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LOURDES PILGRIM’S HANDBOOK

2015

DIOCESE OF ARUNDEL & BRIGHTON

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PILGRIMAGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;PRAYER Lord, I thank you for the gift of being alive this morning. I thank you for the sleep, which has refreshed me. We pray for those who may have had a restless night because of pain or anxiety. May this day be better for them. I thank you for this new day and a chance to start again.

Lord, this day is full of promise and opportunity. Help me to waste none of it. This day is full of mystery and the unknown. Help me to face it without fear and anxiety. This day is full of adventure. Help me to be fully alive to it all.

During this day, may I become a more thoughtful person, a more prayerful person, a more generous and kindly person Help me not to be turned in on myself, but to be sensitive and helpful to others.

Let me do nothing today that will hurt anyone, rather, let me make life more pleasant for those Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;meet today. When night comes may I look back on this day without regrets and may nobody be unhappy because of anything I have said, done or failed to do. Lord, bless this day for all of us.

Amen

Author unknown

Cover photograph: Luke de Quay

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NAME HOTEL IN LOURDES or ACCUEIL The Benedictus - (Lk 1:68-79)

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel! He has visited his people and redeemed them.

He has raised up for us a mighty saviour in the house of David his servant, as he promised by the lips of holy men, those who were his prophets from of old.

A saviour who would free us from our foes, from the hands of all who hate us. So his love for our fathers is fulfilled and his holy covenant remembered.

He swore to Abraham our father to grant us, that free from fear, and saved from the hands of our foes, we might serve him in holiness and justice all the days of our life in his presence.

As for you, little child, you shall be called a prophet of God, the most high. You shall go ahead of the Lord to prepare his ways before him,

to make known to his people their salvation through forgiveness of all their sins, the loving-kindness of the heart of our God who visits us like the dawn from on high.

He will give light to those in darkness, those who dwell in the shadow of death, and guide us into the way of peace.

Glory be to the Father....

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Published by The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust (Registered Charity No. 1039851) The Pilgrimage Office, The Bothy, Cowfold Road, Coolham, West Sussex RH13 8QL Sixteenth Edition 2015 Acknowledgements

The publishers are grateful to the following for use of copyright material in this book: Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 1973, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. (ICEL); excerpts from the English translation of the Rite of Anointing and Pastoral Care of the Sick © 1973, ICEL; excerpts from the English translation of the Rite of Penance © 1974, ICEL; Extracts from Jesus Christ: The Way, The Truth and The Life by David Konstant. Collins Liturgical Publications. First published 1981.

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LOURDES

PILGRIM’S HANDBOOK SIXTEENTH EDITION 2015

DIOCESE OF ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON

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CONTENTS

Pilgrimage Prayer .........................................................................IFC The Benedictus .............................................................Opening page The Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter...........................................................................4 What is a Pilgrim? ............................................................................7 Redshirts ...........................................................................................9 Bernadette of Lourdes - Catherine Simon ......................................11 Some Sayings of St Bernadette.......................................................17 The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes ..........................................19 In the footsteps of Bernadette .........................................................29 RITES AND CEREMONIES.......................................................34 The Rosary - Fr Laurence Quin-Morris..........................................35 Processions in Lourdes ...................................................................45 The Torchlight Procession ..............................................................46 The Blessed Sacrament Procession ................................................48 Mass with Anointing of the Sick ....................................................49 The Baths ........................................................................................53 The Water Ceremony ......................................................................54 The Way of the Cross......................................................................55 The Sacrament of Reconciliation....................................................67 DAILY PRAYER...........................................................................70 Additional prayers ..........................................................................87 OUR PROGRAMME IN LOURDES ........................................90 Map of Lourdes...............................................................................91 Programme in Lourdes ...................................................................93 Donations, Fund Raising ..............................................................101 Legacies ........................................................................................102

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DAILY MASS..............................................................................103 Latin Texts and Chants .................................................................152 Additional Hymns and Music .......................................................154 Index of Hymns ............................................................................180 The Magnificat..............................................................................189

THE OFFICIAL

WEBSITE OF THE

ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IS

www.ablourdes.org

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OLD BRIGHTON ROAD PEASE POTTAGE, WEST SUSSEX RH11 9AJ

Dear Fellow Pilgrims

As we make the journey to Lourdes together, each of us goes with our own hopes and intentions for prayer. Some of us will go with eager anticipation, some may have a little feeling of apprehension, especially if it is a first experience of pilgrimage.

The theme of journey is a key element in the Scriptures: the journey of the People of Israel from Egypt, the journey that Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem, the journey to Calvary, Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missionary journeys. We are indeed the Pilgrim People of God and each of us is on the journey of life of which this Pilgrimage is a part.

Journeys are often about change and, if we are open to the graces of this Pilgrimage, our time in Lourdes will bring about change in our lives. A deepening of prayer; an experience of service for others and time spent together; a renewed commitment to each other and to the Gospel message; a re-discovery of the wonder of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist; the celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick; the encounter with the Mercy of God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all these things, and many more, will bring about renewal for us and for our Diocese.

I am pleased indeed to be a fellow pilgrim with you on this, my first Pilgrimage with the Diocese. May this be a time of grace and blessing for pilgrims, especially the sick and frail, loved ones at home, and for all in our Diocese.

Richard Moth

Bishop of Arundel and Brighton 4

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PRIESTS

The Right Rev Richard Moth Rev Peter Andrews Rev Desmond Baker Rev Chris Benyon Rev Christopher Bergin Rev Richard Biggerstaff Rev Ian Byrnes Rev Tony Churchill Rev Canon Gerald Coates Rev Ian Condon Rev Kevin Dring Rev Rob Esdaile Rev Canon Seamus Hester Rev Mgr Canon John Hull Rev Chris Ingle Rev David King Rev Brian Lowden Rev Peter McHugo Rev Canon Kieron O’Brien Rev Brian O’Sullivan Rt Rev Stephen Ortiger OSB Rev David Parmiter Rev Michael Perry Rev Laurence Quin-Morris Rev Graham Ricketts Rev Aaron Spinelli Rev Brian Taylor Rev Canon Tom Treherne Rev Colin Wolczak

DEACONS

Rev Deacon Adrian Burnett Rev Deacon Seamus Mahon Rev Deacon Ian Moon Rev Deacon Tim Murrill Rev Deacon Michael Thoms Rev Deacon Ian Wells

ASSISTANT CHAPLAINS

Mrs Katherine Bergin Miss Mary-Jane Burkett Mrs Deirdre Leach Mrs Caroline Peaston Mrs Mary Smith

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PILGRIMAGE LEADER

The Right Reverend Bishop Richard Moth Bishop of the Arundel and Brighton Diocese

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Rev David Parmiter

PILGRIMAGE DIRECTOR Rev Deacon Michael Thoms

PILGRIMAGE OFFICE

Secretary – Marie-Louise Jackson Assistant – Mary Pratt Treasurer – Mark Thatcher

MEDICAL TEAM

Chief Medical Officers – Dr Jane Pateman & Dr Francis Nicholls Accueil Matron – Laura Hodson Hotels Matron – Emma Moon

CO-ORDINATORS

All Helpers – Alexandra Manko and Matt Grinstead Accueil – Dilhara Fernando and Nick Harvey Families with children – Jon and Emma Booker Catering – Yvonne Geaves Liturgy – Deirdre Leach Master of Ceremonies – Kevin Peaston Music – Anne Ward Outside Events – Fiona McGonigle Youth Pilgrimage – Ray Mooney

PILGRIMAGE OFFICE IN LOURDES Hotel Astrid, 5 Place de la Merlasse Telephone: Lourdes 62 44 00 88

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WHAT IS A PILGRIM?

pilgrim is a searcher. Restless, seeking truth or meaning, he or she goes on a journey. The beginning is modest, but significant. The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step, say the Chinese. “I will put in the post that envelope which contains my application form as a new helper or a first time able pilgrim.” This first step leads to a tradition born in the Middle Ages when many people went on pilgrimage to holy places. It was tourism mediaeval-style. People in those days were wise. They said that there are two types of pilgrimage, the physical (like going from London to Canterbury to pray at the tomb of St Thomas a Becket) and the spiritual (engaging in an active inner search). The first was good; the second was better and nobler. Like when Jesus turned to Martha who was fretting about the washing up while her sister listened to his words. Jesus said that Mary had chosen the better part. So who is a pilgrim? We all are. Both individually and as a people. I am a pilgrim person. I am on a physical and spiritual journey. I need healing. During my week’s pilgrimage I will live this experience intensely through journeying to Lourdes. Meeting strangers, making friends, exchanging stories, caring for people, moving out from the prison which often holds me back. Engaging in prayer, meeting Jesus in the sacrament of reconciliation, finding some dark bits that I do not like, and then finding relief and release in God’s loving forgiveness. My journey to Lourdes will teach me many things, and not least, the importance of prayer. One peaceful moment at the Grotto in the presence of Our Lady can be a life-changing experience. But there is more to life than me. “No man is an island entire of itself” is what the poet John Donne said. “Every man is a piece of the continent”. We are a pilgrim church, on the road but not there yet. We have each other, a guide and a destination: heaven and eternal life. We are always open to letting people follow at their pace and to picking up stragglers at any time. We belong, as part of a hotel or the Accueil, a parish, a diocese, and, in belonging, we are important. In Lourdes we learn particularly how important the sick are to our community. Through them we discover our universal fragility and our need of healing. And then the holy city comes into sight. We approach the end of our 7

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pilgrimage. Our Lourdes pilgrimage will almost always end with some sadness, the happy times fade and we know we are going back renewed, but with an ache. The end of our earthly pilgrimage is a separation. Painful and moving. Can we let go? Can we swim through the waters to get into the heavenly city? With help, we can. With loving prayer and support. What would happen if I stopped believing now? Was it all real? And then we are there, bathed in light, having overcome the final frontier, at the end of our life’s physical and spiritual journey. Pilgrims who have arrived at their destination.

The Grotto “The one journey that ultimately matters is the journey into the place of stillness deep within one’s self. To reach that place is to be at home; to fail to reach it is to be ever restless.”

N Gordon Cosby in Elizabeth O’Connor’s book: “A Search for Silence”

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THE REDSHIRTS

n the last decade over six-hundred young people (aged fourteen to sixteen) and over fifty young-adult leaders have been drawn to Lourdes as a place of pilgrimage. The Redshirts is the initiative that has enabled this to happen. Each year an incredible act of witness takes place as increasing numbers of young people descend upon Lourdes to grow in their faith in God by serving others in many different ways.

Last year marked the tenth anniversary of the Redshirts, a very special year not only for current Redshirts but also for those who were a Redshirt in the past since, as every young person learns after being part of the Redshirts experience, “Once a Redshirt, always a Redshirt.” A lateevening Mass was celebrated in the Grotto to commemorate the Redshirts’ anniversary and even a heavy downpour of rain did not deter pilgrims (many of whom had been Redshirts or part of the leadership team in the past) from flocking in great numbers to share in that celebration.

The Redshirts are probably most recognisable as the vibrant group of young people who smile and wave underneath multi-coloured umbrellas to welcome pilgrims to daily Mass. But this is only one aspect of their role in Lourdes. When the pilgrimage travelled by train they provided much-needed logistical help as pilgrims arrived and left at the Gare de Lourdes and they are always on hand to move benches for Masses and other pilgrimage events! They take an active role in Mass, reading and singing, and they lead pilgrim groups in prayer and song at different times throughout the pilgrimage. One of the highlights of their role in Lourdes is the presentation that they give to pilgrims each year when they offer their own creative, deeply personal and often very moving interpretation of the annual theme and of their experiences of faith in general. Here they showcase their inspiring array of talents from music and song to art, drama, dance and testimony.

The Redshirts often come to Lourdes in order to grow in their own relationship with God and with the Faith. They therefore participate in four “ministry sessions” during the course of the pilgrimage and these are opportunities for them to explore issues of faith and the Christian life with their young-adult leaders. When they’re not busy doing any of these activities the young people can be found in a state of (dis)organised chaos (!) as they prepare for the

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Redshirts presentation; sharing meals together in the hotel; spending social or prayer time in their teams; or maybe even enjoying some free time to taste the famous Lourdes ice cream and crepes!

Both before and after the pilgrimage the Redshirts meet in order to grow in their relationships with each other and with God. They prepare beforehand, getting input on important aspects of the pilgrimage – from what to wear to how to prepare spiritually for an experience that more often than not changes their lives – and they reunite several times towards the end of the year to counter the “post-Lourdes Blues” and to continue to grow as a faith community.

The spirit of the Redshirts resonates too in parish and school life as they return from the pilgrimage renewed in their faith and confident in the knowledge that they are beloved of God and of one another. The impact of the Redshirts experience is in part recognisable in the numbers of young people who move on to the Hospitalité or to leadership of the Redshirts. It is also seen, maybe more profoundly so, in the growing numbers of young people across the Diocese who have responded to God’s call in their lives and who are no longer afraid to live it out in their daily lives.

For further information go to www.ablourdes.org or contact the Redshirts Co-ordinator Ray Mooney at abredshirts@gmail.com or on 01403 710423 or 07768696547

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BERNADETTE OF LOURDES by Catherine Simon

A Family in Need On 7th January 1844 François and Louise Soubirous (formerly Casterot) gave birth to their first child. They named her Bernadette. She was baptised two days later on her parents’ first wedding anniversary. Her baptismal name was Marie-Bernarde.

François and Louise had nine children, five of whom did not survive beyond the age of ten. Bernadette’s brother Jean-Marie alone has descendants alive today. The family lived in the little Pyrenean village of Lourdes and made their home at the Boly Mill with the rest of the Casterot family. Eventually they left the mill due to insufficient funds and found refuge in a disused prison cell called Le Cachot.

The family of six lived in cramped and smelly conditions, sharing two beds between them. François accepted what work he could find whilst Bernadette battled against her poor health. Her strong desire to make her First Holy Communion led her to school with the Sisters of Nevers, who failed to be impressed by the fourteen year old and her limited understanding of theological concepts.

The ‘Beautiful Girl Dressed in White’ On Thursday 11th February 1858, despite her mother’s reluctance, Bernadette set out into the bitter cold to gather firewood with her sister, Toinette, and a friend, Jeanne Abadie (nicknamed Baloume). Together the girls arrived at the Grotto of Massabielle, where Toinette and Baloume hurriedly crossed the freezing waters of the mill stream to collect firewood. Determined not to be defeated by her asthma, Bernadette bent down to remove her footwear. As she did so, she heard a noise like a gust of wind. The noise re-emerged. As she looked up at the Grotto she saw the branches of a wild rosebush moving. Out of the darkness of the cave appeared a soft light, followed by a beautiful girl dressed in white who smiled and beckoned her. Bernadette rubbed her eyes but the smiling girl did not disappear. Deciding to reach into her apron for her rosary, Bernadette became afraid and her hand fell. The 11

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Vision made the sign of the cross. Bernadette copied her and all fear vanished. She knelt and said the rosary as the Lady silently fingered her rosary beads. When the Vision signed for her to approach Bernadette did not dare and the beautiful girl dressed in white disappeared.

The Second Apparition François and Louise soon became concerned by their eldest daughter’s tales of “Aquerò” – a respectful term in the local dialect meaning “that” – and forbade her from going to Massabielle. Three days passed before Bernadette was able to return. After High Mass on Sunday 14th February, during the second decade of the rosary, the Lady appeared to her. Bernadette sprinkled some holy water at the apparition and asked her to step forward if she was from God. The Lady smiled and moved slightly towards Bernadette. Meanwhile Baloume, who had pushed a small boulder down the cliff face, prompted Bernadette’s companions to flee from the scene in fear and in search of the local miller; Nicolau said that he had never seen anything more beautiful than Bernadette in a state of ecstasy.

A Fortnight of Apparitions Rumours spread quickly about the young girl who was having visions. During the third apparition, on Thursday 18th February 1858, the Lady asked Bernadette to come to the Grotto of Massabielle every day for fifteen days. The apparition told Bernadette: “I do not promise to make you happy in this world but in the other.”

“Pray for sinners” On Sunday 21st February, the crowd had swollen to over a hundred. Bernadette revealed that during the apparition the Lady looked sad and said: “Pray for sinners.” Dr Dozous, a local doctor, examined Bernadette while she was in ecstasy. He found her pulse and breathing to be normal with no sign of excitement (despite his initial scepticism he later became convinced that Our Lady had appeared to Bernadette).

“Penitence, penitence, penitence” Soon the police became involved and Police Commissioner Jacomet interrogated Bernadette. (He later admitted that he was convinced that 12

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the girl was genuine.) Bernadette always remained faithful to her account of what she had seen, including during later interrogations by the Imperial Prosecutor, Dutour. Meanwhile François had been persuaded by Jacomet to forbid Bernadette from returning to the Grotto. He could not keep his daughter away for long. Bernadette said to her parents, “I must disobey you or Aquerò.” Early in the morning of Tuesday 23rd February, the Lady appeared to Bernadette at the Grotto and remained with her for an hour, during which she gave Bernadette three secrets, none of which Bernadette ever revealed. At the following apparition three hundred people were present to hear Bernadette pass on the Lady’s message of “Penitence, penitence, penitence”.

“Go and drink at the spring and wash yourself in it” The apparition of Thursday 25th February caused wide astonishment. Kissing the ground as an act of penitence for sinners, Bernadette began to scrape the earth at the back of the cave, plastering her face with the muddy water and drinking it. She later revealed that the Lady had said to her: “Go and drink at the spring and wash yourself in it.” Not seeing any water, Bernadette had made her way towards the stream but the Lady called her back and indicated to the back of the cave. Later that day some returned and found a hole filled with water “as big as a soup tureen”: the more people drank from it the bigger the hole and the clearer the water became.

Cures It is estimated that over a thousand people were present for the eleventh apparition on Sunday 28th February. A visiting priest attended the twelfth apparition, unaware of the clerical ban imposed by Abbé Peyramale and profoundly moved by Bernadette’s ecstasy and the crowd’s silent prayer. It was on this day that the first of seven cures, proclaimed by Monseigneur Laurence to be the “work of God” in a mandate on 18th January 1862, occurred. Catherine Latapie-Chouat of Loubajac, about four miles from Lourdes, suffered from a paralysed right arm, a considerable handicap for someone whose livelihood depended on work such as spinning and knitting. She travelled to the Grotto with her two youngest children and plunged her arm into the pool of water discovered by Bernadette. Quite suddenly her arm

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became supple but almost immediately she started with labour pains: she was nine months pregnant. She rushed home and gave birth within minutes of her return. She was thirty nine years old. The spring now gushes forth several thousand gallons of water a day. The water has been tested for healing properties by scientists but they found none. Lourdes has become known for its ‘miracles’, ‘works of God’ and uncountable incidences of healing.

A Chapel and a Procession In the apparition of Tuesday 2nd March the Lady gave Bernadette two messages: “Go and tell the priests to build a chapel” and “People are to come here in procession.” Abbé Peyramale, to whom Bernadette imparted these messages, was a good man despite his gruff manner but was unhappy at the prospect of organised processions to the Grotto. Unaccustomed to instructions he commanded Bernadette to ask the lady for her name. During the following apparition, however, the Lady simply smiled when Bernadette passed on his request and Bernadette returned to the parish priest with the reiterated message: “The Lady still wants the chapel.” Abbé Peyramale told Bernadette to ask the Lady for a sign. Perhaps she could make the rosebush at the Grotto to flower – then he would build her chapel!

“Que soy era Immaculada Councepciou” Thursday 4th March marked the last apparition of the fortnight. The whole town was in a state of excitement. A large group had been praying through the night and officials made elaborate plans to control the crowd. Estimates have varied between eight and twenty thousand people present. Silence fell among the crowd as Bernadette arrived shortly after seven in the morning and began to recite her rosary, moving about the Grotto on her knees. The apparition lasted about an hour, without incident, signs or revelation of the Lady’s name.

It was three weeks before Bernadette returned to the grotto. On Thursday 25th March, on the feast of the Annunciation, Bernadette awoke at 4am with a compelling desire to go to the Grotto. When she arrived at the Grotto Bernadette found the Lady waiting for her and was

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overjoyed. After the rosary, Bernadette asked four times for the Lady’s name. At the fourth request, Aquerò stretched out her arms at her side, joined them at her breast and raised her eyes to the sky as she said: “Que soy era Immaculada Councepciou” (I am the Immaculate Conception). Bernadette rushed to the presbytery to tell the parish priest, who outwardly dismissed the girl’s statement. Inwardly he knew that the illiterate Bernadette could not have made this up. The Church had declared the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception four years previously. “So it is the Blessed Virgin,” he thought to himself.

Barricading the Grotto Wednesday 7th April marked the seventeenth apparition. While in ecstasy Bernadette was unaware that the flame of a candle that she was holding licked her cupped hands for several minutes. Upon inspection of her hands Doctor Dozous found not the slightest trace of burns. After the apparition the public authorities barricaded the Grotto. The Prefect at Tarbes, Baron Massy, tried to discredit the events along with Bernadette, whom he attempted to admit to a mental institution. Abbé Peyramale, who had become a great friend and support to Bernadette, defended her but the Grotto remained closed.

First Holy Communion Bernadette made her First Holy Communion on Thursday 3rd June, the feast of Corpus Christi, at the Convent of Sisters of Charity. On being asked whether her First Holy Communion or the Apparitions made her happier, she replied: “The two things go together but they cannot be compared. I was very happy with both.”

The Final Apparition At about seven o’clock in the evening on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Bernadette had the final apparition from the meadow beyond the far bank of the Gave, having been prevented by the barricades and the crowds from entering the Grotto. She later remarked that it was as though she was in her beloved Grotto itself and that the Lady was more beautiful than she had ever seen her.

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The Commission of Enquiry On 28th July 1858 Monseigneur Laurence, the Bishop of Tarbes, set up a Commission to make a complete and thorough inquiry into the events at Massabielle, which lasted three years. The Bishop announced its findings on 18th January 1862: “It is our judgment that Mary Immaculate, Mother of God, did really appear to Bernadette Soubirous on 11th February 1858, and on subsequent days, eighteen times in all, in the Grotto of Massabielle, close to the town of Lourdes.”

Sister Marie-Bernarde Bernadette faced constant curiosity from outsiders and extremely poor health. She soon moved to the hospice run by the Sisters of Charity in Lourdes, where she remained for six years until she moved to the Convent of St Gildard and community of the Sisters of Charity in Nevers. She only referred to the apparitions when asked, saying: “I know nothing. I am good for nothing, useless.” Before leaving Lourdes on 4th July 1866 Bernadette was present at the inauguration of The Crypt, the “Chapel” requested by Our Lady. She bid farewell to her beloved Grotto, later saying: “The Grotto was my heaven; you will find me there at the foot of the rock.”

Within three months of arrival in Nevers she received the “Last Sacraments” on what was considered to be her death bed. At the same time she took her vows of simple profession, repeated publicly in October 1867. As Sister Marie-Bernarde she tried to live a life of obscurity and devotion to her tasks as a nun but in 1874 she became too ill for active duties, suffering from chronic asthma, constant chest pains, abscesses, a tumour on the knee and bone decay. Bernadette died on 16th April 1879, aged 35.

Thirty years later her body was exhumed in the cause of her beatification and was found to be in a state of perfect preservation: there was no decay. After re-burial her body was exhumed in 1913 and finally in 1925. Her body was placed in a glass casket and now rests in the chapel of the convent of St Gildard in Nevers. Pope Pius XI proclaimed Bernadette a Saint on 8th December 1933, the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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SOME SAYINGS OF BERNADETTE

I shall always have enough health, but never enough love for Our Blessed Lord.

I am entrusted with telling you what I have seen and heard; I am not entrusted with making you believe it. I shall not live an instant without loving.

I was a broom for the Virgin Mary; when she no longer needed me she put me in my right place, which was behind the door.

It is not necessary to give each other a keepsake when we love each other, but remember we must love and help others without counting the cost. I fear nothing because I have always told the truth.

Jesus came on earth to be my model. I want to follow him and walk generously in his footsteps.

O Mary, my good Mother, help me follow your example to be generous in every sacrifice Our Lord may ask of me during my life.

I shall spend every moment loving. One who loves does not notice her trials; or perhaps more accurately, she is able to love them (her trials).

From this moment on, anything concerning me is no longer of any interest to me. I must belong entirely to God, and to God alone. Never to myself.

I must die to myself continually and accept trials without complaining. I work. I suffer and I love with no other witness than his heart.

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Oh! I forgive them with all my heart - when reminded that a certain person might have hurt her feelings, and on other similar occasions she would say, I have forgotten all about it.

The vocation of a Sister of Charity of Nevers is precious because it offers the opportunity of helping the poor.

You will look after her as if she were Our Blessed Lord - advice to a fellow Sister who was caring for one of the community.

I am more and more aware of my weakness.

The Grotto is where you will find me in spirit, clinging to the foot of the rock I love so much.

During the last month of her life

The simpler one writes, the better it will be. In trying to dress things up, one only distorts them.

I shall not forget anyone.

I am frightened! I have received so many graces and I have made so little use of them. My work is to be ill.

I am ground like a grain of wheat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on the eve of her death.

It is very painful not to be able to breathe, but it is still more painful to be tortured by inner suffering.

My Jesus! Oh! How I love Him.

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THE SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

The Sanctuary or Domain is the name given to the enclosed area around the Grotto. There are many places of worship and interest in the Domain and this area is the focus for all pilgrimages to Lourdes.

Anyone new to Lourdes might like to take a brief walk round the Domain following the path described below in order to familiarise themselves with the location of places that we will be using/visiting during the week.

St Joseph’s Gate, marked by the statue of St Joseph, is the gate through which we enter the Domain on our way to Mass each day. There is a statue towards the bottom of the slope on the left hand side, called “Salus Infirmorum” in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Health of the Sick”. Our Lady is greeting a sick pilgrim on a stretcher accompanied by a priest, a nurse and a helper.

Les Permanences, pilgrimage offices, are opposite the statues. Our pilgrimage has use of one of these offices where you can order postcards, CDs of A&B Lourdes music and many other items. The times when this office is open will be on display in your hotel.

The Statue of the Crowned Virgin stands facing the Basilicas and is often used by groups as a meeting point – notice the Rosary beads.

Rosary Square is the name given to the area in front of the Basilicas. The square can accommodate over 40,000 people and is where the Torchlight procession gathers at its end each evening.

The Basilicas may at first appear to be just one church, but are in fact three. The Rosary Basilica is encircled by the ramps, which lead up to the Crypt and the Upper Basilica.

Walk across Rosary Square towards the Basilicas.

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The Esplanade Altar is to the left of the Basilicas as we look at them. The A&B pilgrimage sometimes celebrate Mass at this outside altar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as long as it is not raining!

The Arches to the right of the Rosary Basilica, under the ramp, form the entrance to the area leading to the Grotto, the Water taps and the Baths, the river and bridges leading to the Prairie, the name given to the grass area on the opposite side of the river.

Walk under the arches and bear left.

The Taps where pilgrims can collect water to refresh them during the day or to take home are just beyond the arches.

Candles can be purchased from the containers near the taps and left either at the Grotto or placed in the candleholders beyond the Grotto.

The Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette is the central focal point for all pilgrims. The area was badly damaged by the floods in 2013 and has recently been refurbished. Pilgrims are asked to maintain silence in this area in respct of those who come here to pray.

The Candle stands are where people can place candles and offer prayer for those whom they have said they would pray for in Lourdes or those who have asked for prayers.

The zigzag path, close to the candles, leads steeply uphill, leaving the sanctuary opposite the entrance to the High Stations. This is the path that must be used for access to and from the Grotto after midnight when the main gates are closed.

The Baths are housed in a building beyond the Grotto. Originally they were closer to the Grotto. The present building houses seventeen baths, eleven for women and six for men (including two for children). The baths are open daily from 8.30am to 12.30am and 1.30pm to 6.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; except Sundays and holydays when they are only open from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm.

The Bridge beyond the baths leads across to the Prairie.

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The Low Stations are situated along the river bank, to the left, on the Prairie side of the bridge.

The Church of St Bernadette is on the left as you walk along the river bank opposite the Grotto, although it is one church the space inside can be divided, creating two separate spaces.

The Accueil Notre Dame is neither a hospital nor a hotel yet paradoxically functions as both. It is a place of welcome and accommodation for sick and/or disabled pilgrims who need a higher level of care than could be provided in a hotel. The A&B pilgrimage is allocated a ward in the Accueil, which will be served by our own doctors, nurses and helpers. A catering team helps to provide all the meals for the A&B pilgrims resident in the Accueil.

The bridge between the Church of St Bernadette and the Accueil takes you back, under the arches into Rosary Square.

Cross over the bridge and once back in Rosary Square turn left and take the long walkway towards the far end of the area.

The Esplanade, sometimes called the Rosary Walk, is the area behind the Crowned Virgin statue and is the route of the processions.

St Michael’s Gate is the entrance to the domain at the far end of the esplanade and is so called because of the statue of St Michael the Archangel which stands just outside the gate on the right hand side looking towards the Basilicas. The Breton Calvary is the large cross in the centre of the circular lawn in front of St Michael’s gate.

The Basilica of St Pius X is on your left as you come back towards Rosary Square from St Michael’s Gate, but you can only see the grass covered roof – the main part of the building is underground.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP WITHIN THE SANCTUARY THE GROTTO OF MASSABIELLE

This small cave is at the very heart of Lourdes. This is the spot where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette eighteen times in 18581, a place where heaven and earth touched. Ever since that time it has been a place of pilgrimage, prayer and contemplation.

In a niche above and to the right on the Grotto is a statue representing Our Lady of Lourdes. On the ground in front of the Grotto and slightly to the left is a plaque marking the spot where Bernadette knelt in prayer on the occasion of the first apparition. Benches often cover the plaque, so it is not always easy to find. Another plaque immediately in front of the Grotto shows where Pope John Paul II knelt in prayer on his visit to Lourdes.

At the back of the Grotto, on the left, there is the spring discovered by Bernadette on 25th February 1858. This water is channelled to the Baths and the taps. Behind the altar, which is made of solid rock, at the back of the Grotto on the right, is a box for pilgrimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s petitions.

Pilgrims move silently though the Grotto, usually entering from the left as we face it and departing to the right.

Mass is celebrated in the Grotto each day (times and languages of the Masses are displayed in the Information Centre). The last Mass of the day is at 11.00pm and is usually in French.

Many pilgrims like to visit the Grotto each day.

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A POSSIBLE FORMAT FOR A TIME OF PRAYER AT THE GROTTO

Allow a few moments of stillness and silence to come into the presence of God and his mother Mary

Read Mary’s prayer of praise, ‘The Magnificat’ (on page??) slowly and prayerfully

Call to mind the situations and the people you wish to place before the Lord and his mother for their care and compassion

Pray one decade of the rosary – perhaps select a particular mystery to focus on, one that maybe reflects your prayer intentions

End with a time of stillness and silence giving thanks for the time you have spent with the Lord and his mother.

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THE CRYPT

The Crypt was the first of the churches to be built in answer to Our Lady’s request to Bernadette during the 13th apparition when Our Lady asked Bernadette to ask the priests to build a chapel and requested that the people came in procession. Twenty-five local men, including Bernadette’s father, cut into the rock above the Grotto to build the Crypt. Bernadette was present, but hidden among the congregation, when it was blessed and opened on 19th May 1866. Shortly after this event Bernadette left Lourdes for the convent in Nevers.

The Crypt contains a relic of St Bernadette in a small chapel to the right as you enter. It is a place of silent prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from midnight each night to 7.00am the following morning during the pilgrimage season. Access to the crypt is also from the top of the ramps, but at a lower level than the Upper Basilica.

THE BASILICA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, KNOWN AS THE UPPER BASILICA

The title ‘Basilica’ is conferred by the Pope on important places of pilgrimage. There are three Basilicas in the Sanctuary of Lourdes.

The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is situated on the rock above the Grotto and was completed in 1872. It was consecrated in 1876 and was the second church to be built. The Upper Basilica can be reached from the top of the ramps. Just inside the entrance, on the right, is a plaque showing the text of the judgement given by Mgr Laurence proclaiming the Apparitions to be authentic. The altar in the basilica is directly above the Grotto. The tip of the spire is 70 metres high and houses four main bells which every hour play the “Ave Maria of Lourdes”.

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THE BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, known as the Rosary Basilica, is in front of and below the Crypt and Upper Basilica; it forms the third church in the group, which from a distance could be mistaken for one cathedral. It can be reached from Rosary Square, up a wide flight of steps or the ramp to the left of the main doors as you look at them.

The Rosary Basilica was built between 1883 and 1899 and consecrated on 6th October 1901. The crown and cross, covered in gold leaf, on top of the dome were renovated in 2001 on the hundredth anniversary of the consecration . The portal above the great doors depicts Our Lady with the child Jesus, commending the rosary to St Dominic. The mosaic walls of the Basilica are dedicated to the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the Rosary.

On the front of the Basilica the mosaics portray the Mysteries of Light, which were added in 2008 to commemorate the Jubilee Year.

The Basilicas

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THE CHURCH OF ST BERNADETTE

The latest church to be built in the Sanctuary is the Church of St Bernadette, across the river on the meadow. It was from this site that Bernadette experienced the last of the apparitions on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 16th July 1858. The Church of St Bernadette was blessed in 1988. It can hold 5000 but is usually divided into smaller sections (Côté Grotte and Côté Carmel) to allow a number of groups to use it at the same time. On the right of the church there is a conference centre known as the “Hemicycle”. Behind the church on the hillside outside the Sanctuary, is the Carmelite Convent.

THE ADORATION CHAPEL

The Adoration Chapel is to the left of the Church of St Bernadette and is all too easy to miss! It is available for silent prayer throughout the day and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 6.00am to 11.00pm each day during the summer. The chapel is built on twelve pillars representing the twelve apostles, and is a haven of peace and prayer.

THE PODIUM

This open air altar on the meadow opposite the Grotto has a large awning over the altar. It allows very large gatherings to meet for the celebration of Mass close to the Grotto. This is where Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in 2004 and Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass in September 2008.

ST JOSEPH’S CHAPEL

This small, partly underground chapel dedicated to St Joseph can be found on the left of the Esplanade just before St Michael’s gate.

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THE RECONCILIATION CHAPEL

One of the messages of Lourdes is a call to conversion of the heart. During our pilgrimage we will have an opportunity to attend a Reconciliation Service (see programme for details). But pilgrims also have the opportunity to attend the Reconciliation Chapel, which is open daily from 10.00am to 11.15am and from 2.30pm to 6.00pm for pilgrims who wish to find peace and consolation in the sacrament of reconciliation. Confessions are heard in many languages. The Reconciliation Chapel can be found in the building alongside the Esplanade, not far from the statue of the Crowned Virgin.

The Church in BartrĂŠs, where Bernadette lived as a child.

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THE BASILICA OF ST PIUS X

The Underground Basilica of St Pius X was consecrated on the Feast of the Annunciation, 1958 to celebrate the centenary of the apparitions, by Cardinal Roncalli, who later became Pope John XXIII. The basilica made of concrete is huge and can accommodate 25,000 people. The Underground Basilica is the venue each afternoon for the Blessing of the sick at the conclusion of the Blessed Sacrament Procession. The A&B pilgrimage will celebrate the Mass with Anointing at the central altar of this amazing building.

There are two chapels for silent prayer in the Basilica; the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and the Chapel of St Therese of Lisieux.

There are also many sculptures in Gammail (illuminated stained glass) depicting: – The Eighteen Apparitions – The Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary – The Way of the Cross

Hanging from the ceiling throughout the basilica are several huge ‘tapestries’ showing images of Saints and Martyrs, including a photograph of St Bernadette.

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BERNADETTE

To follow the footsteps of Bernadette is to discover where she was born, to see and feel the difficult conditions under which she and her family lived at the time of the apparitions, namely Le Cachot or old prison cell; to see the font in which Bernadette was baptised and the Hospice where she went to school and made her First Holy Communion, and the Grotto where she saw and prayed with the Blessed Virgin Mary. To visit these places is to try to understand a little of the life of Bernadette. Above all it is to pray in the places where she prayed.

The following route is very steep in parts and because of this some pilgrims or groups prefer to do the route in reverse, using the lift on Rue Paradis to reach the top of the town and the parish church and the Cachot first. It is suggested that at each place visited the group gather together to pray for an intention linked to that particular place.

The Boly Mill Leave the Sanctuary at St Michael’s gate, cross over St Michael’s bridge walking away from the sanctuary and veer right down a very steep slope. At the bottom of the slope follow the road to the left along Rue St Berandette Soubirous. The Boly Mill is about 100m along on the left. Bernadette was born here on 7th January 1844 and lived in the mill until she was 10 years old. When Bernadette was a child this would have been one of very few buildings following the route of the old millstream. Bernadette’s parents, Louise and Francoise were tenants of the mill but were forced to leave in 1854 when their business failed. The Boly Mill is open to visitors but narrow stairs make it almost impossible for anyone who has difficulty walking. Once those who wish have been through the Mill the group gathers together to offer prayer:

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Let us pray: At this family home let us pray for all families especially – families in crisis – refugee families – broken families – grieving families – those couples longing for a family – children who do not know the comfort and warmth of a loving family.

La Maison Paternelle de Bernadette On leaving the mill continue up the very steep incline to La Maison Paternelle, known as the Moulin Lacade, where the Soubirous family lived after the apparitions. It is open to visitors and has some interesting items to see including furniture, photographs and details of the Soubirous family. Narrow steps make a visit impractical for many pilgrims, as a result most groups simply move on.

Le Cachot Turn sharp right at this point to continue up Rue du Borg. After a short distance up the steep incline turn sharp left by a wall and continue along the same street where it becomes more level. At the end of the road turn left into Rue Baron Duprat and after about 60m turn right at the Police Station (which was the magistrates Court in Bernadette’s day) into Rue des Petits-Fosse. Le Cachot is further along this road on the right. It was used as a prison cell until 1824 when it fell into disuse because it was considered unfit for habitation. When the Soubirous family became homeless in 1857 a cousin offered them refuge in the old prison cell, where they lived from the winter of 1857 to the autumn of 1858.

The building has two doors, you enter by the left door and exit by the right door having visited the cell. It is accessible to wheelchair users. The first room you enter has many interesting items from Bernadette’s day, including clothing, shoes and photographs. The statue of Our Lady was originally in the old parish church.

The cell is a very special room. It measures 3.7m by 4.4m and the entire family of six lived in this one room at the time of the apparitions. Bernadette and her sister Toinette slept to the right of the fireplace as you face it; her parents slept behind the door and Bernadette’s brothers Jean-Marie and Justin slept under the barred window.

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It was from this room that Bernadette went to the Grotto to collect firewood on 11th February 1858 and saw Our Lady for the first time. Gathered in this room, a former prison cell, we pray: For all prisoners everywhere – prisoners of conscience – those who are imprisoned by poverty, war, fear, famine, homelessness – those, who through illness or infirmity, find themselves prisoners in their own homes – those who are prisoners of addiction or mental health problems – may they find solace and comfort in the love of the Lord who came to set prisoners free. Amen.

Le Cachot, where Bernadette lived with her family at the time of the apparitions

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The Parish Church of Sacre Coeur On leaving the Cachot turn right and then immediate left by the bollards towards Place Peyramale. Go past the War Memorial and the underground car park, which was the site of the Parish Church in Bernadette’s day, which was demolished in 1904. The new parish church, built between 1875 and 1903, is across the busy main road in Rue de l’Eglise. A statue of Abbe Peyramale, Bernadette’s parish priest, stands in front of the church. He is buried in the crypt of the church which is located beneath the sanctuary. Access to the crypt is by a side door to the right of the church as you face it. Access to the church is either by the steps at the front or by a ramp on the left hand side of the church. The Font The old granite baptismal font is on the left as you enter by the main door – turn right as you enter the church if you have used the ramp. Bernadette was baptised in this font on 9th January 1844 and above the font is a copy of the baptismal register showing the entry for her baptism. The font is still in use for baptisms today. Gathering at the font we pray: For all those who have been baptised here or elsewhere that their faith may grow as strong as that of Bernadette. We give thanks for our own baptism which marked our entry into the community of the faithful – may it always be understood by us as a great gift and blessing.

The Presbytery After visiting the church, walk back to the main road, cross it and turn left in the direction of the station. About 50m further on is the Old Presbytery set back among some trees on the left as you pass it. This is where Bernadette came to pass on Our Lady’s message to the Parish Priest. The actual door used by Bernadette still exists. The old presbytery is now a public lending library.

The Hospice After passing the Old Presbytery, continue along this road towards the Hospice, which is on the left hand side, just beyond the very busy junction near the railway station. The present general Hospital of Lourdes was built on the site of the former Hospice, Bernadette’s school, but the facade and some of the rooms have been preserved. In front of the Hospice is a little statue of Bernadette, which was presented by the townspeople with the inscription “To our own Bernadette”.

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RITES CEREMONIES AND DEVOTIONS

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Fr Laurence Quin-Morris

Before, during and after the eighteen apparitions of our Lady in 1858, Bernadette is never without her Rosary and this most beautiful prayer was her constant companion. Two years before the first apparition, her sister Toinette, had bought her the Rosary that she would use in prayer with our Lady, and despite several attempts to get her to part with it, by those who investigated the apparitions, Bernadette kept that Rosary about her person and she prayed it often. In the Grotto you will notice that our Lady holds a Rosary. She would encourage us to pray her prayer as she did St. Bernadette. To underline the importance that our Lady, St. Bernadette and the church attach to this prayer, the people of Lourdes built a chapel adjacent to the Grotto entitled: ‘The Basilica of the Holy Rosary.’ This was first opened to the public in1889 and is a must to visit in the domain of the sanctuary to see the frescoes that depict the mysteries. If you do not possess a Rosary, Lourdes will provide you with plenty of opportunity to purchase one of your choice for yourself. It needs to be said, the Rosary is not a fashion accessory but a genuine religious article (that can be blessed by a priest) to help you pray this prayer of Mary’s whether at home or on Pilgrimage. In his letter ‘Rosarium Virginis Mariae’ October 16 2002, Pope John Paul II expressed his love and esteem for the Rosary that has nourished the faith of generations of Christians. The Pope called on Catholics and other Christians to pray the Rosary and so enter ‘the school of Mary’ who knew Jesus Christ so well as his mother and who was his closest disciple. Though it is not obligatory, the Pope also suggested that five new mysteries be added to the traditional fifteen. He called them ‘Luminous Mysteries’ or the Mysteries of Light, which include the mysteries of Christ’s public ministry, between his Baptism and his Passion. While leaving the use of these mysteries ‘to the freedom of individuals and communities,’ Pope John Paul suggested that they could help make the prayer more deeply centred on Christ. Above all, the Rosary is a wonderful introduction to the New Testament and the Gospels. Through this method of prayer we follow 35

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the life of Mary and Jesus. We follow Mary from the day the Archangel Gabriel came to ask her to become the Mother of Christ, to the day she was crowned Queen of Heaven. We follow Jesus from the moment the Holy Spirit came down on Mary, through his childhood, his public life, his suffering and death on the cross, the joy of Easter when he rose from the dead, to the day he ascended to Heaven in glory. This is our Faith! This is the faith of the Church! We are proud to profess it through the prayer we call the Rosary.

HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY

The Rosary is made up of “decades”. A decade is one “Our Father” followed by ten “Hail Mary’s” and a “Glory Be”. Whilst it is the tradition to say all five decades at a time, it is better to say one decade well, rather than five decades badly. Start saying the Rosary by making the sign of the cross. Then, holding the crucifix pray the “Apostles Creed”: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

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Continue on to say one “Our Father”:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Followed by three “Hail Mary’s”:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

And finally one “Glory Be”:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Then move on to the first decade, praying one “Our Father”, ten “Hail Mary’s” and complete the decade by saying one “Glory be”.

By saying five decades of the Rosary in this way you will complete one full circuit of the beads.

At the end of the Rosary the following prayers could be said: Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy; hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. 37

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V Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, R That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, whose only-begotten Son, by his life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech you that meditating on these mysteries in the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we my both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. R Amen

V May the divine assistance remain always with us. R Amen.

V And may the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. R Amen.

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The Annunciation And when the angel came to her, he said, “Hail full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women.” Luke 1:28f

Each of us is blessed by God. God is with us. ‘Do not be afraid’ he says ‘for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name and you are mine.’ I am that adorable someone who is loved by God.

The Visitation And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and cried out with a loud voice, “Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Luke 1:41-42

Elizabeth was much older than Mary. Perhaps she was unsure about the future. She must have welcomed the help and support. All Mary could give was her time and herself. These are gifts that really count.

The Birth of Jesus And she brought forth her first born, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room in the inn. Luke 2:7

In him we see our God made visible and so are caught up in love of the God we cannot see

The Presentation And when the days of her purification were fulfilled according to the Law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. Luke 2: 22-23 What is God’s plan for me? Each life is a vocation. May I live mine in the service of God and for those he has entrusted to my care.

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Finding of the child Jesus in the Temple. And it came to pass after three days, that they found him in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the Teachers, both listening to them and asking questions. Luke 2:46

What are the right questions for me to ask? Even to know the questions, I must first listen to God - in prayer, in the words of Scripture, in the teaching of the church, in the voice of conscience. As I listen, so shall I learn to question well.

THE MYSTERIES OF LIGHT

Christ’s Baptism in the Jordan The Spirit descended like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; and with you I am well pleased. Mark 1:10

So often we hear people say: ‘I was baptized.’ What would it mean for me to say: ‘I AM baptized?’

Christ’s self-revelation at the marriage at Cana Jesus changed water into wine, the first of his signs, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. John 2:11

Help me, Lord, to see your hand at work in my life. Lord, I believe, help my unbelief.

Christ’s proclamation of the Kingdom of God with his call to conversion “The time has come and the kingdom of God is close at hand; repent and believe in the good news.” Mark 1:15

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Christ’s Transfiguration And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Mark 17:2

Lord, in this experience Peter, James and John saw you praying but recognized also that you had become the prayer. Teach me to pray.

Christ’s institution of the Eucharist He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given up for you. Do this in memory of me.” Luke 22:19

In this great sacrament you feed your people and strengthen them in holiness, so that the family of mankind may come to walk in the light of faith, in one communion of love.

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

The agony in the Garden ‘Father’, he said, ‘if you are willing take this cup away from me. Nevertheless, let your will be done not mine. In his anguish he prayed even more earnestly, and his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood. Luke 22:44-45

Lord, remove from me my heart of stone and give me instead a heart filled with compassion for all those who suffer throughout the world in body, mind or spirit.

The scourging at the pillar Pilate saw that he was making no impression, that in fact a riot was imminent. So he took some water. Washed his hands in front of the crowd and said, ‘I am innocent of this man’s blood.’ He ordered Jesus to be first scourged and then handed over to be crucified. Matthew 27:24-26 41

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Cruelty survives today on a grand scale. I am so scandalized by the viciousness of some, that I scarcely notice the speck of inhumanity in myself. ‘Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.’

The crowning with thorns And they stripped him and put on him a scarlet cloak; and twisting a crown of thorns they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. To make fun of him they knelt to him saying, ‘Hail King of the Jews.’ Matthew 27:28-29

There is so much false joy in the world – escapism, ridicule, irony, facetiousness the degrading of human virtue, mockery, and pleasure seeking. Help me, Lord, to model my life on the Beatitudes.

The carrying of the Cross They then took charge of him, and carrying his own cross he went out of the city to the place of the skull or, as it is was called in Hebrew, Golgotha. As they were leading him away they seized on a man, Simon from Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and made him shoulder the cross and carry it behind Jesus. John 19:17; Luke 23:26-27

Did Jesus have difficulty on the way of the cross? We take for granted, almost, his perseverance, his trust in his heavenly Father. But this was genuine perseverance, genuine trust. There is nothing sham in the humanity of Christ. Yet I, too, need trust and the grace of perseverance and especially in the sacrament of penance. I am very sorry for all my sins and with the help of your grace I will try not to sin again.

The Crucifixion And Jesus cried out with a loud voice and said, ‘Father into your hands I commend my spirit.” With these words he breathed his last Luke 23:46

The power of the cross reveals your judgment on this world and kingship of Christ crucified. This is the hour when he triumphed over Satan’s pride, the time when we celebrate the great event of our redemption 42

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The Resurrection â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why look among the dead for someone who is alive?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He is not here; he has risen. Luke 24:5-6 He is the true Lamb who took away the sins of the world. By dying he destroyed our death; by rising he restored our life.

The Ascension And so the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, there at the right hand of God he took his place. Mark 16:19

Christ, the mediator between God and man, judge of the world and Lord of all, has passed beyond our sight, not to abandon us but to be our hope. Christ is the beginning, the head of the Church, where he has gone, we hope to follow.

The coming of the Holy Spirit. They were filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak foreign languages as the Spirit gave them the gift of speech. Acts 2:4

Send your Holy Spirit upon me to be my helper and guide. Give me the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. And fill me with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.

The Assumption Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman, adorned with the sun, standing on the moon, and with twelve stars on her head for a crown. Rev 12:1

The virgin Mother of God was taken up into heaven to be the beginning and the pattern of the Church in its perfection, and a sign of hope and comfort for your people on their pilgrim way. 43

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Our Lady, Queen of Heaven Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother. Seeing his mother and the disciple he loved standing near by, Jesus said to his mother, ‘Woman, this is your son.’ Then to the disciple he said, ‘This is your mother.’ And from that moment the disciple made a place for her in his heart. John 19:25-27

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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PROCESSIONS IN LOURDES – A GUIDE

During our week in Lourdes we will participate as a pilgrimage in two processions – the Torchlight and the Blessed Sacrament. In this article we explore the meaning of taking part in a procession.

A procession is a journey which symbolises in mini-form what our pilgrimage is about. It is the courage to move out of our comfort zone, join with other people and seek to encounter the Lord. Every procession starts with one type of order – through the goodwill of all participants we get ourselves ready and in line – and ends with a different experience – we celebrate being together as “Church, People of God, Body of Christ, Temple of the Holy Spirit.” (Vatican 2)

A procession is not:

✙ A race – we will all get to the final destination. There is no prize for being the first. Indeed in the Blessed Sacrament Procession the most honoured position is at the end of the Procession where the Bishop carries the host. ✙ A march – we are each one of us unique individuals making together a pilgrim Church, not an army on the march. Our goal is unity not uniformity. ✙ A parade – many people will look on as we process through Lourdes, but we are not showing ourselves off to others. We are witnesses of faith obeying the command which Our Lady gave to Bernadette telling people to “come in procession”.

A procession is:

✙ A humble and respectful walk accompanied by meditation, song and prayer. ✙ A community in which many different groups - a people of all nations - come together to worship. We do not choose the place where we walk – we accept humbly the place that is given to us in order to form part of that community. ✙ A reflection of what the Church is – the people of God walking towards the Light, overcoming tribulations on the way, renewing itself constantly under the action and the influence of the Holy Spirit. 45

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THE TORCHLIGHT (MARIAN) PROCESSION

The Torchlight procession dates back to the earliest times when pilgrims would end their day’s pilgrimage by saying the rosary together and singing hymns to Our Lady and takes place every evening, starting at 9.00pm. As a pilgrimage we take part in the procession on one evening during the week, but pilgrims may take part on other evenings if they wish. On the evening when we are officially processing as a diocese we will gather and form up behind the diocesan banner.

Pilgrims in wheelchairs or on stretchers gather in one area, walkers in another, the two groups coming together when the procession begins. This start is symbolic as we will journey from separation to unity.

All participants carry a lighted candle which is a reminder of our baptism, when we received the gift of faith. Here in Lourdes, the candle lit procession bears witness to our faith, hope and love of God and a reminder that we are called to be ‘the light of Christ’ to all we meet in the world.

During the procession the Rosary will be prayed in a variety of languages, reflecting the different nationalities present in Lourdes at the time. However the ‘Glory be’ is always said in Latin, because Our Lady joined in with Bernadette on the Glory Be of each decade that she recited. The following two hymns are also usually sung: “Immaculate Mary” and “Holy Virgin, by God’s decree” – these hymns are often printed on the paper candle holder.

Having processed right round the Esplanade, those using wheelchairs

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are placed at the foot of the Basilica steps. While this is happening walkers are directed into processing from side to side of rosary square, which prolongs the procession and creates a wonderful weaving of light, as night falls.

Eventually all those processing are gathered in front of the Rosary Basilica and the evening concludes with a hymn to Our Lady, usually the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salve Reginaâ&#x20AC;?, after which pilgrims will be invited to offer one another a sign of peace.

After the procession some people like to go to the Grotto or to the candle bank to continue their prayer.

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THE BLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION AND BLESSING OF THE SICK

This procession is almost as old as the first pilgrimages to Lourdes. It was first linked to the movement of the Blessed Sacrament from the Crypt to the Grotto where adoration took place. But the sick were detached from this and so a new form was introduced which included the blessing of the sick. This procession and blessing of the sick takes place every day at 5.00pm. As a pilgrimage we will take part on one particular day, though pilgrims can attend on other days if they so wish.

Pilgrims who are unable or do not wish to process will go direct to the underground Basilica of St Pius X where they can participate in prayer and adoration by watching the progress of the procession towards the Basilica on the large screens.

The Blessed Sacrament is carried, by a Bishop, in solemn procession, under a canopy and accompanied by priests and deacons, from the Crypt

of the Rosary Basilica to the underground Basilica. Pilgrims gathered in Rosary Square lead the procession into the Basilica.

Once everyone is gathered there is a time of silent adoration before the Blessed Sacrament – we don’t have to do anything, we just have to ‘be’, and feel the love of God. The Cure d’Ars, when asked what he did during his time of private prayer said “I look at Him and He looks at me”

In Lourdes the service of Benediction is amplified by a small procession. The main celebrant, carrying the monstrance, is followed by other bishops and a procession of doctors. As they move round the altar the procession stops at frequent intervals to bless the sick and disabled. As the priest makes the sign of the cross with the monstrance containing the sacred host, our faith tells us that it is Our Lord himself who blesses us, and we receive the benediction with reverence, head bowed.

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MASS WITHANOINTING OFTHE SICK

When you speak to any pilgrim who has been to Lourdes on our Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage, most will tell you that one of the highlights is Mass with the Anointing of the Sick.

The origin of anointing and prayers for strength to accept sickness dates back to Jesus’ time. In the Gospels we find many references to Jesus caring for the sick and disabled and it was good that He gave special attention to them. You will recall the story of the paralytic, where Jesus said “Your sins are forgiven” “But to prove to you that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins” - He said to the paralytic - “Get up and pick up your bed and go off home” Matthew 9: v3, 6-8.

“The Apostles set off to preach repentance and they anointed many sick people with oil.” Mark 6: v 12-15. Also, on many occasions He would say to those calling for help “Do you believe?”

You will recall the leper who came to Jesus after sunset – “If it be your will, you have power to make me clean”. Jesus was moved to pity, held out His hand and touched him and said “I will, be clean.” Mark 1: v40-45. Note that the leper said “If it be your will”. Jesus knows what is best for us. He taught us in the ‘Our Father’ – “Thy will be done”. “Is there a man among you who would hand his son a stone when he asked for bread, or a snake for a fish? If you know to give your children what is good, how much more will your Father in Heaven give good things to those who love Him” Matthew 7: v9-11 In his agony in the garden of Gethsemane, He prayed “Abba (Father) everything is possible for you – take this cup away from me; but let it be as you, not I, would have it.” Mark 14: v36.

When at home, struggling to be faithful members of the Church, or here in Lourdes awaiting to receive the Sacrament, we must try and pray for the graces to accept God’s will in every day of our lives. God will answer our prayers for good health and relief from pain, in His own way and time and in the way best for each of us. Prayer for each other is the best gift for us all now, on our Pilgrimage and when we go back home. 49

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Who may receive the Sacrament of Anointing? Certainly all those who have been baptised; have reached the use of reason; those who are seriously unwell or profoundly disabled; those who are very elderly, or extremely frail.

During the Anointing, all receiving the Sacrament can be assured of a remembrance in prayer by all pilgrims. It is an added blessing to receive the Sacrament during Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard and the priests. If you have any queries, speak to your Chaplain or Deacon; your leaders will keep you informed about the celebration.

The Rite of Anointing The Liturgy for Anointing is well prepared and celebrated. Bishop and priests lay their hands, in silence, on the heads of those to be anointed; prayers and blessing of oil follows; then the sign of the cross with the oil on the foreheads “Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit” and the hands “May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up”.

How should you be prepared? Have Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith is a special gift; treasure it through prayer when you go to Mass, visit the Grotto and take part in the daily celebrations. Pray to accept God’s will for you here in Lourdes and at home. It is good to be reconciled – to confess and receive absolution. Our young helpers are an inspiration to us; they look so happy to be helpers. Smile with them!! It is important to invite them to pray with you and for you.

Bernadette said “My vocation is that of being sick”.

Rev. Canon Seamus Hester

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Individual Prayer at the end of the Mass with anointing

It is acknowledged that from time to time pilgrims seek healing at the Mass with anointing for situations that technically do not â&#x20AC;&#x153;qualifyâ&#x20AC;? for the Sacrament of Anointing, for example: a bereavement or prayers on behalf of a sick relative. It is hoped that some of these pilgrims will find comfort and healing at the Hotel Group Mass, which will focus on bereavement and loss, others may be comforted and receive healing through the Service of Reconciliation. However this may still leave a few pilgrims feeling that they wish to have a dedicated time of prayer for someone they love or for a specific intention that is not picked up through any other liturgy.

With this in mind there will be a short period (10 minutes) at the end of the Mass with anointing, when all members of the clergy and the lay chaplains, will spread out around the St Pius X Basilica and pilgrims individually or in small groups will be invited to go to a chaplain of their choice to express an intention that will then be prayed for by the chaplain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the individual or group who have presented themselves (e.g. a family) coming together to pray for one specific family member or friend.

This is not intended to be a time of lengthy discussion or counselling, though this might follow later if there is a need. It is purely a time of prayer, where intentions are made known, and the clergy pray with the pilgrim for the need expressed.

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THE BATHS (PISCINES)

“Go drink of the water and wash yourself there.” This was the request the Blessed Virgin Mary made to Bernadette during the ninth apparition. Bernadette dug into the soil at the back of the Grotto and found a mountain spring. Water has flowed from this spring ever since and continues to flow today. This spring can be seen, covered by a glass panel, at the back of the Grotto.

This water is channelled through underground pipes to: - the Baths - the reservoirs that supply the taps It is ordinary water, yet using it in faith has led to miraculous cures. Of the sixty-seven recorded miracles of Lourdes, forty-nine occurred during the use of Lourdes water; through drinking it, washing with it or bathing in it.

Immersing ourselves in the baths is a reminder of our Baptism. We do so in a spirit of humility, faith and prayer and associate ourselves with Bernadette by responding to Our Lady’s request.

While we wait outside the baths the Rosary is recited and prayers and invocations are said or sung in various languages. We are encouraged to join in the prayers.

A team of volunteer helpers work at the Baths and offer assistance to those who may need it and doctors and nurses are always on duty should a pilgrim require medical assistance.

Our Pilgrimage has been allocated a time when A&B pilgrims can go through the baths. If this day and time is not convenient please speak with your Hotel Leaders.

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A WATER CEREMONY

For pilgrims who cannot or do not wish to go to the Baths there will normally be an opportunity to take part in a Water Ceremony, organised by a team from the Hotel / Accueil group.

This will normally take place on the prairie opposite the baths, so that the whole Hotel / Accueil group is involved at the same time in a similar, linking water ritual.

WATER CEREMONY Hotel groups frequently create their own water ceremony, using the skills and talents of pilgrims within the group.

This time of prayer might include such elements as: – reflections on the religious significance of water – the place of water in the life of Bernadette – reflections on the vital importance of water in our lives – the consequences of lack of water in certain parts of the world – a scripture reading related to water – a hymn from the grey section of the handbook – spontaneous prayer and petitions – prayers for those going through the baths – the blessing of water which can then be shared round the group – possibly pilgrims washing and drying the hands of the person next to them – or maybe using water to make a sign of the cross on the forehead and hands of the person next to them…

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THE WAY OF THE CROSS

The Stations of the Cross (or Way of the Cross) follows stages in the journey Jesus took on his way to Calvary in Jerusalem. To follow the Stations of the Cross is to reflect on the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus. We give thanks for his unconditional love for each one of us and consider how we are living the gospel message of love and forgiveness. There are several sets of Stations of the Cross in Lourdes:

The High Stations The entrance to the High Stations is opposite the entrance of the Upper Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This rough and stony path winds its way for about a mile through a steep, wooded area. There are 115 gilded cast iron figures in the 15 stations. This path is unsuitable for wheelchair users and those unable to walk uphill. (One of our pilgrimage chaplains will lead able pilgrims and helpers along these stations each morning at 6.15am. It should conclude by 7.00am, so there is still time for breakfast before the remainder of the day’s activities)

The Low Stations Just beyond the far bridge, alongside the river, on the meadow side, is a set of Stations carved in local stone. Although the ground is rather uneven in parts, it is level and it is in shade which makes these stations particularly suitable for wheelchair users.

The Marble Stations Commissioned to create a new set of Stations that would be accessible for all pilgrims, especially the sick and less able, the sculptress Maria de Faykod has created seventeen Stations carved in marble. In these stations the 15th depicts the closed tomb and the waiting of Mary on Holy Saturday; the 16th is “Jesus is risen” and the 17th Station depicts the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. These stations are situated on the far side of the meadow, but with no shade or shelter, care must be taken when deciding to use them either in blazing sun or when it is raining! 55

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Underground Basilica of St Pius X There is a set of stations in the underground Basilica of St Pius X in the art form known as “Gemmail”; they are backlit through layers of coloured glass and are mounted on the walls of the basilica.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS

These following reflections are meant to be starting points, a means to trigger personal thoughts, comments and prayer at each station. However if using the script as written, it lends itself to two or three voices at each station – if praying as a group, there is an opportunity for all to participate, if they wish.

At each Station all say together:

Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free; you are the Saviour of the world.

After each meditation, pause and then say together:

I love you Jesus, my Love, above all things. I am heartily sorry for having offended you. Never permit me to separate myself from you again. Grant that I may love you always and then do with me whatever you will.

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FIRST STATION: JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH

Pilate said to the crowd “Behold the man.” The crowd yelled, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” Pilate said, “Take him yourselves and crucify him: I can find no case against him.” (John 19: 6)

Pilate recognised an innocent man and was anxious to release him.

Pilate said, “Here is your king.” “Take him away, take him away!” they said. “Crucify him!” “Do you want me to crucify your king?” said Pilate. The chief priests answered, “We have no king except Caesar.” So in the end Pilate handed him over to be crucified. (John 19: 15-16)

An innocent, good man is condemned to death. The crowd, incited by fanatics, are howling for his blood. The person in so-called power and authority knows that Jesus is innocent and yet he gives in to the crowd’s demands.

What would we have done if we had been there? It’s easy to say that we would have tried to help Jesus but how often do we follow the crowd and how quick are we to judge others? We don’t like to be out of step with popular opinion.

Who are the innocent today? Who are the condemned? Do I condemn?

Let us pause to reflect and pray.

SECOND STATION: JESUS RECEIVES HIS CROSS

Then they took charge of Jesus, and carrying his own cross he went out to the Place of the Skull or, as it is called in Hebrew, Golgotha. (John 19:17)

We all have our crosses to bear but this was the ultimate cross. A man so filled with love that he’s prepared not only to give his life for his friends but also to surrender to the most humiliating and brutal death imaginable. His suffering was immense yet he willingly took it upon 57

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himself that we might have life. In carrying our own crosses and in coping with our problems of life we know that Jesus has been there before us. He knows what it is like and he is with us now, walking alongside us, shouldering our burdens if only we would turn to him.

“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.” (Matt 11:26 – 30)

Let us pause to reflect and pray.

THIRD STATION: JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME I am a worm, less than human, scorned by all, contempt of the people; all who see me jeer at me. (Psalm 22: 6)

We all fall at some time as we progress through life. Some of the falls are mere stumbles; others are heavy and severely affect us. We have to learn to take the knocks of life alongside the joys. But there are times when we are so weighed down with our problems that we find it difficult to cope. Jesus picked himself up again for our sake. His love for each one of us drove him on. We learn from him and try to do the same.

Let us pause to reflect and pray.

FOURTH STATION: JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER Mary and Joseph took the child Jesus to the Temple to present him to the Lord, as the Law required. A man named Simeon took the child in his arms and said to Mary, “Look, he is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, destined to be a sign that is rejected, and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” (Luke 2:22-35) 58

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It’s almost impossible to imagine the pain Jesus and his mother felt when they met like this. Perhaps Jesus was comforted in seeing his mother, knowing that she would never desert him; and yet seeing her in such grief may have added to his already overwhelming suffering. What did they say to one another? Was there time for words? Were words necessary? In times of anguish it is enough to know that our loved ones are with us. Let us reflect and pray. Let us ask Mary to help us to love unconditionally as she does. Hail, Mary.

FIFTH STATION: SIMON OF CYRENE HELPS JESUS TO CARRY HIS CROSS

As they were leading Jesus away they seized a man, Simon from Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and made him shoulder the cross and carry it behind Jesus. (Luke 23:26)

Did Simon resent being press ganged into service? Imagine how he must have felt. He was visiting Jerusalem for the festivities and found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or was he? Charity is beyond time and place. Jesus was in need; Simon responded.

We are called to help others where they happen to be and whenever they are in need. This might not be convenient; it might not be in a place or at a time of our choosing. Do we respond or try not to get involved?

Jesus reminds us that whatever we do for our brothers and sisters, we do it for him. (Matt 25: 40)

Let us reflect and pray.

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SIXTH STATION: VERONICA WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS

It is your face, O Lord that I seek. Do not turn away from me. (Psalm 27: 9) A simple act of kindness to a condemned and dying man. But a courageous act, nevertheless. There is no account of this in Scripture but tradition has it that a woman, named Veronica, risked a beating from the soldiers to offer Jesus some small comfort on his final journey.

More often than not it’s the little things that matter. A kind word, a smile, a sincere gesture that says, “I understand”, and what does it cost? Very little! But what does it give – a great deal! Let us reflect and pray.

SEVENTH STATION: JESUS FALLS A SECOND TIME

His state was divine, yet he did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave. Phil 2:6)

Desolate, in anguish, Jesus falls again. There are times when we feel we cannot go on any further. Difficulties we face sometimes weigh so heavily on us that we are incapable of taking another step. Exhaustion sets in, we too feel emptied, and we have nothing left. What causes this? Is it modern life with all of its stresses? Is it self-inflicted through our own life-styles? Is it imposed upon us through illness, through anxiety for a loved one?

Whatever the cause we are not alone in our sufferings. Whatever hardships we face, whatever we have to endure, we can be confident that Jesus has faced them too. As difficult as it may be, let us ask Jesus to give us the grace and the strength to pick ourselves up and move on as he did.

Let us reflect and pray.

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EIGHTH STATION: JESUS COMFORTS THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM

“Don’t cry for me but rather for yourselves and your children.” (Luke 23: 28)

Even close to death and in terrible pain, Jesus thinks of others. He recognises that the women are hurting too. Seeing an innocent man treated so brutally moved them to tears. We too can be moved to tears when we witness injustice, but what good is this unless we are moved to correct the injustice? We see it almost daily on our television screens and we may contribute financially to help those in need; we might even organise a fund-raising event to help the plight of the poor and hungry of the world. And this is good but do we consider why there is so much unnecessary hardship? Do we try to change ourselves? Are we aware of our own unjust actions towards others?

Everyone thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing themselves. (Tolstoy)

Let us reflect and pray.

NINTH STATION: JESUS FALLS A THIRD TIME

Now I will lie down in peace and sleep; for you alone Lord make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8)

Sheer exhaustion caused Jesus to fall again. He had been deprived of sleep, interrogated, humiliated and tortured in a most brutal way.

Sometimes life can seem unbearable and we just want to stop. Situations beyond our control may cause us to fall into depression and despair. The news that a loved one is ill, the fear of losing a job, the breakdown of a relationship; all make it hard to cope with life as we see it.

But how often do we fall through our own fault? We let ourselves down when we act irresponsibly, when we are selfish, unkind and intolerant,

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when we cause hardship to those we claim to love. We fall when we think only of ourselves, and when we fail to love. There are many situations when we contribute to our own downfall.

We fall when we make the same mistakes over and over again? It has been said that the only mistake we make in life is not learning from mistakes. Let us reflect and pray.

TENTH STATION: JESUS IS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS

The ultimate humiliation! The Son of God stripped naked for the world to see. Not just stripped of his clothing, but also of his dignity. Man’s inhumanity to man.

And it continues today. We see it so often; people stripped of their dignity, the homeless, the unemployed, the hungry, victims of war, refugees fleeing for fear of their lives. There are many in the world who have nothing; they too have been stripped naked. We have built a world which worships power and money; we live in a world of violence.

For all that the world is still a beautiful place and we are fortunate to witness and experience respect, acceptance and love here in Lourdes. This could be the norm for the world. What can we do to make the world a better place?

Let us reflect and pray.

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ELEVENTH STATION: JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS

They have pierced my hands and my feet; I can count every one of my bones. (Psalm 22:16 – 17)

It was common practice to tie victims to the cross but the soldiers went beyond this and nailed Jesus to the cross to inflict even more pain. The issue of suffering is a great mystery. People may question God about suffering in the world but they can hardly accuse him of not knowing about it.

We think of people in the world to day who are “nailed to crosses” – trapped in their pain and so fixed to their trials it seems impossible for them to move away: those who are oppressed, lonely or anxious, those who suffer and the dying. In our darkest hour when life seems hopeless let us turn to Jesus who understands and shares our pain.

Let us reflect and pray.

TWELFTH STATION: JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS

Reflect on some of the words of Jesus from the cross. Even in immense pain he thought of others: “Father forgive them, they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23: 34) Do I need to forgive anyone? Do I need to seek forgiveness from anyone? Jesus cried out to his father “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt 27: 46). If we ever feel abandoned, we know that Jesus has experienced this too. He understands. He knows our pain. He knows our sense of loss. We should never fear the loneliness of death. Jesus will be with us.

“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother’s sister Mary, wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. Seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near her, Jesus said to his mother.

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“Woman, this is your son.” Then to the disciple he said, “This is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (John 18: 25-27)

Mary is our mother too. Here in Lourdes, and at home, we can turn to her for comfort, consolation and guidance. And in doing so, she will lead us to Jesus. Let us reflect and pray.

THIRTEENTH STATION: JESUS IS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS

Mary takes Jesus into her arms. Michelangelo’s Pieta captures this moment more than words could say.

Tragically, some parents have known this moment, too; how do we ever hope to comfort a mother whose son has been killed, or a father whose young daughter has just died after months of fighting an incurable disease? How? It’s difficult, but Mary is ready to embrace each one of us in our darkest moments and say to us “I know, I understand your pain and I am with you.” Let us reflect and pray.

FOURTEENTH STATION: JESUS IS LAID IN THE TOMB

Then Joseph (of Aramathaea) took the body of Jesus, wrapped it in a clean shroud and put it in his own new tomb, which had been hewn out of the rock. Then he rolled a large stone across the entrance of the tomb and went away. (Matt. 27: 59 -60)

The son of God, born in a cave is laid to rest in a cave. He entered the world in poverty and died in poverty. But the riches he left for us cannot be measured. He had nothing, but gave everything, including his very

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life that we might live. And live it we must. Here in Lourdes we see and experience people serving one another in love. Jesus taught us how to put others before self. We pray for the courage and strength to do just that.

Let us reflect and pray.

If following the new Way of the Cross on the meadow or those alongside the river, please continue below, but if following other sets of stations, please go to the Sixteenth Station – “He is Risen”

FIFTEENTH STATION (OF THE MARBLE STATIONS): THE CLOSED TOMB

The fifteenth depicts the closed tomb, the waiting of Mary on Holy Saturday. The inscription on the fifteenth station on the set close to the river, says, “With faith and certain hope, Mary waited for the third day.”

There is a time of waiting when someone dies, a time of sadness, emptiness and immediate grief. There are family and friends to tell, arrangements to be made; it is exhausting. Grief has to be faced but for those with faith, there is hope in the Resurrection.

We pray for all who mourn. Let us reflect and pray.

SIXTEENTH STATION: HE IS RISEN

On the first day of the week the women went to the tomb with the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away and the body of the Lord was not there. Two men in dazzling white appeared to them and said, “Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? He is not here. He is Risen.” (Luke 24: 1 – 6)

Our faith teaches us that death is not the end but a door through which we pass on our journey to the Father. Through his death and Resurrection Jesus gives us the hope and promise of eternal life.

Let us reflect and pray.

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SEVENTEENTH STATION (OF THE MARBLE STATIONS): THE PILGRIMS OF EMMAUS

As the disciples made their way home, a stranger walked alongside them. It was Jesus himself, but something prevented them from recognising him. (Luke 24: 13-15)

We are called to see goodness and love in everyone we meet. It can be difficult to do this; some people simply annoy and irritate us and no doubt we irritate others. We are all children of God and loved by him. We are made in God’s image and likeness and if we fail to see the love of God in one another can we claim to love God?

Let us pray that the light of Christ in each of us is visible to others we meet.

As they grew close to their home they invited the stranger to stay and eat with them - “And they recognised him at the breaking of bread” (Luke 24: 31) We pray that the Eucharist will be an awakening for us, too.

Give me a pure heart that I may see Thee; a humble heart, that I may hear Thee; a heart of love that I may serve Thee; a heart of faith that I may abide in Thee. Dag Hammarskjöld

Let us reflect and pray.

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THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Pope Paul VI published the “new rite” for the Sacrament of Penance in 1974, calling it the Sacrament of Reconciliation in order to bring a new understanding of this great gift from God. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a call for a change of heart; it is a symbol of life, dying to sin and rising to new life. During our pilgrimage we shall have the opportunity to attend a Penitential Service and celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we humbly acknowledge that we are sinners and desire to change our ways to God’s way of love. We acknowledge our faults, our failings, and our sinfulness; say sorry, make amends and seek God’s forgiveness. It is a Sacrament of healing and forgiveness; it brings joy and hope to our lives. Through it we become reconciled to God, with others and ourselves. The new rite encourages the penitent to treasure a moment that should be one of the most beautiful moments of his or her life. The heavens rejoice over the sinner who repents and is reconciled to God (Lk 15: 7). We too should rejoice! If you are uncertain of what to do and what to say, don’t worry. Guidance may be given during the service but if not, simply approach the priest for private confession with an open heart and ask him to help you make your confession and celebrate the Sacrament. There is also the Chapel of Reconciliation in the building known as Accueil Jean-Paul II, close to the statue of the crowned Virgin, where Confessions are heard daily from 10.00 – 11.15 am and from 2.30 – 6.00 pm. Any of the priests on our pilgrimage would be happy to celebrate the Sacrament of reconciliation with you by arrangement.

Reflection To prepare to celebrate the Sacrament we think about the ways in which we have failed to embrace God’s love for us, we consider the ways we have hurt others and diminished our own dignity through our lack of love. It is all too easy for our examination of conscience and our confession to become “shopping lists” without reflecting deeply on why we sin. We should try to recognise our weaknesses and pray that through the celebration of this joyful Sacrament we will be able to put things right. 67

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The following “examination of conscience”, compiled by Fr Chris Bergin should help us to focus on these points:

An examination of conscience Jesus said, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart…’

✙ Is my heart set on God, so that I really love him above all things? More than money, or power, or personal pleasure? ✙ Am I open to his presence? Do I pray daily? With sincerity? With love of God? ✙ Do I listen to the words of the Gospel? To the teachings of the Church? Do I prefer to decide for myself what I will listen to and what I will ignore? ✙ Am I ashamed to witness to my faith in God in my daily life? At home? At work? With my family, or friends, or colleagues?

Jesus said, ‘Love your neighbour…’

✙ Do I take care of the poor, the sick, the defenceless? Is my charity simply at my own convenience? Do I make sacrifices in order to help others? Of my time, of my resources? ✙ Am I intolerant, envious, or quick to judge others? Do I respect those of a different race, colour or creed? ✙ Do I forgive those who sin against me? Do I expect forgiveness without being willing to forgive? ✙ Have I been greedy, or covetous, of my neighbour’s goods or property? Have I allowed lust to govern my thoughts or actions? ✙ Have I actively sought the well-being of others, particularly those in need, or those within my own family?

Jesus said, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’

✙ Do I thank God for the gift of my life? Am I grateful for the gifts and talents that I have? Do I use them wisely? ✙ Have I eaten or drunk excessively? Do I take care of myself? ✙ Am I able to forgive myself, as God has forgiven me? Do I hold on to feelings of guilt, or inadequacy, not trusting to the power of God’s love? ✙ Do I live as a Christian? Do I listen to my conscience? Is my conscience well-formed?

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A short act of contrition O my God, because you are so good, I am very sorry that I have sinned against you, and with the help of your grace I will try not to sin again.

THE WORDS OF ABSOLUTION The priest extends his hands over the penitent’s head and uses the following or similar words in absolution:

God, the Father of mercies, through the death and resurrection of his Son has reconciled the world to himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins. Through the ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins, in the name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Prayer attributed to an Eastern Mystic I was a revolutionary when I was young and all my prayer to God was: “Lord, give me the energy to change the world.”

As I approached middle age and realised that half my life had gone without me changing even one person, I changed my prayer to: “Lord, help me change those who are close to me, just my family and friends, and I’ll be happy.”

Now I’m an old man and my one and only prayer is this: “Lord, give me the grace to change myself.”

If I’d prayed this from the very start, I should not have wasted my life.

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DAILY PRAYER 2015 DAILYâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;PRAYER

The whole of our pilgrimage is a time of prayer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everything we do and say is offered to God in prayer, but it is good to meet together and put time aside for structured group prayer.

However, because of our comprehensive programme in Lourdes it is not always practical to have both morning and evening prayer within the group. For example there is not time between supper and the torchlight procession to get the group together for evening prayer. Whenever possible the chaplain will arrange a time for group prayer each day for pilgrims who wish and are able to attend. The time will vary from day to day according to the programme. Please watch out for notices about time for prayer in your group and if in doubt ask your chaplain. If there is no group prayer on any particular day, you may wish to use this format for your own personal time of prayer.

PRAYER FOLDER

Each Hotel and Accueil group has a Prayer Folder in which prayers, petitions, thoughts, reflections even drawings can be recorded at any time.

The folders will be taken to Mass every day and placed on the sanctuary for the duration of the Mass, after which they will be taken back to the hotel.

At the end of Mass on the final day of our pilgrimage the contents of all the folders will be taken and placed in the Grotto.

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THE THEME FOR THE YEAR

Each year there is a theme for all pilgrimages coming to Lourdes. The theme this year is:

LOURDES: THE JOY OF MISSION

This year’s theme has clear links with the theme of Pope Francis’ document ‘The Joy of the Gospel’. There will be times, such as our Daily Prayer sessions and at Mass through the homily, when we will be encouraged to reflect on how being on pilgrimage in Lourdes can help us to appreciate our mission to spread the gospel, our call to evangelization, and how that can bring us great joy.

The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew. In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelisation marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come. (Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel” 1)

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FRIDAY 31 JULY

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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Taken from the selection in the book

Welcome to Lourdes and our 2015 pilgrimage! During our time in Lourdes this year we are called to consider ‘The Joy of Mission’. We may not naturally think of ourselves as ‘missionaries’ or ‘evangelizers’ but Pope Francis encourages us to re-think that.

Today, as the Church seeks to experience a profound missionary renewal, there is a kind of preaching which falls to each of us as a daily responsibility. It has to do with bringing the Gospel to the people we meet, whether they be our neighbours or complete strangers. This is the informal preaching which takes place in the middle of a conversation, something along the lines of what a missionary does when visiting a home. Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey. (Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel” 127) Pope Francis tells us that ‘being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others’. In our readings at mass this evening we hear what the qualities of that ‘love’ are – qualities that we can apply to our time together on pilgrimage. (Any pilgrims not going to Mass this evening might like to read those scripture passages – on page 189).

Our week on pilgrimage is a journey with others, some people we may know, other people may be strangers. Hopefully by the end of a week of sharing our time, our activities, our stories, our meals, our prayers, there will

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be no strangers in this group. Take a few minutes now to find someone you haven’t yet met, introduce yourselves and then share something about how you come to be here. (Allow a time for this activity)

At the heart of Lourdes is the encounter between Bernadette and Our Lady and how that has affected the lives of so many people ourselves included. Each day during our time of prayer we’ll hear a section of Bernadette’s story. (If time is short this may be left out, but it could always be read later as personal reflection) Page 11 A Family in Need The ‘Beautiful Girl Dressed in White’

Intercessions During our times of prayer together as a group there will always be an opportunity for anyone to mention someone or something they would like us all to remember in prayer. Leader

What do we wish to pray for today?

We close our prayer today by saying together the Magnificat, which you will find inside back cover. My soul glorifies the Lord…

As we leave let’s offer each other a sign of peace – especially to those we have yet to meet and speak to.

TOMORROW Pilgrimage OPENING MASS with BLESSING OF HANDS

TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION - see information about this procession on page 46

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SATURDAY 1 AUGUST

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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Taken from the selection in the book

At our pilgrimage mass today all pilgrims will have their hands ‘blessed for service’ to signify that each of us is called to be of service to our fellow pilgrims. In how many different ways might we be able to serve each other during the course of this week? (This could be an opportunity for members of the group to contribute their suggestions and ideas)

How did the young peasant girl, Bernadette, serve Mary the mother of God? Let’s listen to a little more of Bernadette’s story

Page 12 The Second Apparition A fortnight of Apparitions

Throughout the apparitions few words were exchanged between Our Lady and Bernadette, their relationship grew through silent, prayerful encounter – for the most part just being in each other’s presence was sufficient.

It was during the third apparition that the first words were spoken by ‘the beautiful lady’ and they were to ask Bernadette to come to the Grotto every day for fifteen days. This was not an easy thing for Bernadette to do as there was opposition from her family – but she did manage to do what Our Lady asked of her.

We are not here in Lourdes for fifteen days but we could perhaps commit ourselves to finding time each day to visit the Grotto for a short time of prayer. (There is a possible format for prayer at the Grotto on page 23).

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Our readings at mass today reflect the mission of passing on the good news of ‘The Joy of the Gospel’, a mission given to the disciples by Jesus, but equally our mission today – we are called to be evangelizers. Every Christian is a missionary to the extent that he or she has encountered the love of God in Jesus Christ: we no longer say we are “disciples” and “missionaries”, but rather that we are always “missionary disciples” (Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel” 120)

Intercessions What do we wish to pray for today?

We offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud and those held in the silence of our hearts by saying together the prayer that Jesus gave to his disciples: Our Father…

And we close our time of prayer by saying together the ‘Pilgrimage Prayer’ which you will find inside the front cover of your handbook. You might like to use this for private prayer at the start of every day. Lord, I thank you for the gift of being alive this morning…

TOMORROW As a pilgrimage we will attend the INTERNATIONAL MASS

There is a RECONCILIATION SERVICE for all hotel and Accueil pilgrims (HELPERS have their own service Monday evening) – see information about this service on page 67.

As a pilgrimage we will take part in the BLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION and BLESSING OF THE SICK – for information see page 48. 75

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SUNDAY 2 AUGUST

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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Taken from the selection in the book

Being at the International Mass gives us a great experience of the universality of the Church, the church which exists in all corners of the earth and which comes together to celebrate and share in the Eucharist. Let’s listen to what Pope Francis writes about ‘the Church’.

The Church is called to be the house of the Father, with doors always wide open. One concrete sign of such openness is that our church doors should always be open, so that if someone, moved by the Spirit, comes there looking for God he or she will not find a closed door. There are other doors that should not be closed. Everyone can share in some way in the life of the Church; everyone can be part of the community, nor should the sacraments be closed for simply any reason. This is especially true of the sacrament which is itself “the door”: baptism. The Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak. These convictions have pastoral consequences that we are called to consider with prudence and boldness. Frequently, we act as arbiters of grace rather than its facilitators. But the Church is not a tollhouse; it is the house of the Father, where there is a place for everyone, with all their problems. (Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel” 47)

Take a few moments in silence to reflect on those words of Pope Francis. Which word or phrase has made a particular impact on me? How do I relate to what Pope Francis says?

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With our Reconciliation Service this afternoon it is perhaps appropriate to listen to the sections of Bernadette’s story related to Penitence. Pages 12 & 13 “Pray for sinners” “Penitence, penitence, penitence” “Go and drink at the spring and wash yourself in it”

Intercessions What do we wish to pray for today?

We offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud and those held in the silence of our hearts by saying together the prayer that Jesus gave to his disciples: Our Father…

And to close our time of prayer we say together the Benedictus, which you will find facing the front cover of your handbook.

TOMORROW In the morning there will be an opportunity for those who wish to go to THE BATHS – for information about the Baths see page 53.

In the afternoon each Hotel and Accueil group will have their own MASS – an opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist together as a small community.

All groups will have the same theme for their Mass, that of ‘Loss and Bereavement’ and all groups will use the same readings, so that although groups will be celebrating separately they will be united through the liturgy.

In the evening there is the RECONCILIATION SERVICE for helpers.

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MONDAY 3 AUGUST

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Today we will be celebrating Mass together as a Hotel or an Accueil Group – a very special opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist together.

The Theme of all the group masses is ‘Loss and Bereavement’ in its broadest sense, and all groups will be using the readings on page 120 where there are also some suggestions for hymns.

What else could be included in this mass?

There are Christians whose lives seem like Lent without Easter. I realize of course that joy is not expressed the same way at all times in life, especially at moments of great difficulty. Joy adapts and changes, but it always endures, even as a flicker of light born of our personal certainty that, when everything is said and done, we are infinitely loved.

I understand the grief of people who have endured great suffering, yet slowly but surely we all have to let the joy of faith slowly revive as a quiet yet firm trust, even amid the great distress: “My soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is . . . But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness . . . It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord” (Lam 3:17, 21-23, 26) (Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel” 6)

TOMORROW: We will have our MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK. You will find information about this very special Mass on page 49.

If you have any questions about the mass with anointing please speak to one of your Chaplains or Leaders.

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TUESDAY 4 AUGUST

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Taken from the selection in the book

For many pilgrims today’s Mass with the anointing of the sick is the highlight of their week, reaching to the very heart of why people come to Lourdes. It was during the apparitions that the first unexplained cure occurred – what would later be classified as a miracle.

Page 13 Cures

Since then many, many people have come to Lourdes looking for healing – not just physical healing but the kind of healing that everyone of us might need at sometime in our lifetime… spiritual and emotional healing… perhaps that is why some of us are here in Lourdes right now.

Few pilgrims have experienced a miraculous physical cure but many thousands could tell of the ‘little miracles’ they have seen or experienced personally either during their time in Lourdes or as a direct result of spending time here.

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(This could be an opportunity for a member of the group to share a short, previously prepared, reflection on their experience of a ‘little miracle’ )

Many of the ‘little miracles’ of Lourdes are to do with finding an encounter with Jesus through encounters with each other, but for that to happen we have to allow ourselves to enter fully into the lives of those around us. Pope Francis writes about how this can bring joy to our lives:

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Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is nothing else than the culmination of the way he lived his entire life. Moved by his example, we want to enter fully into the fabric of society, sharing the lives of all, listening to their concerns, helping them materially and spiritually in their needs, rejoicing with those who rejoice, weeping with those who weep; arm in arm with others we are committed to building a new world. But we do so not from a sense of obligation, not as a burdensome duty, but as the result of a personal decision which brings us joy and gives meaning to our lives. (Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel” 269) We reflect for a few moments on what we have just heard. (PAUSE)

Intercessions What do we wish to pray for today?

We offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud and those kept in the silence of our hearts as we pray together in the word Jesus gave his disciples – Our Father…

TOMORROW We are privileged to be celebrating our MASS AT THE GROTTO where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette. Being Mass in English (which has been prepared by the A&B Liturgy group) we may well be joined by other English speaking pilgrims from around the world – let us make them feel welcome.

In the evening every Hotel and Accueil group will meet for an extended Evening Prayer of the Last Night – a pilgrimage time of Thanksgiving.

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WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST

A brief morning prayer before going to Mass at the Grotto. All

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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Taken from the selection in the book

Today we have the huge privilege of being able to celebrate mass at the Grotto – the very place where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette. The statue of Our Lady, in the niche above the Grotto, has the words “Que soy era Immaculada Councepciou” inscribed on it. If we turn to page 14 we can read that part of Bernadette’s story explaining these words and their significance.

“Que soy era Immaculada Councepciou”

This evening we will have an extended time of prayer, when the entire pilgrimage will gather in their hotel or Accueil groups, at the same time, to give thanks for our week here in Lourdes.

Before we set off for our Mass at the Grotto:

What prayer intentions do we want to take to the Grotto with us today?

We offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud and those held in the silence of our hearts through the intercession of Our Lady as we say together: Hail Mary…

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An extended Evening Prayer for the last night.

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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Taken from the selection in the book

This evening all the Hotel and Accueil groups of the A&B Pilgrimage are meeting together for a special time of prayer in thanksgiving for the week we have shared here in Lourdes in the company of Our Lady and Bernadette and each other.

When we arrived in Lourdes we found ourselves in a Hotel or Accueil group with many people we didn’t know but, hopefully, during the week those ‘strangers’ have become ‘friends’. As we prepare to go home it would be worthwhile considering what it is about the ‘Lourdes Experience’ that enable this to happen and how we might take some of that home with us. Let’s take a few minutes of silence to reflect on the following:

What has helped turn ‘strangers’ into ‘friends’ in just a few days? How might I take some of that home with me?

What difference do I hope this week in Lourdes will make to me in the future? PAUSE

Now share some of those thoughts with those near you. (Allow time for sharing)

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We have been listening to elements of the story of Bernadette and how she became a missionary disciple when she took the messages given her by Our Lady to the Church authorities, even though she didn’t fully understand what the messages meant or how they would be accepted. Let’s now listen to the final sections of the story.

Pages 15 & 16 Barricading the Grotto First Holy Communion The Final Apparition The commission of Enquiry Sr Marie-Bernarde

Right at the heart of Lourdes is Our Lady, who, as a young girl, similar in age to Bernadette at the time of the apparitions, received her own mission – to become the Mother of God. What a daunting prospect that must have been and yet she accepted it and even rejoiced.

We pray together the Magnificat, Mary’s song of praise My soul glorifies the Lord . . . .

“Lourdes – the Joy of Mission” has been the underlying theme of this week and what we have experienced and take home is ours to spread and evangelize. Pope Francis reflects the Church’s work of evangelization and the link with Mary.

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There is a Marian “style” to the Church’s work of evangelization. Whenever we look to Mary, we come to believe once again in the revolutionary nature of love and tenderness. In her we see that humility and tenderness are not virtues of the weak but of the strong who need not treat others poorly in order to feel important themselves. Contemplating Mary, we realize that she who praised God for “bringing down the mighty from their thrones” and “sending the rich away empty” (Lk 1:52-53) is also the one who brings a homely warmth to our pursuit of justice. She is also the one who carefully keeps “all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Lk 2:19). Mary is able to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small. She constantly contemplates the mystery of God in our world, in human history and in our daily lives. She is the woman of prayer and work in Nazareth, and she is also Our Lady of Help, who sets out from her town “with haste” (Lk 1:39) to be of service to others. This interplay of justice and tenderness, of contemplation and concern for others, is what makes the ecclesial community look to Mary as a model of evangelization. We implore her maternal intercession that the Church may become a home for many peoples, a mother for all peoples, and that the way may be opened to the birth of a new world. It is the Risen Christ who tells us, with a power that fills us with confidence and unshakeable hope: “Behold I make all things new” (Rev 21:5) With Mary we advance confidently towards the fulfilment of this promise. (Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel” 288)

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What do we wish to offer in prayer this evening? What would we most like to give thanks for?

We offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud and those held in the silence of our hearts by praying a decade of the Rosary together. Our Father… Hail Mary… (x10) Glory be…

To close this evening you might like to –

✙ Add any petitions, prayers reflections to the Hotel prayer folder

✙ Go to the Grotto and give thanks for all the blessings received

✙ Visit the candle bank to light a candle for those who have asked us to pray for them and those we have promised to pray for

✙ Collect Lourdes water to take home.

But before we leave, in Thanksgiving for all we have received this week from each other, let us offer each other a sign of peace.

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THURSDAY 6 AUGUST

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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Taken from the selection in the book

Pope Francis tells us that we are all called to be ‘missionary disciples’. Our Lady and Bernadette are both fine examples for us to follow and hopefully this week, lived in their presence, will help us to carry out our mission as evangelizers back home, in the family, at work…wherever we are.

Take a few minutes in silence to reflect on our personal response to the following:

What was the most significant moment of the week for me? What did I learn from that moment? When I go home who do I want to share that with? How will it make a difference to me and to those I live and work with in the days, weeks and months ahead?

What do we wish to offer in prayer today?

We start our journey home by saying together an Irish Blessing: May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm on your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for us Saint Bernadette Pray for us

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ADDITIONAL PRAYERS

Prayer in honour of St Philip Howard (Patron of our Diocese)

God our Father, you have honoured the Church with the victorious witness of Saint Philip Howard, our patron, who died for his faith. As he imitated the sufferings and death of the Lord may we follow in his footsteps and come to eternal joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer of St Richard of Chichester

Thanks be to you, my Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given me, for all the pains and insults which you have borne for me. O most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may I know you more clearly, love you more dearly and follow you more nearly. Amen.

Prayer of St Ignatius

Dear Jesus, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve: to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to work and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for any reward, except that of knowing that I am doing your holy will.

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Prayer of an unknown Confederate soldier

PRAYERS

I asked for strength that I might achieve; I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity that I might do better things. I asked for riches that I might be happy; I was given poverty that I might be wise. I asked for power that I might have the praise of people; I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life; I was given life that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing I asked for but everything that I had hoped for. Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered. I am most richly blessed.

Universal prayer for peace

Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to truth. Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our hearts, our world our universe. Peace, peace, peace.

A short extract from a meditation of Cardinal John Henry Newman

I am created to do something or to be something for which no one else is created; I have a place in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counsels, in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world, which no one else has; whether I be rich or poor, despised or esteemed by man, God knows me and calls me by my name. God has created me to do Him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which he has not committed to another.

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OUR PROGRAMME IN LOURDES

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Hotels ❶ Accueil Notre Dame

❷ Alba

❸ Astrid

❹ Chapelle et Parc

❺ Christ-Roi ❻ Europe ❼ Irlande

❽ Mediterranee ❾ Padoue

❿ Paradis

⓫ Saint Sauveur

⓬ Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes

⓭ Solitude

⓮ Stella

⓯ Roissy

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PROGRAMME IN LOURDES

Important •

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Sometimes, it can happen that a service is moved to another place or times are altered. Please, therefore, check with your leader and your hotel notice board daily.

Your group chaplains and leaders will arrange visits to the Grotto and Baths. They may also make arrangements for booking visits to the places Bernadette knew. The ‘Chemin de Calvaire’ – Way of the Cross – above the town, may be used only by able pilgrims (the ‘High Stations’). It is exhausting. In addition, the paving is very poor. There are two beautiful Ways of the Cross on the Prairie – these can be used by all pilgrims.

The Blessing of the sick, preceded by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Procession, takes place daily at 5.00 pm in the Sanctuary.

The Marian Torchlight Procession takes place each night at 9.00 pm in the Sanctuary.

Please remain seated throughout all Masses, if possible. If you have to stand, please do not block the view of other pilgrims.

Please refrain from taking photographs during mass or at the Baths. There are official photographers for pilgrimage events.

At the request of the Rector of the Sanctuary of Lourdes, a collection will be taken at one of our celebrations of Mass while in Lourdes. The money collected goes towards the upkeep of the ‘Sanctuaries’ and the ‘Accueil Notre Dame’.

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THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Friday 31 July

5.00 pm

Welcome Mass for Family Groups in Rosary Basilica

8.00 pm

Welcome Mass for Accueil Assisted Pilgrims on the Accueil Ward, with those helpers on duty.

8.30 pm

Welcome Mass for Hotel Groups, and Accueil Groups not on duty, in St Pius X Basilica (End Altar)

10.30 pm Gathering of 17 to 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Rotunde 11.45 pm Grotte trot (optional) - supported by Hotel Roissy and Hotel Irlande

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Saturday 1 August 6.15 am

High Stations (optional)

9.15 am

Opening Mass – with Blessing of Hands at Church of St Bernadette, Côté Grotte

11.00 am Pilgrimage photograph on the steps in front of the Rosary Basilica 2.30 pm

Children’s Party at Hotel Solitude – the leaders will inform the family groups of details

2.30 am

Hotel group photographs

3.30 pm

Holy Hour with Rosary in St Joseph’s Chapel

5.00 pm

Choir practice at the St Sauveur Mezzanine

9.00 pm

Marian Torchlight Procession

11.45 pm Grotte trot (optional) - supported by Hotel Paradis and Hotel Europe

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Sunday 2 August

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6.15 am

High Stations (optional)

9.30 am

International Mass in Pius X Basilica

2.00 pm

Reconciliation service for Hotels/Accueil/Family group, St Pius X Basilica

5.00 pm

Blessed Sacrament Procession

6.00 pm

Choir practice St. Sauveur Mezzanine

8.30 pm

Vocations Meeting in Chapelle St Maximilian Kolbe

9.30 pm

Gathering of 17 to 25’s in St Joseph’s Chapel

11.45 pm Grotte trot (optional) - supported by Hotel Astrid and Hotel Padoue

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Monday 3 August 6.15 am

High Stations (optional)

8.30pm

Baths Hotels and Accueil

2.00 pm 2.00 pm 2.00 pm 2.00 pm 2.00 pm

Hotel Mass (Astrid) Hotel Mass (Christ Roi) Hotel Mass (Europe) Hotel Mass (Irlande) Hotel Mass (Paradis)

11.00 am Family Group Mass in St François, Cité St Pierre (followed by photograph and a picnic) Crypte Chapelle St Maximilian Kolbe Chapelle Mater Dolorosa Chapelle St Come/St Damien Chapelle St Patrick

3.30 pm 3.30 pm 3.30 pm 3.30 pm 3.30 pm 3.30 pm

Hotel Mass (Roissy) Hotel Mass (Solitude) Hotel Mass (St Sauveur) Accueil Mass (Accueil) Hotel Mass (Padoue) Hotel Mass (Redshirts)

5.00 pm

Parish Reps / Fundraising Meeting, Hotel Solitude

5.00 pm

6.00 pm

9.30 pm

Crypte Chapelle Mater Dolorosa Chapelle St Patrick Chapelle St Maximilian Kolbe Chapel St JM Vianney St Joseph’s Chapel

Choir practice at the St Sauveur Mezzanine

Doctors Meeting, Hotel Solitude

Chaplains Meeting, Hotel Solitude

Reconciliation Service for Hospitalité, St Pius X Basilica, End Altar

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Tuesday 4 August 6.15 am

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High Stations (optional)

10:00 am Mass with Anointing in St Pius X Basilica, Central Altar 3.00 pm

Music Concert in Chapelle Notre Dame

5.00 pm

Choir practice at the St Sauveur Mezzanine

6.00 pm

Doctors, Nurses and Leaders gathering, Hotel Solitude

8.15 pm

PARTY NIGHT IN HOTELS AND ACCUEIL

11.45 pm Grotte trot (optional) - Supported by Hotel Irlande and Hotel Paradis

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Wednesday 5 August 6.15 am

High Stations (optional)

9.45 am

Mass at the Grotto

3.00 pm

Jubilee Garden Party in the Garden of the Gallia et Londres/Chapelle et Parc

10:45 am Passage through the Grotto as a Pilgrimage

5.00 pm

8.30 pm

Choir practice at the St Sauveur Mezzanine

Redshirts presentation in Church of St Bernadette, Côté Carmel

Evening prayer of the last night, whole pilgrimage at prayer together in Hotels and Accueil

10.30 pm Gathering of 17 to 25’s in Rotunde

11.45 pm Grotte trot (optional)

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Thursday 6 August 6.15 am

9.00 am

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High Stations (optional)

Closing Mass at St Bernadette’s Altar, Esplanade (If it is raining, notice of an alternative venue and time will be given to the leaders)

Our Permanence number is no. 10 The Permanence is our Information Centre, Lost Property and Central Meeting Point.

In addition, a few items of A&B merchandise including: Redshirt CD ‘Playlist of our Hearts’

A selection of CD’s: Take this moment As the deer longs Let nothing trouble you Kindle a flame and Turn to me (a CD compilation of 2 tapes of Lourdes music) A selection of postcards

Where Echoes Meet – Nine lives changed by Lourdes by Catherine Simon Your leaders will direct you to the Permanence.

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DONATIONS AND FUND RAISING

The Lourdes Fund exists to enable us to support pilgrims who do not have the financial means to travel to Lourdes. We wish to thank those kind people who have supported our Charity through individual donations, fund raising events and donations given through Appeals made in our parishes throughout the Diocese.

If you are a UK taxpayer, the Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage, as a registered charity, can claim back tax you have already paid on your gift at no extra cost to you. Please request a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gift Aidâ&#x20AC;? form from our office. Thank you.

FUND RAISING

We are all fortunate enough to be able to make it to Lourdes this year. The Pilgrimage would occasionally like to be able to support those who want to come to Lourdes but do not have the means to do so.

If you think you could help with a Lourdes social fund raising event, we need you. Alternatively, if you would be prepared to organise a small fund raising event in your own parish, or help with an appeal, please let us know.

Please come and meet some of the fund raising team on Monday 3 August from 5pm in the Hotel Solitude. We are meeting for refreshments on the balcony.

We need your help!

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LEGACIES TO ARUNDEL & BRIGHTON LOURDES PILGRIMAGE TRUST

Two important ways in which you can support the pilgrimage are the “Legacies” and “Gifts in Memory”. A legacy is a bequest to us in your Will. Legacies are a very flexible way of giving and can take many forms, including a fixed sum of money, a specific possession which could be auctioned to raise funds for us, or a percentage of what remains in your estate after you have made provision in your Will for your family and friends. Legacies can also take the form of a trust, which allows you to leave something to a loved one for their lifetime with the proviso that it will pass to the Pilgrimage Trust after they have died.

You could also consider making a donation specifically in memory of a loved one who has died, known as a Gift in Memory. These gifts do not need to be made in a Will and can be made at any time by contacting the Office.

If you are considering leaving us a legacy in your Will, please request an information pack from the Office. We always recommend that you use a solicitor or professional adviser to prepare your Will.

All donations and bequests should be made to: Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust and sent to:

A&B Lourdes Pilgrimage Office The Bothy Cowfold Road COOLHAM RH123 8QL

Tel: 01403 740110 Email: lourdes@dabnet.org Web: www.ablourdes.org

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FRIDAY 31 JULY

Friday 31 July

MASS IN ST PIUS X BASILICA AT 8.30pm Celebrant: Homilist:

Gathering Let our praise be Your welcome Let our songs be a sign We are here for You, we are here for You Let Your breath come from heaven Fill our hearts with Your life We are here for You, we are here for You

To You our hearts are open Nothing here is hidden You are our one desire You alone are holy Only You are worthy God, let Your fire fall down

Let our shout be Your anthem Your renown fill the skies We are here for You, we are here for You Let Your Word move in power Let what's dead come to life We are here for You, we are here for You We welcome You with praise We welcome You with praise Almighty God of love Be welcomed in this place

Let every heart adore Let every soul awake Almighty God of love Be welcomed in this place

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Bishop Richard Moth Fr David Parmiter We are here for you

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Processional

FRIDAY 31 JULY

Lord of all Hopefulness

Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, whose trust, ever child-like, no cares could destroy, be there at our waking, and give us, we pray, your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.

Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe, be there at our labours, and give us, we pray, your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.

Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace, your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace, be there at our homing and give us, we pray, your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.

Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm, whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm, be there at our sleeping and give us, we pray, your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day.

Jan Struther

Greeting

Priest The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

or Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

All

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit

Penitential Act

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Gloria Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo.

Duffy

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

Mgr Francis Duffy

Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 31 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 13: 8 Be ambitious for the higher gifts. And I am going to show you a way that is better than any of them.

If I have all the eloquence of men or of angels, but speak without love, I am simply a gong booming or a cymbal clashing. If I have the gift of prophecy, understanding all the mysteries there are, and knowing everything, and if I have faith in all its fullness, to move mountains, but without love, then I am nothing at all. If I give away all I possess, piece by piece, and if I even let them take my body to burn it, but am without love, it will do me no good whatever.

Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous; love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offence, and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes.

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Psalm Happy the people the Lord has chosen as his own.

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Ps 32

1. Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp, with a ten-stringed lute sing him songs. O sing him a song that is new, play loudly, with all your skill.

2. For the word of the Lord is faithful and all his works to be trusted. The Lord loves justice and right and fills the earth with his love.

3. They are happy, whose God is the Lord, the people he chose as his own. May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you. Anne Ward

Gospel Acclamation St Mary’s Alleluia Repeat the Alleluia phrases after the Cantor. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love. Anne Ward

Gospel Jesus said to his disciples: ‘As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my own joy may be in you and your joy be complete. This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you.

John 15: 9 – 12

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Homily

Prayer of the faithful This is our Prayer. We Pray to the Lord

This is our Prayer

Preparation of Gifts

We have been told

Anne Ward

We have been told, we’ve seen his face, and heard his voice alive in our hearts; ‘Live in my love with all your heart, as the Father has loved me, so I have loved you.’

1. ‘I am the vine, you are the branches, and all who live in me will bear great fruit.

2. ‘You are my friends if you keep my commands, no longer slaves, I call you friends.’

3. ‘No greater love is there than this: to lay down one’s life for a friend.’ David Hass

Preface Dialogue Priest The Lord be with you All And with your spirit Priest Lift up your hearts All We lift them up to the Lord Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God All It is right and just

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Holy, Holy, Holy New Celtic Liturgy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Christopher Walker

Memorial Acclamation New Celtic Liturgy We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again, until you come again. Christopher Walker

Doxology & Amen Amen, amen, amen, amen. Christopher Walker

Breaking of Bread

New Celtic Liturgy Pershore Mass

Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us. Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us. Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: grant us peace, grant us peace. Alan Smith

Invitation to Communion Priest Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. All Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

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Communion

1. Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast, Body of Christ, be thou my saving guest, Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in thy tide, wash me with water flowing from thy side.

Soul of my saviour

2. Strength and protection may thy Passion be; O Blessed Jesus, hear and answer me; deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me; so shall I never, never part from thee.

3. Guard and defend me from the foe malign; in deathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dread moments make me only thine; call me, and bid me come to thee on high, when I may praise thee with thy saints for aye. William Maher

Communion This is my desire to honor You Lord, with all my heart, I worship You All I have within me, I give You praise All that I adore is in You

This is my desire

Lord, I give You my heart I give You my soul, I live for You alone Every breath that I take, every moment Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m awake Lord, have Your way in me Reuben Morgan

The Blessing

Priest All Priest

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The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. May Almighty God bless you, The Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Recessional

1. Holy virgin, by God’s decree, you were called eternally; that he could give his Son to our race. Mary, we praise you, hail, full of grace.

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Holy Virgin

Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria

2. By your faith and loving accord, as the handmaid of the Lord, you undertook God’s plan to embrace. Mary, we thank you, hail full of grace.

3. Joy to God you gave and expressed, of all women none so blessed, when in mankind your Son took his place, Mary, we love you, hail full of grace.

4. Refuge for your children so weak, sure protection all can seek. Problems of life you help us to face. Mary, we trust you, hail full of grace.

5. To our needy world of today love and beauty you portray, showing the path to Christ we must trace. Mary, our mother, hail, full of grace. JP Lécot

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Saturday 1 August

OPENING MASS AT CHURCH OF ST BERNADETTE, CÔTÉ GROTTE AT 9:15 A.M. Celebrant: Homilist:

Bishop Richard Moth Bishop Richard Moth

Gathering Christ has no Body Christ has no body now but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which He looks, compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which He walks to do good. Yours are the hands with which He blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, yours are the eyes. You are His body.

Christ has no body now but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which He looks, compassion on this world. Christ has no body now on earth but yours. John Michael Talbot

Processional All my Hope on God is Founded 1. All my hope on God is founded; he doth still my trust renew. Me through change and chance he guideth, only good and only true. God unknown, he alone calls my heart to be his own. 111

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2. Human pride and earthly glory, sword and crown betray God’s trust; what with lavish care man buildeth, tower and temple, fall to dust. But God’s power, hour by hour, is my temple and my tower.

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3. God’s great goodness ay endureth, deep his wisdom, passing thought: splendour, light and life attend him, beauty springeth out of nought. Evermore, from his store new-born worlds rise and adore.

4. Still from earth to God eternal sacrifice of praise be done, high above all praises praising for the gift of Christ his Son. Christ doth call one and all; ye who follow shall not fall. Herbert Howells

Penitential Act Missa “Orbis Factor” Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison. Christe, eleison, Christe, eleison, Christe, Christe, eleison. Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison. Paul Inwood

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Gloria

Missa â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Orbis Factorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Cantor: Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, and on earth peace to people of good will. (repeat)

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. (To refrain)

For you alone are the holy one, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God, the glory of God the Father. Amen. (To refrain) Paul Inwood

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Reading 1 John 1: 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 Something which has existed since the beginning, that we have heard, and have seen with our own eyes; that we have watched and touched with our hands; the Word, who is life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is our subject. That life was made visible: we saw it and we are giving our testimony, telling you of the eternal life which was with the Father and has been made visible to us. What we have seen and heard we are telling you so that you too may be in union with us, as we are in union with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. We are writing this to you to make our own joy complete.

Psalm I will sing forever of your love, O Lord.

Ps 88

1. I will sing forever of your love, O Lord, through all ages will my mouth proclaim your truth. Of this I am sure, that your love lasts forever, that your truth is firmly established as the heavens.

2. The heavens proclaim your wonders, O Lord; the assembly of your holy ones proclaims your truth. For who in the skies can compare with the Lord or who is like the Lord among the sons of God?

3. Happy the people who acclaim such a King, who walk, O Lord in the light of your face, who find their joy everyday in your name, who make your justice the source of their bliss. Anne Ward

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Gospel Acclamation

Cantor: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Missa ‘Orbis Factor’

Go make disciples of all the nations; I am with you always; yes to the end of time.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Paul Inwood

Gospel Matthew 28: 16 – 20 Meanwhile the eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated. Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you. And know that I am with you always; yes to the end of time.’

Homily

Prayer of the faithful

This is our Prayer. We Pray to the Lord Anne Ward

This is our Prayer

Blessing of Hands We now have a blessing of hands for all pilgrims, to prepare for our service to one another over the coming week.

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to give ourselves for others this week. May our hands bring your calming grace to those we meet. Lord, use our hands for your service.

Bishop: Jesus, your touch made the blind see, the deaf hear and the dumb speak. We place our hands in yours today. Bathe them in your gentleness so that they may bring comfort and relief as we share in your healing work. All: Lord, use our hands for your service.

Bishop: Holy Spirit of love, Jesus stretched out his hand to touch and heal the leper. Inspire us to use our hands to reach out across the blind prejudices of those who will not see, through the darkness of pain and anxiety, to reassure those who need to know your loving presence. All: Lord, use our hands for your service.

Bishop: Take our hands today, Lord, and bless them. Use them to bring peace, healing and hope. May we may always use our hands to serve you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.

Everyone is invited to come forward to the Priests to have their hands

blessed. The priest prays:

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;May the Lord bless your hands for his work, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

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During the blessing of hands, we will sing:

Take my Hands 1. Take my hands and make them as your own, and use them for your Kingdom here on earth. Consecrate them to your care, anoint them for your service where you may need your gospel to be sown.

2. Take my hands, they speak now for my heart, and by their actions they will show their love. Guard them on their daily course, be their strength and guiding force to ever serve the Trinity above.

3. Take my hands, I give them to you, Lord. Prepare them for the service of your name. Open them to human need and by their love theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sow your seed, so all may know the love and hope you give. Sebastian Temple

Presentation of Group Prayer Folders to Leaders

Preparation of Gifts

Eye has not seen, ear has not heard what God has ready for those who love Him. Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus, teach us the wisdom of God.

Eye Has Not Seen

1. When pain and sorrow weigh us down, be near to us, O Lord, Forgive the weakness of our faith, and bear us up within your peaceful word. 2. Our lives are but a single breath, we flower and we fade, yet all our days are in your hands, so we return in love what love has made.

3. To those who see with eyes of faith, the Lord is ever near, Reflected in the faces, of all the poor and lowly of the world. Marty Haugen 117

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Holy, holy Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heav’n and earth are full, are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. Bless’d is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. Paul Inwood

Memorial Acclamation We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again, until you come again Paul Inwood

Doxology & Amen Amen, amen. Amen, amen.

Acclamation A

Missa ‘Orbis Factor’

Paul Inwood

Breaking of Bread Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us, grant us, grant us peace. Paul Inwood

Communion Live on in My Love Live on in my love, live on in my love, live on in my love. The Collegeville Composers Group

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Communion We have a hope in Jesus (x2)

We Have a Hope

That all things will be well That all things will be well That all things will be well In the Lord

We have a hope, one voice is heard We have a hope, one Bread, one Blood

All will be well, all things will be well And all manner of things will be well in your heart Julian of Norwich Public Domain

Recessional Go to the World 1. Go to the world! Go into all the earth. Go preach the cross where Christ renews life’s worth. Baptising as the sign of our re-birth, Alleluia! Alleluia!

2. Go to the World! Go into every place. Go live the Word of Christ’s redeeming grace. Go seek God’s presence in each time and space. Alleluia! Alleluia!

3. Go to the world! Go struggle, bless and pray. The nights of tears give way to joyous day. As servant Church, you follow Christ’s own way. Alleluia! Alleluia!

4. Go to the world! Go as the ones I send. For I am with you ‘til the age shall end. When all the hosts of glory cry ‘Amen!’ Alleluia! Alleluia! 119

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Sunday 2 August

SUNDAY 2 AUGUST

INTERNATIONAL MASS IN ST PIUS X BASILICA AT 9.30 a.m.

CREDO in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem caeli et terrae, visibilium omnium et invisibilium.

Et in unum Dominum Iesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum. Et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula. Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero, genitum non factum, consubstantialem Patri: perquem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos hominess et propter nostrum salute descendit de caelis. Et incarnates est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine, et homo factus est.

Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato, passus et sepultus est, et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas, et ascendit in caelum, sedet ad dexteram Patris.

Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, iudicare vivos et mortuos, cuius regni non erit finis. Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem, qui ex Patre Filioque procedit. Qui cum Patre et Filio simuladoratur et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per prophetas.

Etunam, sanctam, catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expect resurrectionem mortuorum, et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen.

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Monday 3 August

Various Mass venues and times, please see hotel notice board for details, or ask your leader Celebrant Homilist

Suggestions for hymns at the start of Mass include: Dear Lord and Father Immaculate Mary Make me a channel of Your Peace We cannot measure and Be still for the presence of the Lord O Lord my God, when I in awesome

Group Chaplain Group Chaplain

Reading Isaiah 25: 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 On this mountain, the Lord of hosts will prepare for all peoples a banquet of rich food, a banquet of fine wines, of food rich and juicy, of fine strained wines. On this mountain he will remove the mourning veil covering all peoples and the shroud enwrapping all nations, he will destroy Death for ever. The Lord will wipe away the tears from every cheek; he will take away his peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shame everywhere on earth, for the Lord has said so. That day, it will be said: See, this is our God in whom we hoped for salvation; the Lord is the one in whom we hoped We exult and we rejoice that he has saved us; for the hand of the Lord rests on this mountain.

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Suggestions for Psalm include: As the deer longs; Because the Lord is my Shepherd; The Lord’s my Shepherd; On Eagle’s Wings; Your love is finer than life.

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Gospel Matthew 5: 1 – 12 Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them:

How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied. Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them. Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God. Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God. Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Holy, Holy, Holy New Celtic Liturgy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Christopher Walker

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Memorial Acclamation New Celtic Liturgy We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again, until you come again. Christopher Walker

Doxology & Amen Amen, amen, amen, amen. Christopher Walker

Suggestions for a Communion hymn include: Lord I need You. Soul of my saviour This is my body O God I seek you Taste and see Eat this bread Suggestions for a Closing hymn include: All my hope on God is founded; For all the Saints; Lord of all Hopefulness; Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer.

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Tuesday 4 August

TUESDAY 4 AUGUST

MASS WITH ANOINTING IN ST PIUS X BASILICA AT 10:00 AM Celebrant Homilist

Bishop Richard Moth Father Kevin Dring

Gathering Deep Within Deep within I will plant my law, not on stone, but in your heart. Follow me, I will bring you back, you will be my own, and I will be your God. 1. I will give you a new heart, a new spirit within you, for I will be your strength.

2. Seek my face, and see your God, for I will be your hope.

3. Return to me, with all your heart, and I will bring you back. David Haas

Processional Out of darkness God has called us, claimed by Christ as God’s own people. Holy nation, royal priesthood, walking in God’s marv’lous light.

Out of darkness

1. Let us take the words you give, strong and faithful words to live. Words that in our hearts are sown; words that bind us as your own.

2. Let us take the love you give, that the way of love we live. Love to bring your people home; love to make us all your own.

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3. Bless all those to be anointed. Give them healing, strength and comfort; that from sickness they may find: health in body, soul and mind.

4. Strengthen all who keep your word, that their hearts and minds are stirred: answering God’s call on earth in the waters of new birth. Christopher Walker

Gloria Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ Cantor: Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, and on earth peace to people of good will. (repeat)

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. (To refrain)

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; 125

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you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us, have mercy on us. (To refrain)

Reading 1 John 3: 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children; and that is what we are. Because the world refused to acknowledge him, therefore it does not acknowledge us. My dear people, we are already the children of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is, that when it is revealed we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is.

Psalm

Your love is finer than life.

Oh God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you, your love is finer than life.

As a dry and weary desert land, so my soul is thirsting for my God, and my flesh is faint for the God I seek, for your love is more to me than life. I think of you when at night I rest, I reflect upon your steadfast love. I will cling to you, oh Lord my God, in the shadow of your wings I sing.

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I will bless your name all the days I live, I will raise my hands and call on you. My joyful lips shall sing your praise, you alone have filled my hungry soul.

Marty Haugen

Gospel Acclamation Cantor: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Missa ‘Orbis Factor’

Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest, says the Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Paul Inwood

Gospel Matthew 11: 28 – 30 Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.

Homily

Anointing of the Sick

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Let us pray to God for our brothers and sisters who are sick and for all those who devote themselves to caring for them. Bless all present and fill them with new hope and strength: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Relieve their pain: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

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People: Celebrant:

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Free them from sin and do not let them give way to temptation: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Sustain all the sick with your power: Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy. Assist all who care for the sick: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Give life and health to our brothers and sisters on whom we lay our hands in your name: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

In silence the priests lay their hands on the head of each sick person.

Prayer over the Blessed Oil

Celebrant:

People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

Praise to you, God, the almighty Father. You sent your Son to live among us and bring us salvation. Blessed be God who heals us in Christ. Praise to you, God, the only-begotten Son. You humbled yourself to share in our humanity, and you heal our infirmities. Blessed be God who heals us in Christ. Praise to you, God, the Holy Spirit, the Consoler. Your unfailing power gives us strength in our bodily weakness. Blessed be God who heals us in Christ. God of mercy, ease the sufferings and comfort the weakness of your servants whom the Church anoints with this holy oil. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Anointing The priests anoint each sick person in their group with the blessed oil.

First they anoint the forehead, saying: Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.

The sick person responds: Amen.

Then they anoint the hands, saying: May the Lord who frees you from sin, save you and raise you up.

The sick person responds: Amen.

During the Anointing of the Sick we will sing the following as time permits:

Healer of our ev’ry ill 1. Healer of our ev’ry ill, light of each tomorrow, give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.

2. You who know our fears and sadness, grace us with your peace and gladness, Spirit of all comfort: fill our hearts.

3. In the pain and joy beholding how your grace is still unfolding, give us all your vision: God of love.

4. Give us strength to love each other, ev’ry sister, ev’ry brother, Spirit of all kindness: be our guide.

5. You who know each thought and feeling, teach us all your way of healing, Spirit of compassion: fill each heart. Marty Haugen 129

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There is a longing There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord, for you to reveal yourself to us. There is a longing in our hearts for love we only find in you, our God.

1. For justice, for freedom, for mercy: hear our prayer. In sorrow, in grief: be near, hear our prayer, O God.

2. For wisdom, for courage, for comfort: hear our prayer. In weakness, in fear: be near, hear our prayer, O God.

3. For healing, for wholeness, for new life: hear our prayer. In sickness, in death: be near, hear our prayer, O God.

4. Lord save us, take pity, light in our darkness. We call you, we wait: be near, hear our prayer, O God. Anne Quigley

Where your treasure is Where your treasure is, there your heart shall be. All that you possess will never set you free. Seek the things that last; come and learn from me. Where your treasure is your heart shall be.

1. What do you gain from all your worry, What you should eat or what to wear? There is no peace in stress or hurry. Do you not know that you are held within Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care?

2. Look at the ravens high above you. They do not work their whole life through, And yet God feeds them and protects them. So how much more will God protect and care for you?

3. Behold the lilies in their splendour. In grace and beauty are they dressed, And yet so soon their bloom is faded. So how much more will those who look to God be blessed?

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4. Do not fear, little flock, for God delights to give you the blessed reign of God. Give your possessions to the needy; gain a treasure that will not fade.

Where your treasure is, there your heart shall be. all that you possess will never set you free. seek the things that last; come and learn from me. Where your treasure is your heart shall be. Where your treasure is your heart shall be. Marty Haugen

Nada te turbe Nada te turbe, nada te espante, Quien a Dios tiene nada le falta. Nada te turbe, nada te espante, solo Dios basta. Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. Those who seek God shall never go wanting. Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. God alone fills us. Jacques Berthier

Prayer after anointing Celebrant: Let us pray, Father in heaven, through this holy anointing grant our brothers and sisters comfort in their suffering. When they are afraid, give them courage, when afflicted, give them patience, when dejected, afford them hope, and when alone, assure them of the support of your holy people. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

People: Amen.

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Memorial Acclamation Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again, until you come again. Paul Inwood

Doxology & Great Amen Amen, amen. Amen, amen.

Missa ‘Orbis Factor’

Paul Inwood

Communion Eye has not seen, ear has not heard what God has ready for those who love Him. Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus, teach us the wisdom of God.

Eye Has Not Seen

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1. When pain and sorrow weigh us down, be near to us, O Lord, Forgive the weakness of our faith, and bear us up within your peaceful word.

2. Our lives are but a single breath, we flower and we fade, Yet all our days are in your hands, so we return in love what love has made.

3. To those who see with eyes of faith, the Lord is ever near, Reflected in the faces of all the poor and lowly of the world.

4. We sing a myst’ry from the past in halls where saints have trod, yet ever new the music rings to Jesus, Living Song of God. Marty Haugen

Communion 1. I’m giving You my heart, and all that is within, I lay it all down, for the sake of You my King I’m giving You my dreams, laying down my rights, I’m giving up my pride, for the promise of new life

And I surrender all to You, all to You (x2)

2. I’m singing You this song, I’m waiting at the cross And all the world holds dear, I count it all as loss. For the sake of knowing You, for the glory of Your name, To know the lasting joy, even sharing in Your pain. Marc James

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Time for Individual Prayer There is now an opportunity for anyone who wishes to approach a priest or deacon for a brief time of individual prayer for a specific intention.

During this time we will sing the following as time permits:

Shoulder my yoke Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart. And you’ll find rest for your souls, for my yoke is easy and my burden light.

1. ‘Come, you weary’, says the Lord. ‘All who are heavy laden.’ He will give you rest for your souls.

2. ‘Come, you hungry’, says the Lord. ‘All who are heavy laden.’ He will give you rest for your souls.

3. ‘Come, you thirsty’, says the Lord. ‘All who are heavy laden.’ He will give you rest for your souls. 4. ‘Come, you children’, says the Lord. ‘Yours is the kingdom of heaven.’ He will keep you safe from all harm.

Anne Ward

Recessional Lord you give the great commission 1. Lord, you give the great commission: ‘Heal the sick and preach the word.’ Lest the Church neglect its mission, and the Gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity; With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 134

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2. Lord, you call us to your service: ‘In my name baptise and teach.’ That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervour, draw us closer in community; With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

3. Lord, you make the common holy: ‘This my body, this my blood.’ Let us all, for earth’s true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children’s liberty; With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

4. Lord, you show us love’s true measure; ‘Father, what they do, forgive.’ Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society; With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

5. Lord, you bless with words assuring: ‘I am with you to the end.’ Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity; With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. Jeffery Rowthorn

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Wednesday 5 August MASS AT THE GROTTO AT 9.45 AM Celebrant Homilist

WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST

Bishop Richard Moth Father Tony Churchill

Gathering Love Which Never Ends God of tender mercy, God of love God of glorious light from heav’n above In Your light we see light, in your love we feel love Light eternal, love which never ends.

1. Living God, creator of all life, heav’n and earth proclaim your mighty pow’r. Man and woman you have fashioned in your loving kindness, setting them to proper and to grow.

2. Spirit of our God and bond of peace, day by day you call us to be one. Hopes and fears we bring to you in sorrow and rejoicing, strengthened by the promise of your love.

3. Age to age shall raise its voice in song, as your Church rejoices in your name. Singing to the God of life and source of ev’ry blessing. Praise and glory now and ever more! Ernest Sands

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Processional As I kneel before you 1. As I kneel before you, as I bow my head in prayer, take this day, make it yours and fill me with your love. Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, benedicta tu

2. All I have I give you, ev’ry dream and wish are yours; Mother of Christ, mother of mine, present them to my Lord.

3. As I kneel before you, and I see your smiling face, ev’ry thought, ev’ry word is lost in your embrace. Maria Parkinson

Penitential Act

Gloria Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo.

Duffy

1. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

2. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

3. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen Mgr Francis Duffy

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First Reading Genesis 3:9-15.20 After Adam had eaten of the tree the Lord God called to him, ‘Where are you?’ he asked. ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden’ he replied. ‘I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.’ ‘Who told you that you were naked?’ he asked. ‘Have you been eating of the tree I forbade you to eat?’ The man replied, ‘It was the woman you put with me; she gave me the fruit, and I ate it.’ Then the Lord God asked the woman, ‘What is this you have done?’ The woman replied, ‘The serpent tempted me and I ate.’

Then the Lord God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, ‘Be accursed beyond all cattle, all wild beasts. You shall crawl on your belly and eat dust every day of your life.I will make you enemies of each other: you and the woman, your off-spring and her off-spring. It will crush your head and you will strike its heel.’ The man named his wife ‘Eve’ because she was the mother of all those who live.

Psalm Sing a new song to the Lord! Sing to the Lord all the earth! Sing a new song to, sing a new song to the Lord: Sing a new song!

Sing a new Song

1. Sing a new song to the Lord, Sing of God’s love – such perfect wonder. Holding us in faithfulness, and giving to us, and giving to us redemption!

2. Every land upon the earth has seen the glory of our Saviour. Praise your God with joyful song. The bells ring out, the bells ring out salvation!

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3. Sing to God with the harp, and with the sound of joyful music. Sound the trumpet, play the horn: Acclaim the King, acclaim the King as Lord! Chris O’Hara

Gospel Acclamation Repeat the Alleluia phrases after the Cantor. Hail, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee! Blessed art thou among women.

St Mary’s Alleluia

Anne Ward

Gospel Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, so highly favoured! The Lord is with you.’ She was deeply disturbed by these words and asked herself what this greeting could mean, but the angel said to her, ‘Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God’s favour. Listen! You are to conceive and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David; he will rule over the House of Jacob for ever and his reign will have no end.’ Mary said to the angel, ‘But how can this come about, since I am a virgin?’ ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you’ the angel answered ‘and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. Know this too: your kinswoman Elizabeth has, in her old age, herself conceived a son, and she whom people called barren is now in her sixth month, for nothing is impossible to God.’ I am the handmaid of the Lord,’ said Mary ‘let what you have said be done to me.’ And the angel left her. Homily

Prayer of the faithful This is our Prayer. We Pray to the Lord Anne Ward 139

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Preparation of Gifts Gifts We Bring 1. Gathered here as one, we give praise to you, our God, bringing to your altar our gifts to bless. By your goodness grown, from the seeds that we have sown made by human hands we bring you bread. This bread will become the body of Christ. For us, our Saviour was sacrificed.

2. The fruit of the vine we have turned into wine offering this also for you to bless. May they now become the food that makes us one nourishing our souls and bringing life. This wine will become the blood of Christ. For us, our saviour was sacrificed.

3. Now we offer you all the good things that we do, trying to love others as you love us. Bless and break us, too, so we become something new take our lives and use us to do your work. Then we shall become the body of Christ for you, our Saviour, our sacrifice.

Marius Hopley

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Memorial Acclamation New Celtic Liturgy We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again, until you come again. Christopher Walker

Great Amen Amen, amen, amen, amen.

New Celtic Liturgy

Christopher Walker

Breaking of Bread Pershore Mass Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us. Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us. Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: grant us peace, grant us peace. Alan Smith

Communion Taste & See Taste and see, taste and see the goodness of the Lord. O taste and see, taste and see the goodness of the Lord, of the Lord.

1. I will bless the Lord at all times. Praise shall always be on my lips. My soul shall glory in the Lord for God has been so good to me.

2. Glorify the Lord with me. Together let us all praise Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name I called the Lord who answered me; from all my troubles I was set free.

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Communion Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof

WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST

Lord I am not worthy

But only say the word Only say the word Only say the word And my soul shall be healed

Edwin Fawcett and Hermoine Thomas

Recessional 1. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings, give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of his word; in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice.

Tell out my soul

2. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name! Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done; his mercy sure, from age to age the same; his holy name - the Lord, the Mighty One.

3. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might! Powers and dominions lay their glory by. Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.

4. Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word! Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children and for evermore! Timothy Dudley-Smith

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THURSDAY 6 AUGUST

Thursday 6 August

CLOSING MASS AT ST BERNADETTE’S ALTAR, ESPLANADE AT 8.30 AM Celebrant Homilist

Gathering

Bishop Richard Moth Bishop Richard Moth

To be Christ in our World

To be Christ in our world; a community of love. Partners in service, a source of hope for all. Through God’s pow’r working in us.

1. Love one another as Jesus taught us to. Carry the burdens of those we meet in need. Deepen our understanding, cause us to celebrate; inspire us to witness to the faith that calls us all:

2. Washing the feet of those he called to serve, the master is servant of those he is to lead. Deepen our understanding, cause us to celebrate; inspire us to witness to the faith that calls us all:

3. Comfort in our sadness and solace for the weary, Christ is the light that shines for all to see. Deepen our understanding, cause us to celebrate; inspire us to witness to the faith that calls us all: © 1996, Anne Ward

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Processional Thanks be to God 1. Thanks be to God whose love has gathered us today. Thanks be to God who helps and guides us on our way. Thanks be to God who gives us voice, that we may thank him: Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high.

2. Thanks be to God for all the gifts of life and light; thanks be to God whose care protects us day and night; thanks be to God who keeps in mind us who forget him: Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high.

3. Thanks be to God who knows our secret joys and fears; thanks be to God who when we call him always hears; thanks be to God our rock and strength, ever sustaining; Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high.

4. Thanks be to God who never turns his face away; thanks be to God who heals and pardons all who stray; thanks be to God who welcomes us unto the Kingdom: Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high.

5. Thanks be to God who made our world and all we see; thanks be to God who gave his Son to set us free; thanks be to God whose Spirit brings warmth and rejoicing: Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high. Stephen Dean

Penitential Act Missa â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orbis Factorâ&#x20AC;? Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison. Christe, eleison, Christe, eleison, Christe, Christe, eleison. Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison. Paul Inwood

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Gloria Missa â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Orbis Factorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cantor: Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, and on earth peace to people of good will. (repeat)

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. (To refrain)

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Reading Daniel 7: 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10. 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14 As I watched: Thrones were set in place and one of great age took his seat. His robe was white as snow, the hair of his head as pure as wool. His throne was a blaze of flames, its wheels were a burning fire. A stream of fire poured, issuing from his presence. A thousand thousand waited on him, ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. A court was held and the books were opened. I gazed into the visions of the night. And I saw, coming on the clouds of heaven, one like the son of man. He came to the one of great age and was led into his presence. On him was conferred sovereignty, glory and kingship, and men of all peoples, nations and languages became his servants. His sovereignty is an eternal sovereignty which shall never pass away, nor will his empire ever be destroyed.

Psalm The Lord is King, most high above all the earth.

The Lord is King

1. The Lord is King, let earth rejoice, let all the coastlands be glad. Cloud and darkness are his rainment; his throne, justice and right.

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3. For you indeed are the Lord most high above all the earth exalted far above all spirits. Anne Ward

Gospel Acclamation Cantor: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Missa ‘Orbis Factor’

This is my Son, the Beloved, he enjoys my favour; listen to him.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Paul Inwood

Gospel Mark 9: 2 – 10 Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his clothes became dazzlingly white, whiter than any earthly bleacher could make them. Elijah appeared to them with Moses; and they were talking to Jesus. Then Peter spoke to Jesus: ‘Rabbi,’ he said ‘it is wonderful for us to be here; so let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.’ He did not know what to say; they were so frightened. And a cloud came, covering them in shadow; and there came a voice from the cloud, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.’ Then suddenly, when they looked round, they saw no one with them anymore but only Jesus.

As they came down from the mountain he warned them to tell no one what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They observed the warning faithfully, though among themselves they discussed what ‘rising from the dead’ could mean.

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Prayer of the faithful This is our Prayer. We Pray to the Lord Anne Ward

Preparation of Gifts

1. Upon thy table, Lord, we place These symbols of our work and thine, Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food won only by thy grace, Who givâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;st to all the bread and wine.

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This is our Prayer

Upon Thy Table

2. Within these simple things there lie The height and depth of human life, Our inward thought, our tears and toil, Our hopes and fears, our joy and strife.

3. Accept them, Lord; from thee they come; We take them humbly at thy hand: These gifts of thine for higher use We offer, as thou dost command. English Melody

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Memorial Acclamation A Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again, until you come again. Paul Inwood

Great Amen Amen, amen. Amen, amen. Paul Inwood

Missa ‘Orbis Factor’

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Communion Happy are those Happy are those who are called to your table. Happy are those who are called to your table. True living Bread for your children, Lord, living bread for your children, Lord.

1. Lord Jesus, in your name as your disciples, guided by the Holy Spirit, lead us to those who need your healing touch, in your love, in your love:

2. lead us to those who need a helping hand.

3. lead us to find the lost, the helpless ones.

4. lead us to those who are bowed down in grief.

5. lead us to those who seek your words of hope.

6. show us how we can be your hands and feet. Christopher Walker

Communion I lean not on my own understanding. My life is in the hands of the maker of heaven.

Nothing I hold onto

I give it all to You, God, trusting that Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make something beautiful out of me.

I will climb this mountain with my hands wide open.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing I hold onto Will Reagan

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Recessional Go to the World 1. Go to the world! Go into all the earth. Go preach the cross where Christ renews life’s worth. Baptising as the sign of our re-birth, Alleluia! Alleluia!

2. Go to the World! Go into every place. Go live the Word of Christ’s redeeming grace. Go seek God’s presence in each time and space. Alleluia! Alleluia!

3. Go to the world! Go struggle, bless and pray. The nights of tears give way to joyous day. As servant Church, you follow Christ’s own way. Alleluia! Alleluia!

4. Go to the world! Go as the ones I send. For I am with you ‘til the age shall end. When all the hosts of glory cry ‘Amen!’ Alleluia! Alleluia!

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LATIN TEXTS, HYMNS AND CHANTS

Our Father Pater noster, qui es in caelis: Sanctificétur nomen tuum: Advéniat regnum tuum: Fiat volúntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidiánum da nobis hódie: Et dimítte nobis débita nostra, sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem, sed líbera nos a malo. Amen.

Hail Mary Ave Maria, gratia plena: Dominus tecum; benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

Glory Be Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Chants LAUDA, SION, SALVATOREM, Lauda ducem et pastorem In hymnis et canticis

LAUDA, JERUSALEM, Dominum Lauda Deum tuum, Sion. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna Filio David

BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT In nomine Domini. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna In excelsis

Sion, praise your Saviour Praise your leader and shepherd In hymns and chants

Jerusalem, praise the Lord Praise your God, Sion, Hosanna To the Son of David

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

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Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament TANTUM ERGO Sacramentum Veneremur cernui, Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui.

Genitori, Genitoque Laus et iubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio, Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio. Amen.

Therefore we, before him bending, this great Sacrament revere; types and shadows have their ending, for the newer rite is here: faith, our outward sense befriending, makes the inward vision clear.

Glory let us give, and blessing to the Father and the Son. Honour, might and praise addressing, while eternal ages run. Ever too his love confessing, who from both, with both, is one. Amen.

Salve Regina Salve, Regína, mater misericórdiae; vita, dulcédo et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamámus exsules fílii Hevae. Ad te suspirámus geméntes et flentes in hac lacrimárum valle. Eia ergo, advocáte nostra, illos tuos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte. Et lesum, bendíctum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsílium osténde. O Clemens, O pia, O dulcis virgo María.

Hail, holy Queen mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us, and after this exile show to us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

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ADDITIONAL HYMNS AND MUSIC

This section contains some additional resources which may be used in other liturgies or can be used in group or private prayer, in addition to the hymns included in our Masses on previous pages. The music for these hymns and songs is available from the pilgrimage resource centre/office at the Hotel Saint Sauveur. To obtain copies for your group worship – whether ‘formal’ or ‘informal’, please see any member of the Liturgy Team. In addition, there are copies of many hymn collections for you to look at and borrow, as well as books of prayers, reflections and readings, which may be of use to you. Musical instruments are also available to you. As the deer longs As the deer longs for running streams, so I long, so I long, so I long for you. 1 A thirst my soul for you, the God who is my life! When shall I see, when shall I see, see the face of God? 2 Echoes meet as deep is calling unto deep, over my head, all your mighty waters, sweeping over me. 3 Continually the foe delights in taunting me: “Where is God, where is your God?” Where, O where are you? 4 Defend me God, send forth your light and your truth, they will lead me to your holy mountain, to your dwelling place. 5 Then I shall go unto the altar of my God. Praising you, O my joy and gladness; I shall praise your name. Bob Hurd

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Be still for the presence of the Lord Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here. Come, bow before him now, with reverence and fear. In him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground. Be still, for the presence of the Lord The Holy One is here.

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around; He burns with holy fire, with splendour he is crowned. How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of Light! Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.

Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place, He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace. No work too hard for him, In faith receive from him; Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. David Evans

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Be thou my vision 1 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, naught be all else to me save that thou art; thou my best thought in the day and the night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true Word; I ever with thee, and thou with me Lord; thou my great Father, and I thy true son; thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one.

Be thou my breast-plate, my sword for the fight; be thou my armour, and be thou my might, thou my soul’s shelter, and thou my high tower, raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise, thou mine inheritance through all my days; thou, and thou only, the first in my heart, high King of heaven, my treasure thou art!

High King of heaven, when battle is done, grant heaven’s joy to me, O bright heaven’s sun; Christ of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

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Be with me, Lord Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble, be with me, Lord, I Pray.

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, Most High, Who abide in the shadow of our God, Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, The God in whom I trust.”

No evil shall befall you, no pain come near, for His angels stand close by your side, Guarding you always and bearing you gently, watching over your life.

Those who cling to the Lord live secure in his love, lifted high those who trust in his name, call on the Lord, he will never forsake you, he will bring you salvation and joy.

Marty Haugen

Because the Lord is my shepherd 1. Because the Lord is my shepherd, I have ev’rything I need. He lets me rest in the meadow and leads me to the quiet streams. He restores my soul and leads me in the paths that are right:

Lord, You are my shepherd, you are my friend. I want to follow you always, just to follow my friend.

2. 3.

And when the road leads to darkness, I shall walk there unafraid. Even when death is close I have courage for your help is there. You are close beside me with comfort, you are guiding my way:

In love you make me a banquet for my enemies to see. You make me welcome, pouring down honour from your mighty hand; and this joy fills me with gladness, it is too much to bear:

Your goodness always is with me and your mercy I know. Your loving kindness strengthens me always as I go through life. I shall dwell in your presence forever, giving praise to your name:

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10,000 Reasons

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Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name

1. 2. 3.

The sun comes up It's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes

You’re rich in love and You're slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore

Matt Redman, Jonas Myric

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Come to me Come to me, come to me, weak and heavy laden. Trust in me, lean on me, I will give you rest. Iona Community

Dear Lord and Father 1. Dear Lord and Father of mankind, forgive our foolish ways! Re-clothe us in our rightful mind, in purer lives thy service find, In deeper reverence praise, in deeper reverence praise.

In simple trust like theirs who heard, beside the Syrian sea, the gracious calling of the Lord, let us, like them, without a word, rise up and follow thee, rise up and follow thee.

O Sabbath rest by Galilee! O calm of hills above, where Jesus knelt to share with thee the silence of eternity, interpreted by love, interpreted by love!

Drop thy still dews of quietness, till all our strivings cease; take from our souls the strain and stress, and let our ordered lives confess the beauty of thy peace, the beauty of thy peace.

Breathe through the heats of our desire thy coolness and thy balm; let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; speak through the earthquake, wind and fire, O still small voice of calm, O still small voice of calm!

J. G. Whittier

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Do not be afraid Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name, you are mine.

1 2 3 4 5

When you walk through the waters I’ll be with you. You will never sink beneath the waves.

When the fire is burning all around you, you will never be consumed by the flames.

When the fear of loneliness is looming, then remember I am at your side.

When you dwell in the exile of the stranger, remember you are precious in my eyes.

You are mine, O my child, I am your Father, and I love you with a perfect love.

Gerald Markland

Eat this bread Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry. Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst.

2 3 4

I am the bread of life, the true bread sent from the Father.

Your ancestors ate manna in the desert, but this is the bread come down from heaven.

Eat my flesh and drink my blood, and I will raise you up on the last day. Anyone who eats this bread, will live for ever.

If you believe and eat this bread, you will have eternal life.

Jacques Berthier

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For all the saints For all the saints who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus be for ever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou in the darkness drear their one true light.

O blest communion! Fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. W.W. How

Guide me, O thou great Redeemer 1 Guide me, O thou great Redeemer pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty, hold me with thy pow’rful hand: bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through; strong Deliverer, be thou still my strength and shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside. Death of death, and hell’s destruction, land me safe on Canaan’s side; songs of praises I will ever give to thee.

W. Williams (1717-91) tr. P. and W. Williams

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Hail Queen of heav’n 1 Hail, Queen of heav’n, the ocean star! Guide of the wand’rer here below! Thrown on life’s surge, we claim thy care; save us from peril and from woe. Mother of Christ, star of the sea, pray for the wanderer, pray for me.

O gentle, chaste and spotless maid, we sinners make our prayers through thee; remind thy son that he has paid the price of our iniquity. Virgin most pure, star of the sea, pray for the sinner, pray for me.

Sojourners in this vale of tears, to thee, blest advocate, we cry; pity our sorrows, calm our fears, and soothe with hope our misery. Refuge in grief, star of the sea, pray for the mourner, pray for me.

And while to him who reigns above, in Godhead One, in Persons Three, the source of life, of grace, of love, homage we pay on bended knee, do thou, bright Queen, star of the sea, pray for thy children, pray for me.

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Here is love vast as the ocean

Here is love vast as the ocean Loving kindness as the flood When the prince of life our ransom Shed for us His precious blood Who His love will not remember? Who can cease to sing His praise He will never be forgotten Throughout Heaven’s eternal days

On the mount of crucifixion Fountains opened deep and wide Through the floodgates of God’s mercy Flowed a vast and gracious tide Grace and love like mighty rivers Poured incessant from above And Heav’n’s peace and perfect juctice Kissed a guilty world in love William Rees, Robert Lowry

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If anyone is thirsty If anyone is thirsty, let them come to me and drink. Let them come to me believing, Let them come to me and drink. For I am your brother, and I am your Lord, and I will give new life, I will give you my Spirit and you will be free. Yes, I will give you life. If anyone is hungry, let them come to me for bread. Let them come and taste the joy of Heaven. Let them come to me for bread.

If anyone’s in darkness, let them come to me for light. Let them follow where I’m leading, let them come to me for light.

If anyone is anxious, let them come to me for peace. Let them come to know my Spirit’s comfort, let them come to me for peace.

If anyone is dying, let them come to me for life. Let them come to know the Father’s promise, let them come to me for life. Damian Lundy

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Immaculate Mary 1 Immaculate Mary! Our hearts are on fire, that title so wondrous fills all our desire. 2

Ave, ave, ave Maria! Ave, ave, ave Maria!

We pray for God’s glory, may his kingdom come! We pray for his vicar, our father, and Rome.

We pray for our mother the church upon earth, and bless, sweetest Lady, the land of our birth.

For poor, sick, afflicted thy mercy we crave; and comfort the dying thou light of the grave.

In grief and temptation, in joy or in pain, we’ll ask thee, our mother, nor seek thee in vain.

In death’s solemn moment, our mother, be nigh: as children of Mary – help us when we die.

To God be all glory and worship for aye, and to God’s virgin mother an endless Ave.

Public domain

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In the Lord In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice! Look to God, do not be afraid; lift up your voices, the Lord is near; Lift up your voices, the Lord is near! Jacques Berthier

Jesus, remember me Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom. Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom. Jacques Berthier

Let nothing trouble you Let nothing trouble you or frighten you, for the one who has God lacks nothing. Let nothing trouble you or frighten you. God alone, God alone, God alone is enough.

If God builds the house nothing will shake it; neither the storm nor the raging tide. For the one who builds lays the foundation; strong as the earth, deep as the sea.

Be God’s living stones, building God’s temple; shelter of light, with an open door. Be the dwelling place of God’s compassion, where there is love, God will be there.

Bernadette Farrell

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Christ be our light 1 Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, Light for the world to see.

Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

Longing for food, many are hungry. Longing for water, many still thirst. Make us your bread, broken for others, Shared until all are fed.

Longing for shelter, many are homeless. Longing for warmth, many are cold. Make us your building, sheltering others, Walls made of living stones.

Many the gifts, many the people, Many the hearts that yearn to belong. Let us be servants to one another, Making your kingdom come.

Bernadette Farrell

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Lord I need You Lord, I come, I confess Bowing here I find my rest Without You I fall apart You’re the One that guides my heart

Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour I need You My one defence, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You

Where sin runs deep Your grace is more Where grace is found is where You are And where You are, Lord, I am free Holiness is Christ in me Teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You Jesus, you’re my hope and stay

Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher

Make me a channel 1 Make me a channel of your peace: where there is hatred, let me bring your love, where there is injury, your pardon, Lord, and where there’s doubt, true faith in you.

Make me a channel of your peace: where there’s despair in life let me bring hope, where there is darkness, only light, and where there’s sadness, ever joy.

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O Master, grant that I may never seek so much to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved, as to love with all my soul.

Make me a channel of your peace: it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, in giving to all that we receive, and in dying that we’re born to eternal life.

Sebastian Temple

My soul is filled with joy (to the tune of Wild mountain thyme) My soul is filled with joy as I sing to God my Saviour: he has looked upon his servant, he has visited his people And holy is his name through all generations! Everlasting is his mercy to the people he has chosen, and holy is his name.

I am lowly as a child, but I know from this day forward that my name will be remembered, for all men will call me blessed.

I proclaim the pow’r of God! He does marvels for his servants; though he scatters the proud-hearted and destroys the might of princes.

To the hungry he gives food, sends the rich away empty. In his mercy he is mindful of the people he has chosen.

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O let all who thirst 1 O let all who thirst, let them come to the water. And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord: without money, without price. Why should you pay the price, except for the Lord?

And let all who seek, let them come to the water. And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord: without money, without strife. Why should you spend your life, except for the Lord?

And let all who toil, let them come to the water. And let all who are weary, let them come to the Lord: all who labour, without rest. How can your soul find rest, except for the Lord?

And let all the poor, let them come to the water. Bring the ones who are laden, bring them all to the Lord: bring the children, without might. Easy the load and light: come to the Lord!

John B. Foley

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O Lord, Hear my prayer O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. When I call answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. Come and listen to me. Jacques Berthier

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder 1. O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze.

And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, he bled and died to take away my sin!

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!

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Share the light Share the light of Jesus. Share the light that shows the way. Share the light of Jesus. Share God’s spirit today. Share God’s spirit today.

Share the word of Jesus. Share the love of Jesus. Share the smile of Jesus. Bernadette Farrell

Summoned by the God who made us 1 Summoned by the God who made us rich in our diversity. gathered in the name of Jesus, richer still in unity.

Let us bring the gifts that differ and in splendid, varied ways, sing a new Church into being, one in faith and love and praise.

Radiant, risen from the water, robed in holiness and light, male and female in God's image, male and female, God's delight.

Trust the goodness of creation; trust the Spirit strong within, dare to dream the vision promised sprung from seed of what has been.

Bring the hopes of every nation; bring the art of every race. Weave a song of peace and justice; let it sound through time and space.

Draw together at one table all the human family; shape a circle ever wider and a people ever free.

Delores Dufner

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Take, O take me as I am Take, O take me as I am, Summon out what I shall be, Set your seal upon my heart and live in me. Iona Community

Take this moment 1 Take this moment, sign and space; take my friends around; here among us make the place where your love is found.

Take the time to call my name, take the time to mend who I am and what I’ve been, all I’ve failed to tend.

Take the tiredness of my days, take my past regret, letting your forgiveness touch all I can’t forget.

Take the little child in me, scared of growing old; help me here to find my worth made in Christ’s own mould.

Take my talents, take my skills, take what’s yet to be; let my life be yours, and yet, let it still be me.

The Iona Community

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The Lord’s my shepherd 1 The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want, he makes me down to lie in pastures green. He leadeth me the quiet waters by.

My soul he doth restore again, and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, e’en for his own name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, yet will I fear none ill. For thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still.

My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes, my head thou dost with oil annoint, and my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me. And in God’s house for evermore my dwelling-place shall be.

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This is my body 1 This is my body, broken for you, bringing you wholeness, making you free. Take it and eat it, and when you do, do it in love for me.

This is my blood, poured out for you, bringing forgiveness, making you free. Take it and drink it, and when you do, do it in love for me.

Back to my Father soon I shall go. Do not forget me; then you will see I am still with you, and you will know you’re very close to me.

Filled with my spirit, how you will grow! You are my branches; I am the tree. If you are faithful, others will know you are alive in me.

Love one another - I have loved you, and I have shown you how to be free; serve one another, and when you do, do it in love for me.

Jimmy Owens and Damien Lundy

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Unless a grain of wheat Unless a grain of wheat shall fall upon the ground and die, It remains but a single grain with no life.

1 2 3 4 5 6

If we have died with him, then we shall live with him; If we hold firm we shall reign with him.

If anyone serves me then they must follow me; wherever I am my servants will be.

Make your home in me as I make mine in you; those who remain in me bear much fruit.

If you remain in me and my word lives in you; then you will be my disciples.

Those who love me are loved by my Father; we shall be with them and dwell in them.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; peace which the world cannot give is my gift

Bernadette Farrell

Water of life Water of life, cleanse and refresh us; raise us to life in Christ Jesus

1 2 3 4

All you who thirst, come to the waters, and you will never be thirsty again.

As rain from heav’n, so is God’s word, it waters the earth and brings forth life.

Dying with Christ, so we shall rise with him, death shall no longer have power over us.

Turn to the Lord, cast of your wickedness, you will find peace in his infinite love.

Stephen Dean

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We bow our hearts Adoration We bow our hearts, we lift our hands, we turn our eyes to You again. And we surrender to the truth that all we need is found in You.

Receive our adoration Jesus lamb of God. Receive our adoration how wonderful You are.

We choose to leave it all behind and turn our eyes towards the prize The upward call of God in Christ, You have our hearts Lord, take our lives.

Ev’ry soul You’ve saved sings our, ev’rything You’ve made resounds All creation’s standing now lifting up Your name We’re caught up in the angel’s song, we’re gathered to Your ancient throne Children in our Father’s arms shouting out Your praise.

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We cannot measure (to the tune of Ye banks and braes) 1 We cannot measure how you heal or answer every suffer’s prayer, yet we believe your grace responds where faith and doubt unite to care. Your hands, though bloodied on the cross, survive to hold and heal and warn, to carry all through death to life and cradle children yet unborn.

The pain that will not go away, the guilt that clings from things long past, the fear of what the future holds, are present as if meant to last. But present too is love which tends the hurt we never hoped to find, the private agonies inside, the memories that haunt the mind.

So some have come who need your help and some have come to make amends, as hands which which shaped and saved the world are present in the touch of friends. Lord, let your Spirit meet us here to mend the body, mind and soul, to disentangle peace from pain and make your broken people whole.

John L. Bell and Graham Maule

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You who dwell (On eagles wings) 1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in his shadow for life, say to the Lord: ‘My refuge, my Rock in whom I trust!’

And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under his wings your refuge, his faithfulness your shield.

You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.

For to his angels he’s given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.

And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand. And hold you, hold you in the palm of his hand. Michael Joncas

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX BY FIRST LINE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We are grateful to the following copyright holders and their publishers for permission to reproduce their material in this booklet. Permission to reproduce any works in this booklet must be sought directly from these copyright holders and/or their publishers. TITLE

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All my hope on God is founded..........................................................111 Music © Novello & Co. Words © Oxford University Press

As the Father loved me (Live on in my love).....................................118

Be thou my vision ..............................................................................156 © Oxford University Press

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Dear Lord and Father of Mankind......................................................159 Public Domain

For all the saints .................................................................................161 © Oxford University Press

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Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer....................................................161 Public Domain

Hail, Queen of heaven. .......................................................................162 Public Domain

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If anyone is thirsty..............................................................................164 Words by Damien Lundy. Music by Anthony Sharpe. © McCrimmons music

Immaculate Mary ...............................................................................165 Public domain

Jesus remember me ............................................................................166 Jacques Berthier © Ateliers et Presses de Taizé F-71250 Taizé Community

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Let our praise be your welcome (We are here for you)......................103 © Chrysalis Music Ltd., Said and Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, Valley of Songs Music, Worshiptogether.com Songs

Lord I come ........................................................................................168 © 2011 sixsteps Music, Sweater Weather Music, Thankyou Music, Valley of Songs Music, Worshiptogether.com Songs

Lord of all hopefulness.......................................................................104 Text and music arrangement © Oxford University Press

My soul is filled with joy ...................................................................169 Public domain

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Sing a new song..................................................................................138

Soul of my saviour .............................................................................109 Public domain

Summoned by the God who made us.................................................172

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The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want ...............................................174 Public Domain

This is my body ..................................................................................175

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Unless a grain of wheat ......................................................................176 © Bernadette Farrell, published by OCP Publications

Upon thy table, Lord we place ...........................................................148 Text © M.F.C. Wilson. Music arrangement © Stephen Dean

We bow our heart ...............................................................................177

We have a hope in Jesus .....................................................................119 Public domain

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All musical items printed are covered by either Calamus or CCLI license

Calamus, Oak House, 70 high Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AU 01842 819830 License No.2530 www.decanimusic.co.uk

All songs covered by CCLI have been reproduced under CCLI License No. 2114209 CCLI Telephone number: 01323 417711 www.ccli.com

There are many other ‘favourite’ hymns and songs available to all pilgrims. Please ask any member of the Liturgy and Music Team and they will organise copies for you or your group.

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The Magnificat (Lk 1:46-55)

My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour. He looks on his servant in her lowliness; henceforth all ages will call me blessed.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is his name! His mercy is from age to age, on those who fear him.

He puts forth his arm in strength and scatters the proud-hearted. He casts the mighty from their thrones and raises the lowly. He fills the starving with good things, sends the rich away empty.

He protects Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, the mercy promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his sons for ever.

Glory be to the Father...

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Don’T ForgeT

LoUrDeS PILgrIMAge reUnIon SundAY 6th SEPtEMbER 2015 FRoM 11.00 AM

At St Wilfrid’s School, Crawley old Horsham road, Crawley rH11 9Pg Mass will be at 12 noon

Musicians: please bring instruments and music stands for Mass

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PASTORAL THEME 2015 LOURDES: THE JOY OF MISSION