Light

God of hope, may we be an example to others so that the light of Jesus shines brightly in the world and we reflect its perfection. Amen.

Hallelujah

Reader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 5 38-48 All: Glory to you, O Lord Reader: The Gospel of the Lord All: Praise to you, Lord, Jesus Christ.

What did we hear in the Gospel?

Look at your heart – it is a symbol of love and kindness Look at your heart – it is a symbol of love and kindness. Think about those you love and those who need our kindness today. As we leave we will place our heart on display so that we can remember all who need our prayers.

Intercessions Hear our prayer God of mercy, hear our prayer

God’s spirit is in my heart, he has called me and set me apart God’s spirit is in my heart, he has called me and set me apart. This is what I have to do, what I have to do.

He sent me to give the good news to the poor, tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more, tell blind people that they can see, and set the downtrodden free,

and go tell everyone the news that the Kingdom of God has come, and go tell everyone the news that God’s Kingdom has come.

Just as the Father sent me, so I’m sending you out to be my witnesses throughout the world, the whole of the world.

He sent me to give the good news to the poor, tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more, tell blind people that they can see, and set the downtrodden free, and go tell everyone the news that the Kingdom of God has come, and go tell everyone the news that God’s Kingdom has come.

Don’t carry a load in our pack, you don’t need two shirts on your back Don’t carry a load in our pack, you don’t need two shirts on your back. A workman can earn his own keep, can earn his own keep.

He sent me to give the good news to the poor, tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more, tell blind people that they can see, and set the downtrodden free, and go tell everyone the news that the Kingdom of God has come, and go tell everyone the news that God’s Kingdom has come.

Don’t worry what you have to say, don’t worry because on that day God’s spirit will speak in your heart, will speak in your heart.

He sent me to give the good news to the poor, tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more, tell blind people that they can see, and set the downtrodden free, and go tell everyone the news that the Kingdom of God has come, and go tell everyone the news that God’s Kingdom has come.

God of love, help us to act with love to take care of the world you have given us. Help us to love one another, even when it is difficult and to be good neighbours to everyone. Amen.