the mission, squandering the seeds of God’s word no matter where that mission leads. Sow the seed on hardened path and rocky ground. Sow it upon thorns and drought-stricken fields. Sow the seed even when you know it will not take root, and do not be seduced by low-hanging fruit, planting only where a harvest is all but guaranteed.

Too often we are stingy with God’s love, judging the soil’s worthiness before opening our hands filled with seed. May we be prodigal sowers, and let God do the rest. —DM

A Generous Heart 706 754

Bread of Angels 42 Broken for the Broken 1007 1050 Come, You Thankful People, Come 858 689 634 481 752 699 890

Father, We Thank You, Who Have Planted 631 632 745 541 539 For the Fruits of All Creation 857 695 750 893

For the Healing of the Nations 798 884 803 898 877 Freedom is Coming 887 814 657 903

I Receive the Living God 923 1015 916 759 1023 745 544

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light 585 650 593 420 693 492 711

If Today You Hear the Voice of God: Psalm 95 139

Lead, Kindly Light 654 770

Let Your Love Come Down 165 Litany of Thanksgiving 700 Open My Eyes 716 651 Plenty Good Room 813 714 847

Praise and Thanksgiving / Te Damos Gracias 856 699 861 753 700

Praise to You, O Christ Our Savior 591 658 596 702 499 Rejoice, Be Glad 814 Take, O Take Me As I Am 767 722 795 619 764

The Kingdom of God (Reese) 720 805 736 840 602 883

The Kingdom of God (Taizé) 810 740 846

The Reign of God 808 They’ll Know We Are Christians 904 835 669 688 Thy Word 275 We Come to You 288 We Sing the Mighty Power of God 852

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Acudamos Jubilosos 588 329 Alabado Sea el Señor* 343 524 328

Bienaventurados 617 Blest Are We 799 647 Estamos Reunidos 590 312 Father, We Thank Thee 657 537

For the Healing of the Nations 254 965 778 God’s Blessing Sends Us Forth 346 925 748 355 229 Hemos Oído Tu Voz 508 345

Hoy Nos Reunimos 591 310 I Received the Living God 295 674 563 229 191

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light 820 655 300 215

Jesus Christ, by Faith Revealed 228 761 613 273 237 Jesus, Bread of Life 297 679 559

Lead Me, Guide Me 816 657 304

O God, Our Help in Ages Past 271 872 711 328 173

Open Wide the Doors to Christ 235 743 614 278 181 Somos Pueblo Santo 542 347 Take and Eat 682 555 251 Tesoros Ocultos* 878 584 350

The Kingdom of God 980 Turn Our Hearts Around 709 576 Un Pueblo Que Camina 541 351 Vamos a la Casa del Señor 594 315 We Sing the Mighty Power of God 955 766

Congregational Hymn and Song Selections from

Can You Feel the Seasons Turning? (jefferson) D-940205

Text: Mary Louise Bringle / Arr: Randall Sensmeier

In This Place Your Word Is Planted (Stuttgart, drake’s broughton) D-803731

Text: Delores Dufner, OSB / Arr: William H. Havergal

When the Fig Tree Fails to Blossom (youngkwang’s gift) D-U01186

Text: David Gambrell / Music: Mark A. Miller

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READINGS [103]

Isaiah 55:10–11

Psalm 65:10, 11, 12–13, 14 (Rx Luke 8:8)

Romans 8:18–23

Matthew 13:1–23 or Matthew 13: 1–9

Where Are Words to Speak Your Praises - Psalm 65 (nettleton) D-U01012

Text: Jacque B. Jones

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ATTUNED BY LAST WEEK’S COMMENTARY TO go beyond merely judging the soil, we are ready to avoid a superficial reading of today’s parable that simply pits “us against them” in the sower’s resulting harvest. It is not for us to decide wheat from weed, just as it is not for us to withhold the seed of God’s reign.

If we have put on the easy yoke of obedience to Jesus, then our work as disciples is clear: “As you enter a house, wish it peace. If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; if not, let your peace return to you” (Mt 10:12–13). From there, move on.

But oh, it sure feels good to know that we are “us” and they are “them,” right? Today’s parable, however, is Matthew’s cautionary

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tale that foreshadows the final judgment. There, not even the goats will know they are goats until it is time to separate them from the sheep (Mt 25:31–46).

Humans are never as cut and dried as wheat and weeds. Within each of us is the potential to produce desirable fruit as well as invasive plant, even within the course of a day. Thank God the Lord is merciful and forgiving!

Let us focus then on the good we can do so that God may let it increase and flourish like the mustard seed. —DM

All Glory Is Yours 672 605 All of Me 923 As It is in Heaven 21

Bienaventurados / Blessed and Beloved 811 Bring Forth the Kingdom 806 734 603 Come, You Thankful People, Come 858 689 634 481 752 699 890

Father, We Thank You, Who Have Planted 631 632 745 541 539 Gather Us In 836 913 848 676 929 687

Glory and Praise to Our God 836 God Has Spoken by the Prophets 592 681 God, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle 797 885 813 905 Halleluya! We Sing Your Praises / Haleluya! Pelo Tsa Rona 668 626 452 738 507 818 Heart of a Shepherd / El Corazon de un Buen Pastor 876 786 833 634 Holy Spirit (You are Welcome Here) 117

Lord, You are Good 183 Plenty Good Room 813 714 847 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 616 664 616 439 714 520 861 Rejoice, Be Glad 814 Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God 663 715 658 800 576 527 Sing a New Song to the Lord 629 627 710 528 858

Teach Us How to Pray 249

The Kingdom of God 720 805 736 840 602 883

The Reign of God 722 808 738 841 There Is a Balm in Gilead 646 791 640 502 831 552 588

Thy Word 275

We Will Walk with God / Caminemos con Dios / Sizohamba 807 737 844

Wisdom, My Road 583 768

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Acudamos Jubilosos 588 329 All Are Welcome 218 916 738 346 184

Busca Primero/Seek Ye First* 618 Dime, Señor 552 323

El Señor Es Compasivo: Sal 103(102)* 463 373 435 368 Estamos Reunidos 590 312

Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive 711 583 256 Gather Us In 219 919 736 345 183 God Has Spoken by the Prophets 800 Hoy Nos Reunimos 591 310 Lead Me, Guide Me 816 657 304

Lord of All Hopefulness 224 838 678 310

Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service 227 974 777 373 Make Us One 257 806 651

Pan del Cielo* 506 343 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 273 947 771 368 177

Que Mi Oración 443 Sing a New Song 250 934 760 371 Sing a New Song to the Lord 961 Somos Una Iglesia 540 Sublime Gracia 515 Te Den Gracias 622 There Is a Balm in Gilead 276 715 587 260 Wisdom, My Road 877 Wisdom’s Feast 291 656 535

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READINGS [106]

Wisdom 12:13, 16–19

Psalm 86:5–6, 9–10, 15–16 (Rx 5a)

Romans 8:26¬–27

Matthew 13:24–43 or Matthew 13:24–30

Congregational Hymn and Song Selections from

How Tiny Is a Mustard Seed (god’s reign) D-U01189

Text: Jacque B. Jones / Music: Bernadette Hoke Listen for the Voice of the Spirit (audire vocem) D-U01202

Text: Adam M. L. Tice / Music: John L. Bell Welcome, Word of God (canticum kanty) ......................... D-803766

Text: Delores Dufner, OSB / Music: Ronald Krisman

Wordless Is the Prayer (wordless) D-919250

Text: Carl P. Daw, Jr. / Music: Sally Ann Morris

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TODAY AND THE LAST TWO SUNDAYS make up a Matthean story arc that begins and ends with parables about separating wheat from weeds and desirable fish from everything else caught from the sea. In between, we hear parables about mustard seeds, yeast, buried treasure, and pearls. Serving as prologue and epilogue are parables of the sower and the soil and the scribe and the storeroom.

Homilists and music directors would do well to approach these three Sundays collectively as a kind of miniseries within the long Summer Ordinary Time stretch to help their assemblies see the connections. One that emerges is the need for disciples in their

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daily life to pray for and practice discernment, the discipline of being attentive to and acting upon the supernatural inspiration of the Holy Spirit in their works. Discernment begins with listening and being open to receiving God’s word. It results in being able to draw from both our rich tradition and the new ways the Spirit is acting today. Discernment is not about judging another’s worth but of recognizing what in one’s life leads to or away from God. Like buried treasure or tiny seed, that hidden path is not always readily seen but it is always present because of God’s love for us. And once we find it, we are to follow it with our whole lives. —DM

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Above All 5 All of Me 923

All Who Hunger (Gather Gladly) 844 / 951 1010 / 920 852 / 925 931 / 1032 684 / 769

As It is in Heaven 21 Bring Forth the Kingdom 806 734 603

Caminemos con Jesus / Let Us Walk with Jesus 881

Come, Now Is the Time to Worship 57 Come, You Thankful People, Come 858 634 481 752 699 890 Gather Us In 836 848 676 929 687 God, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle 797 813 905 Halleluya! We Sing Your Praises / Haleluya! Pelo Tsa Rona 668 626 452 738 508 818

Lead Me, Guide Me 657 712 656 538 759 557 704 Lord, Help Us Walk Your Servant Way 779 878 888 Rejoice, Be Glad 814 Rejoice, the Lord Is King 564 568 349 Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God 663 715 658 800 576 527 Sing a New Song to the Lord 629 627 710 528 858 The Kingdom of God 720 805 736 840 602 883

The Reign of God 722 808 738 841 The Summons 773 869 790 622 886 623 715

Unless a Grain of Wheat 759 868 783 894 632 We Fall Down 289

We Will Walk with God / Caminemos con Dios / Sizohamba 807 737 844 You Are My All in All 307

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Aleluya, Cantemos al Señor 609 295

All People That on Earth Do Dwell 275 947 763 369

Bienaventurados 617 Blessed Assurance 233 879 706 331

Busca Primero/Seek Ye First* 618 Canticle of the Sun 935 757 359 Dime, Señor 552 323 Eye Has Not Seen 315 886 718 336 221 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You 248 948 756 607 175

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Lead Me, Guide Me 816 657 304

Let All Things Now Living 991 795 386

Los Caminos 581 360

Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (Prayer of St. Francis) 905 729

Pan del Cielo* 506 343 Por Tu Misericordia 526 361

Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God 282 866 704 618 Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo/We are the Body of Christ* 544 354

Song of Good News 801 648

Tesoros Ocultos* 878 584 350

The Summons 242 835 675 297

Treasures Out of Darkness 878 584 318

Un Mandamiento Nuevo 559 370

Wisdom, My Road 877

Wisdom’s Feast 291 656 535

READINGS [109]

1 Kings 3:5, 7–12

Psalm 119:57, 72, 76–77, 127–128, 129–130 (Rx 97a)

Romans 8:28–30

¡Celebremos! (Let Us Celebrate!) Missal * = BILINGUAL

Matthew 13:44–52 or Matthew 13:44–46

Congregational Hymn and Song Selections from

What Are We Searching For?

(edel’s treasure, love unknown) D-U00628

Text: Chris Shelton / Music: Mark A. Miller, John Ireland

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