Call to Worship

While making the sign of the cross:

Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia!

Hymn

Now the Green Blade Rises (2)

Now, the green blade rises from the buried grain.
Wheat that in dark earth many days has lain;
Love lives again that with the dead has been:
Love is come again like wheat arising green.

In the grave, they laid him, love by hatred slain.
Thinking that he would never wake again.
Laid in the earth like grain that sleeps unseen:
Love is come again like wheat arising green.

Forth he came at Easter, like the risen grain.
He that for three days in the grave had lain;
Raised from the dead, my living Lord is seen:
Love is come again like wheat arising green.

When our hearts are wintry, grieving, or in pain.
Your touch can call us back to life again.
Fields of our hearts that dead and bare have been:
Love is come again like wheat arising green.

PSALMODY

Psalm 63

Ant. The splendor of Christ risen from the dead has shone on the people redeemed by his blood, alleluia!

O God, you are my God, for you I long;
for you, my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you
like a dry, weary land without water.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary
to see your strength and your glory.

For your love is better than life,
my lips will speak your praise.
So I will bless you all my life;
in your name, I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet;
my mouth shall praise you with joy.

On my bed, I remember you.
On you, I muse through the night,
for you have been my help;
in the shadow of your wings, I rejoice.
My soul clings to you;
your right hand holds me fast.

Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever.
Amen.

Ant. The splendor of Christ risen from the dead has shone on the people redeemed by his blood, alleluia!

Psalm Prayer

Father, creator of unfailing light, give that same light to those who call to you. May our lips praise you, our lives proclaim your goodness, our works give you honor, and our voices celebrate you for ever.

Canticle
Daniel 3:57-88, 56

Song of the Three Young Men (2)

Ant. Our Redeemer has risen from the tomb. Let us sing a hymn of praise to the Lord our God, Alleluia.

All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
O you heavens and you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!
Powers of the Lord, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Sun and moon, stars of heaven, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Rain and dew, ev’ry wind, fire and heat, cold and warmth, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!

Lightning and clouds, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Nights and days, light and darkness, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Ice and snow, frost and cold, ev’ry snow storm and dew, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!
Let all the earth bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Mountains and hills, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Ev’ry plant that grows, springs of water, seas and rivers, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!

All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
And let ev’ry kind of bird bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
All you whales and ev’rything that moves in the waters, bless the Lord! Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!
Let the whole human race bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
O Israel, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
All you priests and God’s servants, souls of the just, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!

Faithful people, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Humble-hearted people, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!
God has rescued us from death, bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
God has drawn us from the flames; bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord, the God of gods, all you who fear him! Bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!

Let us bless the Father, Bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Let us bless his Son, Jesus! Bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Let us bless their Holy Spirit forever! Bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!
Blessed are you, Lord, Bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
In the firmament of heaven! Bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever! Bless the Lord!
Bless the Lord!
Praise and exalted above all forever!

Ant. Our Redeemer has risen from the tomb. Let us sing a hymn of praise to the Lord our God, Alleluia.

Psalm 149

Ant. Alleluia, the Lord is risen as he promised, alleluia.

Sing a new song to the Lord,
God’s praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel rejoice in its maker.
Let the people of Zion exult in their king.
Let them praise God’s name with dancing
and make music with timbrel and harp.

For the Lord takes delight in his people
and crowns the poor with salvation.
Let the faithful rejoice in their glory,
shout for joy and take their rest.
Let the praise of God be on their lips
and a two-edged sword in their hand,

to deal out vengeance to the nations
and punishment on all the peoples;
to bind their kings in chains
and their nobles in fetters of iron;
to carry out the sentence pre-ordained;
this honor is for all God’s faithful

Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever.
Amen.

Ant. Alleluia, the Lord is risen as he promised, alleluia.

Reading

A Reading from The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans
(Romans 8:10-11)

If Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, while the spirit lives because of justice. If the Spirit of God who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, then God who raised Christ from the dead will bring your mortal bodies to life also, through the Spirit of God dwelling in you.

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Take a few moments to reflect on the reading.

Responsory

This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad! (3)

Gospel Canticle
Canticle of Zechariah

Luke 1:68-79
The Benedictus (4)

Ant. Jesus stood in the midst of his disciples and said: Peace be with you, alleluia.

While making the sign of the cross:

Blest be the Lord, the God of Israel
Who brings the dawn and darkest night dispels,
Who raises up a mighty Savior from the earth,
Of David’s line, a son of royal birth.

The prophets tell a story just begun
Of vanquished foe and glorious vict’ry won,
Of promise made to all who keep the law as guide:
God’s faithful love and mercy will abide.

This is the oath once sworn to Abraham:
All shall be free to dwell upon the land,
Free now to praise, unharmed by the oppressor’s rod,
Holy and righteous in the sight of God.

And you, my child, this day you shall be called
The promised one, the prophet of our God,
For you will go before the Lord to clear the way,
And shepherd all into the light of day.

The tender love God promised from our birth
Is soon to dawn upon this shadowed earth,
To shine on those whose sorrows seem to never cease,
To guide our feet into the path of peace.

All glory be to God, Creator blest,
To Jesus Christ, God’s love made manifest,
And to the Holy Spirit, gentle Comforter,
All glory be, both now and evermore.

Ant. Jesus stood in the midst of his disciples and said: Peace be with you, alleluia.

Intercessions

Christ rose from the dead and is always present in his Church.
Let us adore him and say:
Risen Savior, hear our prayer. Risen Savior, hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, victor over sin and death, glorious and immortal,
be always in our midst.
Risen Savior, hear our prayer. Risen Savior, hear our prayer.

Come to us in the power of your victory,
and show our hearts the loving kindness of your Father.
Risen Savior, hear our prayer. Risen Savior, hear our prayer.

Come to heal a world wounded by division,
for you alone can transform our hearts and make them one.
Risen Savior, hear our prayer. Risen Savior, hear our prayer.

For the sick who have asked us to accompany them with our prayers that they may experience your merciful and healing touch today.

Please pray aloud the names of those who are sick or in need of healing.

Risen Savior, hear our prayer. Risen Savior, hear our prayer. (5)

The Lord’s Prayer

And now let us pray with confidence as Christ our Lord asked:

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.

Closing Prayer

Father,
You gather the nations to praise your name.
May all who are reborn in baptism
be one in faith and love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
you Son, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Blessing

While making the sign of the cross:

May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.

Reginia Caeli (6)

Reginia Caeli laetare, alleluia,
quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia,
ressurexit sicut dixit, alleluia;
ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
Pray for us.
Sant’Angelo,
Pray for us.

Let us spend this day in peace.
Thanks be to God.

Rise Again (7)

Go ahead, drive the nails in my hands,
Laugh at me where you stand.
Go ahead and say it isn't me,
The day will come when you will see!

'Cause I'll rise again,
Ain't no power on earth can tie me down.
Yes, I'll rise again,
Death can't keep me in the ground!

Go ahead and mock my name,
My love for you is still the same.
Go ahead and bury me,
But very soon I will be free!

'Cause I'll rise again,
Ain't no power on earth can tie me down.
Yes, I'll rise again,
Death can't keep me in the ground!

Go ahead and say I'm dead and gone,
But you will see that you were wrong.
Go ahead, try to hide the Son,
But all will see that I'm the One!

'Cause I'll come again,
Ain't no power on earth can keep me back.
Yes, I'll come again,
Come to take my people back!

Credits and Permissions

All text and music are in the public domain or used with permission:
OneLicense A-726188. All rights reserved.
Unless otherwise stated, all music is published by OCP or a division of OCP.

Julian Pardo produces all audio.
Michael J. Aguilar produces all videos.

1. Lyrics: ‘Now the green blade riseth’ by JMC Crum, 1872-1958, [alt.].
   Reproduced by permission of Oxford University Press.
   Vocals: Nick Ritacco.
   Piano: Benjamin Aguilar, O.Carm.

2. Lyrics: based on Daniel 3:57-58;
   Music: copyright 1991, Cyprian (Daniel) Consiglio, OSB Cam.
   Lead vocals: Nick Ritacco.
   Other vocals: Benjamin Aguilar, O.Carm., Carl Markelz, O.Carm.
   Percussion: Julian Pardo.

3. Text: Psalm 118:24, 1-2, 16-17, 22-23. Refrain: copyright 1969, 1981, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
   Music: Michael Joncas, b. 1951, copyright 1981, 1982, 1988, Jan Michael Joncas Trust.
   Vocals: The Carmelites.

4. Lyrics Based on Luke 1:68-79; Owen Alstott, b. 1947, copyright 1993.
   Music: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957, copyright 1993.
   Vocals: Steven Begert-Clark.
   Piano:Benjamin Aguilar, O.Carm.
   Bells: Julian Pardo.

5. Text: Gabe Huck, adapted from “Prayer of the Faithful.”
   Music: Tony Alonso.
   Vocals: The Carmelites.

6. Traditional.
   Vocals: The Carmelites, including Matthew Gummess, O.Carm.,
   Carl Markelz, O.Carm., Ryan J. Resurreccion, O. Carm.,
   Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.

7. Music and Lyrics: written by Dallas Holm. Copyright 1977 Designer Music, Inc./Going Home Music (all rights administered by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.). All Rights Reserved.
   Vocals: Steven Begert-Clark.
   Piano: Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.