Section:
prayers
April 16
Environment
Symbols of our Franciscan journey, symbols of renewed commitment
Hymn Suggestions
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Lift Up Your Hearts (O’Connor)
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All My Days (Schutte)
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Sing To The Mountains (Dufford)
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Prayer of St. Francis (Temple)
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Sing A New Song (Schutte)
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Blessing of St. Francis (Sr. Bonagratia, OSF)
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Call To Prayer
As Franciscan women we look back in gratitude embracing all the blessings that have been ours since we responded to God’s call to follow the Gospel way of life. Together with Jesus, Francis, Clare and all our Franciscan brothers and sisters, we continue our faith journey in hope and a renewed sense of our commitment.
Psalm Suggestions
34; 63; 113; 116
Refrain sung between Psalm verses
My God and My All (Haas)
Center of My Life (Inwood)
Light For Our Eyes (Haas)
Center of My Life (Inwood)
Light For Our Eyes (Haas)
Reading Suggestion
Philippians 3:8-14
Response to the Reading
(Quiet reflection and faith sharing)
Each sister will bring to the prayer service something that symbolizes her Franciscan journey and her desire for the renewal of her commitment. Allow time for faith sharing.
Gospel Canticle Antiphon
I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all the people.
Litany
Response: Strengthen our commitment to the Gospel life
As we stand in gratitude for all God’s graces...
As we remember those who have inspired us...
As we compassionately embrace the poor...
As we renew our promise to live justly...
As we take steps toward nonviolence...
As we pray for our oppressed brothers and sisters...
Spontaneous prayers...
Our Father
Closing Prayer
Renewal of Commitment to Franciscan Life
All praise be yours, O Lord,
for all creation gives you glory.
All praise be yours, O Lord,
for all good comes from you.
All praise be yours, O Lord,
for you call us to the life of your Risen Son.
for all creation gives you glory.
All praise be yours, O Lord,
for all good comes from you.
All praise be yours, O Lord,
for you call us to the life of your Risen Son.
Today, we your daughters rededicate ourselves
to the call you have given us.
We renew and profess our commitment
to a Gospel vision of life,
handed on to us by our Father, Francis,
and our Mother, Clare;
and we ask your help to continue to live the life of the Gospel.
with obedience to your Spirit and your Church,
with poverty that imitates the life of your Son and his most
Holy Mother,
and with chastity that frees us to love you
and your people with unmeasured love.
All praise be yours, O Lord.
to the call you have given us.
We renew and profess our commitment
to a Gospel vision of life,
handed on to us by our Father, Francis,
and our Mother, Clare;
and we ask your help to continue to live the life of the Gospel.
with obedience to your Spirit and your Church,
with poverty that imitates the life of your Son and his most
Holy Mother,
and with chastity that frees us to love you
and your people with unmeasured love.
All praise be yours, O Lord.
From ”The Assisi Experience” © Copyright 1996 Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs, Inc. Used with permission.
Closing Hymn
