“I am the Bread of Life” (Toolan)
I am the Bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger;
and who believe in me shall not thirst.
No one can come to me unless the Father beckons.
“Ave Maria” (Schubert)
“Blest Are They” (Haas)
Blest are they, the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of God. Blest are they, full of sorrow, they shall be consoled.
R: Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God
“Hail Mary: Gentle Woman” (Landry)
R: Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright,
gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom; teach us love.
You were chosen by the Father; You were chosen for the Son. You were chosen from all women and for woman, shining one.
“Here I Am” (Booth)
R: Here I am, standing right beside you.
Here I am; do not be afraid.
Here I am, waiting like a lover. I am here; here I am.
Do not fear when the tempter calls you.
Do not fear even though you fall.
Do not fear, I have conquered evil.
Do not fear, never be afraid.
R: And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up,
and I will raise you up on the last day.
“Lady of Knock” (Murray)
There are people of all ages gathered round the gable wall
poor and humble men and women little children at your call.
We are gathered here before you and our hearts are just the same
filled with joy at such a vision as we praise your name.
R: Golden rose, Queen of Ireland all my cares and troubles cease
As I kneel with love before you Lady of Knock, my queen of peace
“Our Blessing Cup” (Hurd)
R: Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ;
and the bread we break, it is a sharing in the body of the Lord.
How can we make a return for all the goodness God has shown? We will take the cup of life, and call upon God’s name.
“Surely the Presence of the Lord” (Wolff)
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place;
I can feel God’s mighty power and God’s grace.
I can hear the brush of angel’s wings
I see glory on each face;
Surely the presence of the lord is in this place.
“Taste and See” (Hurd)
R: Taste and see, O taste and see,
taste and see the goodness of God.
Glory, glory to God most high, glory, blessing and praise.
With one voice, O people, rejoice in our God,
who hears the cry of all in need. O (see refrain)
“You Are Mine” (Haas)
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.
R: 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 your are mine.
“You Are Near” (Schutte)
R: Yahweh, I know you are near, standing always at my side.
You guard me from the foe, and you lead me in ways
everlasting.
Lord, you have searched my heart,
and you know when I sit and when I stand.
Your hand is up on me protecting me from death,
keeping me from harm.
“We Shall Rise Again” (Young)
Come to me, all you weary, with your burdens and pain.
Take my yoke on your shoulders and learn from me;
I am gentle and humble, and your soul will find rest,
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
R: We shall rise again on the last day with the faithful,
rich and poor, Coming to the house of Lord Jesus,
we will find an open door there, we will find an open door.
“Without Seeing You” (Haas)
R: Without seeing you, we love you;
without touching you, we embrace;
without knowing you, we follow;
without seeing you, we believe.
We return to you deep within, leave the past to the dust;
turn to you with tears and fasting; you are ready to forgive.