SUNDAY V at 8

A "return to normalcy", well, "for a time".  Four more numbered Sundays "through the Year", or "in Ordinary Time" - to which my former boss once made a reference to "boring time", which might not be so boring, and definitely not so "ordinary".

In today's Gospel according to Luke, Jesus and his disciples go fishing.  And after catching fish, Jesus tells them, "From now on, you will be catching men."  A paraphrase from Matthew's Gospel appears in the alleluia verse, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."

For the recessional hymn, I chose Lift high the cross.  Sadly, the Breaking Bread hymnal is missing a key verse of this hymn: Come, Christians, follow where the Master trod, our King victorious, Christ the Son of God.  The first two verses given in the hymnal also show signs of discipleship.
- Led on their way by this triumphant sign, the hosts of God (disciples?) in conquering ranks combine.
- Each newborn servant ("follower" in many other hymnals) of the Crucified bears on the brow the seal of him who died.

For the entrance hymn, I decided to revive a Trinitarian classic, Holy, holy, holy.  One quick look at the first reading you hear the cry of the Seraphim: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!"

And now, without further ado...

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Entrance hymn: #215 Holy, holy, holy ("Nicaea") (Listen)

- While you probably don't need a "listen link" for this hymn, check out this cool arrangement (especially the intro, in which the melody is played on the pedalboard.)

Gloria: Holy Angels Mass (BMP) or recited (Listen)

Psalm 138: R./ In the signt of the angels, I will sing your praises, Lord. (BMP) (PDF)

Alleluia I for Ordinary Time (BMP)

Offertory hymn: #207 Let all mortal flesh keep silence ("Picardy") (Listen)

- I mentioned in the post for Sunday II that the arrangement in this listen link is by Gustav Holst, who is also known for his much larger work, "The Planets".  What I failed to note is that when I was an 11-year-old tenor in a choir of boys and men (yes, there were altos and trebles with higher voices than mine), that very arrangement is how I was introduced to "Let all mortal flesh..."

Sanctus: #874 Heritage Mass

Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your death, O Lord... #875 Heritage Mass

Amen: #878 Heritage Mass

Agnus Dei: #879 Heritage Mass

Communion responsory: Psalm 43, R./ I will go to the altar of God, praise the God of my joy (Joseph Gelineau, SJ)

Meditation hymn: #370 Godhead here in hiding ("Adoro Te Devote"/vv. 1-4) (Listen)

Recessional hymn: #705 Lift high the cross ("Crucifer") (Listen)

Quod scripsi, scripsi!
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