AUSTRALIA DAY NATIONAL DAY (26TH JANUARY)

AUSTRALIA DAY NATIONAL DAY (26^TH JANUARY)

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading: Isaiah 32:15-18
Psalm: Ps 84:9-14. R. "The Lord speaks of peace to his people."
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 5:9
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

Image:  Shutterstock licensed image: stock photo ID: 141480565. Wild Koalas along Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australi. By robert cicchetti
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Please listen to my audio recordings of the readings, prayers and reflections for the AUSTRALIA DAY NATIONAL DAY (26TH JANUARY) (EPISODE:) - by clicking this link here:  https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-ep-203-australia-day-national-day-26th-january-2020/s-EYYrr   (EPISODE:203  )
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Australia Day - 

 

• Lord, please in your mercy make it rain...    
• Lord open the hearts of people everywhere that God's graciousness, generosity and compassion will "rain down everywhere," with their charity, generosity, compassion and plenty of acts of practical care and support;  including much-needed financial assistance... 
• Lord, grant harmony and goodwill and peace and a sense of shared fraternity with all people in our nation, especially the indigenous people of our land who are a wonderful gift and treasure to us all.  And for peace and harmony amongst people across the family of nations.

 

…. The heat, the terrible bushfires and drought is a massive worry to so many people and communities… and leads to incredible hardship….  We continue to pray for desperately needed rain to all the areas in need….    We are so deeply in drought.

 

    But we give thanks

 

Today, we give thanks to God for the many gifts we have been given, and we are reminded that we live in a commonwealth… and that this commonwealth is for the common good…. the gifts we have are gifts to share for the benefit of each other…..  The gifts other individuals and communities and nations have can be shared with us so that together we all have the gifts needed. The gifts that we have, we can share with others who have not, so that we all end up having the fullness of the gifts we need.

 

We pray that people everywhere will deepen their sense of belonging to a commonwealth for common good…. that there will be peace, respect, harmony and care for others in our society…. that we might always spare a thought for the person less fortunate, whether they be next door or in the next country……  

 

And today, (as every day) we pray that our nation and its people develop deep within ourselves yearning for the values of Jesus' Beatitudes…..   // Humility,// Gentleness, // A Passion and a practical commitment to working for Justice, //to be Peacemakers,// people who are merciful and able to reflect God's forbearance to others by giving them new starts, .....and a people who are single-minded in serving God's vision for the world….. respecting the dignity of all people...  caring for our resources...    treating others as we would have them treat us...  having an open heart to people everywhere who are doing it tougher than ourselves, including in this nation and also our brother and sister nations throughout the world.

 

It is good for us to stop and give thanks for God's many gifts to us in this blessed Southern land of the Holy Spirit…..

 

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Fr Paul W. Kelly

 

Image:  Shutterstock licensed image: stock photo ID: 141480565. Wild Koalas along Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australi. By Robert Cicchetti

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Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:
"Faith, Hope and Love,  - Christian worship and reflection"  - Led by Rev Paul Kelly

 

Prayers and chants  — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL)

 

Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989,  and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)

 

"The Psalms" ©1963, 2009,  The Grail - Collins publishers. 

 

Prayers of the Faithful -   " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'.   E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia).

 

{Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" -  by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The ….Gloria,  copyright 2011 ccwatershed.org. } 

 

"Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of  William John Kelly -     Inspired by  1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul Kelly. Arranged, with additional lyrics and sung by Stefan Kelk. 2019.

 

"Today I Arise" - For Patricia Kelly.  By Paul W. Kelly.. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer.  Arranged, with additional lyrics and sung by Stefan Kelk. 2019. 

 

[ Production -  KER  2020] 

 

May God bless and keep you. 

AUSTRALIA DAY NATIONAL DAY (26^TH JANUARY)

(EPISODE:  203 )

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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Coming together as brothers and sisters in Christ, let us pause and reflect upon our sins, in order to celebrate the Holy Eucharist.
Brothers and sisters, the Lord is full of love and mercy. And so, as we prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us acknowledge our sins. 

Lord Jesus, you came to gather the nations into the peace of God's kingdom: Lord, have mercy// 

You come in word and in sacrament to strengthen us and make us holy: Christ, have mercy//

You will come again in glory with salvation for your people: Lord, have mercy.

May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.  Amen.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.  Amen.
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Prayers Of The Faithful

READER

* For our nation on this Australia Day. that we renew our determination to work together for justice, reconciliation and the common good.   (PAUSE)  Lord hear us:              

* For our indigenous brothers and sisters, the first peoples of Australia: that we have the grace to listen to their stories, understand their mourning and walk gently with them on this ancient land. (PAUSE)  Lord hear us:                         

* For country communities suffering from the oppressive heat, and the severe shortage of water. That every effort is made to provide them with the practical assistance and resources they need to manage.  (PAUSE)  Lord hear us:             

* For children and teachers returning to school this week. that they begin the year with energy and enthusiasm for the adventure of learning.      (PAUSE)  Lord hear us:       

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Memorial Acclamation

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

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Sundays Ordinary V 

Eucharistic Prayer II 

Communion side.  pwk:  LH
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Go forth, the Mass is ended.