March 30, 2025
4th Sunday of Lent
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Prelude: Crucem Tuam / O Lord, Your Cross (RS 602)
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Entrance Hymn: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (RS 821)
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
‘Come unto me and rest;
Lay down, O weary one, lay down
Your head upon my breast.’
I came to Jesus as I was,
So weary, worn, and sad;
I found in him a resting place,
And he has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
‘Behold, I freely give
The living water; thirsty one,
Stoop down, and drink, and live.’
I came to Jesus, and I drank
Of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
And now I live in him.
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
‘I am this dark world’s light;
Look unto me, your morn shall rise,
And all your day be bright.’
I looked to Jesus, and I found
In him my star, my sun;
And in that light of life I’ll walk
Till trav’ling days are done.
Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE License #A-727305.
Scripture Readings (external link): 4th Sunday of Lent
Responsorial: Psalm 34
R: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Preparation Hymn: Return to God (RS 563)
Return to God with all your heart, the source of grace and mercy;
come seek the tender faithfulness of God.
Now the time of grace has come, the day of salvation;
come and learn now the way of our God.
I will take your heart of stone and place a heart within you,
a heart of compassion and love.
If you break the chains of oppression, if you set the pris’ner free;
if you share your bread with the hungry, give protection to the lost;
give a shelter to the homeless, clothe the naked in your midst,
then your light shall break forth like the dawn.
Text: Marty Haugen, b.1950, © 1990, 1991, GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE License #A-727305.
Communion Hymn: The King Of Love My Shepherd Is (RS 820)
The King of love my shepherd is,
Whose goodness fails me never;
I nothing lack if I am his,
And he is mine for ever.
Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul he’s leading,
And where the verdant pastures grow
With food celestial feeding.
Confused and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love he sought me;
And on his shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.
In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
With you, dear Lord, beside me,
Your rod and staff my comfort still,
Your cross before to guide me.
You spread a table in my sight;
Your saving grace bestowing;
And O what transport of delight
From your pure chalice flowing!
And so through all the length of days
Your goodness fails me never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise
Within your house for ever.
Text: Psalm 23; Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877, alt. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE License #A-727305.
Concluding Hymn: Pilgrims of Hope
Like a flame my hope is burning,
may my song arise to you:
Source of life that has no ending,
on life’s path I trust in you.
Ev’ry nation, tongue and people
find a light within your Word.
Scattered fragile sons and daughters
find a home in your dear Son.
God, so tender and so patient,
dawn of hope, you care fro all.
Heav’n and earth are recreated
by the Spirit of Life set free.
Raise your eyes, the wind is blowing,
for our God is born in time.
Son made man for you and many
who will find the way in him.
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