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April 19, 2024

Ascension of the Lord, Year B (May 9 or May 12, 2024)


“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 2024 #150; Spirit & Song #188; Breaking Bread #191

Blessing and Sprinkling of Water I Saw Water Flowing (Casey McKinley)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #468

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

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 200

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Misa del Mundo (Jesse Manibusan and Tony Gómez)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 202

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

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #151; Spirit & Song #189; Breaking Bread #189

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 2024 #433; Breaking Bread #591

Sending Forth Go into the World (Tom Booth)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #286; Breaking Bread #380
 

Liturgy Podcast is a weekly liturgy planning resource for musicians, liturgists, homilists, youth groups, faith sharing groups, and all who look to the liturgical readings for inspiration and nourishment. Join Ken Canedo as he breaks open the Scripture and plays suggested tracks from the Spirit & Song repertoire.

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