| R E S P O N S O R I A L P S A L M |
| Takes place between the first (Old Testament) and second (New Testament) readings. Is usually sung, but can be spoken in manner of invocation & response. Choose one song which reflects either the readings or the overall "Love" sentiment. |
| BLEST ARE THOSE Response Is: Blessed are those who love you. Happy those who follow you. Blest are those who seek you, O God. HERE I AM, LORD Response Is: Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go lord, if you lead me, I will hold your people in my Heart. HOSEA Response Is: Long have I waited for your coming home & living deeply our new life. I HAVE LOVED YOU Response Is: I have loved You, with an everlasting love. I have called you, & you are mine. I LIFT UP MY SOUL Response Is: To you, Yahweh, I lift up my soul, oh my God. I REJOICED Response Is: I rejoiced when I heard them say, "let us go to the house of the Lord." LIKE A SHEPHERD Response Is: Like a shepherd He feeds his flock, & gathers the lambs to His arms. Holding them carefully close to his heart. Leading them home. PATH OF LIFE Response Is: You will show me the path of life and guide me to joy forever. THY WORD Response Is: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (great verses to this one, too!) |