5th Sunday: Ordinary Time

Alleluia, Alleluia, Christ iswith us.

He is with us indeed Alleluia

And so we gather. In thename of the Father…

You call us to be your disciples, Lord Have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

You call us to follow you, Christ haveMercy.Christ, have mercy.

You give us strength to follow you, LordHave mercy.Lord, have mercy.

Dear God, give everyone the strength to follow your light

into true discipleship.Amen

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A Reading from the Holy Gospel of St.Luke

Glory to you, O Lord

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

Alleluia, AlleluiaAlleluia, Alleluia

What made Jesus climb in a fishing boat?

When Jesus had finished preaching what did he suggest to Simon Peter?

What did the fishermen do when Jesus asked them to follow him?

As brothers and sisters in one loving family let us pray together:

Let us pray for God’s Church throughout the world; may our love for God and one another allow his kingdom to grow. Lord, in your mercy...Lord hear our prayer.

Let us pray for leaders of governments and nations; may they be guided by God’s will so that all people may live in peace and freedom. Lord, in your mercy...Lord hear our prayer.

Let us pray for peace and reconciliation in our lives; may we forgive others as God forgives us. Lord, in your mercy...Lord hear our prayer.

Let us pray for all who suffer in mind or body; may God strengthen them and ease their pain. Lord, in your mercy...Lord hear our prayer

Knowing that our heavenly Father is listening,

in the silence of our hearts letus share our unspoken

prayers with Him.

Let us say this prayer together...Loving Father,Help us to follow when you call us by name, and have the courage and faith to do whatever you ask. Grant this through Christ your Son.Amen

Our gesture...

Walk with me O my Lord, through the darkest night and brightest dayBe by my side O Lord, hold my hand and guide me on my way.Some times the road seems long my energy is spentThen Lord I think of you and I am given strengthWalk with me O my Lord, through the darkest night and brightest dayBe by my side O Lord, hold my hand and guide me on my way.

Walk with me O my Lord, through the darkest night and brightest dayBe by my side O Lord, hold my hand and guide me on my way.Just as you calmed the wind and walked upon the seaConquer my living Lord, the storms that threaten me.Walk with me O my Lord, through the darkest night and brightest dayBe by my side O Lord, hold my hand and guide me on my way.

Walk with me O my Lord, through the darkest night and brightest dayBe by my side O Lord, hold my hand and guide me on my way.As once you healed the lame and gave sight to the blindHelp me when I'm downcast to hold my head up highWalk with me O my Lord, through the darkest night and brightest dayBe by my side O Lord, hold my hand and guide me on my way.

Have faith and believe!