Diocese of Arundel & Brighton

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LOURDES PILGRIM’S HANDBOOK

2016

DIOCESE OF ARUNDEL & BRIGHTON

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PILGRIMAGE PRAYER Lord, I thank you for the gift of being alive this morning.

I thank you for the sleep, which has refreshed me.

We pray for those who may have had a restless night because of pain or anxiety.

May this day be better for them.

I thank you for this new day and a chance to start again.

Lord, this day is full of promise and opportunity.

Help me to waste none of it.

This day is full of mystery and the unknown.

Help me to face it without fear and anxiety.

This day is full of adventure.

Help me to be fully alive to it all.

During this day, may I become a more thoughtful person, a more prayerful person, a more generous and kindly person Help me not to be turned in on myself, but to be sensitive and helpful to others.

Let me do nothing today that will hurt anyone, rather, let me make life more pleasant for those I meet today.

When night comes may I look back on this day without regrets and may nobody be unhappy because of anything I have said, done or failed to do.

Lord, bless this day for all of us.

Amen

Author unknown

Front Cover - Alex Wright/Photo Lacaze

Back Cover - Canon Tim Madeley

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NAME HOTEL IN LOURDES or ACCUEIL The Benedictus - (Lk 1:68-79)

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!

He has visited his people and redeemed them.

He has raised up for us a mighty saviour in the house of David his servant, as he promised by the lips of holy men, those who were his prophets from of old.

A saviour who would free us from our foes, from the hands of all who hate us.

So his love for our fathers is fulfilled and his holy covenant remembered.

He swore to Abraham our father to grant us, that free from fear, and saved from the hands of our foes, we might serve him in holiness and justice all the days of our life in his presence.

As for you, little child, you shall be called a prophet of God, the most high.

You shall go ahead of the Lord to prepare his ways before him, to make known to his people their salvation through forgiveness of all their sins, the loving-kindness of the heart of our God who visits us like the dawn from on high.

He will give light to those in darkness, those who dwell in the shadow of death, and guide us into the way of peace.

Glory be to the Father....

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Published by The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust (Registered Charity No. 1039851) The Pilgrimage Office, The Bothy, Cowfold Road, Coolham, West Sussex RH13 8QL Seventeenth Edition 2016 Acknowledgements

The publishers are grateful to the following for use of copyright material in this book: Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 1973, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. (ICEL); excerpts from the English translation of the Rite of Anointing and Pastoral Care of the Sick © 1973, ICEL; excerpts from the English translation of the Rite of Penance © 1974, ICEL;

Extracts from Jesus Christ: The Way, The Truth and The Life by David Konstant.

Collins Liturgical Publications. First published 1981.

Excerpts from the Jerusalem Bible copyright © 1966 by Darton Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday a division of Random House Inc printed by permission.

Extracts from ‘Evangelii Gaudium’ (The Joy of the Gospel) by Pope Francis © 2013 Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Citta del Vaticano.

Every effort has been made to trace the owners of copyright material and we hope that no copyright has been infringed. Pardon is sought and an apology made if the contrary be the case. Correction will be made in any future editions of this book.

Compilation, editorial matter, format and design © Copyright 1989, 1995, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton (Lourdes Pilgrimage Office). All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of the publishers.

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LOURDES

PILGRIM’S HANDBOOK SEVENTEENTH EDITION 2016

DIOCESE OF ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON

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CONTENTS

Pilgrimage Prayer .........................................................................IFC The Benedictus .............................................................Opening page The Bishop’s Letter...........................................................................4 What is a Pilgrim? ............................................................................7 Redshirts ...........................................................................................9 Bernadette of Lourdes.....................................................................11 Some Sayings of St Bernadette.......................................................17 The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes ..........................................19 In the footsteps of Bernadette .........................................................29 RITES AND CEREMONIES.......................................................34 The Rosary......................................................................................35 Processions in Lourdes ...................................................................45 The Torchlight Procession ..............................................................46 The Blessed Sacrament Procession ................................................48 Mass with Anointing of the Sick ....................................................49 The Baths ........................................................................................53 The Water Ceremony ......................................................................54 The Way of the Cross......................................................................55 The Sacrament of Reconciliation....................................................67 Living the Jubilee Indulgence.........................................................70 Theme of the Year...........................................................................74 DAILY PRAYER...........................................................................76 In Memory of Lady Sarah...............................................................92 OUR PROGRAMME IN LOURDES ........................................96 Map of Lourdes...............................................................................98 Programme in Lourdes .................................................................100

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Donations, Fund Raising ..............................................................107 Tea Party Information ...................................................................108 Legacies ........................................................................................109 DAILY MASS ..............................................................................111 Latin Texts and Chants .................................................................162 Additional Hymns and Music .......................................................164 Index of Hymns ............................................................................195 The Magnificat..............................................................................204

THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE ARUNDEL AND BRIGHTON LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IS

www.ablourdes.org

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OLD BRIGHTON ROAD PEASE POTTAGE, WEST SUSSEX RH11 9AJ

Dear Fellow Pilgrims,

We make our journey to Lourdes in year of the Jubilee of Mercy. This is a very special year for the Church and the world and it will be wonderful for us all to be in Lourdes – a place where the Mercy of God has been seen so beautifully over the years.

The Holy Door at Lourdes is found as you enter the St. Michael Gate.

Do make a visit there, for it provides an opportunity to reflect on the Word of God and on the Father’s Mercy and Forgiveness. Pray, too, that the world in which we live may be ever-more open to the Mercy of the Father that all peoples may live in harmony and peace.

Over the years, Lady Sarah Clutton has been an instrument of God’s Mercy to many people in the Diocese and beyond. Our Pilgrimage this year will see the blessing of two benches in front the Acceuil. These will be a spot for rest and reflection at the Door of a place in Lourdes in which so much care and mercy is shared. We give thanks for all that Lady Sarah gave to our Pilgrimage. May we also continue to learn from her example and be instruments of Mercy for all whom we meet.

May our Pilgrimage be a time of great blessing for all pilgrims, especially the sick and frail, for families and friends who cannot be with us in Lourdes and, indeed, for the family of the Diocese.

Bon pèlerinage !

Richard Moth

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PRIESTS

The Right Rev Richard Moth Rev Christopher Benyon Rev Christopher Bergin Rev Ian Byrnes Rev Anthony Churchill Rev Ian Condon OSB Rev Ian Doyle Rev Rob Esdaile Rev Canon Seamus Hester Rev Mgr Canon John Hull Rev John Inglis Rev David King Rev Brian Lowden Rev Canon Kieron O’Brien Rt Rev Stephen Ortiger OSB Rev David Parmiter Rev Michael Perry Rev Laurence Quin-Morris Rev Graham Ricketts Rev Brian Taylor Rev Colin Wolczak Rev Mgr Barry Wymes

DEACONS

Rev Deacon Adrian Burnett Rev Deacon Richard Edwards Rev Deacon Seamus Mahon Rev Deacon Patrick Moloney Rev Deacon Ian Moon Rev Deacon Tim Murrill Rev Deacon Michael Thoms Rev Deacon Mike Walker Rev Deacon Rob Wellbelove

ASSISTANT CHAPLAINS Mrs Katherine Bergin Mrs Deirdre Leach Mrs Caroline Peaston Mrs Mary Smith

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PILGRIMAGE LEADER

The Right Reverend Bishop Richard Moth Bishop of the Arundel and Brighton Diocese

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Rev David Parmiter

PILGRIMAGE DIRECTOR Rev Deacon Michael Thoms

PILGRIMAGE OFFICE

Secretary – Marie-Louise Jackson Assistant – Mary Pratt Assistant – Charlotte Booth Treasurer – Mark Thatcher

MEDICAL TEAM

Chief Medical Officers – Dr Jane Pateman Matron – Emma Moon

CO-ORDINATORS

All Helpers – Alexandra Manko and Matt Grinsted Accueil – Dilhara Fernando and Nick Harvey Catering – Yvonne Geaves Families with children – Rob and Cath Wellbelove Hotels – Melissa Longmire Liturgy – Deirdre Leach Master of Ceremonies – Kevin Peaston Music – Anne Ward Outside Events – Mary Pratt Youth Pilgrimage – Ray Mooney

PILGRIMAGE OFFICE IN LOURDES Hotel Eliseo, 4 Rue Reine Astrid, Telephone: Lourdes 62 41 41 41

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WHAT IS A PILGRIM?

pilgrim is a searcher. Restless, seeking truth or meaning, he or she goes on a journey. The beginning is modest, but significant. The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step, say the Chinese. “I will put in the post that envelope which contains my application form as a new helper or a first time able pilgrim.” This first step leads to a tradition born in the Middle Ages when many people went on pilgrimage to holy places. It was tourism mediaeval-style. People in those days were wise. They said that there are two types of pilgrimage, the physical (like going from London to Canterbury to pray at the tomb of St Thomas a Becket) and the spiritual (engaging in an active inner search). The first was good; the second was better and nobler. Like when Jesus turned to Martha who was fretting about the washing up while her sister listened to his words. Jesus said that Mary had chosen the better part.

So who is a pilgrim? We all are. Both individually and as a people. I am a pilgrim person. I am on a physical and spiritual journey. I need healing. During my week’s pilgrimage I will live this experience intensely through journeying to Lourdes. Meeting strangers, making friends, exchanging stories, caring for people, moving out from the prison which often holds me back. Engaging in prayer, meeting Jesus in the sacrament of reconciliation, finding some dark bits that I do not like, and then finding relief and release in God’s loving forgiveness. My journey to Lourdes will teach me many things, and not least, the importance of prayer. One peaceful moment at the Grotto in the presence of Our Lady can be a life-changing experience.

But there is more to life than me. “No man is an island entire of itself” is what the poet John Donne said. “Every man is a piece of the continent”. We are a pilgrim church, on the road but not there yet. We have each other, a guide and a destination: heaven and eternal life. We are always open to letting people follow at their pace and to picking up stragglers at any time. We belong, as part of a hotel or the Accueil, a parish, a diocese, and, in belonging, we are important. In Lourdes we learn particularly how important the sick are to our community. Through them we discover our universal fragility and our need of healing.

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And then the holy city comes into sight. We approach the end of our pilgrimage. Our Lourdes pilgrimage will almost always end with some sadness, the happy times fade and we know we are going back renewed, but with an ache. The end of our earthly pilgrimage is a separation.

Painful and moving. Can we let go? Can we swim through the waters to get into the heavenly city? With help, we can. With loving prayer and support. What would happen if I stopped believing now? Was it all real? And then we are there, bathed in light, having overcome the final frontier, at the end of our life’s physical and spiritual journey. Pilgrims who have arrived at their destination.

The Grotto “The one journey that ultimately matters is the journey into the place of stillness deep within one’s self. To reach that place is to be at home; to fail to reach it is to be ever restless.”

N Gordon Cosby in Elizabeth O’Connor’s book: “A Search for Silence”

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THE REDSHIRTS

n the last twelve years over six-hundred teenagers and over fifty young-adult leaders have been drawn to Lourdes as a place of pilgrimage. The Redshirts is the initiative that has enabled something so remarkable – especially considering the competing demands for a young person’s time in modern society – to happen. Every year since 2004 an incredible act of witness takes place as increasing numbers of young people journey to Lourdes to grow in their faith in God by serving others in many different ways..

2014 marked the tenth anniversary of the Redshirts, a very special year not only for that year’s group but also for those (and there are many!) who were Redshirts in the past, since, as every young person learns after being part of the Redshirts experience, “Once a Redshirt, always a Redshirt.” A lateevening Mass was celebrated in the Grotto to commemorate the Redshirts’ anniversary and even a heavy downpour of rain did not deter pilgrims (many of whom had been Redshirts or part of the leadership team in the past) from flocking in great numbers to share in that celebration. The Redshirts are not backward-looking, though, and the leadership team is always excited about another new year and the blessings of another pilgrimage.

The Redshirts are instantly recognisable as the vibrant group of young people who smile and wave enthusiastically underneath multi-coloured umbrellas to welcome pilgrims to daily Mass. But this is only one aspect of their role in Lourdes. When the pilgrimage travelled by train they provided muchneeded logistical help as pilgrims arrived and left at the Gare de Lourdes and they are always on hand to move benches for Masses and other pilgrimage events. They take an active role in Mass, reading and singing, and they lead hotel groups in prayer and song at different times throughout the pilgrimage.

One of the highlights of their role in Lourdes is the presentation that they give to pilgrims each year when they offer their own creative, deeply personal and always very moving interpretation of the annual theme and of their experiences of faith in general. Here they showcase their inspiring array of talents from music and song to art, drama, dance and testimony.

The Redshirts often come to Lourdes in order to grow in their own relationship with God and with the Faith. They therefore participate in four “ministry sessions” during the course of the pilgrimage and these are opportunities for them to explore issues of faith and the Christian life with their young-adult leaders.

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When they’re not busy doing any of these activities the young people can be found in a state of (dis)organised chaos as they prepare for the Redshirts presentation; sharing meals together in the hotel; spending social or prayer time in their teams; or maybe even enjoying some free time to taste the famous Lourdes ice cream and crepes!

One of the many strengths of the Redshirts is the time that they spend together both before and after the pilgrimage in order to grow in their relationships with each other and with God. They prepare beforehand, receiving input on important aspects of the pilgrimage – from what to wear to how to prepare spiritually for an experience that more often than not changes their lives – and they reunite several times towards the end of the year to counter the “postLourdes Blues” and to continue to grow as a faith community.

The spirit of the Redshirts resonates too in parish and school life as they return from the pilgrimage renewed in their faith and confident in the knowledge that they are loved by each other, by the Church and by God. The impact of the Redshirts experience is in part recognisable in the numbers of young people who move on to the Hospitalité or to leadership of the Redshirts each year. It is also seen, maybe more profoundly so, in the growing numbers of young people across the Diocese who have responded to God’s call in their lives and who are no longer afraid to live it out in their daily lives.

For further information go to www.ablourdes.org or contact the Redshirts Co-ordinator via the Pilgrimage Office on 01403 740110 or email lourdes@dabnet.org

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BERNADETTE OF LOURDES

by Catherine Simon

A Family in Need On 7th January 1844 François and Louise Soubirous (formerly Casterot) gave birth to their first child. They named her Bernadette. She was baptised two days later on her parents’ first wedding anniversary. Her baptismal name was Marie-Bernarde.

François and Louise had nine children, five of whom did not survive beyond the age of ten. Bernadette’s brother Jean-Marie alone has descendants alive today. The family lived in the little Pyrenean village of Lourdes and made their home at the Boly Mill with the rest of the Casterot family. Eventually they left the mill due to insufficient funds and found refuge in a disused prison cell called Le Cachot.

The family of six lived in cramped and smelly conditions, sharing two beds between them. François accepted what work he could find whilst Bernadette battled against her poor health. Her strong desire to make her First Holy Communion led her to school with the Sisters of Nevers, who failed to be impressed by the fourteen year old and her limited understanding of theological concepts.

The ‘Beautiful Girl Dressed in White’ On Thursday 11th February 1858, despite her mother’s reluctance, Bernadette set out into the bitter cold to gather firewood with her sister, Toinette, and a friend, Jeanne Abadie (nicknamed Baloume).

Together the girls arrived at the Grotto of Massabielle, where Toinette and Baloume hurriedly crossed the freezing waters of the mill stream to collect firewood. Determined not to be defeated by her asthma, Bernadette bent down to remove her footwear. As she did so, she heard a noise like a gust of wind. The noise re-emerged. As she looked up at the Grotto she saw the branches of a wild rosebush moving. Out of the darkness of the cave appeared a soft light, followed by a beautiful girl dressed in white who smiled and beckoned her. Bernadette rubbed her eyes but the smiling girl did not disappear. Deciding to reach into her apron for her rosary, Bernadette became afraid and her hand fell. The

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Vision made the sign of the cross. Bernadette copied her and all fear vanished. She knelt and said the rosary as the Lady silently fingered her rosary beads. When the Vision signed for her to approach Bernadette did not dare and the beautiful girl dressed in white disappeared.

The Second Apparition François and Louise soon became concerned by their eldest daughter’s tales of “Aquerò” – a respectful term in the local dialect meaning “that” – and forbade her from going to Massabielle. Three days passed before Bernadette was able to return. After High Mass on Sunday 14th February, during the second decade of the rosary, the Lady appeared to her. Bernadette sprinkled some holy water at the apparition and asked her to step forward if she was from God. The Lady smiled and moved slightly towards Bernadette. Meanwhile Baloume, who had pushed a small boulder down the cliff face, prompted Bernadette’s companions to flee from the scene in fear and in search of the local miller; Nicolau said that he had never seen anything more beautiful than Bernadette in a state of ecstasy.

A Fortnight of Apparitions Rumours spread quickly about the young girl who was having visions.

During the third apparition, on Thursday 18th February 1858, the Lady asked Bernadette to come to the Grotto of Massabielle every day for fifteen days. The apparition told Bernadette: “I do not promise to make you happy in this world but in the other.”

“Pray for sinners” On Sunday 21st February, the crowd had swollen to over a hundred.

Bernadette revealed that during the apparition the Lady looked sad and said: “Pray for sinners.” Dr Dozous, a local doctor, examined Bernadette while she was in ecstasy. He found her pulse and breathing to be normal with no sign of excitement (despite his initial scepticism he later became convinced that Our Lady had appeared to Bernadette).

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the girl was genuine.) Bernadette always remained faithful to her account of what she had seen, including during later interrogations by the Imperial Prosecutor, Dutour. Meanwhile François had been persuaded by Jacomet to forbid Bernadette from returning to the Grotto. He could not keep his daughter away for long. Bernadette said to her parents, “I must disobey you or Aquerò.” Early in the morning of Tuesday 23rd February, the Lady appeared to Bernadette at the Grotto and remained with her for an hour, during which she gave Bernadette three secrets, none of which Bernadette ever revealed. At the following apparition three hundred people were present to hear Bernadette pass on the Lady’s message of “Penitence, penitence, penitence”.

“Go and drink at the spring and wash yourself in it” The apparition of Thursday 25th February caused wide astonishment.

Kissing the ground as an act of penitence for sinners, Bernadette began to scrape the earth at the back of the cave, plastering her face with the muddy water and drinking it. She later revealed that the Lady had said to her: “Go and drink at the spring and wash yourself in it.” Not seeing any water, Bernadette had made her way towards the stream but the Lady called her back and indicated to the back of the cave. Later that day some returned and found a hole filled with water “as big as a soup tureen”: the more people drank from it the bigger the hole and the clearer the water became.

Cures It is estimated that over a thousand people were present for the eleventh apparition on Sunday 28th February. A visiting priest attended the twelfth apparition, unaware of the clerical ban imposed by Abbé Peyramale and profoundly moved by Bernadette’s ecstasy and the crowd’s silent prayer.

It was on this day that the first of seven cures, proclaimed by Monseigneur Laurence to be the “work of God” in a mandate on 18th January 1862, occurred.

Catherine Latapie-Chouat of Loubajac, about four miles from Lourdes, suffered from a paralysed right arm, a considerable handicap for someone whose livelihood depended on work such as spinning and knitting.

She travelled to the Grotto with her two youngest children and plunged her arm into the pool of water discovered by Bernadette. Quite suddenly her arm

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became supple but almost immediately she started with labour pains: she was nine months pregnant. She rushed home and gave birth within minutes of her return. She was thirty nine years old.

The spring now gushes forth several thousand gallons of water a day.

The water has been tested for healing properties by scientists but they found none. Lourdes has become known for its ‘miracles’, ‘works of God’ and uncountable incidences of healing.

A Chapel and a Procession In the apparition of Tuesday 2nd March the Lady gave Bernadette two messages: “Go and tell the priests to build a chapel” and “People are to come here in procession.” Abbé Peyramale, to whom Bernadette imparted these messages, was a good man despite his gruff manner but was unhappy at the prospect of organised processions to the Grotto.

Unaccustomed to instructions he commanded Bernadette to ask the lady for her name. During the following apparition, however, the Lady simply smiled when Bernadette passed on his request and Bernadette returned to the parish priest with the reiterated message: “The Lady still wants the chapel.” Abbé Peyramale told Bernadette to ask the Lady for a sign.

Perhaps she could make the rosebush at the Grotto to flower – then he would build her chapel!

“Que soy era Immaculada Councepciou” Thursday 4th March marked the last apparition of the fortnight. The whole town was in a state of excitement. A large group had been praying through the night and officials made elaborate plans to control the crowd.

Estimates have varied between eight and twenty thousand people present.

Silence fell among the crowd as Bernadette arrived shortly after seven in the morning and began to recite her rosary, moving about the Grotto on her knees. The apparition lasted about an hour, without incident, signs or revelation of the Lady’s name.

It was three weeks before Bernadette returned to the grotto. On Thursday 25th March, on the feast of the Annunciation, Bernadette awoke at 4am with a compelling desire to go to the Grotto. When she arrived at the Grotto Bernadette found the Lady waiting for her and was

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overjoyed. After the rosary, Bernadette asked four times for the Lady’s name. At the fourth request, Aquerò stretched out her arms at her side, joined them at her breast and raised her eyes to the sky as she said: “Que soy era Immaculada Councepciou” (I am the Immaculate Conception).

Bernadette rushed to the presbytery to tell the parish priest, who outwardly dismissed the girl’s statement. Inwardly he knew that the illiterate Bernadette could not have made this up. The Church had declared the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception four years previously. “So it is the Blessed Virgin,” he thought to himself.

Barricading the Grotto Wednesday 7th April marked the seventeenth apparition. While in ecstasy Bernadette was unaware that the flame of a candle that she was holding licked her cupped hands for several minutes. Upon inspection of her hands Doctor Dozous found not the slightest trace of burns. After the apparition the public authorities barricaded the Grotto. The Prefect at Tarbes, Baron Massy, tried to discredit the events along with Bernadette, whom he attempted to admit to a mental institution. Abbé Peyramale, who had become a great friend and support to Bernadette, defended her but the Grotto remained closed.

First Holy Communion Bernadette made her First Holy Communion on Thursday 3rd June, the feast of Corpus Christi, at the Convent of Sisters of Charity. On being asked whether her First Holy Communion or the Apparitions made her happier, she replied: “The two things go together but they cannot be compared. I was very happy with both.”

The Final Apparition At about seven o’clock in the evening on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Bernadette had the final apparition from the meadow beyond the far bank of the Gave, having been prevented by the barricades and the crowds from entering the Grotto. She later remarked that it was as though she was in her beloved Grotto itself and that the Lady was more beautiful than she had ever seen her.

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The Commission of Enquiry On 28th July 1858 Monseigneur Laurence, the Bishop of Tarbes, set up a Commission to make a complete and thorough inquiry into the events at Massabielle, which lasted three years. The Bishop announced its findings on 18th January 1862: “It is our judgment that Mary Immaculate, Mother of God, did really appear to Bernadette Soubirous on 11th February 1858, and on subsequent days, eighteen times in all, in the Grotto of Massabielle, close to the town of Lourdes.”

Sister Marie-Bernarde Bernadette faced constant curiosity from outsiders and extremely poor health. She soon moved to the hospice run by the Sisters of Charity in Lourdes, where she remained for six years until she moved to the Convent of St Gildard and community of the Sisters of Charity in Nevers.

She only referred to the apparitions when asked, saying: “I know nothing.

I am good for nothing, useless.” Before leaving Lourdes on 4th July 1866 Bernadette was present at the inauguration of The Crypt, the “Chapel” requested by Our Lady. She bid farewell to her beloved Grotto, later saying: “The Grotto was my heaven; you will find me there at the foot of the rock.”

Within three months of arrival in Nevers she received the “Last Sacraments” on what was considered to be her death bed. At the same time she took her vows of simple profession, repeated publicly in October 1867. As Sister Marie-Bernarde she tried to live a life of obscurity and devotion to her tasks as a nun but in 1874 she became too ill for active duties, suffering from chronic asthma, constant chest pains, abscesses, a tumour on the knee and bone decay. Bernadette died on 16th April 1879, aged 35.

Thirty years later her body was exhumed in the cause of her beatification and was found to be in a state of perfect preservation: there was no decay.

After re-burial her body was exhumed in 1913 and finally in 1925. Her body was placed in a glass casket and now rests in the chapel of the convent of St Gildard in Nevers. Pope Pius XI proclaimed Bernadette a Saint on 8th December 1933, the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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SOME SAYINGS OF BERNADETTE

I shall always have enough health, but never enough love for Our Blessed Lord.

I am entrusted with telling you what I have seen and heard; I am not entrusted with making you believe it.

I shall not live an instant without loving.

I was a broom for the Virgin Mary; when she no longer needed me she put me in my right place, which was behind the door.

It is not necessary to give each other a keepsake when we love each other, but remember we must love and help others without counting the cost.

I fear nothing because I have always told the truth.

Jesus came on earth to be my model. I want to follow him and walk generously in his footsteps.

O Mary, my good Mother, help me follow your example to be generous in every sacrifice Our Lord may ask of me during my life.

I shall spend every moment loving. One who loves does not notice her trials; or perhaps more accurately, she is able to love them (her trials).

From this moment on, anything concerning me is no longer of any interest to me. I must belong entirely to God, and to God alone. Never to myself.

I must die to myself continually and accept trials without complaining. I work. I suffer and I love with no other witness than his heart.

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Oh! I forgive them with all my heart - when reminded that a certain person might have hurt her feelings, and on other similar occasions she would say, I have forgotten all about it.

The vocation of a Sister of Charity of Nevers is precious because it offers the opportunity of helping the poor.

You will look after her as if she were Our Blessed Lord - advice to a fellow Sister who was caring for one of the community.

I am more and more aware of my weakness.

The Grotto is where you will find me in spirit, clinging to the foot of the rock I love so much.

During the last month of her life

The simpler one writes, the better it will be. In trying to dress things up, one only distorts them.

I shall not forget anyone.

I am frightened! I have received so many graces and I have made so little use of them.

My work is to be ill.

I am ground like a grain of wheat – on the eve of her death.

It is very painful not to be able to breathe, but it is still more painful to be tortured by inner suffering.

My Jesus! Oh! How I love Him.

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THE SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

The Sanctuary or Domain is the name given to the enclosed area around the Grotto. There are many places of worship and interest in the Sanctuary and this area is the focus for all pilgrimages to Lourdes.

Anyone new to Lourdes might like to take a brief walk round the Sanctuary following the path described below in order to familiarise themselves with the location of places that we will be using/visiting during the week.

St Joseph’s Gate, marked by the statue of St Joseph, is the gate through which we enter the Sanctuary on our way to Mass each day. There is a statue towards the bottom of the slope on the left hand side, called “Salus Infirmorum” in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Health of the Sick”. Our Lady is greeting a sick pilgrim on a stretcher accompanied by a priest, a nurse and a helper.

Les Permanences, pilgrimage offices, are opposite the statues. Our pilgrimage has use of one of these offices where you can order postcards, CDs of A&B Lourdes music and many other items. The times when this office is open will be on display in your hotel.

The Statue of the Crowned Virgin stands facing the Basilicas and is often used by groups as a meeting point – notice the Rosary beads.

Rosary Square is the name given to the area in front of the Basilicas.

The square can accommodate over 40,000 people and is where the Torchlight procession gathers at its end each evening.

The Basilicas may at first appear to be just one church, but are in fact three. The Rosary Basilica is encircled by the ramps, which lead up to the Crypt and the Upper Basilica.

Walk across Rosary Square towards the Basilicas.

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THE SANCTUARY

The Esplanade Altar is to the left of the Basilicas as we look at them.

The A&B pilgrimage sometimes celebrate Mass at this outside altar – as long as it is not raining!

The Arches to the right of the Rosary Basilica, under the ramp, form the entrance to the area leading to the Grotto, the Water taps and the Baths, the river and bridges leading to the Prairie, the name given to the grass area on the opposite side of the river.

Walk under the arches and bear left.

The Taps where pilgrims can collect water to refresh them during the day or to take home are just beyond the arches.

Candles can be purchased from the containers near the taps and left either at the Grotto or placed in the candleholders beyond the Grotto.

The Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette is the central focal point for all pilgrims. The area was badly damaged by the floods in 2013 and has recently been refurbished. Pilgrims are asked to maintain silence in this area in respct of those who come here to pray.

The Candle Stands are where people can place candles and offer prayer for those whom they have said they would pray for in Lourdes or those who have asked for prayers.

The Zigzag Path, close to the candles, leads steeply uphill, leaving the sanctuary opposite the entrance to the High Stations. This is the path that must be used for access to and from the Grotto after midnight when the main gates are closed.

The Baths are housed in a building beyond the Grotto. Originally they were closer to the Grotto. The present building houses seventeen baths, eleven for women and six for men (including two for children). The baths are open daily from 8.30am to 12.30am and 1.30pm to 6.00pm – except Sundays and holydays when they are only open from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm.

The Bridge beyond the baths leads across to the Prairie.

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The Low Stations are situated along the river bank, to the left, on the Prairie side of the bridge.

The Church of St Bernadette is on the left as you walk along the river bank opposite the Grotto, although it is one church the space inside can be divided, creating two separate spaces.

The Accueil Notre Dame is neither a hospital nor a hotel yet paradoxically functions as both. It is a place of welcome and accommodation for sick and/or disabled pilgrims who need a higher level of care than could be provided in a hotel. The A&B pilgrimage is allocated a ward in the Accueil, which will be served by our own doctors, nurses and helpers. A catering team helps to provide all the meals for the A&B pilgrims resident in the Accueil.

The bridge between the Church of St Bernadette and the Accueil takes you back, under the arches into Rosary Square.

Cross over the bridge and once back in Rosary Square turn left and take the long walkway towards the far end of the area.

The Esplanade, sometimes called the Rosary Walk, is the area behind the Crowned Virgin statue and is the route of the processions.

St Michael’s Gate is the entrance to the sanctuary at the far end of the esplanade and is so called because of the statue of St Michael the Archangel which stands just outside the gate on the right hand side looking towards the Basilicas.

The Breton Calvary is the large cross in the centre of the circular lawn in front of St Michael’s gate, and this year is part of the Door of Mercy, giving it heightened prominence.

The Basilica of St Pius X is on your left as you come back towards Rosary Square from St Michael’s Gate, but you can only see the grass covered roof – the main part of the building is underground.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP WITHIN THE SANCTUARY THE GROTTO OF MASSABIELLE

This small cave is at the very heart of Lourdes. This is the spot where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette eighteen times in 18581, a place where heaven and earth touched. Ever since that time it has been a place of pilgrimage, prayer and contemplation.

In a niche above and to the right on the Grotto is a statue representing Our Lady of Lourdes. On the ground in front of the Grotto and slightly to the left is a plaque marking the spot where Bernadette knelt in prayer on the occasion of the first apparition. Benches often cover the plaque, so it is not always easy to find. Another plaque immediately in front of the Grotto shows where Pope John Paul II knelt in prayer on his visit to Lourdes.

At the back of the Grotto, on the left, there is the spring discovered

by Bernadette on 25th February 1858. This water is channelled to the Baths and the taps. Behind the altar, which is made of solid rock, at the back of the Grotto on the right, is a box for pilgrim’s petitions.

Pilgrims move silently though the Grotto, usually entering from the left as we face it and departing to the right.

Mass is celebrated in the Grotto each day (times and languages of the Masses are displayed in the Information Centre). The last Mass of the day is at 11.00pm and is usually in French.

Many pilgrims like to visit the Grotto each day.

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The 18th apparition was experienced by Bernadette on the Prairie because the access to the Grotto was closed off by a barrier.

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A POSSIBLE FORMAT FOR A TIME OF PRAYER AT THE GROTTO

Allow a few moments of stillness and silence to come into the presence of God and his mother Mary

Read Mary’s prayer of praise, ‘The Magnificat’ (on page 204) slowly and prayerfully

Call to mind the situations and the people you wish to place before the Lord and his mother for their care and compassion

Pray one decade of the rosary – perhaps select a particular mystery to focus on, one that maybe reflects your prayer intentions

End with a time of stillness and silence giving thanks for the time you have spent with the Lord and his mother.

THE CRYPT

The Crypt was the first of the churches to be built in answer to Our Lady’s request to Bernadette during the 13th apparition when Our Lady asked Bernadette to ask the priests to build a chapel and requested that the people came in procession. Twenty-five local men, including Bernadette’s father, cut into the rock above the Grotto to build the Crypt.

Bernadette was present, but hidden among the congregation, when it was blessed and opened on 19th May 1866. Shortly after this event Bernadette left Lourdes for the convent in Nevers.

The Crypt contains a relic of St Bernadette in a small chapel to the right as you enter. It is a place of silent prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from midnight each night to 7.00am the following morning during the pilgrimage season. Access to the crypt is also from the top of the ramps, but at a lower level than the Upper Basilica.

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THE BASILICA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, KNOWN AS THE UPPER BASILICA

The title ‘Basilica’ is conferred by the Pope on important places of pilgrimage. There are three Basilicas in the Sanctuary of Lourdes.

The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is situated on the rock above the Grotto and was completed in 1872. It was consecrated in 1876 and was the second church to be built. The Upper Basilica can be reached from the top of the ramps. Just inside the entrance, on the right, is a plaque showing the text of the judgement given by Mgr Laurence proclaiming the Apparitions to be authentic. The altar in the basilica is directly above the Grotto. The tip of the spire is 70 metres high and houses four main bells which every hour play the “Ave Maria of Lourdes”.

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THE BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, known as the Rosary Basilica, is in front of and below the Crypt and Upper Basilica; it forms the third church in the group, which from a distance could be mistaken for one cathedral. It can be reached from Rosary Square, up a wide flight of steps or the ramp to the left of the main doors as you look at them.

The Rosary Basilica was built between 1883 and 1899 and consecrated on 6th October 1901. The crown and cross, covered in gold leaf, on top of the dome were renovated in 2001 on the hundredth anniversary of the consecration . The portal above the great doors depicts Our Lady with the child Jesus, commending the rosary to St Dominic. The mosaic walls of the Basilica are dedicated to the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the Rosary.

On the front of the Basilica the mosaics portray the Mysteries of Light, which were added in 2008 to commemorate the Jubilee Year.

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THE CHURCH OF ST BERNADETTE

The latest church to be built in the Sanctuary is the Church of St Bernadette, across the river on the meadow. It was from this site that Bernadette experienced the last of the apparitions on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 16th July 1858. The Church of St Bernadette was blessed in 1988. It can hold 5000 but is usually divided into smaller sections (Côté Grotte and Côté Carmel) to allow a number of groups to use it at the same time. On the right of the church there is a conference centre known as the “Hemicycle”. Behind the church on the hillside outside the Sanctuary, is the Carmelite Convent.

THE ADORATION CHAPEL

The Adoration Chapel is to the left of the Church of St Bernadette and is all too easy to miss! It is available for silent prayer throughout the day and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 6.00am to 11.00pm each day during the summer. The chapel is built on twelve pillars representing the twelve apostles, and is a haven of peace and prayer.

THE PODIUM

This open air altar on the meadow opposite the Grotto has a large awning over the altar. It allows very large gatherings to meet for the celebration of Mass close to the Grotto. This is where Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in 2004 and Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass in September 2008.

ST JOSEPH’S CHAPEL

This small, partly underground chapel dedicated to St Joseph can be found on the left of the Esplanade just before St Michael’s gate.

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THE RECONCILIATION CHAPEL

One of the messages of Lourdes is a call to conversion of the heart. During our pilgrimage we will have an opportunity to attend a Reconciliation Service (see programme for details). But pilgrims also have the opportunity to attend the Reconciliation Chapel, which is open daily from 10.00am to 11.15am and from 2.30pm to 6.00pm for pilgrims who wish to find peace and consolation in the sacrament of reconciliation.

Confessions are heard in many languages. The Reconciliation Chapel can be found in the building alongside the Esplanade, not far from the statue of the Crowned Virgin.

The Church in BartrĂŠs, where Bernadette lived as a child.

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THE BASILICA OF ST PIUS X

The Underground Basilica of St Pius X was consecrated on the Feast of the Annunciation, 1958 to celebrate the centenary of the apparitions,

by Cardinal Roncalli, who later became Pope John XXIII. The basilica made of concrete is huge and can accommodate 25,000 people. The Underground Basilica is the venue each afternoon for the Blessing of the sick at the conclusion of the Blessed Sacrament Procession.

The A&B pilgrimage will celebrate the Mass with Anointing at the central altar of this amazing building.

There are two chapels for silent prayer in the Basilica; the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and the Chapel of St Therese of Lisieux.

There are also many sculptures in Gammail (illuminated stained glass) depicting: – The Eighteen Apparitions – The Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary – The Way of the Cross

Hanging from the ceiling throughout the basilica are several huge ‘tapestries’ showing images of Saints and Martyrs, including a photograph of St Bernadette.

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BERNADETTE

To follow the footsteps of Bernadette is to discover where she was born, to see and feel the difficult conditions under which she and her family lived at the time of the apparitions, namely Le Cachot or old prison cell; to see the font in which Bernadette was baptised and the Hospice where she went to school and made her First Holy Communion, and the Grotto where she saw and prayed with the Blessed Virgin Mary. To visit these places is to try to understand a little of the life of Bernadette. Above all it is to pray in the places where she prayed.

The following route is very steep in parts and because of this some pilgrims or groups prefer to do the route in reverse, using the lift on Rue Paradis to reach the top of the town and the parish church and the Cachot first.

It is suggested that at each place visited the group gather together to pray for an intention linked to that particular place.

The Boly Mill Leave the Sanctuary at St Michael’s gate, cross over St Michael’s bridge walking away from the sanctuary and veer right down a very steep slope.

At the bottom of the slope follow the road to the left along Rue St Berandette Soubirous. The Boly Mill is about 100m along on the left.

Bernadette was born here on 7th January 1844 and lived in the mill until she was 10 years old. When Bernadette was a child this would have been one of very few buildings following the route of the old millstream.

Bernadette’s parents, Louise and Francoise were tenants of the mill but were forced to leave in 1854 when their business failed. The Boly Mill is open to visitors but narrow stairs make it almost impossible for anyone who has difficulty walking. Once those who wish have been through the Mill the group gathers together to offer prayer:

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Let us pray: At this family home let us pray for all families especially – families in crisis – refugee families – broken families – grieving families – those couples longing for a family – children who do not know the comfort and warmth of a loving family.

La Maison Paternelle de Bernadette On leaving the mill continue up the very steep incline to La Maison Paternelle, known as the Moulin Lacade, where the Soubirous family lived after the apparitions. It is open to visitors and has some interesting items to see including furniture, photographs and details of the Soubirous family. Narrow steps make a visit impractical for many pilgrims, as a result most groups simply move on.

Le Cachot Turn sharp right at this point to continue up Rue du Borg. After a short distance up the steep incline turn sharp left by a wall and continue along the same street where it becomes more level. At the end of the road turn left into Rue Baron Duprat and after about 60m turn right at the Police Station (which was the magistrates Court in Bernadette’s day) into Rue des Petits-Fosse. Le Cachot is further along this road on the right. It was used as a prison cell until 1824 when it fell into disuse because it was considered unfit for habitation. When the Soubirous family became homeless in 1857 a cousin offered them refuge in the old prison cell, where they lived from the winter of 1857 to the autumn of 1858.

The building has two doors, you enter by the left door and exit by the right door having visited the cell. It is accessible to wheelchair users.

The first room you enter has many interesting items from Bernadette’s day, including clothing, shoes and photographs. The statue of Our Lady was originally in the old parish church.

The cell is a very special room. It measures 3.7m by 4.4m and the entire family of six lived in this one room at the time of the apparitions.

Bernadette and her sister Toinette slept to the right of the fireplace as you face it; her parents slept behind the door and Bernadette’s brothers Jean-Marie and Justin slept under the barred window.

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It was from this room that Bernadette went to the Grotto to collect firewood on 11th February 1858 and saw Our Lady for the first time.

Gathered in this room, a former prison cell, we pray: For all prisoners everywhere – prisoners of conscience – those who are imprisoned by poverty, war, fear, famine, homelessness – those, who through illness or infirmity, find themselves prisoners in their own homes – those who are prisoners of addiction or mental health problems – may they find solace and comfort in the love of the Lord who came to set prisoners free. Amen.

Le Cachot, where Bernadette lived with her family at the time of the apparitions

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The Parish Church of Sacre Coeur On leaving the Cachot turn right and then immediate left by the bollards towards Place Peyramale. Go past the War Memorial and the underground car park, which was the site of the Parish Church in Bernadette’s day, which was demolished in 1904. The new parish church, built between 1875 and 1903, is across the busy main road in Rue de l’Eglise. A statue of Abbe Peyramale, Bernadette’s parish priest, stands in front of the church. He is buried in the crypt of the church which is located beneath the sanctuary. Access to the crypt is by a side door to the right of the church as you face it. Access to the church is either by the steps at the front or by a ramp on the left hand side of the church.

The Font The old granite baptismal font is on the left as you enter by the main door – turn right as you enter the church if you have used the ramp. Bernadette was baptised in this font on 9th January 1844 and above the font is a copy of the baptismal register showing the entry for her baptism. The font is still in use for baptisms today.

Gathering at the font we pray: For all those who have been baptised here or elsewhere that their faith may grow as strong as that of Bernadette. We give thanks for our own baptism which marked our entry into the community of the faithful – may it always be understood by us as a great gift and blessing.

The Presbytery After visiting the church, walk back to the main road, cross it and turn left in the direction of the station. About 50m further on is the Old Presbytery set back among some trees on the left as you pass it. This is where Bernadette came to pass on Our Lady’s message to the Parish Priest. The actual door used by Bernadette still exists. The old presbytery is now a public lending library.

The Hospice After passing the Old Presbytery, continue along this road towards the Hospice, which is on the left hand side, just beyond the very busy junction near the railway station. The present general Hospital of Lourdes was built on the site of the former Hospice, Bernadette’s school, but the facade and some of the rooms have been preserved. In front of the Hospice is a little statue of Bernadette, which was presented by the townspeople with the inscription “To our own Bernadette”.

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Fr Laurence Quin-Morris

Before, during and after the eighteen apparitions of our Lady in 1858, Bernadette is never without her Rosary and this most beautiful prayer was her constant companion. Two years before the first apparition, her sister Toinette, had bought her the Rosary that she would use in prayer with our Lady, and despite several attempts to get her to part with it, by those who investigated the apparitions, Bernadette kept that Rosary about her person and she prayed it often.

In the Grotto you will notice that our Lady holds a Rosary. She would encourage us to pray her prayer as she did St. Bernadette. To underline the importance that our Lady, St. Bernadette and the church attach to this prayer, the people of Lourdes built a chapel adjacent to the Grotto entitled: ‘The Basilica of the Holy Rosary.’ This was first opened to the public in1889 and is a must to visit in the domain of the sanctuary to see the frescoes that depict the mysteries.

If you do not possess a Rosary, Lourdes will provide you with plenty of opportunity to purchase one of your choice for yourself. It needs to be said, the Rosary is not a fashion accessory but a genuine religious article (that can be blessed by a priest) to help you pray this prayer of Mary’s whether at home or on Pilgrimage.

In his letter ‘Rosarium Virginis Mariae’ October 16 2002, Pope John Paul II expressed his love and esteem for the Rosary that has nourished the faith of generations of Christians. The Pope called on Catholics and other Christians to pray the Rosary and so enter ‘the school of Mary’ who knew Jesus Christ so well as his mother and who was his closest disciple. Though it is not obligatory, the Pope also suggested that five new mysteries be added to the traditional fifteen. He called them ‘Luminous Mysteries’ or the Mysteries of Light, which include the mysteries of Christ’s public ministry, between his Baptism and his Passion. While leaving the use of these mysteries ‘to the freedom of individuals and communities,’ Pope John Paul suggested that they could help make the prayer more deeply centred on Christ.

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the life of Mary and Jesus. We follow Mary from the day the Archangel Gabriel came to ask her to become the Mother of Christ, to the day she was crowned Queen of Heaven. We follow Jesus from the moment the Holy Spirit came down on Mary, through his childhood, his public life, his suffering and death on the cross, the joy of Easter when he rose from the dead, to the day he ascended to Heaven in glory. This is our Faith!

This is the faith of the Church! We are proud to profess it through the prayer we call the Rosary.

HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY

The Rosary is made up of “decades”. A decade is one “Our Father” followed by ten “Hail Mary’s” and a “Glory Be”. Whilst it is the tradition to say all five decades at a time, it is better to say one decade well, rather than five decades badly.

Start saying the Rosary by making the sign of the cross. Then, holding the crucifix pray the “Apostles Creed”: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

Amen.

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Continue on to say one “Our Father”:

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 from evil.

Amen.

Followed by three “Hail Mary’s”:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

And finally one “Glory Be”:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

Then move on to the first decade, praying one “Our Father”, ten “Hail Mary’s” and complete the decade by saying one “Glory be”.

By saying five decades of the Rosary in this way you will complete one full circuit of the beads.

At the end of the Rosary the following prayers could be said: Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy; hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

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V Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, R That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, whose only-begotten Son, by his life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech you that meditating on these mysteries in the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we my both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord.

R Amen V May the divine assistance remain always with us.

R Amen.

V And may the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

R Amen.

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THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

The Annunciation And when the angel came to her, he said, “Hail full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women.”

Luke 1:28f

Each of us is blessed by God. God is with us. ‘Do not be afraid’ he says ‘for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name and you are mine.’

I am that adorable someone who is loved by God.

The Visitation And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and cried out with a loud voice, “Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.”

Luke 1:41-42

Elizabeth was much older than Mary. Perhaps she was unsure about the future. She must have welcomed the help and support. All Mary could give was her time and herself. These are gifts that really count.

The Birth of Jesus And she brought forth her first born, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room in the inn.

Luke 2:7

In him we see our God made visible and so are caught up in love of the God we cannot see

The Presentation And when the days of her purification were fulfilled according to the Law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.

Luke 2: 22-23

What is God’s plan for me? Each life is a vocation. May I live mine in the service of God and for those he has entrusted to my care.

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Finding of the child Jesus in the Temple.

And it came to pass after three days, that they found him in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the Teachers, both listening to them and asking questions.

Luke 2:46

What are the right questions for me to ask? Even to know the questions, I must first listen to God - in prayer, in the words of Scripture, in the teaching of the church, in the voice of conscience. As I listen, so shall I learn to question well.

THE MYSTERIES OF LIGHT

Christ’s Baptism in the Jordan The Spirit descended like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; and with you I am well pleased.

Mark 1:10 So often we hear people say: ‘I was baptized.’

What would it mean for me to say: ‘I AM baptized?’

Christ’s self-revelation at the marriage at Cana Jesus changed water into wine, the first of his signs, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

John 2:11

Help me, Lord, to see your hand at work in my life. Lord, I believe, help my unbelief.

Christ’s proclamation of the Kingdom of God with his call to conversion “The time has come and the kingdom of God is close at hand; repent and believe in the good news.”

Mark 1:15

Give me, Lord, the grace of true conversion of heart so that I may be in you and You in me.

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Christ’s Transfiguration And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.

Mark 17:2

Lord, in this experience Peter, James and John saw you praying but recognized also that you had become the prayer. Teach me to pray.

Christ’s institution of the Eucharist He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given up for you. Do this in memory of me.”

Luke 22:19

In this great sacrament you feed your people and strengthen them in holiness, so that the family of mankind may come to walk in the light of faith, in one communion of love.

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

The agony in the Garden ‘Father’, he said, ‘if you are willing take this cup away from me.

Nevertheless, let your will be done not mine. In his anguish he prayed even more earnestly, and his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.

Luke 22:44-45

Lord, remove from me my heart of stone and give me instead a heart filled with compassion for all those who suffer throughout the world in body, mind or spirit.

The scourging at the pillar Pilate saw that he was making no impression, that in fact a riot was imminent. So he took some water. Washed his hands in front of the crowd and said, ‘I am innocent of this man’s blood.’ He ordered Jesus to be first scourged and then handed over to be crucified.

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Cruelty survives today on a grand scale. I am so scandalized by the viciousness of some, that I scarcely notice the speck of inhumanity in myself. ‘Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.’

The crowning with thorns And they stripped him and put on him a scarlet cloak; and twisting a crown of thorns they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. To make fun of him they knelt to him saying, ‘Hail King of the Jews.’

Matthew 27:28-29

There is so much false joy in the world – escapism, ridicule, irony, facetiousness the degrading of human virtue, mockery, and pleasure seeking. Help me, Lord, to model my life on the Beatitudes.

The carrying of the Cross They then took charge of him, and carrying his own cross he went out of the city to the place of the skull or, as it is was called in Hebrew, Golgotha. As they were leading him away they seized on a man, Simon from Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and made him shoulder the cross and carry it behind Jesus.

John 19:17; Luke 23:26-27

Did Jesus have difficulty on the way of the cross? We take for granted, almost, his perseverance, his trust in his heavenly Father. But this was genuine perseverance, genuine trust. There is nothing sham in the humanity of Christ. Yet I, too, need trust and the grace of perseverance and especially in the sacrament of penance. I am very sorry for all my sins and with the help of your grace I will try not to sin again.

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The Resurrection ‘Why look among the dead for someone who is alive?’ He is not here; he has risen.

Luke 24:5-6 He is the true Lamb who took away the sins of the world. By dying he destroyed our death; by rising he restored our life.

The Ascension And so the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, there at the right hand of God he took his place.

Mark 16:19

Christ, the mediator between God and man, judge of the world and Lord of all, has passed beyond our sight, not to abandon us but to be our hope.

Christ is the beginning, the head of the Church, where he has gone, we hope to follow.

The coming of the Holy Spirit.

They were filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak foreign languages as the Spirit gave them the gift of speech.

Acts 2:4

Send your Holy Spirit upon me to be my helper and guide. Give me the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. And fill me with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.

The Assumption Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman, adorned with the sun, standing on the moon, and with twelve stars on her head for a crown.

Rev 12:1

The virgin Mother of God was taken up into heaven to be the beginning and the pattern of the Church in its perfection, and a sign of hope and comfort for your people on their pilgrim way.

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Our Lady, Queen of Heaven Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother. Seeing his mother and the disciple he loved standing near by, Jesus said to his mother, ‘Woman, this is your son.’ Then to the disciple he said, ‘This is your mother.’ And from that moment the disciple made a place for her in his heart.

John 19:25-27 Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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PROCESSIONS IN LOURDES – A GUIDE

During our week in Lourdes we will participate as a pilgrimage in two processions – the Torchlight and the Blessed Sacrament. We will also process as a Diocese. In this article we explore the meaning of taking part in a procession.

A procession is a journey which symbolises in mini-form what our pilgrimage is about. It is the courage to move out of our comfort zone, join with other people and seek to encounter the Lord. Every procession starts with one type of order – through the goodwill of all participants we get ourselves ready and in line – and ends with a different experience – we celebrate being together as “Church, People of God, Body of Christ, Temple of the Holy Spirit.” (Vatican 2) A procession is not:

A race – we will all get to the final destination. There is no prize for being the first. Indeed in the Blessed Sacrament Procession the most honoured position is at the end of the Procession where the Bishop carries the host.

A march – we are each one of us unique individuals making together a pilgrim Church, not an army on the march. Our goal is unity not uniformity.

A parade – many people will look on as we process through Lourdes, but we are not showing ourselves off to others. We are witnesses of faith obeying the command which Our Lady gave to Bernadette telling people to “come in procession”.

A procession is:

A humble and respectful walk accompanied by meditation, song and prayer.

A community in which many different groups - a people of all nations - come together to worship. We do not choose the place where we walk – we accept humbly the place that is given to us in order to form part of that community.

A reflection of what the Church is – the people of God walking towards the Light, overcoming tribulations on the way, renewing itself constantly under the action and the influence of the Holy Spirit.

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THE TORCHLIGHT (MARIAN) PROCESSION

The Torchlight procession dates back to the earliest times when pilgrims would end their day’s pilgrimage by saying the rosary together and singing hymns to Our Lady and takes place every evening, starting at 9.00pm. As a pilgrimage we take part in the procession on one evening during the week, but pilgrims may take part on other evenings if they wish. On the evening when we are officially processing as a diocese we will gather and form up behind the diocesan banner.

Pilgrims in wheelchairs or on stretchers gather in one area, walkers in another, the two groups coming together when the procession begins.

This start is symbolic as we will journey from separation to unity.

All participants carry a lighted candle which is a reminder of our baptism, when we received the gift of faith. Here in Lourdes, the candle lit procession bears witness to our faith, hope and love of God and a reminder that we are called to be ‘the light of Christ’ to all we meet in the world.

During the procession the Rosary will be prayed in a variety of languages, reflecting the different nationalities present in Lourdes at the time.

However the ‘Glory be’ is always said in Latin, because Our Lady joined in with Bernadette on the Glory Be of each decade that she recited. The following two hymns are also usually sung: “Immaculate Mary” and “Holy Virgin, by God’s decree” – these hymns are often printed on the paper candle holder.

Having processed right round the Esplanade, those using wheelchairs are placed at the foot of the Basilica steps. While this is happening walkers are directed into processing from side to side of rosary square, which prolongs the procession and creates a wonderful weaving of light, as night falls.

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THE BLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION AND BLESSING OF THE SICK

Eventually all those processing are gathered in front of the Rosary Basilica and the evening concludes with a hymn to Our Lady, usually the “Salve Regina”, after which pilgrims will be invited to offer one another a sign of peace.

After the procession some people like to go to the Grotto or to the candle bank to continue their prayer.

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THE BLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION AND BLESSING OF THE SICK

This procession is almost as old as the first pilgrimages to Lourdes.

It was first linked to the movement of the Blessed Sacrament from the Crypt to the Grotto where adoration took place. But the sick were detached from this and so a new form was introduced which included the blessing of the sick.

This procession and blessing of the sick takes place every day at 5.00pm.

As a pilgrimage we will take part on one particular day, though pilgrims can attend on other days if they so wish.

Pilgrims who are unable or do not wish to process will go direct to the underground Basilica of St Pius X where they can participate in prayer and adoration by watching the progress of the procession towards the Basilica on the large screens.

The Blessed Sacrament is carried, by a Bishop, in solemn procession, under a canopy and accompanied by priests and deacons, from the Crypt of the Rosary Basilica to the underground Basilica. Pilgrims gathered in Rosary Square lead the procession into the Basilica.

Once everyone is gathered there is a time of silent adoration before the Blessed Sacrament – we don’t have to do anything, we just have to ‘be’, and feel the love of God. The Cure d’Ars, when asked what he did during his time of private prayer said “I look at Him and He looks at me”

In Lourdes the service of Benediction is amplified by a small procession.

The main celebrant, carrying the monstrance, is followed by other bishops and a procession of doctors. As they move round the altar the procession stops at frequent intervals to bless the sick and disabled. As the priest makes the sign of the cross with the monstrance containing the sacred host, our faith tells us that it is Our Lord himself who blesses us, and we receive the benediction with reverence, head bowed.

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MASS WITHANOINTING OFTHE SICK

When you speak to any pilgrim who has been to Lourdes on our Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage, most will tell you that one of the highlights is Mass with the Anointing of the Sick.

The origin of anointing and prayers for strength to accept sickness dates back to Jesus’ time. In the Gospels we find many references to Jesus caring for the sick and disabled and it was good that He gave special attention to them. You will recall the story of the paralytic, where Jesus said “Your sins are forgiven” “But to prove to you that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins” - He said to the paralytic - “Get up and pick up your bed and go off home” Matthew 9: v3, 6-8.

“The Apostles set off to preach repentance and they anointed many sick people with oil.” Mark 6: v 12-15. Also, on many occasions He would say to those calling for help “Do you believe?”

You will recall the leper who came to Jesus after sunset – “If it be your will, you have power to make me clean”. Jesus was moved to pity, held out His hand and touched him and said “I will, be clean.”

Mark 1: v40-45. Note that the leper said “If it be your will”. Jesus knows what is best for us. He taught us in the ‘Our Father’ – “Thy will be done”. “Is there a man among you who would hand his son a stone when he asked for bread, or a snake for a fish? If you know to give your children what is good, how much more will your Father in Heaven give good things to those who love Him” Matthew 7: v9-11 In his agony in the garden of Gethsemane, He prayed “Abba (Father) everything is possible for you – take this cup away from me; but let it be as you, not I, would have it.” Mark 14: v36.

When at home, struggling to be faithful members of the Church, or here in Lourdes awaiting to receive the Sacrament, we must try and pray for the graces to accept God’s will in every day of our lives. God will answer our prayers for good health and relief from pain, in His own way and time and in the way best for each of us. Prayer for each other is the best gift for us all now, on our Pilgrimage and when we go back home.

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MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Who may receive the Sacrament of Anointing?

Certainly all those who have been baptised; have reached the use of reason; those who are seriously unwell or profoundly disabled; those who are very elderly, or extremely frail.

During the Anointing, all receiving the Sacrament can be assured of a remembrance in prayer by all pilgrims. It is an added blessing to receive the Sacrament during Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard and the priests.

If you have any queries, speak to your Chaplain or Deacon; your leaders will keep you informed about the celebration.

The Rite of Anointing The Liturgy for Anointing is well prepared and celebrated. Bishop and priests lay their hands, in silence, on the heads of those to be anointed; prayers and blessing of oil follows; then the sign of the cross with the oil on the foreheads “Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit” and the hands “May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up”.

How should you be prepared?

Have Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith is a special gift; treasure it through prayer when you go to Mass, visit the Grotto and take part in the daily celebrations. Pray to accept God’s will for you here in Lourdes and at home. It is good to be reconciled – to confess and receive absolution.

Our young helpers are an inspiration to us; they look so happy to be helpers. Smile with them!! It is important to invite them to pray with you and for you.

Bernadette said “My vocation is that of being sick”.

Rev. Canon Seamus Hester

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Individual Prayer at the end of the Mass with anointing

It is acknowledged that from time to time pilgrims seek healing at the Mass with anointing for situations that technically do not “qualify� for the Sacrament of Anointing, for example: a bereavement or prayers on behalf of a sick relative. It is hoped that some of these pilgrims will find comfort and healing at the Hotel Group Mass, which will focus on bereavement and loss, others may be comforted and receive healing through the Service of Reconciliation. However this may still leave a few pilgrims feeling that they wish to have a dedicated time of prayer for someone they love or for a specific intention that is not picked up through any other liturgy.

With this in mind there will be a short period (10 minutes) at the end of the Mass with anointing, when all members of the clergy and the lay chaplains, will spread out around the St Pius X Basilica and pilgrims individually or in small groups will be invited to go to a chaplain of their choice to express an intention that will then be prayed for by the chaplain – with the individual or group who have presented themselves (e.g. a family) coming together to pray for one specific family member or friend.

This is not intended to be a time of lengthy discussion or counselling, though this might follow later if there is a need. It is purely a time of prayer, where intentions are made known, and the clergy pray with the pilgrim for the need expressed.

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THE BATHS (PISCINES)

“Go drink of the water and wash yourself there.”

This was the request the Blessed Virgin Mary made to Bernadette during the ninth apparition. Bernadette dug into the soil at the back of the Grotto and found a mountain spring. Water has flowed from this spring ever since and continues to flow today. This spring can be seen, covered by a glass panel, at the back of the Grotto.

This water is channelled through underground pipes to: - the Baths - the reservoirs that supply the taps It is ordinary water, yet using it in faith has led to miraculous cures.

Of the sixty-seven recorded miracles of Lourdes, forty-nine occurred during the use of Lourdes water; through drinking it, washing with it or bathing in it.

Immersing ourselves in the baths is a reminder of our Baptism. We do so in a spirit of humility, faith and prayer and associate ourselves with Bernadette by responding to Our Lady’s request.

While we wait outside the baths the Rosary is recited and prayers and invocations are said or sung in various languages. We are encouraged to join in the prayers.

A team of volunteer helpers work at the Baths and offer assistance to those who may need it and doctors and nurses are always on duty should a pilgrim require medical assistance.

Our Pilgrimage has been allocated a time when A&B pilgrims can go through the baths. If this day and time is not convenient please speak with your Hotel Leaders.

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A WATER CEREMONY

For pilgrims who cannot or do not wish to go to the Baths there will normally be an opportunity to take part in a Water Ceremony, organised by a team from the Hotel / Accueil group.

This will normally take place on the prairie opposite the baths, so that the whole Hotel / Accueil group is involved at the same time in a similar, linking water ritual.

WATER CEREMONY Hotel groups frequently create their own water ceremony, using the skills and talents of pilgrims within the group.

This time of prayer might include such elements as: – reflections on the religious significance of water – the place of water in the life of Bernadette – reflections on the vital importance of water in our lives – the consequences of lack of water in certain parts of the world – a scripture reading related to water – a hymn from the grey section of the handbook – spontaneous prayer and petitions – prayers for those going through the baths – the blessing of water which can then be shared round the group – possibly pilgrims washing and drying the hands of the person next to them – or maybe using water to make a sign of the cross on the forehead and hands of the person next to them…

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THE WAY OF THE CROSS

The Stations of the Cross (or Way of the Cross) follows stages in the journey Jesus took on his way to Calvary in Jerusalem. To follow the Stations of the Cross is to reflect on the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus. We give thanks for his unconditional love for each one of us and consider how we are living the gospel message of love and forgiveness.

There are several sets of Stations of the Cross in Lourdes:

The High Stations The entrance to the High Stations is opposite the entrance of the Upper Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This rough and stony path winds its way for about a mile through a steep, wooded area. There are 115 gilded cast iron figures in the 15 stations. This path is unsuitable for wheelchair users and those unable to walk uphill.

(One of our pilgrimage chaplains will lead able pilgrims and helpers along these stations each morning at 6.15am. It should conclude by 7.00am, so there is still time for breakfast before the remainder of the day’s activities)

The Low Stations Just beyond the far bridge, alongside the river, on the meadow side, is a set of Stations carved in local stone. Although the ground is rather uneven in parts, it is level and it is in shade which makes these stations particularly suitable for wheelchair users.

The Marble Stations Commissioned to create a new set of Stations that would be accessible for all pilgrims, especially the sick and less able, the sculptress Maria de Faykod has created seventeen Stations carved in marble. In these stations the 15th depicts the closed tomb and the waiting of Mary on Holy Saturday; the 16th is “Jesus is risen” and the 17th Station depicts the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus.

These stations are situated on the far side of the meadow, but with no shade or shelter, care must be taken when deciding to use them either in blazing sun or when it is raining!

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Underground Basilica of St Pius X There is a set of stations in the underground Basilica of St Pius X in the art form known as “Gemmail”; they are backlit through layers of coloured glass and are mounted on the walls of the basilica.

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These following reflections are meant to be starting points, a means to trigger personal thoughts, comments and prayer at each station.

However if using the script as written, it lends itself to two or three voices at each station – if praying as a group, there is an opportunity for all to participate, if they wish.

At each Station all say together:

Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free; you are the Saviour of the world.

After each meditation, pause and then say together:

I love you Jesus, my Love, above all things.

I am heartily sorry for having offended you.

Never permit me to separate myself from you again. Grant that I may love you always and then do with me whatever you will.

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FIRST STATION: JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH

Pilate said to the crowd “Behold the man.” The crowd yelled, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” Pilate said, “Take him yourselves and crucify him: I can find no case against him.” (John 19: 6) Pilate recognised an innocent man and was anxious to release him.

Pilate said, “Here is your king.” “Take him away, take him away!” they said. “Crucify him!” “Do you want me to crucify your king?” said Pilate.

The chief priests answered, “We have no king except Caesar.” So in the end Pilate handed him over to be crucified. (John 19: 15-16) An innocent, good man is condemned to death. The crowd, incited by fanatics, are howling for his blood. The person in so-called power and authority knows that Jesus is innocent and yet he gives in to the crowd’s demands.

What would we have done if we had been there? It’s easy to say that we would have tried to help Jesus but how often do we follow the crowd and how quick are we to judge others? We don’t like to be out of step with popular opinion.

Who are the innocent today? Who are the condemned? Do I condemn?

Let us pause to reflect and pray.

SECOND STATION: JESUS RECEIVES HIS CROSS

Then they took charge of Jesus, and carrying his own cross he went out to the Place of the Skull or, as it is called in Hebrew, Golgotha. (John 19:17)

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himself that we might have life. In carrying our own crosses and in coping with our problems of life we know that Jesus has been there before us. He knows what it is like and he is with us now, walking alongside us, shouldering our burdens if only we would turn to him.

“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.” (Matt 11:26 – 30) Let us pause to reflect and pray.

THIRD STATION: JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME I am a worm, less than human, scorned by all, contempt of the people; all who see me jeer at me. (Psalm 22: 6)

We all fall at some time as we progress through life. Some of the falls are mere stumbles; others are heavy and severely affect us. We have to learn to take the knocks of life alongside the joys. But there are times when we are so weighed down with our problems that we find it difficult to cope. Jesus picked himself up again for our sake. His love for each one of us drove him on. We learn from him and try to do the same.

Let us pause to reflect and pray.

FOURTH STATION: JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER Mary and Joseph took the child Jesus to the Temple to present him to the Lord, as the Law required. A man named Simeon took the child in his arms and said to Mary, “Look, he is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, destined to be a sign that is rejected, and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” (Luke 2:22-35) 58

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It’s almost impossible to imagine the pain Jesus and his mother felt when they met like this. Perhaps Jesus was comforted in seeing his mother, knowing that she would never desert him; and yet seeing her in such grief may have added to his already overwhelming suffering. What did they say to one another? Was there time for words? Were words necessary? In times of anguish it is enough to know that our loved ones are with us.

Let us reflect and pray.

Let us ask Mary to help us to love unconditionally as she does. Hail, Mary.

FIFTH STATION: SIMON OF CYRENE HELPS JESUS TO CARRY HIS CROSS

As they were leading Jesus away they seized a man, Simon from Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and made him shoulder the cross and carry it behind Jesus. (Luke 23:26)

Did Simon resent being press ganged into service? Imagine how he must have felt. He was visiting Jerusalem for the festivities and found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or was he? Charity is beyond time and place. Jesus was in need; Simon responded.

We are called to help others where they happen to be and whenever they are in need. This might not be convenient; it might not be in a place or at a time of our choosing. Do we respond or try not to get involved?

Jesus reminds us that whatever we do for our brothers and sisters, we do it for him. (Matt 25: 40) Let us reflect and pray.

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SIXTH STATION: VERONICA WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS

It is your face, O Lord that I seek. Do not turn away from me. (Psalm 27: 9) A simple act of kindness to a condemned and dying man. But a courageous act, nevertheless. There is no account of this in Scripture but tradition has it that a woman, named Veronica, risked a beating from the soldiers to offer Jesus some small comfort on his final journey.

More often than not it’s the little things that matter. A kind word, a smile, a sincere gesture that says, “I understand”, and what does it cost? Very little! But what does it give – a great deal!

Let us reflect and pray.

SEVENTH STATION: JESUS FALLS A SECOND TIME

His state was divine, yet he did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave. (Phil 2:6)

Desolate, in anguish, Jesus falls again. There are times when we feel we cannot go on any further. Difficulties we face sometimes weigh so heavily on us that we are incapable of taking another step. Exhaustion sets in, we too feel emptied, and we have nothing left. What causes this? Is it modern life with all of its stresses? Is it self-inflicted through our own life-styles? Is it imposed upon us through illness, through anxiety for a loved one?

Whatever the cause we are not alone in our sufferings. Whatever hardships we face, whatever we have to endure, we can be confident that Jesus has faced them too. As difficult as it may be, let us ask Jesus to give us the grace and the strength to pick ourselves up and move on as he did.

Let us reflect and pray.

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EIGHTH STATION: JESUS COMFORTS THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM

“Don’t cry for me but rather for yourselves and your children.” (Luke 23: 28)

Even close to death and in terrible pain, Jesus thinks of others. He recognises that the women are hurting too. Seeing an innocent man treated so brutally moved them to tears. We too can be moved to tears when we witness injustice, but what good is this unless we are moved to correct the injustice? We see it almost daily on our television screens and we may contribute financially to help those in need; we might even organise a fund-raising event to help the plight of the poor and hungry of the world. And this is good but do we consider why there is so much unnecessary hardship? Do we try to change ourselves? Are we aware of our own unjust actions towards others?

Everyone thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing themselves. (Tolstoy)

Let us reflect and pray.

NINTH STATION: JESUS FALLS A THIRD TIME

Now I will lie down in peace and sleep; for you alone Lord make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8)

Sheer exhaustion caused Jesus to fall again. He had been deprived of sleep, interrogated, humiliated and tortured in a most brutal way.

Sometimes life can seem unbearable and we just want to stop. Situations beyond our control may cause us to fall into depression and despair. The news that a loved one is ill, the fear of losing a job, the breakdown of a relationship; all make it hard to cope with life as we see it.

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But how often do we fall through our own fault? We let ourselves down when we act irresponsibly, when we are selfish, unkind and intolerant, when we cause hardship to those we claim to love. We fall when we think only of ourselves, and when we fail to love. There are many situations when we contribute to our own downfall.

We fall when we make the same mistakes over and over again? It has been said that the only mistake we make in life is not learning from mistakes.

Let us reflect and pray.

TENTH STATION: JESUS IS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS

The ultimate humiliation! The Son of God stripped naked for the world to see. Not just stripped of his clothing, but also of his dignity. Man’s inhumanity to man.

And it continues today. We see it so often; people stripped of their dignity, the homeless, the unemployed, the hungry, victims of war, refugees fleeing for fear of their lives. There are many in the world who have nothing; they too have been stripped naked. We have built a world which worships power and money; we live in a world of violence.

For all that the world is still a beautiful place and we are fortunate to witness and experience respect, acceptance and love here in Lourdes.

This could be the norm for the world. What can we do to make the world a better place?

Let us reflect and pray.

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ELEVENTH STATION: JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS

They have pierced my hands and my feet; I can count every one of my bones. (Psalm 22:16 – 17)

It was common practice to tie victims to the cross but the soldiers went beyond this and nailed Jesus to the cross to inflict even more pain.

The issue of suffering is a great mystery. People may question God about suffering in the world but they can hardly accuse him of not knowing about it.

We think of people in the world to day who are “nailed to crosses” – trapped in their pain and so fixed to their trials it seems impossible for them to move away: those who are oppressed, lonely or anxious, those who suffer and the dying. In our darkest hour when life seems hopeless let us turn to Jesus who understands and shares our pain.

Let us reflect and pray.

TWELFTH STATION: JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS

Reflect on some of the words of Jesus from the cross.

Even in immense pain he thought of others: “Father forgive them, they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23: 34) Do I need to forgive anyone? Do I need to seek forgiveness from anyone?

Jesus cried out to his father “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt 27: 46). If we ever feel abandoned, we know that Jesus has experienced this too. He understands. He knows our pain. He knows our sense of loss. We should never fear the loneliness of death. Jesus will be with us.

“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother’s sister Mary, wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. Seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near her, Jesus said to his mother.

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THE WAY OF THE CROSS

“Woman, this is your son.” Then to the disciple he said, “This is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (John 18: 25-27)

Mary is our mother too. Here in Lourdes, and at home, we can turn to her for comfort, consolation and guidance. And in doing so, she will lead us to Jesus.

Let us reflect and pray.

THIRTEENTH STATION: JESUS IS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS

Mary takes Jesus into her arms. Michelangelo’s Pieta captures this moment more than words could say.

Tragically, some parents have known this moment, too; how do we ever hope to comfort a mother whose son has been killed, or a father whose young daughter has just died after months of fighting an incurable disease?

How? It’s difficult, but Mary is ready to embrace each one of us in our darkest moments and say to us “I know, I understand your pain and I am with you.”

Let us reflect and pray.

FOURTEENTH STATION: JESUS IS LAID IN THE TOMB

Then Joseph (of Aramathaea) took the body of Jesus, wrapped it in a clean shroud and put it in his own new tomb, which had been hewn out of the rock. Then he rolled a large stone across the entrance of the tomb and went away. (Matt. 27: 59 -60)

The son of God, born in a cave is laid to rest in a cave. He entered the world in poverty and died in poverty. But the riches he left for us cannot be measured. He had nothing, but gave everything, including his very life that we might live. And live it we must. Here in Lourdes we see and

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THE WAY OF THE CROSS

experience people serving one another in love. Jesus taught us how to put others before self. We pray for the courage and strength to do just that.

Let us reflect and pray.

If following the new Way of the Cross on the meadow or those alongside the river, please continue below, but if following other sets of stations, please go to the Sixteenth Station – “He is Risen”

FIFTEENTH STATION (OF THE MARBLE STATIONS): THE CLOSED TOMB

The fifteenth depicts the closed tomb, the waiting of Mary on Holy Saturday. The inscription on the fifteenth station on the set close to the river, says, “With faith and certain hope, Mary waited for the third day.”

There is a time of waiting when someone dies, a time of sadness, emptiness and immediate grief. There are family and friends to tell, arrangements to be made; it is exhausting. Grief has to be faced but for those with faith, there is hope in the Resurrection.

We pray for all who mourn. Let us reflect and pray.

SIXTEENTH STATION: HE IS RISEN

On the first day of the week the women went to the tomb with the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away and the body of the Lord was not there. Two men in dazzling white appeared to them and said, “Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? He is not here. He is Risen.” (Luke 24: 1 – 6)

Our faith teaches us that death is not the end but a door through which we pass on our journey to the Father. Through his death and Resurrection Jesus gives us the hope and promise of eternal life.

Let us reflect and pray.

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SEVENTEENTH STATION (OF THE MARBLE STATIONS): THE PILGRIMS OF EMMAUS

As the disciples made their way home, a stranger walked alongside them.

It was Jesus himself, but something prevented them from recognising him. (Luke 24: 13-15)

We are called to see goodness and love in everyone we meet. It can be difficult to do this; some people simply annoy and irritate us and no doubt we irritate others. We are all children of God and loved by him. We are made in God’s image and likeness and if we fail to see the love of God in one another can we claim to love God? Let us pray that the light of Christ in each of us is visible to others we meet.

As they grew close to their home they invited the stranger to stay and eat with them - “And they recognised him at the breaking of bread” (Luke 24: 31) We pray that the Eucharist will be an awakening for us, too.

Give me a pure heart that I may see Thee; a humble heart, that I may hear Thee; a heart of love that I may serve Thee; a heart of faith that I may abide in Thee. Dag Hammarskjöld Let us reflect and pray.

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RECONCILIATION

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Pope Paul VI published the “new rite” for the Sacrament of Penance in 1974, calling it the Sacrament of Reconciliation in order to bring a new understanding of this great gift from God. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a call for a change of heart; it is a symbol of life, dying to sin and rising to new life. During our pilgrimage we shall have the opportunity to attend a Penitential Service and celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we humbly acknowledge that we are sinners and desire to change our ways to God’s way of love. We acknowledge our faults, our failings, and our sinfulness; say sorry, make amends and seek God’s forgiveness.

It is a Sacrament of healing and forgiveness; it brings joy and hope to our lives. Through it we become reconciled to God, with others and ourselves. The new rite encourages the penitent to treasure a moment that should be one of the most beautiful moments of his or her life. The heavens rejoice over the sinner who repents and is reconciled to God (Lk 15: 7). We too should rejoice!

If you are uncertain of what to do and what to say, don’t worry.

Guidance may be given during the service but if not, simply approach the priest for private confession with an open heart and ask him to help you make your confession and celebrate the Sacrament.

There is also the Chapel of Reconciliation in the building known as Accueil Jean-Paul II, close to the statue of the crowned Virgin, where Confessions are heard daily from 10.00 – 11.15 am and from 2.30 – 6.00 pm. Any of the priests on our pilgrimage would be happy to celebrate the Sacrament of reconciliation with you by arrangement.

Reflection To prepare to celebrate the Sacrament we think about the ways in which we have failed to embrace God’s love for us, we consider the ways we have hurt others and diminished our own dignity through our lack of love.

It is all too easy for our examination of conscience and our confession to become “shopping lists” without reflecting deeply on why we sin. We should try to recognise our weaknesses and pray that through the celebration of this joyful Sacrament we will be able to put things right.

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RECONCILIATION

The following “examination of conscience”, compiled by Fr Chris Bergin should help us to focus on these points: An examination of conscience Jesus said, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart…’

Is my heart set on God, so that I really love him above all things?

More than money, or power, or personal pleasure?

Am I open to his presence? Do I pray daily? With sincerity? With love of God? Do I listen to the words of the Gospel? To the teachings of the Church? Do I prefer to decide for myself what I will listen to and what I will ignore?

Am I ashamed to witness to my faith in God in my daily life? At home? At work? With my family, or friends, or colleagues?

Jesus said, ‘Love your neighbour…’

Do I take care of the poor, the sick, the defenceless? Is my charity simply at my own convenience? Do I make sacrifices in order to help others? Of my time, of my resources?

Am I intolerant, envious, or quick to judge others? Do I respect those of a different race, colour or creed?

Do I forgive those who sin against me? Do I expect forgiveness without being willing to forgive?

Have I been greedy, or covetous, of my neighbour’s goods or property? Have I allowed lust to govern my thoughts or actions?

Have I actively sought the well-being of others, particularly those in need, or those within my own family?

Jesus said, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’

Do I thank God for the gift of my life? Am I grateful for the gifts and talents that I have? Do I use them wisely?

Have I eaten or drunk excessively? Do I take care of myself?

Am I able to forgive myself, as God has forgiven me? Do I hold on to feelings of guilt, or inadequacy, not trusting to the power of God’s love?

Do I live as a Christian? Do I listen to my conscience? Is my conscience well-formed?

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RECONCILIATION

A short act of contrition O my God, because you are so good, I am very sorry that I have sinned against you, and with the help of your grace I will try not to sin again.

THE WORDS OF ABSOLUTION The priest extends his hands over the penitent’s head and uses the following or similar words in absolution:

God, the Father of mercies, through the death and resurrection of his Son has reconciled the world to himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins.

Through the ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins, in the name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Prayer attributed to an Eastern Mystic I was a revolutionary when I was young and all my prayer to God was: “Lord, give me the energy to change the world.”

As I approached middle age and realised that half my life had gone without me changing even one person, I changed my prayer to: “Lord, help me change those who are close to me, just my family and friends, and I’ll be happy.”

Now I’m an old man and my one and only prayer is this: “Lord, give me the grace to change myself.”

If I’d prayed this from the very start, I should not have wasted my life.

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Living The Jubilee Indulgence

By Father Rob Esdaile (parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Thames Ditton, and chaplain to the Redshirt Youth Service Team)

We aren’t well placed to make sense of indulgences in our culture. In the first place there’s the word itself, ‘indulgence’. Think of when we use it (if we use it at all). Like as not, something like a cream cake, a pamper session or an upgrade on our plane ticket is involved. There might even be a hint of decadence involved (Remember ‘Naughty but nice!’?). In that context, it may come as a bit of a shock to hear that the Pope is promoting indulgences!

Indulgere is a Latin word. It may be related to dulcis (‘sweet’). In any case, it came to mean being courteous and, from this, being kinder to another than they deserved. Perhaps you were blessed with ‘indulgent’ grandparents (in whose eyes you could do no wrong)? Then you have the inkling of a concept we could apply to God, the truly indulgent One, the Father of the Prodigal, always ready to welcome us home. If you remember the Parable, you’ll remember the outcome – a ring on his finger, sandals on his feet, the best cloak on his shoulders and an extravagant party to follow: No reproof! No shame! No punishment!

Such is our God, says Jesus.

The problem is that the ecclesiastical history of ‘Indulgences’ often breathed a very different atmosphere. Popular presentations of Catholic faith over centuries frequently taught that our sins deserve ‘God’s dreadful punishments’ (if you remember that particularly baneful Act of Contrition from childhood), raising the question: Does God punish? Or do we punish ourselves when we exclude God?

Within this mindset, the Good News was that the believer could hope that these would be ‘temporal’ punishments (in purgatory) as opposed to ‘eternal’ punishments (in hell). The bad news was that these punishments got imagined in ever more lurid terms. (Nobody stopped to ask whether it makes sense to talk of ‘time’ in eternity ...) And spiritual practices often became geared to working off the ‘sentence’ due (either for the individual or, after their death, for a loved one). In a world of poor communication and limited education, the potential for abuse was great.

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Famously, Martin Luther’s objection to the Dominican friar Johann Tetzel’s ‘selling’ of indulgences (allegedly with the saying: "as soon as the money clinks into the money chest, the soul flies out of purgatory") was one of the 95 Theses he published in 1517, signalling the start of the Reformation. Luther’s answer was surely right: “when the church intercedes, the result is in the hands of God alone.”

Fortunately, the Catholic Church has thought long and hard in the last 500 years and wouldn’t say many of the things which were said in the heat of those sad quarrels. So when we speak of ‘Indulgences’ there’s no question of obtaining some sort of celestial ‘Get Out Of Jail Free’ card. The language of ‘temporal remission’ (’40 days off Purgatory’, etc.) is gone from our vocabulary. The point of an ‘Indulgence’ is to help us grow in charity and to open ourselves to greater friendship with the Lord.

An ‘Indulgence’ is some codified spiritual practice which will help us in that process. It invites us to gather our thoughts, to hear the proclamation of the Gospel and to ‘own it’ afresh, by joining in the same shared action that millions of our fellow Christians might perform. In the context of the Year of Mercy. Pope Francis’ language is very suggestive. He invites us “to live the indulgence of the Holy Year” (my emphasis); in other words “to approach the Father’s mercy with the certainty that his forgiveness extends to the entire life of the believer. To gain an indulgence is to experience the holiness of the Church, which bestows upon all the fruits of Christ’s redemption, so that God’s love and forgiveness may extend everywhere. Let us live this Jubilee intensely, begging the Father to forgive our sins and to bathe us in his merciful ‘indulgence’.”

The actual actions required for gaining the Holy Year indulgence are thus a symbol of a much wider and deeper act of faith in Jesus Christ, proclaiming that every part of our (of course imperfect) lives is bathed in His grace.

Those who come to Lourdes often already experience that truth through the act of bathing in the waters at the baths by the Grotto. For we are physical beings, people of heart and gut, not simply brain-boxes on legs. We need to walk God’s mercy, feel God’s mercy, embrace God’s mercy.

So most of us will choose, during the week of our Pilgrimage together, to enter through the Door of Mercy set up in the Domaine; all of us will have plentiful occasions to pray the Lord’s Prayer and the Hail Mary, to pray for the Pope’s intentions and to reflect on the Scripture passages 71

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which speak of God’s Mercy; and many of us will take the opportunity of celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. And if we do all those things, in so far as we are able, then we gain the Jubilee Indulgence.

Perhaps the language of indulgences speaks to you. Maybe it doesn’t make sense right now. Don’t worry if it’s not your cup-of-tea. Just honour the way it is helping many Christians around the world to realise how deeply God, our ‘indulgent’ Father, loves them – and let that same love embrace you. Pope Francis, Bull Of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Misericordiae Vultus (2015) n.22

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DAILY PRAYER 2016 DAILY PRAYER

The whole of our pilgrimage is a time of prayer – everything we do and say is offered to God in prayer, but it is good to meet together and put time aside for structured group prayer.

However, because of our comprehensive programme in Lourdes it is not always practical to have both morning and evening prayer within the group. For example there is not time between supper and the torchlight procession to get the group together for evening prayer. Whenever possible the chaplain will arrange a time for group prayer each day for pilgrims who wish and are able to attend. The time will vary from day to day according to the programme. Please watch out for notices about time for prayer in your group and if in doubt ask your chaplain. If there is no group prayer on any particular day, you may wish to use this format for your own personal time of prayer.

PRAYER FOLDER

Each Hotel and Accueil group has a Prayer Folder in which prayers, petitions, thoughts, reflections even drawings can be recorded at any time.

The folders will be taken to Mass every day and placed on the sanctuary for the duration of the Mass, after which they will be taken back to the hotel.

At the end of Mass on the final day of our pilgrimage the contents of all the folders will be taken and placed in the Grotto.

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THE THEME FOR THE YEAR

PRAYERS

Each year there is a theme for all pilgrimages coming to Lourdes.

The theme this year is:

MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHER

In the Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy Misericordiae Vultus Pope Francis writes:

Mercy is the very foundation of the Church’s life. All of her pastoral activity should be caught up in the tenderness she make present to believers; nothing in her preaching and in her witness to the world can be lacking in mercy. The Church’s very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love. The Church “has an endless desire to show mercy” (Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium para.24).

Perhaps we have long since forgotten how to show and live the way of mercy. The temptation, on the one hand, to focus exclusively on justice made us forget that this is only the first, albeit necessary and indispensible step. But the Church needs to go beyond and strive for a higher and more important goal. On the other hand, sad to say, we must admit that the practice of mercy is waning in the wider culture. In some cases the word seems to have dropped out of use. However, without a witness to mercy, life becomes fruitless and sterile, as if sequestered in a barren desert. The time has come for the Church to take up the joyful call to mercy once more. It is time to return to the basics and to bear the weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters. Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instils in us the courage to look to the future with hope.

(Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus para 10)

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Prayer of Pope Francis for the Jubilee Year of Mercy

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us those whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved.

Your loving grace freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.

Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you Spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you only knew the gift of God!�

You are the visible face of the Invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified.

You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved and forgiven by God.

Send your spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. AMEN

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FRIDAY 29 JULY

PRAYERS

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Taken from the selection in the book

Welcome to Lourdes and our 2016 Pilgrimage! The theme for all pilgrimages to Lourdes this year is ‘Merciful like the Father’, picking up the theme of the Year of Mercy, and this will be reflected in our liturgies and prayers throughout the week.

It would be a good idea at this point, before we start to pray, for us to introduce ourselves to some of the people we are sitting near . . . . .

To introduce the ‘Jubilee Year of Mercy’ Pope Francis wrote a document entitled Misericordiae Vultus, sections of which are included in some of the Daily Prayer sessions. Today we listen to one such excerpt

It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal works of mercy: Feed the hungry.

Give drink to the thirsty.

Clothe the naked.

Welcome the stranger.

Heal the sick.

Visit the imprisoned.

Bury the dead.

And let us not forget the spiritual works of mercy: Counsel the doubtful.

Instruct the ignorant.

Admonish sinners.

Comfort the afflicted.

Forgive offences.

Bear patiently those who do us ill.

Pray for the living and the dead.

(Pope Francis Misericordiae Vultus para. 15)

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PRAYERS

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Throughout our week on pilgrimage we have a wonderful opportunity to take time, look around us, and become aware of how many of these corporal and spiritual works of mercy are being demonstrated through our service to each other.

During our times of prayer as a group there will always be an opportunity for anyone to mention someone or something they would like us all to remember in prayer – so:

What do we wish to pray for today?

We offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud and those kept in the silence of our hearts, through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes as we say together: Hail Mary . . . .

To close our time of prayer this evening by saying together the ‘Magnificat’ which is printed on page 204.

My soul glorifies the Lord . . . . .

TOMORROW

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As we leave let’s offer each other a sign of peace – especially to those we haven’t yet met.

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Opening Mass with Blessing of Hands Passage through the Door of Mercy Holy Hour Passage through the Grotto

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SATURDAY 30 JULY

PRAYERS

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Taken from the selection in the book

One of the elements of the Jubilee Year is the opening of Holy Doors in cathedrals and places of pilgrimage throughout the world. You may have seen and been through one of the Holy Doors in our own diocese – at the Cathedral in Arundel, in Weybridge, West Grinstead or Mayfield. After Mass today we will be going, as a whole pilgrimage, to process through the Holy Door here in Lourdes.

Pope Francis writes: The practice of ‘pilgrimage’ has a special place in the Holy Year, because it represents the journey each of us makes in this life. Life itself is a pilgrimage, and the human being is a ‘viator’, a pilgrim travelling along the road, making his way to the desired destination.

Similarly, to reach the Holy Door in Rome or in any other place in the world, everyone, each according to his or her ability, will have to make a pilgrimage. This will be a sign that mercy is also a goal to reach and requires dedication and sacrifice. May pilgrimage be an impetus to conversion: by crossing the threshold of the Holy Door, we will find the strength to embrace God’s mercy and dedicate ourselves to being merciful with others as the Father has been with us.

The Lord Jesus shows us the steps of the pilgrimage to attain our goal:

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Scripture

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“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”

(Luke 6:37-38)

At Mass this morning all of us will have our hands blessed for service. This is to mark that fact that whoever we are, whatever our place on the pilgrimage, we are all here to offer service to our fellow pilgrims. With the blessing of hands we are reminded that in some way or another we are all ‘helpers’.

So let us pray for the courage and strength to share our gifts with each other generously.

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TOMORROW

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What else do we wish to pray for today?

We offer all our prayers those spoken aloud and those kept in the silence of our hearts as we say together: Hail Mary . . . . .

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International Mass Reconciliation Service – information on page 67 Torchlight procession – information on page 46

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SUNDAY 31 JULY

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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Taken from the selection in the book

Today is the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order of priests and it is fitting that on this day when, as a pilgrimage, we attend the International Mass, with pilgrims from all over the world, that we remember the leader of the world wide community of Catholics, Pope Francis who is himself a Jesuit priest.

The reading for the Feast. Day Mass, from St Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, fits well with our theme in this Year of Mercy and could well be seen as the foundation of Pope Francis’ way of life “Whatever you eat, whatever you drink, whatever you do at all, do it for the glory of God. Never do anything offensive to anyone – to Jews or Greeks or to the Church of God; just as I try to be helpful to everyone at all times, not anxious for my own advantage but for the advantage of everybody else, so that they may be saved. Take me for your model, as I take Christ.”

(1 Cor 10:31 – 11:1)

Let’s take a few moments to reflect on that reading and what words or phrases particularly stand out for each of us.

PAUSE

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Would anyone like to share their thoughts or reflections?

(Allow time for any contributions to be made).

So, we bring our shared thoughts and reflections together in prayer: What else do we wish to pray for today?

We offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud, those held in the silence of our hearts and those written into our Prayer Folder through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes as we say together: Hail Mary . . . . .

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And we close our time of prayer today by saying together the prayer of Saint Ignatius

Dear Jesus, teach me to be generous.

Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to work and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for any reward, except that of knowing that I am doing your holy will.

Amen.

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Hotel / Accueil Group Mass The Baths – information on page 53 Blessed Sacrament Procession – information on page 48 Reconciliation Service for Helpers

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MONDAY 1 AUGUST

PRAYERS

Today we will be celebrating Mass together as a Hotel or an Accueil Group – a very special opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist together.

The Theme of all the group masses is ‘Loss and Bereavement’ in its broadest sense, and all groups will be using the readings on page 130 where there are also some suggestions for hymns.

What else could be included in this mass?

TOMORROW: We will have our MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK. You will find information about this very special Mass on page 49.

If you have any questions about the mass with anointing please speak to one of your Chaplains or Leaders.

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PRAYERS

Grief is a dying within me, a great emptiness, a frightening void.

It is a loneliness, a sickening sorrow at night, on awakening a terrible dread.

Another’s words do not help.

A reasoned argument explains little for having tried too much.

Silence is the best response to another’s grief.

Not the silence that is a pause in speech, awkward and unwanted, but one that unites heart to heart.

Love, speaking in silence, is the way into the void of another’s grief.

The best of all loves comes silently, and slowly too, to soften the pain of grief, and begin to dispel the sadness.

It is the love of God, warm and true, which will touch the grieving heart and heal.

He looks at the grieving person and has pity, for grief is a great pain.

He came among us to learn about grief, and much else too, this Man of Sorrows.

He knows. He understands.

Grief will yield to peace – in time (Cardinal Basil Hume OSB)

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TUESDAY 2 AUGUST

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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Taken from the selection in the book

In September last year, on the 24th World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis preached on the gospel of the Marriage Feast in Cana under the title ‘Entrusting Oneself to the Merciful Jesus like Mary: “Do whatever he tells you” (Jn 2:5) Here is part of what he said:

Illness, above all grave illness, always places human existence in crisis and brings with it questions that dig deep. Our first response may at times be one of rebellion: Why has this happened to me? We can feel desperate, thinking that all is lost, that things no longer have meaning…

In these situations, faith in God is on the one hand tested, yet at the same time can reveal all of its positive resources.

Not because faith makes illness, pain, or the questions which they raise, disappear, but because it offers a key by which we can discover the deepest meaning of what we are experiencing; a key that helps us see how illness can be the way to draw nearer to Jesus who walks at our side, weighed down by the Cross. And this key is given to us by Mary, our Mother, who has known this way at first hand.

If we can learn to obey the words of Mary, who says: “Do whatever he tells you”, Jesus will always change the water of our lives into precious wine.

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Today’s Mass with the anointing of the sick is for many pilgrims the highlight of the week. As we pray for those who will be anointed during our mass . . . .

Who or what else do we wish to pray for today?

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TOMORROW

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We end this time of prayer with words from Pope Francis

To all those who assist the sick and suffering I express my confident hope that they will draw inspiration from Mary, the Mother of Mercy. “May the sweetness of her countenance watch over us this Holy Year, so that all of us may rediscover the joy of God’s tenderness” (para 24) allow it to dwell in our hearts and express it in our actions! Let us entrust to the Virgin Mary our trials and tribulations, together with our joys and consolations. Let us beg her to turn her eyes of mercy towards us, especially in times of pain, and make us worthy of beholding, today and always, the merciful face of her Son Jesus!

We offer all our prayers through the intercession of Mary our Merciful Mother as we say together: Hail Mary …

Our Lady of Lourdes – pray for us St Bernadette – pray for us • • •

Mass at the Grotto The Blessing of Lady Sarah’s benches Evening Prayer of the last night

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WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST

All

PRAYERS

A brief morning prayer before going to Mass at the Grotto.

Hymn

Leader Reader

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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Taken from the selection in the book

Just before we set off for Mass at the Grotto let’s listen to what Pope Francis writes about Mary the Mother of Mercy.

My thoughts now turn to the Mother of Mercy. May the sweetness of her countenance watch over us in this Holy Year, so that all of us may rediscover the joy of God’s tenderness. No one has penetrated the profound mystery of the incarnation like Mary. Her entire life was patterned after the presence of mercy made flesh. The Mother of the Crucified and Risen One has entered the sanctuary of divine mercy because she participated intimately in the mystery of his love.

Chosen to be the Mother of the Son of God, Mary, from the outset, was prepared by the love of God to be the ‘Ark of the Covenant’ between God and Man. She treasured divine mercy in her heart in perfect harmony with her Son Jesus. Her hymn of praise, sung at the threshold of the home of Elizabeth, was dedicated to the mercy of God which extends from “generation to generation” (Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus para. 24)

Hail Mary …

Glory be …

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PRAYERS

All Hymn

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WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST

An extended Evening Prayer for the last night.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Taken from the selection in the book

This evening all the A&B Pilgrimage Hotel and Accueil groups are gathered together for a special time of prayer in Thanksgiving for the week we have shared here in Lourdes, in the presence of Our Lady and Bernadette.

In this Jubilee Year of Mercy we have considered what ‘mercy’ actually means. Pope Francis writes:

We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy.

It is a wellspring of joy, serenity and peace. Our salvation depends on it. Mercy: the word reveals the very mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to meet us. Mercy: the fundamental law that dwells in the heart of every person who looks sincerely into the eyes of his brothers and sisters on the path of life. Mercy: the bridge that connects God and Man, opening our hearts to the hope of being loved forever despite our sinfulness.

(Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus para.2) If you turn back to Friday prayer on page 76 we can read again the section from the Pope’s document about the Corporal and Spiritual works of mercy.

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Reader Leader

PRAYERS

It is my burning desire, that during this Jubilee …

Think about the different ways in which you have seen these works of mercy being demonstrated this week through our service to each other.

Now turn to those near you and share what you have noticed and seen in action on our pilgrimage.

Prayer

Leader

(Allow time for sharing)

By way of thanksgiving for these moments of mercy we say a decade of the rosary: Our Father …

Hail Mary … (x10) Glory be …

This evening as we prepare to leave Lourdes and return home we take a few minutes of silence to reflect on our personal response to the following: • • • •

What has been the most significant moment of the week for me?

PAUSE What did I learn from that moment?

PAUSE

When I get home who do I want to share that with?

PAUSE

How will it make a difference to me and to those I live and work with, in the days, weeks and months ahead?

PAUSE

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Prayer

Leader

Would anyone like to share something of their own experience with the group?

In thanksgiving for all these experiences we say another decade of the rosary Our Father …

Hail Mary … (x10) Glory be …

Is there anything else we wish to offer in prayer this evening?

We offer all our prayers, those spoken aloud and those held in the silence of our hearts as we say together Mary’s hymn of praise, the Magnificat: My soul glorifies the Lord …

To bring our evening to a close you might like to:

Add any petitions, prayers or reflections to the Prayer Folder, which will be taken and left in the Grotto tomorrow.

Go to the Grotto and give thanks for all the blessings that have received this week.

Visit the Candlebank and light a candle for those who have asked for our prayers and those for whom we have promised to pray.

Collect some Lourdes water to take home.

But before we leave, in Thanksgiving for all we have received this week from each other, let us offer each other a sign of peace.

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All Hymn

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THURSDAY 4 AUGUST

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Taken from the selection in the book

Our readings at Mass today are all about how we should be treating our fellow travellers on our pilgrimage through life, not just while we are here in Lourdes, but when we are back at home, living our ordinary everyday life. The very short extract from Micah sums it all up very neatly “This is what the Lord asks of you: only this, to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God.”

At the end of our week here in Lourdes and as we face returning home

What do we wish to offer in prayer today?

We offer all our prayers through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes as we say together Hail Mary …

Leader

Our Lady of Lourdes St Bernadette

Pray for us Pray for us

As we set off on our journey home we listen to a poem written by Fr Rob Esdaile on his journey home last year.

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Candlebank

Ten thousand little lights all flutter in the breeze and a heavy fug of paraffin (not bees) hangs in the warm nocturnal summer air. ‘This candle prolongs your prayer’ proclaim the soot-black metal canopies that frame these flaming books of unspoken heartfelt thought.

But long after the flickering fires of tender yearning love have died-down and the pilgrims all dispersed and the now-cold stalactites of wax have been chipped from iron frames by the burly vestals who protect the sacred flame.

The torch burns on, the prayer still storms the heavens and the dark nights of a million souls are warmed not now by candle-wax but by the spark of love that lights such tiny pricks of light, not simply on a Pyrenean riverbank but in every hidden hurting heart in every continent and land.

The light that both cries out and hears and heals is Christ.

Walk in that light.

Fr Rob Easaile (Written 7/8/15 at 04:30 en route from Lourdes to Calais)

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THE BENCHES IN MEMORY OF LADY SARAH How the idea came about

After Lady Sarah’s retirement as co-ordinator in 2012, the Pilgrimage Trustees wanted to find a suitable way to recognise her unique contribution to our Diocesan Pilgrimage. Sarah never liked being made a fuss of. After 37 years service what could we possibly do? In 1999 she had been made a Dame of St Gregory which was presented to her, completely unsuspecting, by (then) Bishop Cormac, at the closing Mass of the Pilgrimage. Various options were proposed but none hit the mark. Then it was the day of her funeral when a group of her Arundel friends made the suggestion that we ask the Lourdes authorities if we could erect a bench in her honour somewhere in the Sanctuary.

This immediately seemed like a great idea which Nigel, her husband, and Lady Mary, her sister, wholeheartedly supported.

Immediately we wrote a letter to the Rector of Lourdes, Fr Horacio Brito,making this suggestion. There was no answer, and so on the first day of last year’s Pilgrimage, I went to see him saying that I felt like St Bernadette asking Abbe Peyramale have a church built. Fr Horacio was a lot less gruff than the stories that you hear about Abbe Peyramale, and, full of joy, he said that the Conseil du Sanctuaire (the Board of Trustees of the Sanctuary) had agreed to our request, but there was one condition – it had to be TWO benches.

This is because the benches would be placed in front of the Accueil Notre Dame – with its symmetrical design one bench would be placed in front of each wing. After Fr Horacio read out our letter to the Conseil, there was little discussion, because François Labadie, the Director of the Accueil Notre Dame immediately said that he would like to have the benches positioned in front of the Accueil.

From the beginning through to the end this whole idea has been met with generosity of spirit, and the Trustees and the whole A&B Lourdes family are immensely grateful to the Lourdes Sanctuary for granting us this uniquely privileged way of commemorating a remarkable person who made such an impact on the Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage and on all of our lives.

The making of the benches The benches were made by a company called Oxford Memorial benches, who are suppliers to the National Trust and English Heritage. The original idea was to use oak from Sarah’s grounds, known as the Angmering Estate, but this was unfortunately not possible. Ironically the best oak for furniture comes from

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France as they been cultivating oak for such use for a lot longer than we have in the UK. The bench is 2.1 metres long and will be fixed into the ground in a concrete casing for the feet. Every year at the end of the season in October, they will be removed and stored inside for the winter, and only brought out again when the new Lourdes season starts at Easter time.

The naming of the benches As we have two benches we decided to give each one a different name to highlight a different aspect of pilgrimage and of Sarah’s contribution.

The Pilgrim Bench On the front of the bench is engraved "Mary never looked more beautiful.�

St Bernadette 16/7/1858 On the back of the bench is a brass plaque on which is written:

In memory of Lady Sarah Clutton 28.9.1941 - 14.6.2015 Coordinator of the Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage 1976-2012 A beautiful lady

Commentary: On 16th July 1858 Bernadette felt the call for the last time to go to see Our Lady. She came in disguise and, uniquely, the 18th Apparition took place from the other side of the River Gave on the Prairie and very near to where this bench is placed. Bernadette said after the Apparition, referring to Our Lady, that "Mary never looked more beautiful."

Dedication: This bench is dedicated to all pilgrims as a place of rest and recollection, as well as a place to chat and to meet up. With its view to the Grotto, we can reflect on beauty in its many forms. This includes: the beauty of the Gospel message carried by the Angel Gabriel to a young girl in Nazareth who became the handmaid of the Lord and the mother of Jesus; the radiance of Bernadette as she herself was visited by a heavenly apparition; the beauty of the Lourdes message delivered to a 14 year old girl; and, not to forget, the beauty of the Grotto, the River Gave and the surrounding area. For pilgrims past, present and future, we will also remember on this bench the beauty of a lady who gave her life to promoting the love of Lourdes in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

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The Youth Bench On the front of the bench is engraved"Frame your life before your time is past.�

St Philip Howard 1595.

On the back of the bench is a brass plaque on which is written: Lady Sarah Clutton nĂŠe Fitzalan Howard

3rd daughter of the 16th Duke of Norfolk, married to Nigel Clutton Lovingly remembered by her family, friends, the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton and the Lourdes Sanctuary.

Commentary: St Philip Howard is one of the 40 martyrs canonised by Pope Paul VI in 1970 and one of the patrons of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton.

Lady Sarah, as part of the Norfolk family, was related to him. His earthly remains are preserved and venerated in Arundel Cathedral, which was built by Sarah's grandfather Henry, the 15th Duke of Norfolk. St Philip Howard was condemned to death for refusing to renounce his Catholic faith after spending 7 years in the Tower of London. Before he died he wrote a beautiful reflection which was quoted in Sarah's funeral mass. "Thou foundest here what thou wilt find at last and that account that none can ever share. So frame your life before your time is past."

Dedication: This bench is dedicated to young people of all nations who come to Lourdes, and in whom so often a seed is sown on pilgrimage which grows later into a tree of faith. We invite young pilgrims to pause on Lady Sarah's bench to take the time to reflect on what is important in life. At the end we will all have to give an account of our life which "none can ever share". Here in Lourdes in this Year of Mercy established by Pope Francis we come to the Lord especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and ask His grace to frame our lives. We will also remember in this place Lady Sarah who encouraged and inspired several thousand young people from the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton to deepen their faith, live out a Christian vocation and to give service to others.

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OUR PROGRAMME IN LOURDES

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Hotels ❶ Accueil Notre Dame ❷ Alba

❸ Chapelle et Parc

❹ Chapelle ND de Douleurs, Accueil St Frai ❺ Christ-Roi ❻ Eliseo

❼ Europe ❽ Irlande

❾ Mediterranee ❿ Padoue ⓫ Paradis ⓬ Roissy

⓭ Saint Sauveur

⓮ Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes ⓯ Stella

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PROGRAMME IN LOURDES

Important • • •

• • • • •

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Sometimes, it can happen that a service is moved to another place or times are altered. Please, therefore, check with your leader and your hotel notice board daily.

Your group chaplains and leaders will arrange visits to the Grotto and Baths. They may also make arrangements for booking visits to the places Bernadette knew.

The ‘Chemin de Calvaire’ – Way of the Cross – above the town, may be used only by able pilgrims (the ‘High Stations’). It is exhausting. In addition, the paving is very poor. There are two beautiful Ways of the Cross on the Prairie – these can be used by all pilgrims.

The Blessing of the sick, preceded by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Procession, takes place daily at 5.00 pm in the Sanctuary.

The Marian Torchlight Procession takes place each night at 9.00 pm in the Sanctuary.

Please remain seated throughout all Masses, if possible. If you have to stand, please do not block the view of other pilgrims.

Please refrain from taking photographs during mass or at the Baths. There are official photographers for pilgrimage events.

At the request of the Rector of the Sanctuary of Lourdes, a collection will be taken at one of our celebrations of Mass while in Lourdes. The money collected goes towards the upkeep of the ‘Sanctuaries’ and the ‘Accueil Notre Dame’.

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THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Friday 29 July 8.00 pm

Welcome Mass for Accueil Assisted Pilgrims on the Accueil Ward, with those helpers on duty.

8.30 pm

Welcome Mass for Hotel Groups, and Accueil Groups not on duty, in St Pius X Basilica (End Altar)

10.30 pm Gathering of 17 to 25’s in Rotunde 11.45 pm Grotte Trot (optional) The Power of Silence led by Dominic Dring

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THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

Saturday 30 July 6.15 am 9.00 am

High Stations (optional)

Opening Mass – with Blessing of Hands in St Pius X Basilica (central altar)

11.00 am Passage through the Door of Mercy

11.45 am Pilgrimage photograph on the steps in front of the Rosary Basilica 2.15 pm 2.15 pm 3.00 pm

Children’s Party at Hotel Paradis – the leaders will inform the family groups of details Hotel groups and Redshirts photographs

Holy Hour with Rosary in Chapelle Maximilian Kolbe

4.30 pm

Passage through the Grotto as a Pilgrimage

9.00 pm

Vocations Meeting in Chapelle ND de Douleurs, Accueil St Frai

5.00 pm

Choir practice at the St Sauveur Mezzanine

11.45 pm Grotte Trot (optional) The Puzzles in Families led by Katherine Bergin

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Sunday 31 July

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

6.15 am

High Stations (optional)

9.30 am

International Mass in Pius X Basilica

2.00 pm

Reconciliation service for Hotels/Accueil, St Pius X Basilica (end altar)

5.00 pm

Choir practice St. Sauveur Mezzanine

9.00 pm

Marian Torchlight Procession

10.30 pm Gathering of 17 to 25’s at Paradis hotel with Fr Stephen Ortiger and other clergy.

11.45 pm Grotte Trot (optional) Married Bliss led by Sam and Mary Kirwan

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THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

Monday 1 August 6.15 am

High Stations (optional)

10.30 am 10.30 am 10.30 am 10.30 am 10.30 am

Hotel Mass (Roissy) Hotel Mass (St Sauveur) Accueil Mass (Accueil) Hotel Mass (Padoue) Hotel Mass (Eliseo)

1.45 pm

Baths Hotels and Accueil

6.15 pm

Choir practice at the St Sauveur Mezzanine

9.00 am 9.00 am 9.00 am 9.00 am 9.00 am

Hotel Mass (Redshirts) Hotel Mass (Christ Roi) Hotel Mass (Europe) Hotel Mass (Irlande) Hotel Mass (Paradis)

Crypte Mgr Theas Chapelle Mater Dolorosa Chapelle St JM Vianney Chapelle St Patrick

Crypte Chapelle St Patrick Chapelle Mater Dolorosa Chapel St JM Vianney Crux Gloriosa

11.00 am Family Group Mass in St François, Cité St Pierre (followed by photograph and a picnic) 5.00 pm

Blessed Sacrament Procession

6.15 pm

Parish Reps / Fundraising Meeting, Hotel Padoue

6.15 pm

Chaplains Meeting, Hotel Padoue

6.15 pm 9.30 pm

Doctors Meeting, Hotel Eliseo

Reconciliation Service for Hospitalité and Redshirts, St Pius X Basilica, End Altar

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Tuesday 2 August 6.15 am

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

High Stations (optional)

10:30 am Music Concert in the Paradis hotel 2.00 pm

Mass with Anointing in St Pius X Basilica, Central Altar

5.00 pm

Choir practice at the St Sauveur Mezzanine

6.00 pm

Redshirt’s visit to Hotels to lead evening prayer.

6.30 pm

Doctors, Nurses and Leaders gathering, Hotel Eliseo

8.15 pm

PARTY NIGHT IN HOTELS AND ACCUEIL

11.45 pm Grotte Trot (optional) Witnessing at Work led by Kevin Peaston

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THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

Wednesday 3 August 6.15 am 9.45 am

High Stations (optional) Mass at the Grotto

11.00 am Blessing of Lady Sarah’s Benches 2.30 pm 5.00 pm 5.00 pm 8.30 pm

Garden Party in the Garden of the Gallia et Londres/Chapelle et Parc

Choir practice at the St Sauveur Mezzanine

Redshirts presentation in Church of St Bernadette, Côté Carmel

Evening prayer of the last night, whole pilgrimage at prayer together in Hotels and Accueil

10.30 pm Gathering of 17 to 25’s in Rotunde

11.45 pm Grotte Trot (optional) Onward to Glory led by Bishop Richard

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Thursday 4 August 6.15 am 8.30 am

THE MAIN TIMES WHEN WE GATHER ARE

High Stations (optional)

Closing Mass at St Bernadette’s Altar, Esplanade (if it is raining, St Pius X Basilica, End Altar)

Our Permanence number is no. 11 The Permanence is our Information Centre, Lost Property and Central Meeting Point.

In addition, a few items of A&B merchandise including: Redshirt CD ‘Playlist of our Hearts’

A selection of CD’s of music by A&B musicians: Take this moment As the deer longs Let nothing trouble you Kindle a flame and Turn to me (a CD compilation of 2 tapes of Lourdes music) A selection of postcards

Where Echoes Meet – Nine lives changed by Lourdes

by Catherine Simon Your leaders will direct you to the Permanence.

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DONATIONS AND FUND RAISING

The Lourdes Fund exists to enable us to support pilgrims who do not have the financial means to travel to Lourdes. We wish to thank those kind people who have supported our Charity through individual donations, fund raising events and donations given through Appeals made in our parishes throughout the Diocese.

If you are a UK taxpayer, the Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage, as a registered charity, can claim back tax you have already paid on your gift at no extra cost to you. Please request a “Gift Aid� form from our office.

Thank you.

FUND RAISING

We are all fortunate enough to be able to make it to Lourdes this year.

The Pilgrimage would occasionally like to be able to support those who want to come to Lourdes but do not have the means to do so.

If you think you could help with a Lourdes social fund raising event, we need you. Alternatively, if you would be prepared to organise a small fund raising event in your own parish, or help with an appeal, please let us know.

Please come and meet some of the fund raising team on Monday 1 August from 6.15pm in the Hotel Padoue. We are meeting for refreshments in the bar.

We need your help!

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TEA PARTY INFORMATION

All pilgrims, past, present and future, are welcome to come along to one of the Pilgrimage Tea Parties which are being held around the Diocese.

Come and share memories, make new ones or find out about the pilgrimage from others who have been, over a cuppa and a cake.

The list below gives the details of the Tea Parties which have been arranged so far.

2nd October 2016 3pm - 5pm Bexhill, St Martha’s, Little Common

12th November 2016 2.30pm - 4.30pm Weybridge, Christ the Prince of Peace

11th February 2017 3pm – 5pm Woking, St Dunstan’s 25th March 2017 2-4pm Guildford, St Joseph's

29th April 2017, 2-4pm Horsham, St John the Evangelist

14th May 2017, 3-5.30pm Effingham, Our Lady of Sorrows

4th June 2017, 11.30-1pm Eastbourne, Our Lady of Ransom

For an updated list please visit our website www.ablourdes.org.

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LEGACIES TO ARUNDEL & BRIGHTON LOURDES PILGRIMAGE TRUST

Two important ways in which you can support the pilgrimage are the “Legacies” and “Gifts in Memory”. A legacy is a bequest to us in your Will. Legacies are a very flexible way of giving and can take many forms, including a fixed sum of money, a specific possession which could be auctioned to raise funds for us, or a percentage of what remains in your estate after you have made provision in your Will for your family and friends. Legacies can also take the form of a trust, which allows you to leave something to a loved one for their lifetime with the proviso that it will pass to the Pilgrimage Trust after they have died.

You could also consider making a donation specifically in memory of a loved one who has died, known as a Gift in Memory. These gifts do not need to be made in a Will and can be made at any time by contacting the Office.

If you are considering leaving us a legacy in your Will, please request an information pack from the Office. We always recommend that you use a solicitor or professional adviser to prepare your Will.

All donations and bequests should be made to: A&B Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust and sent to:

Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage Office The Bothy Cowfold Road COOLHAM RH123 8QL Tel: 01403 740110 Email: lourdes@dabnet.org Web: www.ablourdes.org

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Friday 29 July

MASS IN ST PIUS X BASILICA AT 8.30pm Celebrant: Homilist:

Gathering We have come to give You glory.

We have come to give You praise.

You’re welcome in this place (x3), Have Your way (x3), Bless the Lord, O my soul. and let all that’s within me shout out,

FRIDAY 29 JULY

Bishop Richard Moth Deacon Ian Moon

We have come

Will Regan

Processional He who would valiant be 1.

He who would valiant be ‘gainst all disaster, let him in constancy follow the Master.

There’s no discouragement shall make him once relent his first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.

2.

3.

Who so beset him round with dismal stories, do but themselves confound: his strength the more is.

No foes shall stay his might though he with giants fight; he will make good his right to be a pilgrim.

Since, Lord, thou dost defend us with thy spirit, We know we at the end shall life inherit.

Then fancies flee away! I’ll fear not what they say, I’ll labour night and day to be a pilgrim.

Percy Dearmer / John Bunyan

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FRIDAY 29 JULY

Gloria Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo. 1.

Duffy

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.

2.

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 of the Father, have mercy on us.

3.

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. Amen

Mgr Francis Duffy

Reading Colossians 3:12-15 You are God’s chosen race, his saints; he loves you and you should be clothed in sincere compassion, in kindness and humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with one another; forgive each other as soon as a quarrel begins. The Lord has forgiven you; now you must do the same. Over all these clothes, to keep them together and complete them, put on love.

And may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it is for this that you were called together as parts of one body. Always be thankful.

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Psalm To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul I will never be afraid, I will never be afraid.

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2.

3.

FRIDAY 29 JULY

Ps 24

Lord, make me know your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.

Make me walk in your truth, and teach me: For you are God my saviour

Remember you mercy, Lord, and the love you have shown from of old Do not remember the sins of my youth.

In your love remember me, in your love remember me, because of your goodness, O Lord.

The Lord is good and upright.

He shows the path to all who stray, he guides the humble in the right path; he teaches his way to the poor.

Dean/Inwood

Gospel Acclamation Repeat the Alleluia phrases after the Cantor.

Your words are spirit Lord and they are life.

You have the message of eternal life.

Arundel Alleluia

Mike Carver

Gospel Luke 6:36-38 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate.

Do not judge, and you will not be judged yourselves; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned yourselves; grant pardon, and you will be pardoned. Give, and there will be gifts for you; a full measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap; because the amount you measure out is the amount you will be given back.

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FRIDAY 29 JULY

Homily

Prayer of the faithful Cantor: Lord in you mercy All: Hear our prayer Anne Ward

Hear our Prayer

Preparation of Gifts Make me a channel of Your peace 1. Make me a channel of your peace: Where there is hatred, let me bring you love.

Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord.

And where there's doubt, true faith in you.

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3.

4.

Make me a channel of your peace: Where there's despair in life let me bring hope.

Where there is darkness, only light, and where there's sadness ever joy.

O Master, grant that I may never seek so much to be consolded as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love with all my soul.

Make me a channel of your peace.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, in giving to all that we receive, and in dying that we're born to eternal life.

Sebastian Temple

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Holy, Holy, Holy New Celtic Liturgy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Lord God of Hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

Christopher Walker

Memorial Acclamation B New Celtic Liturgy When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Christopher Walker

Doxology & Amen Amen, amen, amen, amen.

New Celtic Liturgy

Christopher Walker

Breaking of Bread Pershore Mass Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: grant us peace, grant us peace.

Alan Smith

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Communion Lord, your love has drawn us near; perfect love which casts out fear, Love has sought us, homeward brought us, joined us in communion here.

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How can I repay the Lord, who feeds us with his word, with bread and wine?

Sing in homage all your days, a sacrifice of praise will be our sign.

He who calls to be here, who calms us in our fear, Will guide our way, he who gave his very life, who conquered in the strife, will light our day.

Every creature that God feeds, Praise him who fills your needs, lift up your voice.

Every creature that has breath, praise him who conquered death, and still rejoice!

Lord, your love

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Communion Lord we stand, gathered here To meet You at your table You gave your body and Your blood, offering the world to the Father Oh Lord, Oh Lord, we come to You

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Receive our prayer

Refrain Lord receive our prayer (x2) There is nothing on earth Lord can compare to You 2.

On the cross, love rained down Sanctifying Your Church Precious lamb on Your throne Died for each one of us John Watts

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Recessional 1. Holy virgin, by God’s decree, you were called eternally; that he could give his Son to our race.

Mary, we praise you, hail, full of grace.

Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria 2.

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By your faith and loving accord, as the handmaid of the Lord, you undertook God’s plan to embrace.

Mary, we thank you, hail full of grace.

Refuge for your children so weak, sure protection all can seek.

Problems of life you help us to face.

Mary, we trust you, hail full of grace.

To our needy world of today love and beauty you portray, showing the path to Christ we must trace.

Mary, our mother, hail, full of grace.

JP Lécot

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Saturday 30 July

SATURDAY 30 JULY

OPENING MASS AT ST PIUS X BASILICA AT 9:00 A.M. Celebrant: Homilist:

Bishop Richard Moth Bishop Richard Moth

Gathering Antiphon Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!

Merciful like the Father. His mercy is everlasting.

Hymn of Mercy

1. Give thanks to the Father for he is good: in aeternum misericordia eius.

He created the world with wisdom: in aeternum misericordia eius.

He leads his people throughout history: in aeternum misericordia eius.

He pardons and welcomes his children: in aeternum misericordia eius.

2. Give thanks to the Son, Light of the Nations: He loved us with a heart of flesh: As we receive from him, let us also give to him: Hearts open to those who hunger and thirst: 3. Let us ask the Spirit for the seven holy gifts: Fount of all goodness and the sweetest relief: Comforted by him, let us offer comfort: Love hopes and bears all things:

4. Let us ask for peace from the God of all peace: The earth waits for the Good News of the Kingdom: Joy and pardon in the hearts of the little ones: The heavens and the earth will be renewed: Paul Inwood ( Music) / Eugenio Costa (Text)

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Processional All are welcome 1. Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive.

Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; here the love of Christ shall end divisions, All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

2. Let us build a house where prophets speak, and words are strong and true, where all God's children dare to seek to dream God's reign anew.

Here the cross shall stand as witness and as symbol of God's grace; here as one we claim the faith of Jesus: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

3. Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat: a banquet hall on holy ground where peace and justice meet.

Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space; as we share in Christ the feast that frees us: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

4. Let us build a house where hands will reach beyond the wood and stone to heal and strengthen, serve and teach, and live the Word they've known.

Here the outcast and the stranger bear the image of God's face; let us bring an end to fear and danger: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

5. Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard and loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word.

Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace, let this house proclaim from floor to rafter.

All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

Marty Haugen

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Penitential Act Missa “Orbis Factor�

Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

Christe, eleison, Christe, eleison, Christe, Christe, eleison.

Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

Paul Inwood

Gloria Anne Ward Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of goodwill.

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. Refrain

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 of the Father, have mercy on us.

Refrain

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.

Refrain Amen, amen.

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Reading The spirit of the Lords has been given to me, for the Lord has appointed me.

He has sent me to bring good news to the poor, to bind up hearts that are broken; to proclaim liberty to captives, freedom to those in prison; to proclaim a year of favour from the Lord, a day of vengeance for our God, to comfort all those who mourn and to give them for ashes a garland; for mourning robe the oil of gladness, for despondency, praise.

Psalm I will sing forever of your love, O Lord.

1. I will sing forever of your love, O Lord, through all ages will my mouth proclaim your truth.

Of this I am sure, that your love lasts forever, that your truth is firmly established as the heavens.

2. The heavens proclaim your wonders, O Lord; the assembly of your holy ones proclaims your truth.

For who in the skies can compare with the Lord or who is like the Lord among the sons of God?

3. Happy the people who acclaim such a King, who walk, O Lord in the light of your face, who find their joy every day in your name, who make your justice the source of their bliss.

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Isaiah 61:1-3

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Gospel Acclamation Repeat the Alleluia phrases after the Cantor.

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Alleluia

Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord!

Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David!

Edwin Fawcett

Gospel Matthew 25:31-40 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory.

All the nations will be assembled before him and he will separate men one from another as the shepherd separates sheep from goats. He will place the sheep on his right hand and the goats on his left. Then the King will say to those on his right hand, “Come, you whom my Father has blessed, take for your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you made me welcome; naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me.” Then the virtuous will say in reply, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you; or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we see you a stranger and make you welcome; naked and clothe you; sick or in prison and go to see you?” The King will answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these my brothers of mine, you did it to me.”

Homily

Prayer of the faithful Cantor: Lord in you mercy All: Hear our prayer

Hear our prayer

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Blessing of Hands We now have a blessing of hands for all pilgrims, to prepare for our service to one another over the coming week.

Bishop: Heavenly Father, your Son Jesus used his power to calm the mighty waves.

At the beginning of our Pilgrimage strengthen our resolve to give ourselves for others this week.

May our hands bring your calming grace to those we meet.

All: Lord, use our hands for your service.

Bishop: Jesus, your touch made the blind see, the deaf hear and the dumb speak.

We place our hands in yours today.

Bathe them in your gentleness so that they may bring comfort and relief as we share in your healing work.

All: Lord, use our hands for your service.

Bishop: Holy Spirit of love, Jesus stretched out his hand to touch and heal the leper.

Inspire us to use our hands to reach out across the blind prejudices of those who will not see, through the darkness of pain and anxiety, to reassure those who need to know your loving presence.

All: Lord, use our hands for your service.

Bishop: Take our hands today, Lord, and bless them.

Use them to bring peace, healing and hope.

May we may always use our hands to serve you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

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Everyone is invited to come forward to the Priests to have their hands blessed. The priest prays: ‘May the Lord bless your hands for his work, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

During the blessing of hands, we will sing: Bring forth the kingdom

1. You are salt for the earth, O people salt for the Kingdom of God! Share the flavour of life, O people life in the Kingdom of God!

Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy, bring forth the Kingdom of peace; bring forth the Kingdom of justice, bring forth the City of God! 2. You are the light on the hill, O people light for the City of God! Shine so holy and bright, O people shine for the Kingdom of God!

3. You are the seed of the Word, O people bring forth the Kingdom of God! Seeds of mercy and seeds of justice grow in the Kingdom of God!

4. We are a blest and a pilgrim people bound for the Kingdom of God! Love our journey and love our homeland love is the Kingdom of God! Marty Haugen

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Preparation of Gifts Sing a new Church 1. Summoned by the God who made us rich in our diversity, Gathered in the name of Jesus, richer still in unity: Refrain

Let us bring the gifts that differ and, in splendid, varied ways, sing a new Church into being one in faith and love and praise.

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Radiant risen from the water, robed in holiness and light, Male and female in God’s image, male and female, God’s delight.

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Trust the goodness of creation: trust the Spirit strong within, Dare to dream the vision promised sprung from seed of what has been.

Refrain

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Bring the hopes of ev’ry nation; bring the art of ev’ry race.

Weave a song of peace and justice; let it sound through time and space.

Refrain

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Draw together at one table all the human family; Shape a circle ever wider and a people ever free.

Refrain

Delores Dufner OSB

Holy, holy Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.

Heav’n and earth are full, are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.

Bless’d is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.

Paul Inwood

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Memorial Acclamation We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again, until you come again Paul Inwood

Doxology & Amen Amen, amen. Amen, amen.

Acclamation A

Missa ‘Orbis Factor’

Paul Inwood

Breaking of Bread Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us, grant us, grant us peace.

Paul Inwood

Communion Shoulder my yoke Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.

And you’ll find rest for your souls, for my yoke is easy and my burden light.

1. ‘Come, you weary’, says the Lord. ‘All who are heavy laden.’

He will give you rest for your souls.

2. ‘Come, you hungry’, says the Lord. ‘All who are heavy laden.’

He will give you rest for your souls.

3. ‘Come, you thirsty’, says the Lord. ‘All who are heavy laden.’

He will give you rest for your souls.

4. ‘Come, you children’, says the Lord. ‘Yours is the kingdom of heaven.’

He will keep you safe from all harm

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Communion Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof

Lord I am not worthy

But only say the word Only say the word Only say the word And my soul shall be healed

Edwin Fawcett and Hermoine Thomas

Recessional Guide me, O thou Great Redeemer 1. Guide me, O thou great Redeemer pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty, hold me with thy pow’rful hand: bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more.

2. Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through; strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, be thou still my strength and shield.

3. When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside.

Death of death, and hell’s destruction, land me safe on Canaan’s side; songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to thee.

W. Williams (1717-91) tr. P. and W. Williams

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Sunday 31 July

SUNDAY 31 JULY

INTERNATIONAL MASS IN ST PIUS X BASILICA AT 9.30 a.m.

Reading Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.

Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all!

Gospel Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care!

Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”

Then he told them a parable: “The land of a rich man produced abundantly. And he thought to himself, ‘What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?’ Then he said, I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, ‘Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.” 128

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SUNDAY 31 JULY

CREDO in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem caeli et terrae, visibilium omnium et invisibilium.

Et in unum Dominum Iesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum.

Et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula. Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero, genitum non factum, consubstantialem Patri: perquem omnia facta sunt.

Qui propter nos hominess et propter nostrum salute descendit de caelis.

Et incarnates est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine, et homo factus est.

Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato, passus et sepultus est, et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas, et ascendit in caelum, sedet ad dexteram Patris.

Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, iudicare vivos et mortuos, cuius regni non erit finis.

Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem, qui ex Patre Filioque procedit.

Qui cum Patre et Filio simuladoratur et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per prophetas.

Etunam, sanctam, catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam.

Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expect resurrectionem mortuorum, et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen.

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Monday 1 August

MONDAY 1 AUGUST

Various Mass venues and times, please see hotel notice board for details, or ask your leader Celebrant Homilist

Suggestions for hymns at the start of Mass include: Be still for the presence of the Lord Dear Lord and Father For all the saints Hail Queen of Heaven Immaculate Mary Make me a channel of Your Peace We cannot measure

Group Chaplain Group Chaplain

Reading I Thessalonians 4:13-14 We want you to be quite certain, brothers, about those who have died, to make sure that you do not grieve about them, like other people who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God will bring them with him.

Suggestions for Psalm include: As the deer longs Because the Lord is my Shepherd On Eagle’s Wings The Lord’s my Shepherd (Crimmond or Stuart Townend)

Gospel Matthew 11:25-30 Jesus exclaimed, ‘I bless you Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to mere children. Yes, Father, for that is what it pleased you to do.

Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, just as no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

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Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.

Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.

Holy, Holy, Holy New Celtic Liturgy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Lord God of Hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

Christopher Walker

Memorial Acclamation B New Celtic Liturgy When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Christopher Walker

Doxology & Amen Amen, amen, amen, amen.

Christopher Walker

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Tuesday 2 August

MASS WITH ANOINTING IN ST PIUS X BASILICA AT 2:00 PM Celebrant Homilist

Gathering God of compassion, faithful in love God of all tenderness, pity us.

Comfort your people, we pray 1.

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Bishop Richard Moth Fr Stephen Ortiger God of Compassion

You who forgive our guilt, you who heal all our ills, save this life.

You do not treat us as people of sinfulness, save your servant who trusts in you. Refrain

Constant your promise to love and be merciful, save this life.

Treating us tenderly, mindful that we are dust, save your servant who trusts in you. Refrain

Short is our life, like the flowers that fade and die, save this life.

Life everlasting you give to your faithful ones, save your servant who trusts in you. Refrain

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Processional Out of darkness God has called us, claimed by Christ as God’s own people.

Holy nation, royal priesthood, walking in God’s marv’lous light.

1. Let us take the words you give, strong and faithful words to live.

Words that in our hearts are sown; words that bind us as your own.

2. Let us take the love you give, that the way of love we live.

Love to bring your people home; love to make us all your own.

3. Bless all those to be anointed.

Give them healing, strength and comfort; that from sickness they may find: health in body, soul and mind.

4. Strengthen all who keep your word, that their hearts and minds are stirred: answering God’s call on earth in the waters of new birth.

Christopher Walker

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Penitential Act Missa “Orbis Factor�

Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

Christe, eleison, Christe, eleison, Christe, Christe, eleison.

Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

Paul Inwood

Gloria Anne Ward Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of goodwill.

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. Refrain

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 of the Father, have mercy on us.

Refrain

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.

Refrain Amen, amen.

Anne Ward

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Reading 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 I was given a thorn in the flesh, an angel of Satan to beat me and stop me from getting too proud! About this thing, I have pleaded with the Lord three times for it to leave me, but he has said, ‘My grace is enough for you: my power is at its best in weakness.’ So I shall be very happy to make my weakness my special boast so that the power of Christ may stay over me, and that is why I am quite content with my weaknesses, and with insults, hardships, persecutions and the agonies I go through for Christ’s sake. For it is when I am weak that I am strong.

Psalm Heal my soul for I have sinned against you.

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Happy the man who considers poor and weak.

The Lord will save him in the day of evil.

Will guard him, give him life, make him happy in the land and will not give him up to the will of his foes.

The Lord will help him on his bed of pain, he will bring him back from sickness to health.

As for me, I said: ‘Lord, have mercy on me, heal my soul for I have sinned against you.’

If you uphold me I shall be unharmed and set in your presence for evermore.

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel from age to age. Amen. Amen

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Gospel Acclamation Repeat the Alleluia phrases after the Cantor.

Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord!

Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David!

Alleluia

Edwin Fawcett

Gospel Mark 4:35-41 With the coming of evening, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Let us cross over to the other side.’ And leaving the crowd behind they took him, just as he was, in the boat: and there were other boats with him. Then it began to blow a gale and the waves were breaking into the boat so that it was almost swamped. But he was in the stern, his head on the cushion, asleep.

They woke him and said to him, ‘Master, do you not care? We are going down!’ And he woke up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Quiet now! Be calm!’ And the wind dropped, and all was calm again. Then he said to them, ‘Why are you so frightened? How is it that you have no faith?’ They were filled with awe and said to one another, ‘Who can this be? Even the wind and sea obey him.’

Homily

Anointing of the Sick The Litany Celebrant:

People: Celebrant:

People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

Let us pray to God for our brothers and sisters who are sick and for all those who devote themselves to caring for them. Bless all present and fill them with new hope and strength: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Relieve their pain: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Free them from sin and do not let them give way to temptation: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Sustain all the sick with your power:

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People: Celebrant:

People: Celebrant: People:

Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy.

Assist all who care for the sick: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Give life and health to our brothers and sisters on whom we lay our hands in your name: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

In silence the priests lay their hands on the head of each sick person.

Prayer over the Blessed Oil Celebrant:

People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

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Praise to you, God, the almighty Father.

You sent your Son to live among us and bring us salvation.

Blessed be God who heals us in Christ.

Praise to you, God, the only-begotten Son. You humbled yourself to share in our humanity, and you heal our infirmities.

Blessed be God who heals us in Christ.

Praise to you, God, the Holy Spirit, the Consoler.

Your unfailing power gives us strength in our bodily weakness.

Blessed be God who heals us in Christ.

God of mercy, ease the sufferings and comfort the weakness of your servants whom the Church anoints with this holy oil.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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TUESDAY 2 AUGUST

The Anointing The priests anoint each sick person in their group with the blessed oil.

First they anoint the forehead, saying: Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.

The sick person responds: Amen.

Then they anoint the hands, saying: May the Lord who frees you from sin, save you and raise you up.

The sick person responds: Amen.

During the Anointing of the Sick we will sing the following as time permits:

Anointing Healer of our ev’ry ill Healer of our ev’ry ill, light of each tomorrow, give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.

1. You who know our fears and sadness, grace us with your peace and gladness, Spirit of all comfort: fill our hearts.

2. In the pain and joy beholding how your grace is still unfolding, give us all your vision: God of love.

3. Give us strength to love each other, ev’ry sister, ev’ry brother, Spirit of all kindness: be our guide.

4. You who know each thought and feeling, teach us all your way of healing, Spirit of compassion: fill each heart.

Marty Haugen

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Anointing Neither death nor life Neither death, nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor trials in the present, nor any trials to come: Neither height, nor depth, nor all of creation can ever separate us from the love of God poured out in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

1. Dwell in the One who raised Christ from the dead tho’ your body shall die, in Christ you shall rise, thro’ the Spirit who brings you to life.

2. All who are led by the Spirit shall live as children of God, and heirs with Christ Jesus, God’s adopted and chosen and loved.

3. All of the suff’ring we now must endure is nothing to the glory so soon to be revealed when creation itself is set free.

4. All of creation awaits the new birth, the fullness of redemption, thro’ labour pains of love and so we wait in patience and hope.

5. All things work for good for the ones who love God and if God is for us, then who can be against us?

God’s justice cannot be condemned

6. Who can separate us from the love of Christ?

Will hardship of distress persecution or famine, or nakedness or peril or sword?

Marty Haugen

Anointing Shepherd me, O God Shepherd me, O God beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life.

1. God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want, I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love, I walk by the quiet waters of peace

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3. Though I should wander the valley of death, I fear no evil for you are at my side, your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope

4. You have set me a banquet of love in the face of hatred, crowning me with love beyond my pow’r to hold.

5. Surely your kindness and mercy follow me all the days of my life: I will dwell in the house of my God for evermore.

Marty Haugen

Anointing If anyone is thirsty 1. If anyone is thirsty, let them come to me and drink.

Let them come to me believing, Let them come to me and drink.

Refrain For I am your brother, and I am your Lord, and I will give new life, I will give you my Spirit and you will be free. Yes, I will give you life.

2. If anyone is hungry, let them come to me for bread.

Let them come and taste the joy of Heaven. Let them come to me for bread.

3. If anyone’s in darkness, let them come to me for light.

Let them follow where I’m leading, let them come to me for light.

4. If anyone is anxious, let them come to me for peace.

Let them come to know my Spirit’s comfort, let them come to me for peace.

5. If anyone is dying, let them come to me for life.

Let them come to know the Father’s promise, let them come to me for life.

Damian Lundy

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Prayer after anointing Celebrant: Let us pray, Father in heaven, through this holy anointing grant our brothers and sisters comfort in their suffering.

When they are afraid, give them courage, when afflicted, give them patience, when dejected, afford them hope, and when alone, assure them of the support of your holy people.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

People: Amen.

Holy, holy Gathering Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Holy Holy Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth, heaven and earth are full of your glory, Lord God of Hosts Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed, blessed is he who comes.

Blessed, blessed is he who comes, Blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Paul Inwood

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Memorial Acclamation C Gathering Save us, Saviour of the world, save us Saviour of the world, For by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.

Paul Inwood

Doxology & Great Amen Amen, Amen.

Gathering

Paul Inwood

Breaking of Bread Pershore Mass Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All:have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: grant us peace, grant us peace.

Alan Smith

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Communion You are mine 1. I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear.

You will hear my voice, I claim you as my choice, be still and know I am here.

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I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes for all who long to see.

In the shadows of the night, I will be your light, come and rest in me.

Refrain Do not be afraid, I am with you, I have called you each by name.

Come and follow me, I will bring you home, I love you and you are mine.

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I am strength for all the despairing, healing for the ones who dwell in shame.

All the blind will see, the lame will all run free, and all will know my name. Refrain

I am the Word that leads all to freedom, I am the peace the world cannot give.

I will call your name, embracing all your pain, stand up, now walk, and live. Refrain

David Haas

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Commuion Lord, I come, I confess.

Bowing here I find my rest.

And without You I fall apart.

You're the one that guides my heart.

TUESDAY 2 AUGUST

Lord I need You

Refrain Lord, I need You, oh, I need You. Ev'ry hour I need You. My one defense, my righteousness; Oh God, how I need You.

Where sin runs deep Your grace is more.

Where grace is found is where You are.

And where You are Lord I am free.

Holiness is Christ in me

So teach my song to rise to You when temptation comes my way.

And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on You. Jesus, You're my hope and stay.

Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher

Time for Individual Prayer There is now an opportunity for anyone who wishes to approach a priest or deacon for a brief time of individual prayer for a specific intention.

During this time we will sing the following as time permits:

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Individual Prayer O Changeless Christ 1. O changeless Christ, for ever new, who walked our earthly ways, still draw our hearts, as once you drew the hearts of other days.

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As once you spoke by plain and hill, or taught by shore and sea, so be today our teacher still, o Christ of Galilee.

As wind and storm their master heard and his command fulfilled, may troubled hearts receive your word, the tempest-tossed be stilled.

And as of old to all who prayed you healing hand was shown, so be your touch upon us laid, unseen but not unknown.

In broken bread, in wine outpoured, your new and living way Proclaim to us, O risen Lord, O Christ of this our day.

O changeless Christ, till life is past your blessing still be given; Then bring us home, to taste at last the timeless joys of heaven.

Timothy Dudley-Smith

Recessional Thanks be to God 1. Thanks be to God whose love has gathered us today.

Thanks be to God who helps and guides us on our way.

Thanks be to God who gives us voice, that we may thank him: Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high.

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Thanks be to God for all the gifts of life and light; Thanks be to God whose care protects us day and night; Thanks be to God who keeps in mind us who forget him: Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high.

Thanks be to God who knows our secret joys and fears; Thanks be to God who when we call him always hears; Thanks be to God our rock and strength, ever sustaining; Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high.

Thanks be to God who never turns his face away; Thanks be to God who heals and pardons all who stray; Thanks be to God who welcomes us unto the Kingdom: Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high.

Thanks be to God who made our world and all we see; thanks be to God who gave his Son to set us free; thanks be to God whose Spirit brings warmth and rejoicing: Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God on high.

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WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST

Wednesday 3 August

MASS AT THE GROTTO AT 9.45 AM Celebrant Homilist

Bishop Richard Moth Mgr Barry Wymes

Gathering Antiphon Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!

Merciful like the Father. His mercy is everlasting.

Hymn of Mercy

1. Give thanks to the Father for he is good: in aeternum misericordia eius.

He created the world with wisdom: in aeternum misericordia eius.

He leads his people throughout history: in aeternum misericordia eius.

He pardons and welcomes his children: in aeternum misericordia eius.

2. Give thanks to the Son, Light of the Nations: He loved us with a heart of flesh: As we receive from him, let us also give him: Hearts open to those who hunger and thirst: 3. Let us ask the Spirit for the seven holy gifts: Fount of all goodness and the sweetest relief: Comforted by him, let us offer comfort: Love hopes and bears all things:

4. Let us ask for peace from the God of all peace: The earth waits for the Good News of the Kingdom: Joy and pardon in the hearts of the little ones: The heavens and the earth will be renewed: Paul Inwood ( Music) / Eugenio Costa (Text)

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Processional Magnificat Magnificat! Magnificat! Your song proclaims the glory of the Lord.

1. Woman asked to bear a son; a child who would compare with none; Did you know the pain that lay ahead?

2. Woman in the temple stands; old man takes the child in his hands.

Did his words breathe fear into your heart?

3. Woman at the wedding meal, see the miracle reveal the glory of your Son to all around.

4. Woman waiting at the door; your Son is now your Son no more; to all the world he gives his life.

5. Woman standing by the cross with those around you mourn the loss of the child that you had once borne in your womb.

6. Woman in the upper room; in the frightened air and gloom, see your Son in glory now appear.

7. Woman standing on the rock, through the child who tends the flock speak to the world that we may know your Son. Anne Ward

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Penitential Act

WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST

Gloria Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo.

Duffy

1. 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.

2. 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 of the Father, have mercy on us.

3. 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. Amen Mgr Francis Duffy

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First Reading Rejoice, Jerusalem, be glad for her, all you who love her!

Rejoice, rejoice for her, all you who mourned her!

That you may be suckled, filled, from her consoling breast, that you may savour with delight her glorious breasts.

For thus says the Lord: Now towards her I send flowing peace, like a river, and like a stream in spate the glory of the nations.

At her breast will her nurslings be carried and fondled in her lap.

Like a son comforted by his mother will I comfort you.

(And by Jerusalem you will be comforted.)

At the sight your heart will rejoice, and your bones flourish like the grass.

To his servants the Lord will reveal his hand.

Psalm You are the highest honour of our race!

Isaiah 66:10-14

Canticle from Judith

1. May you be blessed, my daughter, by God Most High, beyond all women on earth; and may the Lord God be blessed, the Creator of heaven and earth.

2. The trust you have shown shall not pass from the memories of men, but shall ever remind them of the power of God.

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Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Blessed are you, Virgin Mary, who believed that the promise made to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Celtic

Christopher Walker

Gospel John 2:1-11 There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee. The mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited. When they ran out of wine, since the wine provided for the wedding was all finished, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ Jesus said, ‘Woman, why turn to me? My hour has not come yet.’ His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ There were six stone water jars standing there, meant for the ablutions that are customary among the Jews: each could hold twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water,’ and they filled them to the brim. ‘Draw some out now,’ he told them, ‘and take it to the steward.’ They did this; the steward tasted the water, and it had turned into wine. Having no idea where it came from – only the servants who had drawn the water knew – the steward called the bridegroom and said, ‘People generally serve the best wine first, and keep the cheaper sort until the guests have had plenty to drink; but you have kept the best wine till now.’

This was the first of the signs given by Jesus: it was given at Cana in Galilee. He let his glory be seen, and his disciples believed in him.

Homily

Prayer of the faithful Cantor: Lord in you mercy All: Hear our prayer

Hear our Prayer

Anne Ward

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Preparation of Gifts As I kneel before you 1. As I kneel before you, as I bow my head in prayer, take this day, make it yours and fill me with your love.

Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, benedicta tu

2. All I have I give you, ev’ry dream and wish are yours; Mother of Christ, mother of mine, present them to my Lord.

3. As I kneel before you, and I see your smiling face, ev’ry thought, ev’ry word is lost in your embrace.

Maria Parkinson

Holy, Holy, Holy New Celtic Liturgy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Lord God of Hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

Christopher Walker

Memorial Acclamation B New Celtic Liturgy When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup We proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Christopher Walker

Great Amen Amen, amen, amen, amen.

Christopher Walker

New Celtic Liturgy

Breaking of Bread Pershore Mass Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, All: grant us peace, grant us peace.

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Communion Live on in my Love Live on in my love, live on in my love, live on in my love.

The Collegeville Composers Group

Good Good Father 1. I've heard a thousand stories of what they think You’re like, but I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night.

You tell me that You’re pleased, and that I'm never alone.

Refrain You're a good good Father, It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are.

And I'm loved by You, it's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am.

2. I've seen many searching for answers far and wide, but I know we're all searching for answers only You provide.

Because You know just what we need before we say a word Refrain You are perfect in all of Your ways.

You are perfect in all of Your ways.

You are perfect in all of Your ways to us.

3. Love so undeniable, I can hardly speak.

Peace so unexplainable, I can hardly think as You call me deeper still, as You call me deeper still, as You call me deeper still, into love love love.

Anthony Brown / Pat Barrett

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Recessional 1. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!

Unnumbered blessings, give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of his word; in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice.

Tell out my soul

2. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name!

Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done; his mercy sure, from age to age the same; his holy name - the Lord, the Mighty One. 3. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!

Powers and dominions lay their glory by.

Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.

4. Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!

Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children’s children and for evermore!

Timothy Dudley-Smith

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Thursday 4 August

THURSDAY 4 AUGUST

CLOSING MASS AT ST BERNADETTE’S ALTAR, ESPLANADE AT 8.30 AM Celebrant Homilist

Gathering We have a hope in Jesus (x2) That all things, will be well (x3) In the Lord We have a hope, one voice is heard We have a hope, one Bread, one Blood All will be well, all things will be well And all manner of things will be well In Your heart

Bishop Richard Moth Bishop Richard Moth We have hope

Julian of Norwich Public Domain

Processional Come all you people (Uyai mose) Uyai mose, tinamate Mwari, Uyai mose, tinamate Mwari, Uyai mose, tinamate Mwari, Uyai mose zvino.

Come all you people, come and praise your Maker Come all you people, come and praise your Maker Come all you people, come and praise your Maker Come now and worship the Lord Iona Community

Penitential Act Missa “Orbis Factor” Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

Christe, eleison, Christe, eleison, Christe, Christe, eleison.

Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, eleison, Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.

Paul Inwood

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Gloria Anne Ward Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of goodwill.

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. Refrain

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 of the Father, have mercy on us.

Refrain 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.

Refrain Amen, amen.

Anne Ward

Reading This is what the Lord asks of you: only this, to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God.

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Psalm

It is good to give you thanks, O Lord.

THURSDAY 4 AUGUST

Psalm 91

1. It is good to give thanks to the Lord to make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your truth in the watches of the night.

2. The just will flourish like the palm tree and grow like a Lebanon cedar.

Planted in the house of the Lord they will flourish in the courts of our God. 3. Still bearing fruit when they are old, still full of sap, still green, to proclaim that the Lord is just.

In him, my rock, there is no wrong Anne Ward

Gospel Acclamation Repeat the Alleluia phrases after the Cantor.

Arundel Alleluia

Your words are spirit Lord and they are life.

You have the message of eternal life.

Mike Carver

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Gospel Luke 10:25-37 There was a lawyer who, to disconcert Jesus, stood up and said to him, ‘Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in the law? What do you read there?’ He replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself.’ ‘You have answered right,’ said Jesus, ‘do this and life is yours.’

But the man was anxious to justify himself and said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ Jesus replied, ‘A man was once on his way down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of brigands; they took all he had, beat him and then made off, leaving him half dead. Now a priest happened to be travelling down the same road, but when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.

In the same way a Levite who came to the place saw him, and passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan traveller who came upon him was moved with compassion when he saw him. He went up and bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. He then lifted him on to his mount, carried him to the inn and looked after him. Next day, he took out two denarii and handed them to the innkeeper. “Look after him,” he said “and on my way back I will make good any extra expenses you have.” Which of these three, do you think, proved himself neighbour to the man who fell into brigands’ hands?’ ‘The one who took pity on him’ he replied. Jesus said to him, ‘Go, and do the same yourself.’.

Homily

Prayer of the faithful Cantor: Lord in you mercy All: Hear our prayer Anne Ward

Hear our prayer

Preparation of Gifts The Lord Bless you and keep you The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face to shine upon you And be gracious unto you.

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Holy, holy Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.

Heav’n and earth are full, are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.

Bless’d is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.

Paul Inwood

Memorial Acclamation A Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again, until you come again.

Paul Inwood

Great Amen Amen, amen. Amen, amen.

Missa ‘Orbis Factor’

Paul Inwood

Breaking of Bread Missa ‘Orbis Factor’ Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy, have mercy, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us, grant us, grant us peace.

Paul Inwood

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Communion 1. The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want.

He makes me lie in pastures green.

He leads me by the still, still waters, his goodness restores my soul:

The Lord’s my shepherd

Refrain And I will trust in You alone.

And I will trust in You alone, for Your endless mercy follows me, your goodness will lead me home

2. He guides my ways in righteousness, and He anoints my head with oil, and my cup, it overflows with joy, I feast on his pure delights. Refrain

3. And though I walk the darkest path, I will not fear the evil one, for You are with me, and Your rod and staff are the comfort I need to know. Refrain Stuart Townend

Communion I give myself away I give myself away, I give myself away, so You can use me 1. Here I am, Here I stand Lord my life is in Your hands Lord I’m longing to see Your desires revealed in me 2. Take my heart, take my life As a living sacrifice All my dreams, all my plans Lord I place them in your hands

My life is not my own, to You belong I give myself, I give myself to You Sam Hinn/William McDowell

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Recessional Take the word of God 1. Take the word of God with you as you go.

Take the seeds of God’s word and make them grow.

Go in peace to serve the world, in peace to serve the world.

Take the love of God, the love of God with you as you go.

2. Take the peace of God with you as you go.

Take the seeds of God’s peace and make them grow.

3. Take the joy of God with you as you go.

Take the seeds of God’s joy and make them grow.

4. Take the love of God with you as you go.

Take the seeds of God’s love and make them grow.

James Harrison/Christopher Walker

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LATIN TEXTS, HYMNS AND CHANTS

Our Father Pater noster, qui es in caelis: Sanctificétur nomen tuum: Advéniat regnum tuum: Fiat volúntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidiánum da nobis hódie: Et dimítte nobis débita nostra, sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem, sed líbera nos a malo. Amen.

Hail Mary Ave Maria, gratia plena: Dominus tecum; benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

Glory Be Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

Chants LAUDA, SION, SALVATOREM, Lauda ducem et pastorem In hymnis et canticis

Sion, praise your Saviour Praise your leader and shepherd In hymns and chants

LAUDA, JERUSALEM, Dominum Lauda Deum tuum, Sion.

Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna Filio David

Jerusalem, praise the Lord Praise your God, Sion, Hosanna To the Son of David

BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT In nomine Domini.

Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna In excelsis

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

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LATIN TEXTS, HYMNS AND CHANTS

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

TANTUM ERGO Sacramentum Veneremur cernui, Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui.

Genitori, Genitoque Laus et iubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio, Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio.

Amen.

Therefore we, before him bending, this great Sacrament revere; types and shadows have their ending, for the newer rite is here: faith, our outward sense befriending, makes the inward vision clear.

Glory let us give, and blessing to the Father and the Son. Honour, might and praise addressing, while eternal ages run.

Ever too his love confessing, who from both, with both, is one.

Amen.

Salve Regina Salve, Regína, mater misericórdiae; vita, dulcédo et spes nostra, salve.

Ad te clamámus exsules fílii Hevae.

Ad te suspirámus geméntes et flentes in hac lacrimárum valle.

Eia ergo, advocáte nostra, illos tuos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte.

Et lesum, bendíctum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsílium osténde.

O Clemens, O pia, O dulcis virgo María.

Hail, holy Queen mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope.

To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us, and after this exile show to us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

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This section contains some additional resources which may be used in other liturgies or can be used in group or private prayer, in addition to the hymns included in our Masses on previous pages. The music for these hymns and songs is available from the pilgrimage resource centre/office at the Hotel Saint Sauveur. To obtain copies for your group worship – whether ‘formal’ or ‘informal’, please see any member of the Liturgy Team. In addition, there are copies of many hymn collections for you to look at and borrow, as well as books of prayers, reflections and readings, which may be of use to you. Musical instruments are also available to you.

All my hope on God is founded 1. All my hope on God is founded; he doth still my trust renew.

Me through change and chance he guideth, only good and only true.

God unknown, he alone calls my heart to be his own.

2. Human pride and earthly glory, sword and crown betray God’s trust; what with lavish care man buildeth, tower and temple, fall to dust.

But God’s power, hour by hour, is my temple and my tower.

3. God’s great goodness ay endureth, deep his wisdom, passing thought: splendour, light and life attend him, beauty springeth out of nought.

Evermore, from his store new-born worlds rise and adore.

4. Still from earth to God eternal sacrifice of praise be done, high above all praises praising for the gift of Christ his Son. Christ doth call one and all; ye who follow shall not fall.

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As the deer longs As the deer longs for running streams, so I long, so I long, so I long for you.

1. A thirst my soul for you, the God who is my life!

When shall I see, when shall I see, see the face of God? 2. Echoes meet as deep is calling unto deep, over my head, all your mighty waters, sweeping over me.

3. Continually the foe delights in taunting me: “Where is God, where is your God?” Where, O where are you?

4. Defend me God, send forth your light and your truth, they will lead me to your holy mountain, to your dwelling place.

5. Then I shall go unto the altar of my God. Praising you, O my joy and gladness; I shall praise your name.

Bob Hurd

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At the Cross 1. At the cross her station keeping, stood the mournful mother weeping, close to Jesus to the last.

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Through her heart his sorrow sharing, all his bitter anguish bearing, now at length the sword has passed.

Oh, how sad and sore distress’d was that mother highly blest, of the sole-begotten One.

Christ above in torment hands; she beneath beholds the pangs of her dying glorious Son.

Is there one who would not weep, ‘whelm’d in miseries so deep, Christ’s dear mother to behold?

Can the human heart refrain from partaking in her pain, in that mother’s pain untold?

Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled, she beheld her tender child, all with bloody scourges rent;

For the sins of his own nation, saw him hang in desolation, till his spirit forth he sent.

O thou mother! Fount of love!

Touch my spirit from above, make my heart with thine accord:

10. Make me feel as thou has felt; make my soul to glow and melt with the love of Christ my Lord.

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11. Holy Mother, pierce me through, in my heart each wound renew of my Saviour crucified.

12. Let me share with thee his pain, who for all my sins was slain, who for me in torments died.

13. Let me mingle tears with thee, mourning him who mourn’d for me, all the days that I may live: 14. By the cross with thee to stay, there with thee to weep and pray, is all I ask of thee to give.

15. Virgin of all virgins best, listen to my fond request: let me share thy grief divine;

16. Let me, to my latest breath, in my body bear the death of that dying Son of thine.

17. Wounded with his every wound steep my soul till it hath swoon’d in his very blood away.

18. Be to me, O Virgin, nigh, lest in flames I burn and die, in his awful judgement day.

19. Christ, when thou shalt call me hence, be thy mother my defence, be thy cross my victory.

20. While my body here decays, may my soul thy goodness praise, safe in paradise with thee.

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Be still for the presence of the Lord Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.

Come, bow before him now, with reverence and fear.

In him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground.

Be still, for the presence of the Lord The Holy One is here.

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around; He burns with holy fire, with splendour he is crowned.

How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of Light!

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.

Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place, He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace.

No work too hard for him, In faith receive from him; Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

David Evans

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Be thou my vision 1. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, naught be all else to me save that thou art; thou my best thought in the day and the night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

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Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true Word; I ever with thee, and thou with me Lord; thou my great Father, and I thy true son; thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one.

Be thou my breast-plate, my sword for the fight; be thou my armour, and be thou my might, thou my soul’s shelter, and thou my high tower, raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise, thou mine inheritance through all my days; thou, and thou only, the first in my heart, high King of heaven, my treasure thou art!

High King of heaven, when battle is done, grant heaven’s joy to me, O bright heaven’s sun; Christ of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

Jan Struther

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Be with me, Lord Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble, be with me, Lord, I Pray.

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You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, Most High, Who abide in the shadow of our God, Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, The God in whom I trust.”

No evil shall befall you, no pain come near, for His angels stand close by your side, Guarding you always and bearing you gently, watching over your life.

Those who cling to the Lord live secure in his love, lifted high those who trust in his name, call on the Lord, he will never forsake you, he will bring you salvation and joy.

Marty Haugen

Because the Lord is my shepherd 1. Because the Lord is my shepherd, I have ev’rything I need.

He lets me rest in the meadow and leads me to the quiet streams.

He restores my soul and he leads me in the paths that are right: 2.

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Lord, You are my shepherd, you are my friend.

I want to follow you always, just to follow my friend.

And when the road leads to darkness, I shall walk there unafraid.

Even when death is close I have courage for your help is there.

You are close beside me with comfort, you are guiding my way:

In love you make me a banquet for my enemies to see.

You make me welcome, pouring down honour from your mighty hand; and this joy fills me with gladness, it is too much to bear: Your goodness always is with me and your mercy I know.

Your loving kindness strengthens me always as I go through life.

I shall dwell in your presence forever, giving praise to your name:

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10,000 Reasons Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name 1.

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The sun comes up It's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes

You’re rich in love and You're slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore

Matt Redman, Jonas Myric

Come to me Come to me, come to me, weak and heavy laden.

Trust in me, lean on me, I will give you rest.

Iona Community

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Dear Lord and Father 1. Dear Lord and Father of mankind, forgive our foolish ways!

Re-clothe us in our rightful mind, in purer lives thy service find, In deeper reverence praise, in deeper reverence praise.

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In simple trust like theirs who heard, beside the Syrian sea, the gracious calling of the Lord, let us, like them, without a word, rise up and follow thee, rise up and follow thee.

O Sabbath rest by Galilee!

O calm of hills above, where Jesus knelt to share with thee the silence of eternity, interpreted by love, interpreted by love!

Drop thy still dews of quietness, till all our strivings cease; take from our souls the strain and stress, and let our ordered lives confess the beauty of thy peace, the beauty of thy peace.

Breathe through the heats of our desire thy coolness and thy balm; let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; speak through the earthquake, wind and fire, O still small voice of calm, O still small voice of calm!

J. G. Whittier

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Deep within Deep within I will plant my law, not on stone, but in your heart.

Follow me, I will bring you back, you will be my own, and I will be your God. 1.

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I will give you a new heart, a new spirit within you, for I will be your strength.

Seek my face, and see your God, for I will be your hope.

Return to me, with all your heart, and I will bring you back.

David Haas

Do not be afraid Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you.

I have called you by your name, you are mine.

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When you walk through the waters I’ll be with you.

You will never sink beneath the waves.

When the fire is burning all around you, you will never be consumed by the flames.

When the fear of loneliness is looming, then remember I am at your side.

When you dwell in the exile of the stranger, remember you are precious in my eyes.

You are mine, O my child, I am your Father, and I love you with a perfect love.

Gerald Markland

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Eat this bread Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry.

Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst.

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I am the bread of life, the true bread sent from the Father.

Your ancestors ate manna in the desert, but this is the bread come down from heaven.

Eat my flesh and drink my blood, and I will raise you up on the last day.

Anyone who eats this bread, will live for ever.

If you believe and eat this bread, you will have eternal life.

Jacques Berthier

For all the saints For all the saints who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus be for ever blest.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou in the darkness drear their one true light.

O blest communion! Fellowship divine!

We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.

W.W. How

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Hail, Queen of heav’n, the ocean star!

Guide of the wand’rer here below!

Thrown on life’s surge, we claim thy care; save us from peril and from woe.

Mother of Christ, star of the sea, pray for the wanderer, pray for me.

O gentle, chaste and spotless maid, we sinners make our prayers through thee; remind thy son that he has paid the price of our iniquity.

Virgin most pure, star of the sea, pray for the sinner, pray for me.

Sojourners in this vale of tears, to thee, blest advocate, we cry; pity our sorrows, calm our fears, and soothe with hope our misery.

Refuge in grief, star of the sea, pray for the mourner, pray for me.

And while to him who reigns above, }in Godhead One, in Persons Three, the source of life, of grace, of love, homage we pay on bended knee, do thou, bright Queen, star of the sea, pray for thy children, pray for me.

John Lingard

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Healer of my soul Healer of my soul keep me at even’ Keep me at morning keep me at noon Healer of my soul

Keeper of my soul on rough course faring Help and safe-guard my means this night Keeper of my soul I am tired astray and stumbling Shield my soul from the snare of sin John Michael Talbot

Here is love vast as the ocean Here is love vast as the ocean, loving-kindness as the flood, when the Prince of Life our Ransom shed for us His precious blood.

Who His love will not remember?

Who can cease to sing His praise?

He can never be forgotten throughout Heav'n's eternal days.

On the mount of crucifixion fountains opened deep and wide; Through the floodgates of God's mercy flowed a vast and gracious tide.

Grace and love, like mighty rivers, poured incessant from above; Heav'n's peace and perfect justice kissed a guilty world in love.

William Rees, Robert Lowry

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If I were a butterfly If I were a butterfly I'd thank you, Lord for giving me wings, and if I were a robin in a tree I’d thank you, Lord, that I could sing, and if I were a fish in the sea I'd wiggle my tail and I'd giggle with glee, but I just thank you Father for making me, me

Refrain For you gave me a heart and you gave me a smile You gave me Jesus and you made me your child And I just thank you Father for making me, me.

If I were an elephant I’d thank you, Lord, by raising my trunk, and if I were a kangaroo You know I'd hop right up to you, and if I were an octopus I’d thank you, Lord, for my fine looks, but I just thank you, Father, for making me, me.

If I were a wiggly worm I’d thank you Lord that I could squirm, and if I were a fuzzy, wuzzy bear I'd thank you, Lord, for my fuzzy, wuzzy hair, and if I were a crocodile I’d thank you, Lord, for my great smile, but I just thank you Father for making me me.

Brian Howard

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Through and through I find that I’m safe and warm in Your loving arms

You see me, you know me you love me through and through

Will Regan

I’m giving you my heart (Surrender) I’m giving You my heart, and all that is within, I lay it all down, for the sake of You my King I’m giving You my dreams, laying down my rights, I’m giving up my pride, for the promise of new life And I surrender all to You, all to You (x2)

I’m singing You this song, I’m waiting at the cross And all the world holds dear, I count it all as loss.

For the sake of knowing You, for the glory of Your name, To know the lasting joy, even sharing in Your pain.

Marc James

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Running in Circles I'm so forgetful, but You always remind me: You're the only one who brings me peace.

You're the only one who brings me peace.

So I come: Lord I come.

I come: Lord I come.

To tell You I love You; To tell You I need You; To tell You there's no better place for me than in Your arms.

To tell You I'm sorry for running in circles, for placing my focus on the waves not on Your face Will Regan

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Immaculate Mary 1. Immaculate Mary!

Our hearts are on fire, that title so wondrous fills all our desire.

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Ave, ave, ave Maria!

Ave, ave, ave Maria!

We pray for God’s glory, may his kingdom come!

We pray for his vicar, our father, and Rome.

We pray for our mother the church upon earth, and bless, sweetest Lady, the land of our birth.

For poor, sick, afflicted thy mercy we crave; and comfort the dying thou light of the grave.

In grief and temptation, in joy or in pain, we’ll ask thee, our mother, nor seek thee in vain.

In death’s solemn moment, our mother, be nigh: as children of Mary – help us when we die.

To God be all glory and worship for aye, and to God’s virgin mother an endless Ave.

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In the Lord In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice!

Look to God, do not be afraid; lift up your voices, the Lord is near; Lift up your voices, the Lord is near!

Jacques Berthier

Jesus, remember me Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.

Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.

Jacques Berthier

Let nothing trouble you Let nothing trouble you or frighten you, for the one who has God lacks nothing.

Let nothing trouble you or frighten you.

God alone, God alone, God alone is enough.

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If God builds the house nothing will shake it; neither the storm nor the raging tide.

For the one who builds lays the foundation; strong as the earth, deep as the sea.

Be God’s living stones, building God’s temple; shelter of light, with an open door.

Be the dwelling place of God’s compassion, where there is love, God will be there.

Bernadette Farrell

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Christ be our light 1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness.

Longing for truth, we turn to you.

Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see.

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Christ, be our light!

Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Longing for food, many are hungry.

Longing for water, many still thirst.

Make us your bread, broken for others, shared until all are fed.

Longing for shelter, many are homeless.

Longing for warmth, many are cold.

Make us your building, sheltering others, walls made of living stones.

Many the gifts, many the people, Many the hearts that yearn to belong.

Let us be servants to one another, making your kingdom come.

Bernadette Farrell

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Lord of all Hopefulness 1. Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, whose trust, ever child-like, no cares could destroy, be there at our waking, and give us, we pray, your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.

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Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe, be there at our labours, and give us, we pray, your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.

Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace, your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace, be there at our homing and give us, we pray, your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.

Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm, whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm, be there at our sleeping and give us, we pray, your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day.

Jan Struther

Mercy May I never lose the wonder Oh the wonder of Your mercy May I sing Your hallelujah Hallelujah, Amen Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman

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May the choirs of angels May the choirs of angels come to greet you.

May they speed you to paradise.

May the Lord enfold you in his mercy.

May you find eternal life.

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The Lord is my light and my help: it is he who protects me from harm.

The Lord is the strength of my days: before whom should I tremble with fear?

There is one thing I ask of the Lord that he grant me my heartfelt desire.

To dwell in the house of our God ev’ryday of my life in his presence.

O Lord hear my voice when I cry: have mercy on me and give answer.

Do not cast me away in your anger, for you are the God of my help.

I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness; I shall dwell in the land of the living.

Hope in God, stand firm and take heart, place all you trust in the Lord.

Ernest Sands

My soul is filled with joy (to the tune of Wild mountain thyme) 1. My soul is filled with joy as I sing to God my Saviour: he has looked upon his servant, he has visited his people

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And holy is his name through all generations!

Everlasting is his mercy to the people he has chosen, and holy is his name.

I am lowly as a child, but I know from this day forward that my name will be remembered, for all men will call me blessed.

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I proclaim the pow’r of God! He does marvels for his servants; though he scatters the proud-hearted and destroys the might of princes.

To the hungry he gives food, sends the rich away empty.

In his mercy he is mindful of the people he has chosen.

In his love he now fulfils what he promised to our fathers.

I will praise the Lord, my saviour.

Everlasting is his mercy.

Stephen Dean

My soul was glad (to the tune of Be still my soul) My soul was glad enraptured in your gaze O Queen of Heav’n you set my heart ablaze In sweet embrace so full of saving love A feeble child was gifted from above You came to earth appearing as a Sign Of loving grace Humility divine

O Mary help your weakest daughter be Like you in all for all eternity Child of your heart and of your dearest Son My happiness lies in your love alone In service true and holy consecration I dedicate my love and life to you

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Nada te turbe Nada te turbe, nada te espante, Quien a Dios tiene nada le falta. Nada te turbe, nada te espante, solo Dios basta.

Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. Those who seek God shall never go wanting.

Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. God alone fills us.

Jacques Berthier

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O Bread of Heaven 1. O bread of heaven, beneath this veil thou dost my very God conceal; my Jesus, dearest treasure, hail; I love thee and adoring kneel; each loving soul by thee is fed with thine own self in form of bread.

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O food of life, thou who dost give the pledge of immortality; I live; no, ‘tis not I that live; God gives me life, God lives in me: he feeds my soul, he guides my ways, and every grief with joy repays.

O bond of love, that dost unite the servant to his living Lord; could I dare live, and not requite such love then death were meet reward: I cannot live unless to prove some love for such unmeasured love.

Beloved Lord in heaven above, there, Jesus, thou awaitest me; to gaze on thee with changeless love, yes, thus I hope, thus shall it be: for how can he deny me heaven who here on earth himself hath given?

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O God I seek you (Your Love is finer than life) O God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you, your love is finer than life.

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As a dry and weary desert land, so my soul is thirsting for my God, and my flesh is faint for the God I seek, for your love is more to me than life.

I think of you when at night I rest, I reflect upon your steadfast love.

I will cling to you, oh Lord my God, In the shadow of your wings I sing.

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I will bless your name all the days I live, I will raise my hands and call on you.

My joyful lips shall sing your praise, You alone have filled my hungry soul.

Marty Haugen

O let all who thirst 1. O let all who thirst, let them come to the water.

And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord: without money, without price.

Why should you pay the price, except for the Lord?

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And let all who seek, let them come to the water.

And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord: without money, without strife.

Why should you spend your life, except for the Lord?

And let all who toil, let them come to the water.

And let all who are weary, let them come to the Lord: all who labour, without rest.

How can your soul find rest, except for the Lord?

And let all the poor, let them come to the water.

Bring the ones who are laden, bring them all to the Lord: bring the children, without might.

Easy the load and light: come to the Lord!

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O Lord, Hear my prayer O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. When I call answer me.

O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. Come and listen to me.

Jacques Berthier

Only in God Only in God is my soul at rest, in Him comes my salvation.

He only is my rock my strength and my salvation Refrain My stronghold, my Saviour, I shall not be afraid at all.

My stronghold, my Saviour, I shall not be moved Only in God is my soul at rest In Him comes my salvation

Only in God is found safety when my enemy pursues me.

Only in God is found glory when I am found meek and found lowly.

John Michael Talbot

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O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder 1. O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed!

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Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze.

And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, he bled and died to take away my sin!

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!

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Share the light Share the light of Jesus.

Share the light that shows the way.

Share the light of Jesus.

Share God’s spirit today.

Share God’s spirit today.

Share the word of Jesus.

Share the love of Jesus.

Share the smile of Jesus.

Bernadette Farrell

Soul of my saviour 1.

2.

3.

Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast, Body of Christ, be thou my saving guest, Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in thy tide, wash me with water flowing from thy side.

Strength and protection may thy Passion be; O Blessed Jesus, hear and answer me; deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me; so shall I never, never part from thee.

Guard and defend me from the foe malign; in death’s dread moments make me only thine; call me, and bid me come to thee on high, when I may praise thee with thy saints for aye.

William Maher

Take, O take me as I am Take, O take me as I am, Summon out what I shall be, Set your seal upon my heart and live in me.

Iona Community

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Take this moment 1. Take this moment, sign and space; take my friends around; here among us make the place where your love is found.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Take the time to call my name, take the time to mend who I am and what I’ve been, all I’ve failed to tend.

Take the tiredness of my days, take my past regret, letting your forgiveness touch all I can’t forget.

Take the little child in me, scared of growing old; help me here to find my worth made in Christ’s own mould.

Take my talents, take my skills, take what’s yet to be; let my life be yours, and yet, let it still be me.

The Iona Community

The Lord is gracious and compassionate The Lord is gracious and compassionate Slow to anger and rich in love (x2) The Lord is good to all He has compassion on all that He has made

As far as the east is from the west That’s how far He has removed our transgressions from us

Praise the Lord, oh my soul, praise the Lord.

Graham Ord

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The Lord’s my shepherd (Crimmond) 1. The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want, he makes me down to lie in pastures green.

He leadeth me the quiet waters by.

2.

3.

4.

5.

My soul he doth restore again, and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, e’en for his own name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, yet will I fear none ill.

For thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still.

My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes, my head thou dost with oil annoint, and my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me.

And in God’s house for evermore my dwelling-place shall be.

Public Domain

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This is my body (In love for me) 1. This is my body, broken for you, bringing you wholeness, making you free.

Take it and eat it, and when you do, do it in love for me.

2.

3.

4.

5.

This is my blood, poured out for you, bringing forgiveness, making you free.

Take it and drink it, and when you do, do it in love for me.

Back to my Father soon I shall go.

Do not forget me; then you will see I am still with you, and you will know you’re very close to me.

Filled with my spirit, how you will grow!

You are my branches; I am the tree.

If you are faithful, others will know you are alive in me.

Love one another - I have loved you, and I have shown you how to be free; serve one another, and when you do, do it in love for me.

Jimmy Owens and Damien Lundy

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This is my desire This is my desire, to honour You. Lord with all my heart, I worship You. All I have within me, I give You praise.

All that I adore is in You.

Refrain Lord I give You my heart, I give You my soul. I live for You alone.

Ev'ry breath that I take, ev'ry moment I'm awake, Lord have Your way in me.

Reuben Morgan

Turn your eyes upon Jesus Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in His wonderful face And the things of earth Will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace Helen H. Lemmel

Water of life Water of life, cleanse and refresh us; raise us to life in Christ Jesus 1.

2.

3.

4.

All you who thirst, come to the waters, and you will never be thirsty again.

As rain from heav’n, so is God’s word, it waters the earth and brings forth life.

Dying with Christ, so we shall rise with him, death shall no longer have power over us.

Turn to the Lord, cast off your wickedness, you will find peace in his infinite love.

Stephen Dean

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We bow our hearts (Adoration) We bow our hearts, we lift our hands, we turn our eyes to You again.

And we surrender to the truth that all we need is found in You. Receive our adoration Jesus Lamb of God. Receive our adoration how wonderful You are.

We choose to leave it all behind and turn our eyes towards the prize The upward call of God in Christ, You have our hearts Lord, take our lives.

Ev’ry soul You’ve saved sings out. Ev’rything You’ve made resounds All creation’s standing now lifting up Your name We’re caught up in the angel’s song, we’re gathered to Your ancient throne.

Children in our Father’s arms shouting out Your praise.

We cannot measure (to the tune of Ye banks and braes) 1. We cannot measure how you heal or answer every suffer’s prayer, yet we believe your grace responds where faith and doubt unite to care.

Your hands, though bloodied on the cross, survive to hold and heal and warn, to carry all through death to life and cradle children yet unborn.

2.

3.

The pain that will not go away, the guilt that clings from things long past, the fear of what the future holds, are present as if meant to last.

But present too is love which tends the hurt we never hoped to find, the private agonies inside, the memories that haunt the mind.

So some have come who need your help and some have come to make amends, as hands which which shaped and saved the world are present in the touch of friends.

Lord, let your Spirit meet us here to mend the body, mind and soul, to disentangle peace from pain and make your broken people whole.

John L. Bell and Graham Maule

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You have redeemed my soul You have redeemed my soul, from the pit of emptiness You have redeemed my soul from death I was a hungry child A dried up river A burned out forest No one could do anything for me But you put food in my body Water in my dry bed And to my blackened branches You brought the springtime rain of new life Nothing is impossible for You Don Chaffer/Lori Chaffer

Till the very end You know me and I know you.

You’re the God who calms all my storms You’re the voice inside my head

Don’t give up, don’t let go Don’t lose trust, don’t lose hope

You can have all my fears, God You can have all my sins You can have all my weakness, I know you’re with me, to the very end Will Regan

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You who dwell (On eagles wings) 1. You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in his shadow for life, say to the Lord: ‘My refuge, my Rock in whom I trust!’

2.

3.

4.

And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under his wings your refuge, his faithfulness your shield.

You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.

For to his angels he’s given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.

And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

And hold you, hold you in the palm of his hand.

Michael Joncas

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX BY FIRST LINE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We are grateful to the following copyright holders and their publishers for permission to reproduce their material in this booklet. Permission to reproduce any works in this booklet must be sought directly from these copyright holders and/or their publishers.

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All my hope on God is founded .........................................................163 Music © Novello & Co. Words © Oxford University Press

Alleluia (Arundel) ......................................................................112, 156 © Michael Carver 2005, 2008, 2013

Alleluia (Celtic)..................................................................................150 © 1985 Fintan O’Carroll. Verses © 1985 Christopher Walker, published by OCP Publications

Alleluia (Edwin Fawcett) ...........................................................122, 136 © Edwin Fawcett. All rights reserved.

As I kneel before you .........................................................................151 Maria Parkinson © 1978 Kevin Mayhew Ltd

As the deer longs ................................................................................164 © 1988 Bob Hurd, published by OCP Publications

As the Father loved me (Live on in my love) ....................................152 Music and text © The Collegeville Composers Group. Published and administrated

by Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN56321. All rights reserved

At the Cross ........................................................................................165 Ascribed to Jacopone da Todi (d 1306). tr. Edward Caswell (1814-78)

Be still for the presence ......................................................................167 David Evans © 1986 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music

Be thou my vision ..............................................................................168 © Oxford University Press

Be with me Lord.................................................................................169 Marty Haugen © 1980 GIA Publications 197

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Because the Lord is my Shepherd ......................................................169 © 1985 Christopher Walker, published by OCP Publications

Bless the Lord, O my soul (10,000 reasons) ......................................170 Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin © 2011 Shout! Publishing. Admin Thankyou Music

Bring Forth the Kingdom ...................................................................124 © 1986 G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Come all you people...........................................................................154 Arrangement © 1995 WGRG, Iona Community

Come to me ........................................................................................170 © 2004 WRGR, Iona Community, Glasgow G2 3DH

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind......................................................171 Public Domain

Deep within ........................................................................................172 © 1987 GIA Publications, Inc

Do not be afraid..................................................................................172 Gerald Markland © 1978 Kevin Mayhew Ltd, from Hymns Old & New

Eat this bread ......................................................................................173 © 1984 Ateliers et Presses de Taize

For all the saints .................................................................................173 © Oxford University Press

Gloria, gloria in excelsis Deo .....................................................111, 148 © 2010 ICEL text © Mgr Francis Duffy. Decani Music

Glory to God.......................................................................120, 134, 155 Text © 2010 ICEL. Music © 2011 Anne Ward

God of Compassion ............................................................................132 © 1993, Peter Jones. Pulished by OCP Publications. All rights reserved

Good Good Father ..............................................................................152 © 2014 sixsteps Music (Admin.by Integrity Music)

Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer....................................................127 Public Domain

Hail, Queen of heaven ........................................................................174 Public Domain

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He who would valiant be....................................................................110 © Oxford University Press

Heal my soul (Psalm 40) ....................................................................135 Text © 1973, The Grail Music Anne Ward

Healer of my soul ...............................................................................175 © 1983 Birdwing Music (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org) Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

Healer of our ev’ry ill.........................................................................138 Marty Haugen, © 1991 GIA Publications Inc

Here is love vast as the ocean.............................................................175 © Restoration Music, Ltd.

Holy, Holy, Holy (Missa “Orbis Factor”)...................................125, 158 Music © 2010, Paul Inwood. www.magnificatmusic.com All rights reserved.

Holy, Holy, Holy (Celtic Liturgy) ......................................114, 131, 151 © 1982, 2010 Christopher Walker. Decani Music

Holy, Holy, Holy (Gathering)) ...........................................................141 © 1988, 2010 Paul Inwood, published by OCP Publications

Holy Virgin .........................................................................................117 © JP Lécot, English language rights administered by Kevin Mayhew Ltd

I find that (Through and through) ......................................................177 © 2012 Capitol CMG Genesis

I give myself away .............................................................................159 © 2008 Delivery Room Publishing

I will sing forever of your love, O Lord (Psalm 88) ..........................121 Text © 1973, The Grail. Music © Anne Ward. All rights reserved

I’m giving you my heart (Surrender) .................................................177 © 2000 Vineyard Songs

I’m so forgetful (Running in circles)..................................................178 © 2008 Capitol CMG Genesis

If anyone is thirsty..............................................................................140 Words by Damien Lundy. Music by Anthony Sharpe. © McCrimmons music 199

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If I were a butterfly.............................................................................176 © 1974 Celebration/Kingsway’s Thankyou Music. PO Box 75, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NW, UK. Europe & British Commonwealth (excl Canada, Australasia & Africa). Used by permission

Immaculate Mary ...............................................................................179 Public domain

In the Lord ..........................................................................................180 © 1986, 1991 Ateliers et Presses de Taizé

It is good to give you thanks, O Lord.................................................156 Text © 1963 The Grail Music © 2012 Anne Ward

Jesus remember me ............................................................................180 Jacques Berthier © Ateliers et Presses de Taizé F-71250 Taizé Community

Kyrie, eleison (Missa “Orbis Factor”)................................120, 134, 154 Music © 2010, Paul Inwood. www.magnificatmusic.com All rights reserved

Lamb of God (Missa “Orbis Factor’).........................................126, 158 Music © 2010, Paul Inwood. www.magnificatmusic.com All rights reserved

Lamb of God (Pershore Mass) ...........................................114, 142, 151 Music © 2010 Alan Smith. Decani Music

Let nothing trouble you ......................................................................180 © 1990 Bernadette Farrell. OCP Publications

Let us build a house (All are welcome)..............................................119 © 1994 GIA Publications, Inc

Longing for light (Christ be our light) ...............................................181 © 1993 Bernadette Farrell. OCP Publications

Lord I am not worthy .........................................................................127 © 2015, Edwin Fawcett Administrators. All rights reserved

Lord I come (Lord I need you)...........................................................144 © 2011 sixsteps Music, Sweater Weather Music, Thankyou Music, Valley of Songs Music, Worshiptogether.com Songs

Lord in your Mercy ....................................................113, 122, 150, 157 © 2016 Anne Ward

Lord of all hopefulness.......................................................................182 Text and music arrangement © Oxford University Press

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Lord your Love has drawn us near .....................................................115 © 1989 S.Dean, published by OCP Publications

Lord we stand (Receive our prayer) ...................................................116 © 2015, John Watts. All rights reserved.

Make me a channel of your peace ......................................................113 Sebastian Temple © 1967, 1975 OCP Publications

Magnificat (Woman asked to bear a son) ...........................................147 © 1993 Anne Ward, published by OCP Publications

May I never (Mercy) ..........................................................................182 © 2013 SHOUT! Music Publishing (Admin. by HMTR Limited)

May the choirs of angels ....................................................................182 © 1990 Ernest Sands & OCP Publications

Misericordes Sicut Pater (Hymn of Mercy) ...............................118, 146 © 2015, Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization

My soul is filled with joy ...................................................................183 Public domain

My soul was glad................................................................................184 © Music Breikopf & Hartel KG, Walkmuhlstrabe 52, 65195 Wiesbaden, Germany

Nada te turbe ......................................................................................185 Jacques Berthier © 1986, 1991, Atelier et Presses de Taizé

Neither Death nor life.........................................................................139 © 2001 G.I.A. Publications Inc.

O bread of heaven ..............................................................................185 © Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain

O Changeless Christ ...........................................................................145 Words © 1981 TimothyDudley-Smith, administer by Oxford University Press

O God I seek you (Your Love is finer than life).................................185 ©1982 G.I.A. Publications Inc.

O let all who thirst (Come to the water).............................................186 © 1978 John B. Foley & New Dawn music, by permission of Calamus

O Lord hear my prayer .......................................................................187 © 1981 Ateliers et Presses de Taizé, F-71250 Taizé Community

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder ....................................188 © 1953 Stuart K Hine, administered by Kingway’s Thankyou music 201

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Only in God ........................................................................................187 © 1980 Birdwing Music (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

Out of darkness...................................................................................133 © 1969 Christopher Walker, OCP Publications

Share the light.....................................................................................189 © 1995, 1999 Bernadette Farrell OCP Publications

Shepherd me O God ...........................................................................139 © 1986 G.I.A. Publications Inc

Shoulder my yoke...............................................................................126 © 2004 Anne Ward. Verses by Stephen Dean. Decani Music

Soul of my saviour .............................................................................189 Public domain

Summoned by the God who made us (Sing a new church) ...............125 Text © 1991, The Sisters of St Benedict, St Joseph, MN. Published by OCP Publications

Take, O take me as I am .....................................................................189 © 1995 WGRG, Iona Community, Glasgow G2 3DH

Take the word of God.........................................................................160 Words: © 1991 James Harrison, Music: © 1991 C. Walker, published by OCP Publications

Take this moment ...............................................................................190 © 1989 WGRG The Iona Community, Glasgow G51 3UU

Tell out my soul..................................................................................153 Words © 1981 Timothy Dudley-Smith. Music © Oxford University Press

Thanks be to God ...............................................................................145 © 1993 Stephen Dean. OCP Publications

The Lord Bless you and keep you ......................................................157 © 1981 and 2007 by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved

The Lord is gracious...........................................................................190 © 1998 Vineyard Songs

The Lord’s my shepherd.....................................................................159 © 1996, Thankyou music. Administered (UK and Europe) by Kingswaysongs.com

The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want (Crimmond) ..........................191 Public Domain

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This is my body (In love for me)........................................................192 © Bud John Songs Ltd, administered by CopyCare, PO Box 77, Hailsham, E Sussex BN27 3EF

This is my desire ................................................................................193 © 1995 Hillsong Music Publishing. Admin by EMI Christian Music Publishing

To you O Lord, I lift up my soul ........................................................112 Text: © The Grail (England); Response © Stephen Dean verses © The Grail Music © 1981 Paul Inwood

Turn your eyes upon Jesus .................................................................193 © 1922 New Spring (Small Stone Media BV, Holland (Admin. in the UK/Eire by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org))

Water of life........................................................................................193 © 1982 Stephen Dean, OCP Publications

We bow our heart ...............................................................................194 © 2008 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)

We cannot measure.............................................................................194 © 1989 WGRG, The Iona Community, Glasgow G51 3UU

We have a hope in Jesus .....................................................................154 Public domain

We have come.....................................................................................110 © 2010 Capital CMG Genesis (Admin. By song solutions) United Pursuit Music (Admin. By Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

You are mine.......................................................................................143 ©1991 G.I.A. Publications Inc

You are the highest honour of our race ..............................................149 Text © 1973 The Grail Music: © Anne Ward

You have redeemed my soul...............................................................195 © 1999 Hey Ruth Music

You know me (Till the very end)........................................................194 © 2009 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org) United Pursuit Music (Admin. By Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

You who dwell (On eagle’s wings) ....................................................196 Michael Joncas © 1979 New Dawn Music 203

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Excerpts from the English translation and chants of the Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Scripture texts from The Jerusalem Bible © 1966 by Darton Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday and Company Ltd. Grail Psalms are reproduced as part of the Calamus License. They are taken from The Psalms: A new Translation © 1963 The Grail (England) published by Harper Collins.

All musical items printed are covered by either Calamus or CCLI license Calamus, Oak House, 70 high Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AU 01842 819830 License No.2530 www.decanimusic.co.uk

All songs covered by CCLI have been reproduced under CCLI License No. 2114209 CCLI Telephone number: 01323 417711 www.ccli.com

There are many other ‘favourite’ hymns and songs available to all pilgrims. Please ask any member of the Liturgy and Music Team and they will organise copies for you or your group.

The Magnificat (Lk 1:46-55) My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.

He looks on his servant in her lowliness; henceforth all ages will call me blessed.

The Almighty works marvels for me.

Holy is his name! His mercy is from age to age, on those who fear him.

He puts forth his arm in strength and scatters the proud-hearted.

He casts the mighty from their thrones and raises the lowly.

He fills the starving with good things, sends the rich away empty.

He protects Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, the mercy promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his sons for ever.

Glory be to the Father...

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