Faith Hope And Love Ep 279 Ash Wednesday 2021

Ash Wed (episode: 279) Readings for Ash Wednesday Mass - First Reading: Joel 2:12-18 Psalm: Ps 50:3-6. 12-14. 17. "Be Merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned." Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:2 Gospel Acclamation: cf Ps 94:8 “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!” Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6. 16-18 Homily Blessing and Distribution of Ashes Distribution of Ashes Song Prayer of the Faithful Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed Id; 1189523149. Ashes in hand are prepared for the Ash Wednesday. By xmas_zest References: Fr Paul Kelly (1) Read more at: https://international.la-croix.com/news/religion/vatican-issues-guidelines-for-the-imposition-of-ashes-in-times-of-pandemic/13633. (2) Taken From the resource -"Liturgia" Commentary section. © Copyright Liturgy Brisbane 2021. (3) https://catholicherald.co.uk/news/2019/03/07/lenten-fasting-is-a-wake-up-call-for-the-soul-pope-says/ Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed Id; 1189523149. Ashes in hand are prepared for the Ash Wednesday. By xmas_zest Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here. NB - It is often a week or so Ahead: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul’s homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: paulkellyreflections+[email protected] 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). -Lenten Hymn: “Have Mercy,” inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020 [ Production - KER - 2021] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++