Onye bu nwanyi ahu n’aputa n’isi ututu
(O bu Maria) Maria Ezenwanyi anyi ekele
O mara mma dika onwa
na a achake ka anya anwu
di egwu dika ndi agha ker’ogu
Maria…..
This is the Igbo version of Catena. A beautifully composed Marian Hymn.
Onye bu nwanyi ahu n’aputa n’isi ututu
(O bu Maria) Maria Ezenwanyi anyi ekele
O mara mma dika onwa
na a achake ka anya anwu
di egwu dika ndi agha ker’ogu
Maria…..
This is the Igbo version of Catena. A beautifully composed Marian Hymn.
We shall go to the feast of the Lord
We shall go to the banquet of the Lord
To eat and drink with Jesus from the same table
What a privilege, a privilege we have
This is one beautiful song from Lawrence Udo. It can be used for communion.
Ekeresimesi elutego eh ee
Ekeresimesi elutego eeh ee
Olutego
K.anyi nuria nu na
Kristi nwa Chineke abiago…
This is a song dedicated to St Joseph, Husband of Mary. (Josef di aso, di Maria)
Josef di Maria
Onye nche Jesu
Onye nchedo nke Maria……
Aru m d’ ok’ onu , ewo oo
bia nu lee obara m’ oo ewoo
Oririr nso na-enye ndu
Aru n’ Obara m nwaturu e jiri chuo aja ……
Wahia La rre nado rhie’ ekponmwen ne
Wahia La rre nado rhie’ ekponmwen ne …….
Osa se na ga
Osa se na rho …..
READINGS
First: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18
God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Issac … Abraham offers, but God provides a substitute at the last minute, and showers blessings on Abraham for not refusing.
Psalm: 115
Second: Romans 8:31-34
With God on our side who can be against us … since God did not spare his only son, we may be certain that he will not refuse us.
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
The Transfiguration – a voice from the cloud said “This is my Son the Beloved, listen to him”
THEMES
SUGGESTED HYMNS
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SEASONAL NOTE
This is the first Sunday of the six-week season of Lent. Hymns in this period are typically more penitential / reflective – often in minor keys.
The Gloria is not sung, and the word “alleluia” is not used in hymns or prayers.
READINGS
First: Genesis 9: 8-15
God explains the covenant with Noah and his descendants and every living creature …. that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” And the rainbow is a sign of this covenant..
Psalm: 24
Second: I Peter 3:18-22
Christ also suffered for sins once for all, in order to bring you to God. … Baptism now saves you … as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Gospel: Mark 1:12-15
Jesus spends 40 days in the desert being tempted by the devil. Than after John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee … saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe.”
THEMES
SUGGESTED HYMNS
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FIRST READING:
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel 2:12-18
“Tear your hearts and not your garments.”
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Ps 51:3-4.5-6ab.12- 13.14 and 17 (R. cf. 3a)
R/. Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your merciful love;
according to your great compassion,
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me completely from my iniquity,
And cleanse me from my sin. R/.
My transgressions, truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in your sight I have done. R/.
Create a pure heart for me, O God;
Renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence;
take not your holy spirit from me. R/.
Restore in me the joy of your salvation;
Sustain in me a willing spirit.
O Lord, open my lips
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise. R/.
SECOND READING
A reading from the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, 2Corinthians5:20—6:2
“Be reconciled to God. Behold, now is the acceptable time.”
ACCLAMATION
Glory and praise to you, O Christ.
Today, harden not your hearts, but listen to the voice of the Lord.
Glory and praise to you, O Christ.
GOSPEL
“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 6: 1-6.16- 18)
ENTRANCE
OFFERTORY
COMMUNION
DISMISSAL & DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES
Compiled by
Songs Selection Committee of Lagos Ach-Diocesan Music Commision (LAMCOM)
READINGS
First: Leviticus 13: 1-2m 44-46
The Lord tells Moses and Aaron what to do if someone in the community has leprosy – that the person must be unclean and live outside the camp.
Psalm: 31
Second: I Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1
Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God … work for the advantage of everybody so they may be saved.
Gospel: Mark 1:40-43
Jesus heals a leper, and orders him not to tell people what was done. But the man does tell people, so Jesus is besieged and has to go to places where no one lives.
THEMES
SUGGESTED HYMNS
It pays for proper preparation of the Liturgy