1. Jubilee Year of Mercy Mercy that Loves

2. During his homily for a Lenten penitential service, Pope Francis announced an extraordinary Jubilee to start at the end of the year, which will be dedicated to a theme close to the pontiff’s heart: mercy. “It's a journey that starts with a spiritual conversion. For this reason I have decided to declare an Extraordinary Jubilee that has the mercy of God at its center.”

3. Opening Song Christians, Let Us Love One Another ~Picardy (CBW II #572) Remember Your Love ~Darryl Ducote and Gary Daigle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLy7RSfkPos)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLy7RSfkPos Loving and Forgiving ~Scott Soper (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo73k3yGX5Y)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo73k3yGX5Y Blest Are They ~David Haas (CBW II #522)

4. Sign of Faith

5. Opening Prayer God of Love and compassion, help us to open the door of mercy in our school communities, in our families and in the world. Let mercy guide our living and bring us closer to the heart of the gospel. With your merciful help, may we live as Jesus with mercy that welcomes, loves, forgives and calls us to live the gospel joyfully. We make this prayer to you in his name. +Amen.

6. Scripture The Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37 Leader: A reading from the gospel according to Luke, He said, “The one who showed him Mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ

7. Reflection  How can we work to see each other the way God sees us?

8. Closing Prayer God of mercy and compassion, We thank you for the gift of your unconditional love. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, you showed us how love can transcend all differences. Transform us into true witnesses of your mercy. Give us hearts that cry for those among us who are wounded by the side of the road. Give us hands that can help to heal their wounds. Give us feet that will walk with them to safety. May our school communities be a place of mercy in which strangers are welcome and invited to become friends.

9. Closing Prayer continued… Remind us, Lord, that the love we give to others is the greatest gift we can give to you. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus, your Son and our Lord. +Amen.

10. Sign of Faith

11. Closing Song We Belong to You ~Trevor Thomson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvzW6KIgXgc)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvzW6KIgXgc Love One Another ~Bob Dufford, SJ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j00nL_6oAPQ)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j00nL_6oAPQ There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy ~In Balilone (CBW II #443) Lead Me, Lord ~John D. Becker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WldtK5DRN5E)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WldtK5DRN5E