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January 16, 2024

Ash Wednesday (Feb 14, 2024)


“Be reconciled to God… Behold, now is a very acceptable time; now is the day of salvation.” Ash Wednesday begins our Lenten journey. It is an invitation to deepen our relationship with God.

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Ash Wednesday Entrance Antiphon You Are Merciful to All, O Lord (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart, Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #63

Entrance Chant Kyrie, Eleison: Mass of St. Mary Magdelene (Sarah Hart)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #40

Responsorial Psalm Be Merciful, O Lord, for We Have Sinned (Curtis Stephan)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: page 82

Gospel Acclamation Glory to You, Word of God: Mass of Renewal (Curtis Stephan)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: page 84

Blessing and Distribution of Ashes Have Mercy on Me (Sarah Hart)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #1 (page 69)

Additional Song for Distribution of Ashes Ashes to Ashes (Dan Schutte)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #114; Breaking Bread #116

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Prayer of St. Augustine (Ken Canedo)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #467

Ash Wednesday Communion Antiphon He Who Ponders the Law of the Lord (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart, Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #64

Communion Chant Lead Us to the Cross (Chris Muglia)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #120

Sending Forth Revive Us, O God (Jesse Manibusan)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #317; Spirit & Song #345
 

Liturgy Podcast is a weekly liturgy planning resource for musicians, liturgists, homilists, youth groups, faith sharing groups, and all who look to the liturgical readings for inspiration and nourishment. Join Ken Canedo as he breaks open the Scripture and plays suggested tracks from the Spirit & Song repertoire.

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