Although these are the words of Benjamin Franklin, Father Mark reminded us that although Advent is a time of preparation we should have been preparing for a much longer period for the coming of Our Lord. In essence, the message of 'are you ready' is one that pervades the entirety of our Advent preparation. Whatever our state of unreadiness there is always the prospect of redemption in the sacrament of reconciliation.
'If only Catholics were as interested as non-Catholics in confession'. We were reminded by Father Mark of the historical basis for this most Catholic of traditions and the opportunities that it offers us in terms of grace, forgiveness and remediation. The Sacrament of reconciliation affords us the chance to prepare more fully for Christ's birth - can we afford not to take it ?
Entry O Jesus Christ remember
The truth we seek
Kyrie Newquay
Alleluia Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Prepare a way for the Lord
Prepare a way for our King
Offertory Bread of life
Holy Holy Gathering Mass
Mem Accl When we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim Your death, Jesus my Lord. Until You come in glory, we proclaim Your death, Jesus my Lord. Jesus my Lord, Jesus my Lord, Jesus my Lord, Jesus my Lord.
Amen Amen, Amen, Amen
We will sing of Your love forever. We will sing Your praise forever Amen.
Amen, Amen, Amen
Lamb of God Burntwood Mass
Communion God beyond all names
Let it be, Jesus is the answer
Concluding Rite Priest: The Lord be with you
All: And also with you
Priest: May almighty God bless you, Father, Son and Spirit. Forever and ever
All: Forever and ever, Amen.
Amen, Amen, Amen.
We go in peace to love and serve You
We go in peace to love and serve You Lord
Amen, Amen, Amen.
Recessional Here I am, Lord
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