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April 18, 2023

4th Sunday of Easter (Apr 30, 2023)


“He walks ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they recognize his voice.” Jesus, our Good Shepherd, patiently seeks us and calls us to return to him so that we might have life abundantly.

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

4th Sunday of Easter Entrance Antiphon The Merciful Love of the Lord (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #98

Entrance Chant Sweet Redeemer (Steve Angrisano and Sarah Hart)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #309; Spirit & Song #353; Never Too Young #222

Blessing and Sprinkling of Water Come to the River (Bob Hurd)

Spirit & Song #51; Never Too Young #241; Breaking Bread #653

Responsorial Psalm The Lord Is My Shepherd, There Is Nothing I Shall Want (Sarah Hart)

Spirit & Psalm 2023: p. 176

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of Restoration Josh Blakesley and Leland G. “Grae” McCullough, IV

Spirit & Psalm 2023: p. 178

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts We Are His People (Greg Walton)

Spirit & Song #85; Never Too Young #55

4th Sunday of Easter Communion Antiphon The Good Shepherd Has Risen (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #99

Communion Chant Christ, the Good Shepherd (Bob Hurd)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #141

Sending Forth See, I Make All Things New (Ken Canedo)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #433; Breaking Bread #589
 

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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