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LOURDES PILGRIM’S HANDBOOK

2014

DIOCESE OF ARUNDEL & BRIGHTON

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: Laurent Etcheverry of Photo Lacaze

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....

Published by The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust (Registered Charity No. 1039851) Pilgrimage Office, The Priory, School Lane, Storrington, West Sussex RH20 4LL. Fifteenth Edition 2014 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 FIFTEENTH EDITION 2014

DIOCESE OF ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON

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 .........................................................28 RITES AND CEREMONIES.......................................................32 The Rosary - Fr Laurence Quin-Morris..........................................34 Processions in Lourdes ...................................................................44 The Torchlight Procession ..............................................................45 The Blessed Sacrament Procession ................................................46 Mass with Anointing of the Sick ....................................................48 The Baths ........................................................................................50 The Water Walk/Service .................................................................51 The Way of the Cross......................................................................52 The Sacrament of Reconciliation....................................................64 DAILY PRAYER...........................................................................68 Additional prayers ..........................................................................87 OUR PROGRAMME IN LOURDES ........................................90 Map of Lourdes...............................................................................91 Programme in Lourdes ...................................................................93 Donations, Fund Raising ..............................................................101 Legacies ........................................................................................102

DAILY MASS..............................................................................103 Latin Texts and Chants .................................................................154 Additional Hymns and Music .......................................................156 Index of Hymns ............................................................................183 The Magnificat..............................................................................189

THE OFFICIAL

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ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IS

www.ablourdes.org

OLD BRIGHTON ROAD PEASE POTTAGE, WEST SUSSEX RH11 9AJ

Dear Pilgrims

Many people have gone away from Lourdes healed of the difficulties and problems they brought with them; sometimes these have been physical problems, and sometimes emotional and spiritual burdens. The joy of such a healing must be rich and heartfelt, like the relief after surgery to cure a painful or worrying complaint. For all of us in Lourdes there is probably some sense of this healing experience, at least in as much as we are glad that we came on pilgrimage and were able either to show love and care to others, or be the receivers of that love and care.

And all of these things are a sort of conversion, a change from one thing to another, a moving on from one experience or state of being to a new one. And the invitation extended to us this year is to make that conversion experience a broader one and one that is chosen and deliberate. We are asked to look at our own way of life and to see what are things that cause us pain or difficulty, what are the pebbles in our shoes that make walking difficult. We are asked to look for the useless burdens we carry round with us that make life less joyful and happy than it should be. And we can leave those things here and go back home healed and living a new life. The call to conversion is at the heart of the gospel; Jesus says that he came to give us new life, and Lourdes is an opportunity to hear that invitation more clearly and respond joyfully. I hope that the pilgrimage is a healing experience for you all, and that you go back carrying less than you came with. I look forward to seeing you there. Kieran Bishop of Arundel and Brighton

PRIESTS

The Right Rev Kieran Conry Rev Peter Andrews Rev Christopher Bergin Rev Canon Gerald Coates Rev Simon Dray Rev Rob Esdaile Rev Peter Fitch Rev Canon Seamus Hester Rev John Hull Rev Christopher Ingle Rev David King Rev Canon Kieron O’Brien Rev Canon Brian O’Sullivan Rev Stephen Ortiger Rev David Parmiter Rev Michael Perry Rev Laurence Quin-Morris Rev Graham Ricketts Rev Aaron Spinelli Rev Brian Taylor Rev Tom Treherne Rev Colin Wolczak

DEACONS

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

LAY CHAPLAINS

Mrs Katherine Bergin Mrs Angela Clark Ms Karen Goldsmith Sister Patricia Grady Mrs Deirdre Leach Mrs Caroline Peaston

PILGRIMAGE LEADER The Right Rev Kieran Conry Bishop of Arundel & Brighton

PILGRIMAGE DIRECTOR Rev Deacon Michael Thoms

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Rev David Parmiter

PILGRIMAGE OFFICE

Secretary – Marie-Louise Jackson Assistant – Charlotte Booth Treasurer – Mark Thatcher

MEDICAL TEAM

Chief Medical Officer – Dr Phil Young Accueil Matron – Laura Hodson Hotels Matron – Margaret Loveder

CO-ORDINATORS

All Helpers – Alexandra Manko and Adam Simon Accueil – Dilhara Fernando and Nick Harvey Families with children – Jon and Emma Booker Hotels – Mel Longmire Catering – Yvonne Geaves Journey – Nick Harvey and Dilhara Fernando Health & Safety – Dr Jane Pateman Liturgy – Deirdre Leach Master of Ceremonies – Kevin Peaston Music – Anne Ward Outside Events (Liturgy) – Fiona McGonigle Outside Events (Logistics) – Barbara Simon Redshirts – Ray Mooney Safeguarding – Dilhara Fernandoand Fr Kieron O'Brien Young Helper Chaplaincy – Katherine Bergin

PILGRIMAGE OFFICE IN LOURDES Hotel St. Sauveur, 9 Rue Saint-Marie Telephone: Lourdes 5 62 94 25 03

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 from the meadow across the river Gave “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”

THE REDSHIRTS

n the last decade over 450 young people and over 40 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.

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. They provide much-needed logistical help as pilgrims arrive and leave by the pilgrimage train 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 and drama and dance.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;ministry sessionsâ&#x20AC;? 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 theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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!

THE REDSHIRTS

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 some 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.yaab.co.uk or www.ablourdes.org or contact the Redshirts Co-ordinator for Youth Ministry ray.mooney@dabnet.org or 01903 745180 or 07768696547

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.

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.

SOME SAYINGS OF BERNADETTE

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.

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.

THE SANCTUARY

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. Pilgrims are asked to maintain silence in this area in respect 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 9.30am to 11.30am and 1.00pm to 4.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; except Sundays and holydays when they are only open from 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 Water Walk is along the river bank, to the right, on the Prairie side of the bridge. It was damaged last year in the flood and may not be in use. 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 then could be provided in a hotel. The A&B pilgrimage is allocated a ward in the Accueil, which will be staffed by our own doctors, nurses and helpers. A catering team prepares and provides 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. 21

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 1858, 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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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”. 23

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THE BASILICAOF OUR LADY OFTHE 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 6.00pm 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.

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. 29

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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.

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 30

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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”.

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

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 34

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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.

Continue on to say one “Our Father”:

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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. 36

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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.

THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

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.

THE MYSTERIES OF LIGHT

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.

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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.

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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

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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 41

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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. 42

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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.

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. 44

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.

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

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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 Kieran 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

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 - the Stations of the Water Walk 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 times when A&B pilgrims can go through the baths and Hotel leaders arrange when their pilgrims will go.

THE WATER WALK OR WATER CEREMONY

For pilgrims who can not or do not wish to go to the Baths there will normally be the opportunity to take part in either the Water Walk or a Water ceremony, organised by a team from the hotel group..

This will normally take place on the meadow area opposite the baths, at the same time as others are going through the baths, so that the whole hotel group is involved at the same time in a similar and linking water ritual. WATER WALK A pamphlet with a script for the Water Walk is available for any leader or chaplain who wishes to use it. 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 yellow 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 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 New 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 th stations the 15 depicts the closed tomb and the waiting of Mary on th th Holy Saturday; the 16 is “Jesus is risen” and the 17 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!

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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.

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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

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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) 55

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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. 57

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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 NEW 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 NEW 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.

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.

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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?

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Do I live as a Christian? Do I listen to my conscience? Is my conscience well-formed?

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. 66

DAILY PRAYER 2014 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.

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 CONVERSION

PRAYERS

A REFLECTION ON CHANGE AND CONVERSION:

There was a flowerbed and deep down in the dirt was a seed. It was dark, lonely and scared – it was on its own. After sometime, someone came along and fed the seed and looked after it. After a long time it started to grow. As it got bigger it got stronger. And it got taller. Sometime after that it popped up from the dirt with its petals and head in the sky. The seed had turned into a pretty flower. It’s OK to be scared and it’s OK to cry. It’s OK to be sad and it’s OK to be happy. It’s OK to change. It’s OK to say yes and it’s OK to say no. It’s OK to have your say. It’s OK to change. It’s OK to be with family and it’s OK to say how you feel. It’s OK to ask for help and it’s OK to receive help. It’s OK to spend time with loved ones and it’s OK to have time to yourself. It’s OK to change. It’s OK to hold you head up high and it’s OK to be strong. It’s OK to say sorry for the wrong I have done. It’s OK to change. So for the ones I have loved for the ones I have lost for the ones I have hurt – and for the ones that have helped me – I hope you can see that I am truly sorry for the pain I have caused. I hope you can see the changes in me as I continue to change my ways and to show that I am sorry. I hope that one day down the road you will forgive. Just like the seed – that’s where I was. And now I am the flower – changing every day.

PRAYERS

Conversion is a gift received, in most instances to our great surprise. At the Grotto Bernadette was surprised by the vision of the Beautiful Lady who invited her to come and see and dwell in her presence with the request “Would you do me the kindness of coming here for two weeks?” As Bernadette spends time, day after day, at the Grotto with the beautiful Lady, she gradually lives, discovers and deepens the path to real happiness, which is intimately bound to her conversion. She is not taking the initiative. She must learn how to receive this amazing gift as a grace. We are not going to be able to go to the Grotto every day for two weeks, but we could make a commitment to go there every day of our pilgrimage for a time of prayer, either alone, with someone else or as a group.

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’ (inside back cover) 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.

PRAYERS

All Hymn

Leader

FRIDAY 29 JULY

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 2014 pilgrimage! During the next week we will have many opportunities to get to know each other. Some us are first-timers and may well be feeling a little apprehensive, but those of us who have been here before will do all we can to make you feel ‘at home’ as quickly as possible.

We have all travelled here for different reasons – so let’s take a few moments in silence to reflect on the following: • Why have I decided to come on pilgrimage this year? • What are my hopes for the week in Lourdes? • What apprehensions do I have?

Leader

Now find someone you haven’t yet met, introduce your selves and then share something of your response to the above questions.

At the very heart of Lourdes is the encounter between Bernadette and Our Lady and how that changed the lives of so many people – ourselves included, that is why we are here. Each day during our time of prayer we will hear a section of the story of Bernadette of Lourdes.

Reader(s) Page 11

Leader

PRAYERS

A Family in Need The ‘Beautiful Girl Dressed in White’

At Mass this afternoon we all had our hands blessed for service. In how many different ways might we be able to serve each other this week?

(This is an opportunity for members of the group to contribute their suggestions and ideas)

During the second apparition Bernadette was asked by the Beautiful Lady if she would be kind enough to visit her at the Grotto every day for 15 days. We don’t have 15 days, but we could commit ourselves to visiting the grotto for a short time of prayer every day of the pilgrimage. If you turn to page 70 you will find a possible format for a time of prayer at the Grotto. Every day we will meet as a whole group for a time of prayer. The time and place for us to meet will be announced the previous evening and be on the programme for the day.

During our prayer there will always be an opportunity for anyone to mention someone or something they would like all of us to remember in prayer.

Intercessions So, what do we wish to offer in prayer this evening?

Leader

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

As we leave let’s offer a sign of peace to each other – especially to those we have yet to meet and speak to. 72

PRAYERS

All Hymn

Leader

SATURDAY 26 JULY

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

The theme for all pilgrimages to Lourdes this year is ‘Lourdes, the joy of conversion’. Conversion implies a change of lifestyle or a change of direction. Let’s take a moment in silence to reflect on each of the following:

• What aspects of my life might need changing? • How open am I to allowing that change? • How might being in Lourdes help me with this?

Reflection On page 69 You can read a reflection all about change and conversion, written by a woman prisoner after she had complete a course on Victim Awareness and Restorative Justice. Leader

Now let’s hear the next section of Bernadette’s story.

Reader(s) Page 12

Leader

The Second Apparition A fortnight of Apparitions

Both our readings at Mass today tell us about encounters between two women; from the Old Testament Naomi and Ruth and from the New Testament between Mary and Elizabeth.

During this week we need to be open to the encounters we will have and allow ourselves to be surprised by them.

PRAYERS

We have heard that during the first vision Bernadette, not knowing quite what to make of what was happening, took her rosary out of her pocket and began to pray it, as the ‘beautiful lady’ fingered her own rosary beads. For this reason Lourdes is especially associated with the prayer of the rosary. If you are not familiar with this form of prayer you might like to read about the Rosary and how to pray it on page 34. If you don’t have a rosary, don’t worry – there are plenty on sale in Lourdes!

Intercessions What do we wish to offer in prayer today? Leader All

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 his disciples: Our Father… Tomorrow:

The whole Pilgrimage will be attending the INTERNATIONAL MASS There is a RECONCILIATION SERVICE for all pilgrims – see information about this service on page 64

The whole pilgrimage will take part in the TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION – see information about this procession on page 45

PRAYERS

All Hymn

Leader

SUNDAY 27 JULY

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

This afternoon we will have the opportunity to attend the pilgrimage Reconciliation Service. Let’s listen to the next section of Bernadette’s story, which has links to our events today.

Reader(s) Page 12-13

Leader

“Pray for sinners” and “Penitence, penitence, penitence” “Go and drink at the spring and wash yourself in it”

Today in our parishes the congregations will hear the following gospel reading:

Scripture Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Jesus said to his disciples, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he owns and buys the field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it.”

Leader

It has been said that Lourdes is a place where Heaven and Earth meet, but what does that mean? How might we experience that?

PRAYERS

Reflection A short reflection presented by a member of the group Leader

We now take a few moments in silence to reflect on our personal response to what we have heard.

Intercessions What do we wish to offer in prayer today? Leader

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… Tomorrow:

Each Hotel and Acceuil 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 at mass. So Although groups will be celebrating separately they will be united through the liturgy.

In the afternoon we will gather as a diocese to take part in THE BLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION and BLESSING OF THE SICK. You will Find information about this ceremony on page 46

PRAYERS

MONDAY 28 JULY

Today we will be celebrating Mass together as Hotel / Accueil Group – a very special opportunity to be at prayer together.

The theme of our Mass will be ‘Loss and Bereavement’ and all groups will be using the readings on page 122, where there are also some suggestions for hymns. What else could be included in this mass?

Tomorrow:

We will have our MASS WITH ANOINTING – you will find more information about this very special Mass on page 48

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

Grief is a dying within me, a great emptiness, a frightening void. It is a loneliness, a sickening sorrow at night, on awakening a terrible dread. Another’s words do not help. A reasoned argument explains little for having tried too much. Silence is the best response to another’s grief. Not the silence that is a pause in speech, awkward and unwanted, but one that unites heart to heart. Love, speaking in silence, is the way into the void of another’s grief. The best of all loves comes silently, and slowly too, to soften the pain of grief, and begin to dispel the sadness. It is the love of God, warm and true, which will touch the grieving heart and heal. He looks at the grieving person and has pity, for grief is a great pain. He came among us to learn about grief, and much else too, this Man of Sorrows. He knows. He understands. Grief will yield to peace – in time.

PRAYERS

(Cardinal Basil Hume OSB)

PRAYERS

All Hymn

Leader

TUESDAY 29 JULY

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 hear about how Lourdes became associated with miracle cures and the request that a chapel be built and people come here in procession.

Reader(s) Page 13-14

Leader

Cures A Chapel and a Procession

The gospel at mass today is all about worrying – which is something we are familiar with. All manner of situations and circumstances will give us cause to worry – some may be relatively trivial, like ‘Have I done or said the right thing?’ others more significant, like ‘What will be the outcome of the medical tests I have undergone?’

To worry is a perfectly natural reaction when we find ourselves in an uncertain situation. In a way worrying enables us to think through all aspects of the dilemma we are facing and prepare ourselves for what may be ahead.

Let’s spend a few moments in silence reflecting on the following: • What is it that I worry about most in my life? • How does my worrying about it change things?

We are now going to listen to a short reflection about the value and the pit-falls of worrying from one of our assisted pilgrims. 79

PRAYERS

Reflection A brief reflection presented by a member of the group. Leader

We now spend a few moments in silence to reflect on our personal response to what we have heard. PAUSE

Intercessions What do we wish to offer in prayer today? Leader

When the angel appeared to Mary and told her she was to become the mother of God she had a great deal to worry about, which was summed up in her question to the angel, ‘How can this come about?’ She immediately set out to visit Elizabeth, who greeted her as ‘the mother of my Lord’ – which is when Mary praised the Lord in the words we know as the Magnificat – which we will now pray together: My soul glorifies the Lord . . . . Tomorrow:

We will be celebrating MASS AT THE GROTTO along with pilgrims from Joe Walsh Tours and any other English speaking pilgrims who wish to join us.

Tomorrow afternoon there will be an opportunity for all those who wish to go to THE BATHS – for information about the baths see page 50

PRAYERS

All Hymn

Leader

WEDNESDAY 30 JULY

Brief morning prayer before going to Mass at the Grotto

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 having our Mass at the Grotto, where we will be joined by other English speaking pilgrims.

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

Reader Leader

So this morning before we leave for the Grotto, we will simply hear another section of Bernadette’s story to prepare us for going there to celebrate Mass Page 14

“Que soy era Immaculada Councepciou”

Just as Bernadette did so many times we now leave to make our way to the Grotto – as we do we pray: Hail Mary . . . .

Our Lady of Lourdes

Saint Bernadette

Pray for us

WEDNESDAY 30 JULY

All Hymn

Leader

PRAYERS

An extended evening prayer for the last night.

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 in all the hotels where Arundel and Brighton pilgrims are staying they are gathering for a special time of prayer in thanksgiving for the week we have spent here in Lourdes. Last Friday, when we all arrived in Lourdes, we found ourselves placed in Hotel and Accueil groups with many people we didn’t know. This evening we meet, not as strangers, but as groups of friends. This change of perspective is an example of how we have all experienced a little of ‘Lourdes – the Joy of Conversion’.

At our opening Mass we all had our hands ‘blessed for service’, reminding us that we all had a part to play in caring and looking after each other during the week. The pilgrimage motto is ‘Love in Action’. Let’s take a few moments to reflect on how we have experienced the reality of that ourselves: Where have I seen examples of Love in Action? How have I received that Love in Action? When was I able to express Love through my Actions? From all our experiences this week what would we most like to give thanks for?

Leader

(This is an opportunity for anyone to contribute)

This evening, as we come to the close of our pilgrimage we will hear the rest of Bernadette’s story. 82

PRAYERS

Reader(s) Page 15-16

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

Reflection Take a few moments to reflect on the following points • How has hearing the story of Bernadette enhanced my time here in Lourdes? • In what ways have I been able to identify with aspects of Bernadette’s life? How has being here in Lourdes ‘changed’ me? Intercessions What do we wish to offer in prayer this evening? Leader

Let us offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud and those held in the silence of our hearts by praying a decade of the Rosary, the prayer so precious to Bernadette – Our Father… Hail Mary… (x10) Glory be…

As we prepare to leave Lourdes and head home again how can we take the special spirit of Lourdes back into our lives at home? Leader

(This is an opportunity for contributions from the group)

Each day at Mass our pilgrimage Book of Remembrance is placed on the Sanctuary. In it are recorded the names of friends and relatives who have died and whom we remember especially during our time here in Lourdes. If you would like to have a name added to the book please write it on the sheet of paper provided and it will be entered into the book before it is brought back here next year.

Right now you might like to think about:

PRAYERS

Adding any petitions, prayers or reflections to the Hotel Prayer Folder, the contents of which will be taken to the Grotto tomorrow after our closing mass. Go to the Grotto where we can spend a while in Thanksgiving for all the blessings received this week.

Visit the candle bank to light a candle and pray for those who have asked for our prayers and those we have promised to pray for, as well as for our own special intentions. Collect some 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.

PRAYERS

All Hymn

Leader

THURSDAY 31 JULY

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

Our readings at Mass today are all about mission, about making known to others what we have heard and seen. It was Bernadette’s mission to pass on the messages that Our Lady gave her and it is now our mission to return home and pass on our experience of Lourdes and it’s message to each of us.

So let us take a few moments in silence to reflect on our personal response to the following: What have I experienced this week that I want to share with those I am going home to? In what ways have I been changed / converted this week?

Intercessions What do we wish to offer in prayer today?

Leader

We offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud and those held in the silence of our hearts as we say together:

Hail Mary…

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.

THURSDAY 31 JULY

PRAYERS

Journeying home

All Leader

This short time of prayer is intended for use on the train / plane and could be prayed as a group or individually.

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

During the week we have been thinking about the Joy of Conversion and how our lives might be changed by the experiences we have shared. We take a few minutes in silence to reflect on our personal response to the following: â&#x20AC;˘ What was the most significant moment of the week for me? And what did I learn from that moment?

Leader

â&#x20AC;˘ How can I take that home with me and how will it make a difference to me and to those I live and work with in the days, weeks and month ahead? What do we wish to offer in prayer today?

We offer all our prayers through the intercession of our Lady as we pray a decade of the Rosary

Our Lady of Lourdes Saint Bernadette

Pray for us 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.

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.

OUR PROGRAMME IN LOURDES

Hotels ❶ Alba

❷ Ariane ❸ Astrid

❹ Christ-Roi ❺ Europe ❻ Irlande

❼ Mediterranee ❽ Padoue ❾ Roissy ❿ Stella

⓫ Saint Sauveur

⓬ Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes ⓭ Accueil Notre Dame

PROGRAMME IN LOURDES

Important • • •

• • • • •

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 the Water Walk and 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’.

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Friday 25 July 18.00

Opening Mass with blessing of hands in Church of St Bernadette, C么t茅 Grotte

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

Saturday 26 July 6.15 am

High Stations (optional)

10:00 am Mass at St Bernadette’s Altar, Esplanade (If it is raining, notice of an alternative venue and time will be given to the leaders) 11:30 am Pilgrimage photograph on the steps in front of the Rosary Basilica 2:30 pm

Hotel group photographs

2:30 pm

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

5:00 pm

Music/choir practice at Salle Mgr Choquet

8:45 pm

Vocation meeting with Fr Aaron Spinelli, St Maximilian Kolbe Chapel

9:30 pm

Hospitalité service with Bishop Kieran, St Pius X Basilica, End Altar

11:45 pm Grotte trot (optional) - supported by Hotel Astrid and Hotel Stella

Sunday 27 July

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

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, End Altar

5:00 pm

Mass for Family group at St Joseph’s Chapel

5:00 pm

Music/choir practice at Salle Mrg Choquet

9:00 pm

Marian Torchlight Procession

11:45 pm Grotte trot (optional) supported by Hotel Irlande and Hotel Roissy

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

Monday 28 July 6.15 am

9:30 am

High Stations (optional) Hotel Masses Hotel Alba Hotel Europe Hotel Roissy Hotel Astrid

10:30 am Hotel Masses Hotel Padoue Hotel Stella Hotel Mediterranee Hotel Irlande Hotel St Sauveur/Accueil

Salle Mgr Theas Crypte St Joseph’s Chapel Chapelle Mater Dolorosa Crypte Chapelle Mater Dolorosa Chapelle St Patrick Chapelle St Maximilien Kolbe Salle Mgr Theas

11:00 am Family Group Mass in St François, Cité St Pierre (followed by photograph)

5:00 pm

Blessed Sacrament Procession

6.00 pm

Doctors Meeting, Hotel Solitude

6.00 pm

Parish Reps / Fundraising Meeting, Hotel Solitude

6.00 pm 6.00 pm

9.30 pm

Chaplains Meeting, Hotel Solitude

Music/choir practice at Salle Mrg Choquet

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

11:00 pm Mass at the Grotto (optional), in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Red Shirts 97

Tuesday 29 July 6:15 am

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

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

Music/choir practice at Salle Mrg Choquet

6:30 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 Padoue and Hotel St Sauveur

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

Wednesday 30 July 6.15 am

High Stations (optional)

9.45 am

Shared Mass with JWT at the Grotto (If it is raining, notice of an alternative venue and time will be given to the leaders)

10:45 am Passage through the Grotto as a Pilgrimage 1:30 pm

Visit to Baths (350)

5.00 pm

Redshirts presentation in Church of St Bernadette, Côté Carmel

5.00 pm

Music/choir practice at Salle Mrg Choquet

8.30 pm

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

11:00 pm Mass at the Grotto (optional), in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Red Shirts

Thursday 31 July

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

6.15 am

High Stations (optional)

9.00 am

Farewell 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: NEW 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 site.

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DONATIONS AND FUND RAISING

The Lourdes Fund for sick and disabled pilgrims 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 “Gift Aid” 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 28 July from 6pm in the Hotel Solitude. We are meeting for refreshments on the balcony.

If you can’t make it please get in contact by email: abfundraising@yahoo.co.uk 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.

The names of those who leave us a legacy or who are honoured through a Gift in Memory are entered in our Book of Remembrance. They are remembered in our daily Mass and prayers at the Grotto every year.

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 School Lane STORRINGTON RH20 4LL Tel: 01903 745180 Email: lourdes@dabnet.org Web: www.ablourdes.org

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Friday 25 July

MASS AT CHURCH OF ST BERNADETTE, CÔTÉ GROTTE AT 5.00pm Celebrant: Homilist: Gathering 1.

O Purest of Creatures

O purest of creatures! Sweet mother, sweet maid, the one spotless womb wherein Jesus was laid. Dark night hath come down on us, mother, and we look out for thy shining, sweet star of the sea.

Deep night hath come down on this rough-spoken world. And the banners of darkness are boldly unfurled; and the tempest-tossed Church, all her eyes are on thee. They look to thy shining, sweet star of the sea.

He gazed on thy soul, it was spotless and fair; for the empire of sin, it had never been there; none ever had owned thee, dear mother, but he, and he blessed thy clear shining, sweet star of the sea.

Earth gave him one lodging; ‘twas deep in thy breast, and God found a home where the sinner finds rest, his home and his hiding place, both were in thee; he was won by thy shining, sweet star of the sea.

Oh, blissful and calm was the wonderful rest that thou gavest thy God in thy virginal breast; for the heaven he left he found heaven in thee, and he shone in thy shining, sweet star of the sea.

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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 Rite

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

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 Thus says the Lord: share your bread with the hungry, and shelter the homeless poor, clothe the man you see to be naked and turn not from your own kin. Then will your light shine like the dawn and your wound be quickly healed over. Your integrity will go before you and the glory of the Lord behind you. Cry, and the Lord will answer; call, and he will say, “I am here.” If you do away with the yoke, the clenched fist, the wicked word, if you give your bread to the hungry, and relief to the oppressed, your light will rise in the darkness, and your shadows become like noon. 105

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Isaiah 58: 7 – 10

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Psalm Here I am. Here I am. Here I am, O Lord, to do your will. Here I am. Here I am. Here I am, O Lord, to do your will. 1 2 3

Here I am

You do not ask for sacrifice and offerings, but an open ear. You do not ask for holocaust and victim, Instead, here am I.

In the scroll of the book it stands written that I should do your will. My God, I delight in your law, in the depth of my heart. Your justice I have proclaimed in the great assembly. My lips I have not sealed, you know it O Lord.

Anne Ward

Gospel Acclamation Speak, Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life

St Mary’s Alleluia

Anne Ward

Gospel John 1: 35 – 39 On the following day as John stood there again with two of his disciples, Jesus passed, and John stared hard at him and said, ‘Look, there is the lamb of God’. Hearing this, the two disciples followed Jesus. Jesus turned round, saw them following and said, ‘What do you want?’ They answered, ‘Rabbi,’ – which means teacher – ‘where do you live?’ ‘Come and see’ he replied’ so they went and saw where he lived, and stayed with him the rest of that day. Homily

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.

Bishop: Heavenly Father, your Son Jesus used his power to calm the mighty waves. At the beginning of our Pilgrimage strengthen our resolve to give ourselves for others this week.

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All:

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 and deacons to have their hands blessed with the following words: 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. During the blessing of hands, we will sing:

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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.

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John Michael Talbot

Take my hands 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.

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.

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 gave. Take my hands, take my hands, O Lord. Sebastian Temple

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Presentation of Group Prayer Folders to Leaders Preparation of Gifts

Instrumental

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 Holy, Holy, Holy

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.

New Celtic Liturgy

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

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Breaking of Bread

Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All:

Alan Smith

Pershore Mass

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 peace, grant us peace.

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. Communion

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

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.

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

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Communion 1.

Christ is my reward and all of my devotion. Now there’s nothing in this world that could ever satisfy. Through ev’ry trial, my soul will sing; No turning back, I’ve been set free. Christ is enough for me. Christ is enough for me. Ev’rything I need is in You, ev’rything I need.

Christ, my all in all, the joy of my salvation. And this hope will never fail, heaven is our home. Through ev’ry storm my soul will sing; Jesus is here, to God be the glory. I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back, no turning back. I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back, no turning back.

The cross before me, the world behind me. No turning back, no turning back. The cross before me, the world behind me. No turning back, no turning back.

Reuben Morgan and Jonas Myrin

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Christ is enough

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

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.

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Tell out my soul

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.

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.

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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Saturday 26 July

MASS AT ST BERNADETTE’S ALTAR, ESPLANADE AT 9:30 A.M. Celebrant: Homilist:

Bishop Kieran Conry Fr Aaron Spinelli

Gathering Return to God Return to God with all your heart, the source of grace and mercy: come seek the tender faithfulness of God. 1 2 3

Now the time of grace has come, the day of salvation: come and learn now the way of our God. I will take your heart of stone and place a heart within you, a heart of compassion and love.

If you break the chains of oppression, if you set the pris’ner free; if you share your bread with the hungry, give protection to the lost; give a shelter to the homeless, clothe the naked in your midst, then your light shall break forth like the dawn.

Marty Haugen

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Processional 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. 2

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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Penitential Rite 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

GloriaMissa “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)

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 115

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Reading Ruth 1: 15 – 18 Naomi said to Ruth, ‘Look your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her god. You must return too; follow your sister-in-law.’ But Ruth said, ‘do not press me to leave you and to turn back from your company, for ‘wherever you go, I will go, wherever you live, I will live. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. Wherever you die, I will die and there I will be buried. May the Lord do this thing to me and more also, if even death should come between us!’ Seeing that she was determined to go with her, Naomi said no more. Psalm My soul rejoices in my God.

Magnificat

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 fills the starving with good things and sends the rich away empty. He protects Israel, his servant, remembering his Mercy. Anne Ward

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

Missa “Orbis Factor”

The word became flesh and dwelt among us. To all who did accept him he gave power to become children of God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Paul Inwood

Gospel Luke 1: 39 – 45 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could to a town in the hill country of Judah. She went into Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She gave a loud cry and said, ‘Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? For the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled.’

Homily

Prayer of the faithful Response: This is our prayer, we pray to the Lord Anne Ward

Preparation of Gifts Servant Song 1 Will you let me be your servant, let me be as Christ to you? Pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant, too.

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We are pilgrims on a journey, we are trav’lers on the road. We are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load.

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

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

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When we sing to God in heaven, we shall find such harmony, born of all we’ve known together of Christ’s love and agony. Will you let me be your servant, let me be as Christ to you? Pray that I might have the grace to let you be my servant, too

Richard Gillard

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

Missa “Orbis Factor”

Paul Inwood

Great Amen Amen, amen. Amen, amen.

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

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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

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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: lead us to those who need a helping hand, in your love, in your love: lead us to find the lost, the helpless ones, in your love, in your love:

lead us to those who are bowed down in grief, in your love, in your love. lead us to those who seek your words of hope, in your love, in your love. show us how we can be your hands and feet, in your love, in your love.

Christopher Walker

Communion 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll worship Your holy name

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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

Recessional He Who Would Valiant Be 1. He who would valiant be ‘gainst all disaster, let him in constancy follow the Master. There’s no discouragement shall make him once relent his first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.

Who so beset him round with dismal stories, do but themselves confound: his strength the more is. No foes shall stay his might though he with giants fight; he will make good his right to be a pilgrim.

Since, Lord, thou dost defend us with thy spirit, We know we at the end shall life inherit. Then fancies flee away! I’ll fear not what they say, I’ll labour night and day to be a pilgrim.

Percy Dearmer (1876-1936), after John Bunyan (1628-88)

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Sunday 27 July

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 venture saeculi. Amen.

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Hotel Mass

Suggestions for hymns at the start of Mass include: All my hope on God is founded Be still for the presence of the Lord Dear Lord and Father For all the saints Hail Queen of heav’n My soul is filled with joy Immaculate Mary Make me a channel of your peace We cannot measure You shall cross the barren desert Reading Wisdom 3: 1 – 6. 9 The souls of the virtuous are in the hands of God, no torment shall ever touch them. In the eyes of the unwise, they did appear to die, their going looked like a disaster, their leaving us, like annihilation; but they are in peace. If they experienced punishment as men see it, their hope was rich with immortality; slight was their affliction, great will their blessing be. God has put them to the test and proved them worthy to be with him; he has tested them like gold in a furnace, and accepted them as a holocaust. They who trust in him will understand the truth, those who are faithful will live with him in love; for grace and mercy await those he has chosen.

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Suggestions for Psalms include: As the deer longs Be with me Lord Because the Lord is my shepherd The Lord’s my shepherd On Eagle’s wings Missal Alleluia Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord; no one can come to the Father except through me. Gospel John 14: 1 – 6 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled Trust in God still, and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house; If there were not, I should have told you. I am going now to prepare a place for you, And after I have gone and prepared you a place, I shall return to take you with me; So that where I am you may be too. You know the way to the place where I am going.’ Thomas said, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ Jesus said: ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’

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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

Great Amen Amen, amen, amen, amen.

New Celtic Liturgy

Christopher Walker

Suggestions for a Communion hymn include: Eat this bread From heaven you came O let all who thirst Shoulder my yoke Taste and see This is my body Unless a grain of wheat You shall cross the barren desert Suggestions for a Closing hymn include: Guide me, O thou great Redeemer Immaculate Mary O Lord my God when I in awesome wonder Tell out my soul

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Tuesday 29 July

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

Bishop Kieran Conry Fr Chris Bergin

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. 2. 3.

I will give you a new heart, a new spirit within you, for I will be your strength. Seek my face, and see your God, for I will be your hope.

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 Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own people. Holy nation, royal priesthood, walking in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marvellous light. 1

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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.

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.

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

Out of darkness

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.

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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)

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Reading James 5: 13 – 16 If any one of you is in trouble, he should pray; if anyone is feeling happy, he should sing a psalm. If one of you is ill, he should send for the elders of the church, and they must anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord and pray over him. The prayer of faith will save the sick man and the Lord will raise him up again; and if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. So confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, and this will cure you; the heartfelt prayer of a good man works very powerfully. Psalm The Lord’s my Shepherd 1 The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want. He makes me lie in pastures green. He leads me by the still, still waters, His goodness restores my soul.

And I will trust in You alone. And I will trust in You alone, For Your endless mercy follows me, Your goodness will lead me home.

He guides my ways in righteousness, and He anoints my head with oil, And my cup, it overflows with joy, I feast on his pure delights

And though I walk the darkest path, I will not fear the evil one, for You are with me, and Your rod and staff are the comfort I need to know.

Stuart Townend

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

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Missa “Orbis Factor”

Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Paul Inwood

Gospel Matthew 6: 25 – 35 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘That is why I am telling you not to worry about your life and what you are to eat, nor about your body and how you are to clothe it. Surely life means more than food, and the body more than clothing! Look at the birds in the sky. They do not sow or reap or gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they are? Can any of you, for all his worrying, add one single cubit to his span of life? And why worry about clothing? Think of the flowers growing in the fields; they never have to work or spin; yet I assure you that not even Solomon in all his regalia was robed like one of these. Now if that is how God clothes the grass in the field which is there today and thrown into the furnace tomorrow, will he not much more look after you, you men of little faith? So do not worry; do not say, “What are we to eat? What are we to drink? How are we to be clothed?” It is the pagans who set their hearts on all these things. Your heavenly Father knows you need them all. Set your hearts on his kingdom first, and on his righteousness, and all these other things will be given you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Homily

Anointing of the Sick

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The Litany Celebrant:

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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. 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: 129

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.

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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.

The Anointing The priests anoint each sick person in their group with the blessed oil. First he anoints 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 he anoints 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 evâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ry ill Healer of our evâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ry ill, light of each tomorrow, give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow. 1 2

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

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

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

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

Marty Haugen

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 2 3 4

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

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

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

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

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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 God’s care?

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?

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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? 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

Be not afraid 1 You shall cross the barren desert but you shall not die of thirst. You shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way. You shall speak your words in foreign lands and all will understand. You shall see the face of God and live.

Be not afraid, I go before you always. Come, follow me, and I will give you rest. 2

If you pass through raging waters in the sea, you shall not drown. If you walk amid the burning flames, you shall not be harmed. If you stand before the powâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;r of hell and death is at your side, know that I am with you through it all.

Blessed are your poor, for the Kingdom shall be theirs. Blest are you that weep and mourn, for one day you shall laugh. And if wicked tongues insult and hate you all because of me, blessed, blessed are you!

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Magnificat Magnificat, magnificat, magnificat anima mea Dominum. Magnificat, magnificat, magnificat anima mea! 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.

Preparation of Gifts

Instrumental

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

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Missa “Orbis Factor”

Great Amen Amen, amen. Amen, amen.

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Missa “Orbis Factor”

Paul Inwood

Communion Ave Verum Corpus Ave, ave verum Corpus, natum de Maria Virgine: Vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine: Cujus latus perforatum unda fluxit et sanguine: Esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine, in mortis examine.

Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, who having truly suffered, was sacrificed on the cross for mankind, whose pierced side flowed with water and blood: May it be for us a foretaste [of the Heavenly banquet] in the trial of death. W.A. Mozart

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Communion You hold my ev’ry moment, You calm my raging seas. You walk with me through fire and heal all my disease.

Healer

I trust in You, I trust in You.

I believe You’re my healer; I believe you are all I need. I believe You’re my portion; I believe You’re more than enough for me. Jesus You’re all I need. Nothing is impossible for You. Nothing is impossible, nothing is impossible for You. You hold my world in Your hands.

I believe You’re my healer; I believe you are all I need. I believe You’re my portion; I believe You’re more than enough for me. Jesus You’re all I need. More than enough for me, Jesus You’re all I need. More than enough for me. Mike Guglielmucci

Laying on of Hands During the laying on of hands we will sing the following as time permits: Hosea (Come back to me) Come back to me with all your heart, Don’t let fear keep us apart. Trees do bend, though straight and tall; so must we to others’ call.

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The wilderness will lead you to your heart where I will speak. Integrity and justice with tenderness you shall know.

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You shall sleep secure with peace; faithfulness will be your joy.

Come back to me with all your heart, Don’t let fear keep us apart. Trees do bend, though straight and tall; so must we to others’ call. Gregory Norbert

My peace I leave you My peace I leave you, my peace I give you: trouble not your hearts. My peace I leave you, my peace I give you: Be not afraid. Jacques Berthier

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Wednesday 30 July

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MASS WITH JWT AT THE GROTTO AT 9.45 AM Celebrant Homilist

Gathering Magnificat, Magnificat! Your song proclaims the glory of the Lord.

Bishop Kieran Conry Mgr John Hull Magnificat

Anne Ward

Processional As I kneel before you 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

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

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 Rite

Gloria Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo, gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo. 1.

Duffy

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we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, Almighty Father.

Mgr Francis Duffy

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

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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

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!

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! 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

Hail, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee! Blessed art thou among women.

St Mary’s Alleluia

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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 Response: This is our prayer, we pray to the Lord Anne Ward

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The Angel Gabriel

The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; ‘All hail’, he said, ‘thou lowly maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady.’ Gloria!

‘For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be, all generations laud and honour thee, thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady.’ Gloria!

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Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, ‘To me be as it pleaseth God,’ she said. ‘My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name’. Most highly favoured lady. Gloria!

Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk thoughout the world will ever say, ‘Most highly favoured lady.’ Gloria!

arr C. Edgar Pettman

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

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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 1 Alleluia, sing to Jesus, his the sceptre, his the throne. Alleluia, his the triumph, his the victory alone: hark, the songs of peaceful Sion thunder like a mighty flood, Jesus, out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood. 2

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Alleluia, not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; alleluia, he is near us, faith believes, nor questions how; though the cloud from sight received him when the forty days were o’er, shall our hearts forget his promise, ‘I am with you evermore’?

Alleluia, Bread of Angels, thou on earth our food, our stay; alleluia, here the sinful flee to thee from day to day; intercessor, friend of sinners, earth’s Redeemer, plead for me, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea.

Alleluia Sing to Jesus

Alleluia, King eternal, thee the Lord of lords we own; alleluia, born of Mary, earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne; thou within the veil has entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest; thou on earth both priest and victim in the Eucharistic Feast.

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R.H.Pritchard

Communion No place I would rather be, no place I would rather be, no place I would rather be than here in Your love, here in Your love. No place I would rather be, no place I would rather be, no place I would rather be than here in Your love, here in Your love.

Set a Fire

So set a fire down in my soul that I can’t contain and I can’t control. I want more of You God; I want more of You God. Set a fire down in my soul that I can’t contain and I can’t control. I want more of You God; I want more of You God.

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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. 2

Ave, ave, ave, Maria

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Thursday 31 July

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FAREWELL MASS AT ST BERNADETTE’S ALTAR, ESPLANADE AT 9.00 AM Celebrant Homilist

Bishop Kieran Conry Bishop Kieran Conry

Gathering These are the days of Elijah These are the days of Elijah, declaring the Word of the Lord; And these are the days of your servant, Moses, Righteousness being restored; And though these are days of great trials, of famine and darkness and sword; Still we are the voice in the desert crying, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”

Behold he comes riding on the clouds, shining like the sun at the trumpet call; Lift your voice, it’s the year of Jubilee, and out of Zion’s hill salvation comes.

And these are the days of Ezekiel, the dry bones becoming as flesh; And these are the days of your servant, David, building a temple of praise; And these are the days of the harvest, the fields are as white in the world; And we are the labourers in Your vineyard, declaring the Word of the Lord. Robin Mark

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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. 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. 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.

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Gloria Missa â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orbis Factorâ&#x20AC;? 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 1 John 1: 1 - 4 Something which has existed since the beginning, that we have heard, and we 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 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 Go into the World Go into the world, Alleluia! Make disciples of all the nations. Go into the world, Alleluia! Alleluia!

O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord all the earth, O sing to the Lord and bless his name. Proclaim his health day by day, tell among the nations his glory, and his wonders among all the people.

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Gospel Acclamation Cantor: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (repeat)

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Missa “Orbis Factor”

Cantor: 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 Luke 10: 1 – 3 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out ahead of him, in pairs, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest.’ Homily

Prayer of the faithful Response: This is our prayer, we pray to the Lord Anne Ward

Preparation of Gifts God of Justice (We must go) 1. God of justice, Saviour to all, came to rescue the weak and the poor; Choose to serve and not be served. Jesus, You have called us. Freely we’ve received, now freely we will give.

We must go, live to feed the hungry, stand beside the broken, we must go. Stepping forward, keep us from just singing, move us into action, we must go.

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To act justly every day, loving mercy in every way; walking humbly before You, God.

You have shown us what You require. Freely we’ve received, now freely we will give. Fill us up and send us out, fill us up and send us out, fill us up and send us out, Lord.

Tim Hughes

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

Missa “Orbis Factor”

Great Amen Amen, amen. Amen, amen.

Missa “Orbis Factor”

Paul Inwood

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Communion Return to God Return to God with all your heart, the source of grace and mercy: come, seek the tender faithfulness of God. 1 2 3

Now the time of grace has come, the day of salvation: come and learn now the way of our God. I will take your heart of stone and place a heart within you, a heart of compassion and love.

If you break the chains of oppression, if you se the pris’ner free; if you share your bread with the hungry, give protection to the lost; give a shelter to the homeless, clothe the naked in your midst, then your light shall break forth like the dawn.

Marty Haugen

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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Recessional Take the word of God 1 Take the word of God with you as you go. Take the seeds of God’s word and make them grow.

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Go in peace to serve the world, in peace to serve the world. Take the love of God, the love of God with you as you go.

Take the peace of God with you as you go. Take the seeds of God’s peace and make them grow. Take the joy of God with you as you go. Take the seeds of God’s joy and make them grow.

Take the love of God with you as you go. Take the seeds of God’s love and make them grow.

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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 nostae. 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 Deum tuum, Sion. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna Filio David Jerusalem, praise the Lord In nomine Domini. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna In excelsis

Sion, praise your Saviour Praise your leader and shepherd In hymns and chants LAUDA, JERUSALEM, Dominum Praise your God, Sion, Hosanna To the Son of David BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT 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 benediction, Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudation. 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.

All you who pass this way All you who pass this way, look and see. 1 Is any sorrow like the sorrow that afflicts me? 2 Women of Jerusalem! Do not weep for me, but for yourselves and for your children. 3 Father, forgive them! They know not what they do. 4 My God! My God! Why have you abandoned me? 5 Today you will be with me in paradise. 6 I am thirsty 7 Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. Jacques Berthier

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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At the Cross 1 At the cross her station keeping, stood the mournful mother weeping, close to Jesus to the last. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Through her heart his sorrow sharing, all his bitter anguish bearing, now at length the sword has passed. Oh, how sad and sore distress’d was that mother highly blest, of the sole-begotten One. Christ above in torment hands; she beneath beholds the pangs of her dying glorious Son.

Is there one who would not weep, ‘whelm’d in miseries so deep, Christ’s dear mother to behold?

Can the human heart refrain from partaking in her pain, in that mother’s pain untold?

Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled, she beheld her tender child, all with bloody scourges rent;

For the sins of his own nation, saw him hang in desolation, till his spirit forth he sent.

O thou mother! Fount of love! Touch my spirit from above, make my heart with thine accord:

Make me feel as thou has felt; make my soul to glow and melt with the love of Christ my Lord.

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Holy Mother, pierce me through, in my heart each wound renew of my Saviour crucified. Let me share with thee his pain who for all my sins was slain, who for me in torments died.

Let me mingle tears with thee, mourning him who mournâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d for me, all the days that I may live: By the cross with thee to stay, there with thee to weep and pray, is all I ask of thee to give. Virgin of all virgins best, listen to my fond request: let me share thy grief divine; Let me, to my latest breath, in my body bear the death of that dying Son of thine.

Wounded with his every wound steep my soul till it hath swoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d in his very blood away.

Be to me, O Virgin, nigh, lest in flames I burn and die, in his awful judgement day.

Christ, when thou shalt call me hence, be thy mother my defence, be thy cross my victory.

While my body here decays, may my soul thy goodness praise, safe in paradise with thee.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

Jan Struther

Be with me, Lord Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble, be with me, Lord, I Pray. 1

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.

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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:

Christopher Walker

Bless the Lord Bless the Lord my soul and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. 1.

It is God who forgives all your guilt, who heals ev’ryone of your ills, who redeems your life from the grave, who crowns you with love and compassion.

The Lord is compassion and love, the Lord is patient and rich in mercy. God does not treat us according to our sins nor repay us according to our faults.

As a Father has compassion on his children, the Lord has mercy on those who revere him; for God knows of what we are made, and remembers that we are dust.

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Blessed be your name Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful, where Your streams of abundance flow, blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name when I’m found in the desert place, though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise. When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say “Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your name. Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your glorious name.” Blessed be Your name when the sun’s shining down on me, when the world’s “all as it should be.” blessed be Your name. Blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering, though there’s pain in the offering, blessed be Your name

You give and take away, You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, “Lord, Blessed be Your name.” Matt and Beth Redman

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

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.

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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. 1 2 3 4 5

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

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

From heaven you came (Servant king) 1 From heaven You came, helpless babe, entered our world, your glory veiled, not to be served but to serve, and give Your life that we might live.

This is our God, the Servant King, He calls now to follow Him, to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King. 2

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my heavy load he chose to bear; His heart with sorrow was torn, “Yet not my will but yours,” He said Come see His hands and His feet, the scars that speak of sacrifice, hands that flung stars into space to cruel nails surrendered. So let us learn how to serve and in our lives enthrone Him, each other’s needs to prefer, for it is Christ we’re serving.

Graham Kendrick

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. 2

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, 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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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, 165

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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

I lean not on my own understanding (Nothing I hold onto) I lean not on my own understanding. My life is in the hands of the maker of heaven.

I give it all to You, God, trusting that You’ll make something beautiful out of me.

I will climb this mountain with my hands wide open.

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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.

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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. 1

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

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.

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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

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. 2

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. 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.

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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.

In his love he now fulfils what he promised to our fathers. I will praise the Lord, my saviour. Everlasting is his mercy. Stephen Dean

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? 170

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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

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 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! 171

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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! Stuart K Hine

Santa Maria Santa Maria mãe do Senhor, rogai por nos pecadores agorae na hora da nossa morte, Santa Maria. Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Sainte Marie, mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pécheurs, maintenant et à l’heure de notre mort.

Santa Maria, madre di Dio, prega per noi peccatori, adesso e nell’ora della nostra morte. Jacques Berthier

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 word that shows the way. Share the word of Jesus. Share God’s spirit today. Share God’s spirit today.

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Share the love of Jesus. Share the love that shows the way. Share the love of Jesus. Share God’s spirit today. Share God’s spirit today.

Share the smile of Jesus. Share the smile that shows the way. Share the smile of Jesus. Share God’s spirit today. Share God’s spirit today. Bernadette Farrell

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 2 3 4

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

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

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

‘Come, you children’, says the Lord. ‘Yours is the kingdom of heaven.’ He will keep you safe from all harm.

Anne Ward

Stay with me Stay here and keep watch with me: watch and pray, watch and pray.

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Watch and pray not to give way to temptation. The spirit is eager, but the flesh is weak.

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Surrexit Christus. Alleluia Surrexit Christus, alleluia! Christ is risen, alleluia! Cantate Domino, alleluia! Sing to the Lord, alleluia! Jacques Berthier

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. 2

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.

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Taste and See Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

I am the living bread, I am the new wine Blessed, broken, poured out shared for all

Come to Him, come to Him all who are hungry come to Him, come to Him all who thirst. I am your God you are my people Blessed, broken, poured out, shared Blessed, broken, poured out, shared Blessed, broken, poured out, shared for all. Joanna Boyce and Mike Stanley

Taste and See Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. Blessed are they who hope in God. Taste and see the Lord is good indeed. I bless the Lord in ev’ry place and time. In praise of God I shall lift up my voice; my soul shall make its boast in God alone. Hear him, all humble people and rejoice.

Now join with me and glorify the Lord. Together let us praise God’s mighty name. I sought the Lord and he has answered me; and set me free from all my fear and shame.

Look on the Lord and let him shine on you; let not your face be hidden, turned away. The poor cry out and God will heed their call, and rescue them from trouble ev’ry day.

The Lord has set an angel close at hand, to keep his faithful people free from harm. O taste and see that the Lord is good, and put your trust in God’s almighty arm.

Let not your mouth be full of evil words, and keep your tongue from spreading lies abroad. When evil ways attract you, turn aside, seek peace and strive to walk beside the Lord.

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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. 2

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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There must be more than this (Consuming fire) There must be more than this O breath of God come breathe within There must be more than this, Spirit of God we wait for You Fill us anew we pray Fill us anew we pray

Consuming fire, fan into flame A passion for Your name Spirit of God, fall in this place Lord have Your way, Lord have Your way With us 176

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Come like a rushing wind Clothe us with power from on high Now set the captives free Leave us abandoned to Your praise Lord let Your glory fall Lord let Your glory fall

Stir it up in our hearts Lord Stir it up in our hearts Lord Stir it up in our hearts A passion for Your name Darrell Evans

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. 2

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.

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This is my desire This is my desire To honour 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 Lord I give You my heart I give You my song I live for You alone Every breath that I take Every moment I’m awake Lord, have Your ways in me Reuben Morgan

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

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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

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 painand make your broken people whole.

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When I survey the wondrous cross 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God: all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. See from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down; did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? His dying crimson like a robe, spreads o’er his body on the Tree; then I am dead to all the globe, and all the globe is dead to me.

Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.

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You have called us by our name You have called us by our name. We belong to you. You have called us by our name and we are yours. 1 2 3 4

You have chosen us to be members of your family. In your love you have created us to live in unity.

You will lead us to your light, walk before us through the night. You will guide us on our journey. You will keep our vision bright.

You will hold us when we fall, give new strength to hear your call. You will never be beyond us, for your love is all in all.

You will nourish, you will lead, giving ev’ry gift we need, for your reign will be established from the smallest of all seeds.

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Through our sharing here today may our faith and life convey Christ our light and Christ our vision, Christ our purpose, Christ our way.

Bernadette Farrell

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. 2

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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This is our God 1. Your grace is enough, more than I need. At Your word, I will believe. I wait for You, draw near again. Let Your Spirit make me new.

And I will fall at your feet. I will fall at Your feet. And I will worship You here.

Your presence in me, Jesus light the way, by the power of Your word. I am restored, I am redeemed by Your Spirit I am free. And I will fall at your feet. I will fall at Your feet. And I will worship You here.

Freely You gave it all for us. Surrendered Your life upon that cross. Great is the love poured out for all, this is our God.

Lifted on high from death to life. Forever our God is glorified. Servant and King, rescued the world. This is our God. And I will fall at your feet. I will fall at Your feet. And I will worship You here.

Reuben Morgan

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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 PAGE All my hope on God is founded .........................................................147 Music © Novello & Co. Words © Oxford University Press

At the cross.........................................................................................157 Public Domain

Be thou my vision ..............................................................................159 © Oxford University Press

Bless the Lord, my soul......................................................................161 © Ateliers et Presses de Taizé

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Come back to me (Hosea) ..................................................................135 © The Benedictine Foundation of the State of Vermont, Inc

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind......................................................114 Public Domain

For all the saints .................................................................................163 © Oxford University Press

Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer....................................................164 Public Domain

Hail, Queen of heaven. .......................................................................165 Public Domain

He who would valiant be....................................................................120 © Oxford University Press, from the English Hymnal

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If anyone is thirsty..............................................................................165 Words by Damien Lundy. Music by Anthony Sharpe. © McCrimmons music

Immaculate Mary ...............................................................................167 Public domain

Jesus remember me ............................................................................168 Jacques Berthier © Ateliers et Presses de Taizé F-71250 Taizé Community

Live on in my love .............................................................................152

Lord of all hopefulness.......................................................................104 Text and music arrangement © Oxford University Press

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My soul is filled with joy ...................................................................170 Public domain

O Purest of Creatures .........................................................................103 Public Domain

Sing a new song..................................................................................140 © 1998 Chris O’Hara. Viewpoint Resources Direct. 21 Point Hall, Greenwich, London SE10 9QW. Al rights reserved

Soul of my saviour..............................................................................110 Public domain

Stay with me.......................................................................................173 © Ateliers et Presses de Taizé

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The Angel Gabriel ..............................................................................141 Public Domain

The Angel Gabriel ..............................................................................141 Music arrangement © H.Freeman/International Music Publications

The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want ...............................................176 Public Domain

This is my body ..................................................................................177 © Bud John Songs Ltd, administered by CopyCare, PO Box 77, Hailsham, E Sussex BN27 3EF

Unless a grain of wheat ......................................................................178 © Bernadette Farrell, published by OCP Publications

When I survey the wondrous Cross....................................................180 Public domain 187

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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 7th SEPtEMbER 2014 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

PASTORAL THEME 2014 LOURDES: THE JOY OF CONVERSION