Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Come to the feast of
heaven and earth!
Come to the table of plenty!
God will provide
for all that we need,
here at the table of plenty.
O come and sit at my table
where saints and sinners
are friends.
I wait to welcome the lost
and lonely to share the
cup of my love.
Come to the feast of
heaven and earth!
Come to the table of plenty!
God will provide
for all that we need,
here at the table of plenty.
O come and eat without money;
come to drink without price.
My feast of gladness
will feed your spirit with faith
and fullness of life.
Come to the feast of
heaven and earth!
Come to the table of plenty!
God will provide
for all that we need,
here at the table of plenty.
My bread will ever sustain you
through days of sorrow and woe.
My wine will flow
like a sea of gladness to
flood the depths of your soul.
Come to the feast of
heaven and earth!
Come to the table of plenty!
God will provide
for all that we need,
here at the table of plenty.
Your fields will flower in
fullness; your homes
will flourish in peace. For I,
the giver of home and harvest, will send my rain to the soil.
Come to the feast of
heaven and earth!
Come to the table of plenty!
God will provide
for all that we need,
here at the table of plenty.
Psalmody
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia.
Psalm 118
Song of joy for salvation
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, *
for his love endures forever.
Let the sons of Israel say: *
“His love endures for ever.”
Let the sons of Aaron say: *
“His love endures for ever.”
Let those who fear the Lord say: *
“His love endures for ever.”
I called to the Lord in my distress; *
he answered and freed me.
The Lord is at my side; I do not fear. *
what can man do against me?
The Lord is at my side as my helper:*
I shall look down on my foes.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord *
than to trust in men;
it is better to take refuge in the Lord *
than to trust in princes.
The nations all encompassed me; *
in the Lord’s name I crushed them.
They compassed me, compassed me about; *
in the Lord’s name I crushed them.
They compassed me about like bees; †
they blazed like a fire among thorns. *
In the Lord’s name I crushed them.
I was hard-pressed and was falling, *
but the Lord came to help me.
The Lord is my strength and my song; *
he is my savior.
There are shouts of joy and victory *
in the tents of the just.
The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; *
his right hand raised me.
The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; †
I shall not die, I shall live *
and recount his deeds.
I was punished, I was punished by the Lord, *
but not doomed to die.
Open to me the gates of holiness: *
I will enter and give thanks.
This is the Lord’s own gate *
where the just may enter.
I will thank you for you have answered *
and you are my savior.
The stone which the builders rejected *
has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord, *
a marvel in our eyes.
This day was made by the Lord; *
we rejoice and are glad.
O Lord, grant us salvation; *
O Lord, grant success.
Blessed in the name of the Lord *
is he who comes.
We bless you from the house of the Lord; *
the Lord God is our light.
Go forward in procession with branches *
even to the altar.
You are my God, I thank you. *
My God, I praise you.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; *
for his love endures for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,*
and will be forever. Amen.
Psalm Prayer
Lord God, you have given us the great day of rejoicing: Jesus Christ, the stone rejected by the builders, has become the cornerstone of the Church, our spiritual home. Shed upon your Church the rays of your glory, that it may be seen as the gate of salvation open to all nations. Let cries of joy and exultation ring out from its tents, to celebrate the wonder of Christ’s resurrection.
Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia.
Ant. 2 Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia!
Canticle: Daniel 3:52-57
Let all creatures praise the Lord
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, *
praiseworthy and exalted above all forever;
And blessed is your holy and glorious name, *
praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages.
Blessed are you in the temple of your holy glory, *
praiseworthy and glorious above all forever.
Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom, *
praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.
Blessed are you who look into the depths †
from your throne upon the cherubim, *
praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.
Blessed are you in the firmament of heaven, *
praiseworthy and glorious forever.
Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, *
praise and exalt him above all forever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,*
and will be forever. Amen.
Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia!
Ant. 3 Let everything that breathes give praise to the Lord, alleluia.
Psalm 150
Praise the Lord
Praise God in his holy place, *
praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his powerful deeds, *
praise his surpassing greatness.
O praise him with sound of trumpet, *
praise him with lute and harp.
Praise him with timbrel and dance, *
praise him with strings and pipes.
O praise him with resounding cymbals, *
praise him with clashing of cymbals.
Let everything that lives and that breathes *
give praise to the Lord.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,*
and will be forever. Amen.
Psalm Prayer
Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and of all created things, you make your just ones holy and you justify sinners who confess your name. Hear us as we humbly pray to you: give us eternal joy with your saints.
Ant. Let everything that breathes give praise to the Lord, alleluia.
M.V. Francisco, SJ
Glory to God in the highest!
And on earth, peace to people
of good will.
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, 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.
Glory to God in the highest!
And on earth, peace to people
of good will.
Glory to God in the highest!
And on earth, peace to people
of good will.
And on earth, peace to
people of good will.
Amen.
1st Reading
Prv 9:1-6
A reading from the Book of Proverbs
Wisdom has built her house,
she has set up her seven columns;
she has dressed her meat, mixed her wine,
yes, she has spread her table.
She has sent out her maidens; she calls
from the heights out over the city:
“Let whoever is simple turn in here;
to the one who lacks understanding, she says,
Come, eat of my food,
and drink of the wine I have mixed!
Forsake foolishness that you may live;
advance in the way of understanding.”
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm
℟. (9a) Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall be ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the LORD;
the lowly will hear me and be glad.
℟. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Glorify the LORD with me,
let us together extol his name.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
℟. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Look to him that you may be radiant with joy,
and your faces may not blush with shame.
When the poor one called out, the LORD heard,
and from all his distress he saved him.
℟. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
2nd Reading
Eph 5:15-20
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians
Brothers and sisters:
Watch carefully how you live,
not as foolish persons but as wise,
making the most of the opportunity,
because the days are evil.
Therefore, do not continue in ignorance,
but try to understand what is the will of the Lord.
And do not get drunk on wine, in which lies debauchery,
but be filled with the Spirit,
addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts,
giving thanks always and for everything
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood
remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Gospel
Jn 6:51-58
✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to John
Jesus said to the crowds:
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven;
whoever eats this bread will live forever;
and the bread that I will give
is my flesh for the life of the world.”
The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying,
“How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”
Jesus said to them,
“Amen, amen, I say to you,
unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood,
you do not have life within you.
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood
has eternal life,
and I will raise him on the last day.
For my flesh is true food,
and my blood is true drink.
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood
remains in me and I in him.
Just as the living Father sent me
and I have life because of the Father,
so also the one who feeds on me
will have life because of me.
This is the bread that came down from heaven.
Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died,
whoever eats this bread will live forever.”
At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon, or the Priest, acclaims:>
The Gospel of the Lord.
All reply:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Then he kisses the book, saying quietly:
Through the words of the Gospel
may our sins be wiped away.
The Creed is said.
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of
the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right
hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the
Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son
is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in One, Holy,
Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism
for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to
the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
O Lord, God of all creation,
now we come to You.
Bringing this gift,
the bread of life, with
hearts full of love we offer.
O Lord, God of all creation,
now we come to You.
Bringing this gift, the cup of life,
with hearts full of love we offer.
Bless us, O Lord
as we gather, and accept
these gifts we offer,
fruit of our labor and
work of our hands.
Bless us, O Lord all our days.
Bless us, O Lord
as we gather, and accept
these gifts we offer,
fruit of our labor and
work of our hands.
Bless us, O Lord all our days.
Bless us, O Lord all our days.
M.V. Francisco, SJ
Holy, holy, holy
Lord God of Hosts!
Heaven and Earth
are full of Your glory,
full of Your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
M.V. Francisco, SJ
When we eat this Bread
and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death,
O Lord,
until you come again,
until you come again,
we proclaim your Death,
O Lord.
M.V. Francisco, SJ
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,
deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and forever.
M.V. Francisco, SJ
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins
of the world, have mercy,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins
of the world, have mercy,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins
of the world, grant us peace,
grant us peace.
Jay-arr F. Librando
We felt your word burning within us
Your word unlocked the hardness of our hearts
And opened our eyes that we may see you
Hidden in the broken bread
Lord you laid down your life as bread and wine we see
Gave strength to our hearts and made us shine with glee
When we eat the bread and drink the cup of wine
We believe that Christ in us, is our hope of glory
You brought a ray of light
And you rekindled our hope
And led our hearts to yearn for your love
For in you is our hope of glory
Lord you laid down your life as bread and wine we see
Gave strength to our hearts and made us shine with glee
When we eat the bread and drink the cup of wine
We believe that Christ in us, is our hope of glory
Through your own flesh, now made living
And by the Spirit made life-giving
You offer life to us
And as you sweat became like drops of blood
Falling down upon the ground
You shed your blood for us
Amen
Lord you laid down your life as bread and wine we see
Gave strength to our hearts and made us shine with glee
When we eat the bread and drink the cup of wine
We believe that Christ in us, is our hope of glory
We believe that Christ in us, is our hope of glory
Gospel Canticle
Ant. I am the living bread come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever, alleluia.
Canticle of Zechariah
Luke 1:68-79
The Messiah and his forerunner
Blessed + be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.
He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old †
that he would save us from our enemies, *
from the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers *
and to remember his holy covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: *
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
free to worship him without fear, *
holy and righteous in his sight
all the days of our life.
You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; *
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
to give his people knowledge of salvation *
by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God *
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.
Ant. I am the living bread come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever, alleluia.
I will sing forever of Your love,
O Lord, I will celebrate the
wonder of Your name.
For the word that You speak
is a song of forgiveness
and a song of gentle
mercy and of peace.
Let us wake at the morning
and be filled with Your love
and sing songs of praise
all our days,
for Your love is as high
as the heavens above us,
and Your faithfulness
as certain as the dawn.
I will sing forever of Your love,
O Lord, for You are my
refuge and my strength.
You fill the world with
Your life-giving spirit
that speaks Your word, Your
word of mercy and of peace.
And I will sing forever
of Your love, O Lord.
Yes I will sing forever
of Your love, O Lord.