19th Sunday of Ordinary Time

In the Gospel today we hear the encouraging words of Jesus, 'There is no need to be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.'



Christ is the King, O friends rejoice!
Brothers and sisters, with one voice
Make all men know he is your choice:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

O magnify the Lord, and raise
Anthems of joy and holy praise
For Christ's brave saints of ancient days.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

They with a faith for ever new
Followed the King, and round them drew
Thousands of faithful servants true.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

O Christian women, Christian men,
All the world over, seek again
The Way disciples followed then.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Christ through all ages is the same;
Place the same hope in his great name,
With the same faith his word proclaim:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Let Love's unconquerable might
God's people everywhere unite
In service to the Lord of light:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

So shall God's will on earth be done,
New lamps be lit, new tasks begun,
and the whole Church at last be one.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

G K A Bell (1883-1958)



Happy Sunday!