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Matthew 5: 1-12

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside

and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

SCRIPTURE
- 1 Corinthians 3:7-9

"Therefore, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who causes the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters are equal, and each will receive wages in proportion to his labor. For we are God’s co-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building."

REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron

MUSIC
- "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth

- "Come With Me Into the Fields" Piano Intrumental

- "Trust in You" by Lauren Daigle

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- 2 Timothy 1:8

"So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God."

REFLECTION
- Gerry

MUSIC
- Holding the Sky

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Matthew 23: 11-12

"The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

REFLECTION
- Fr. Jim

MUSIC
- My Soul is at Rest by Taize

-Doria by Piano Version

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 95:3-4

"For the LORD is the great God, the great king over all gods, Whose hand holds the depths of the earth; who owns the tops of the mountains."

REFLECTION
- Sr. Kara

MUSIC
- "Here I Am Lord" Instrumental

- "You Speak" by Audrey Assad

NOTES
- Click HERE for our blog article on the Holy Name

PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- John 9:11

He replied, "The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and told me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ So I went there and washed and was able to see."

REFLECTION
- Peggy

MUSIC
- "Holy, Holy" by Tim Janus

- "Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord" by Michael W. Smith

NOTES
-

PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

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MATTHEW 4: 18-23

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.

21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

SCRIPTURE
- John 10: 29-30

"My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one."

REFLECTION
- Sr. Karolyn

MUSIC
- "God of All Hopefulness" Instrumental

- "Mesmerize" Instrumental

- "Hold My Hand"  by Jess Glynne

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Romans 12:21

"Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good."

REFLECTION
- Lauren

MUSIC

- "Da Pacem Domine" by WordHarmonic

- "Be Not Afraid" by The O'Neill Brothers

- "Not Afraid" by Rend Co. Kids

NOTES
- Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Isaiah 40:11

"Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care."

REFLECTION
- Kyle

MUSIC
- See you when you appear by Dylan Ryche

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Lamentations 3:22-24

"The LORD’s acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent; They are renewed each morning— great is your faithfulness!"

REFLECTION
- Sr. Charlene

MUSIC
- "Canyon Trilogy" by R. Carlois Nakai

- "Ripples on the Water" by Alexei Surovykh

NOTES
- Click HERE for the blog post about Our Lady of Altagracia

PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.