Catholic Renewal Sunday (John Keble)

First Reading: Lamentations 3.19-26: It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord

Responsorial Psalm: 26.1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (R. 3a)

Response:

Second Reading: Romans 15.1-6: Christ has saved all your people

Gospel Acclamation:

Gospel: Matthew 5.1-12: Blessed are the poor in spirit

Hymn: God is here! As we his people

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Tune: ABBOT’S LEIGH. Cyril Taylor (b.1907)

1. God is here! As we his people
meet to offer praise and prayer,
may we find in fuller measure
what it is in Christ we share.
Here, as in the world around us,
all our varied skills and arts
wait the coming of his Spirit
into open minds and hearts.

2. Here are symbols to remind us
of our lifelong need of grace;
here are table, font and pulpit;
here the cross has central place.
Here in honesty of preaching,
here in silence, as in speech,
here, in newness and renewal,
God the Spirit comes to each.

3. Lord of all, of Church and Kingdom,
in an age of change and doubt,
keep us faithful to the gospel,
help us work your purpose out.
Here, in this day's dedication,
all we have to give, receive:
we, who cannot live without you,
we adore you! We believe!