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May 8, 2023

Ascension of the Lord, Year A (May 18 or May 21, 2023)


“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” At his Ascension, Jesus commissioned his disciples to go out and evangelize the world.

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Ascension Vigil Entrance Antiphon You Kingdoms of the Earth, Sing to God (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #104

Ascension Entrance Antiphon Men of Galilee, Why Gaze in Wonder at the Heavens? (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #106

Entrance Chant Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise (Traditional; arr. by Trevor Thomson)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #150; Spirit & Song #188; Breaking Bread #188

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

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

Responsorial Psalm God Mounts His Throne to Shouts of Joy (Josh Blakesley)

Spirit & Psalm 2023: p. 188

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

Spirit & Psalm 2023: p. 190

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts One Sacrifice of Christ (Robert Feduccia and Rick Modlin)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #151; Spirit & Song #189; Breaking Bread #190

Ascension Vigil Communion Antiphon Christ, Offering a Single Sacrifice for Sins (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #105

Ascension Communion Antiphon Behold, I Am with You Always (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #107

Communion Chant See, I Make All Things New (Ken Canedo)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #433; Breaking Bread #593

Sending Forth Go Out, Go Out (Curtis Stephan)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #249; Spirit & Song #212; Breaking Bread #386

Instrumental music in this podcast is from The Story by OCP artist Rick Modlin.

 

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