Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, February 26, 2020
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading: Joel 2:12-18
Psalm: Ps 50:3-6. 12-14. 17. "Be Merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned."
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:2
Gospel Acclamation: cf Ps 94:8
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6. 16-18
Homily
Blessing and Distribution of Ashes
Distribution of Ashes
Song
Prayer of the Faithful
References:
Fr Paul W. Kelly
https://catholicherald.co.uk/news/2019/03/07/lenten-fasting-is-a-wake-up-call-for-the-soul-pope-says/
+ Quotes from the commentary section in : "Liturgia" © Copyright Liturgy Brisbane 2020.
Pope Francis on giving up for Lent,,... similar in theme to this message: https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/03/give-up-gossiping-for-lent-pope-suggests/
Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed stock vector ID: 590506187. Banner with bowl with ashes of some palm branches that represents the beginning of the Lent on Ash Wednesday. By PenWin
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"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly
Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL)
Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)
"The Psalms” ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers.
Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia).
{Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The ….Gloria, copyright 2011 ccwatershed.org. }
“Have Mercy” Lenten theme, words inspired by Psalm 50 (51). Music written by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk 2020.
[ Production - KER - 2020]
May God bless and keep you
