MARY MOTHER OF JESUS INCLUSIVE CATHOLIC
CELEBRATION OF Mary the Mother of Jesus, as Co-Redemptrix
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Theme: Mary, Leader for Women Today
Dotty: Welcome to Mary Mother of Jesus Zoom Liturgy. We gather as a roman catholic inclusive community. Today we celebrate Mary’s role in our Church today.
Theme: The faith belief of many of the faithful see the role of Mary the mother of Jesus as Co Redemptrix with Christ. From it’s inception there has be controversy. Pope Leo has raised the issue resulting in a new debate. How does the affect the faith of practicing Catholics?
Opening Song: Blessed is She by Colleen Fulmer
https://youtu.be/P_ZjCQKwYIw?is=fvlQk3wm1ol0NyRx
Blessed is she who believes
Blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by our GodWould be fulfilled, would be fulfilled
And Mary said let me sing the praise of God
For having touched this lowly one
And from now on I shall be called woman most highly blessed
Holy is our God whose kindness never ends
Who by great strength has scattered the proud
And raises up the poor and gathers them into all fullness
For God has come to this servant Israel
To show all mercy now and forever as was promised
Sarah and Abraham and the children forever.
Opening Prayer. Mary Al
We gather to celebrate the life and ministry of Mary, the mother of Jesus. As Mary supported Jesus his entire life and was both a witness and leader highly revered by the followers of The Way, Mary demonstrated a deep concern for the poor and all those who needed healing in her time. We call upon Mary to break the barriers of time and space and be with us during this, our hour of need. Many of the faithful have come to see in Mary an equal partner with Jesus.
May our eyes be open, may our hearts and souls, the depth of our Being empowers us to reach out in love and service to our suffering world.
We remember who Jesus was, who the Christ is and we look to Mary for vision, healing and strength. We have faith, we grab hope as we lift up our prayer and recognize the power to heal.
ALL: So be it!
Transformation Prayer.
ALL: Transform us, O Holy One
Gloria. Luca
Glory to the Spirit of Life, to the Holy One who surrounds us, who lives within us, whose Sacred Word is shared by us in our world.
Glory to the Spirit of Life, who offers us peace; peace in our hearts, peace in our thoughts, peace with one another as we reach out to one another and ask for blessing.
Glory to the Spirit of Life, who cares for the health workers, postal workers, store clerks, garbage collectors and all those who those who serve our special needs in numerous ways.
Glory to the Spirit of Life, who sent Jesus who teaches us how to live the Gospels, who brings hope and healing to all those in need.
Presider: O Holy One, you are one with us. We are strong in our faith and will live life in hope and faithfulness to you, to be Church committed to the message of the Gospels. We depend upon the ever-present Spirit to walk with us as we journey in the present and rejoice in the life before us.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Mary Al: First Reading: Author Unknown
The title of "CoRedemptrix" is a theological concept that refers to the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the redemption story. It suggests that Mary cooperated with Jesus in a unique way in the work of salvation. While this idea has been discussed by some theologians and scholars throughout history, it is not an official dogma of the Catholic Church.
The Church's teaching on Mary emphasizes her important role as the mother of Jesus and her obedience to God's will. She is honored as the Theotokos, or "God-bearer," for giving birth to Jesus, who is believed to be both fully human and fully divine. Mary's faithfulness, humility, and willingness to say "yes" to God's plan are seen as exemplary qualities for all Christians to emulate.
The title "CoRedemptrix" has been a topic of debate within the Catholic Church. Some theologians argue that it highlights Mary's unique cooperation with Christ in the work of redemption, while others express concerns about potentially elevating Mary's role to a level that detracts from Christ's central place in salvation history.
The clarification on the use of the title "CoRedemptrix" is important because it seeks to ensure that any teachings or devotions related to Mary align with Catholic doctrine and do not lead to misunderstandings or confusion among believers. The Catholic Church affirms that Jesus Christ is the one true Redeemer and Savior, and any discussion of Mary's role should always point back to Christ as the source of salvation.
Ultimately, while discussions about Mary's role in redemption can be enriching and thought-provoking for believers, it is essential to approach these topics with reverence, humility, and a deep respect for the core teachings of the Catholic faith.
Reading:
Alleluia: Celtic
https://youtu.be/o1rc7ojQtJU
Gospel: Joan
A reading from the Gospel of Luke 1:39 - 56 as interpreted in The Message New Testament by Eugene H. Peters
Mary didn’t waste a minute. She got up and traveled to a town in Judah in the hill country, straight to Zachariah’s house, and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby in her womb leaped. She was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out exuberantly.
You’re so blessed among women, and the babe in your womb, also blessed! Why am I so blessed that the mother of my Lord visits me? The moment the sound of your greeting entered my ears, the babe in my womb skipped like a lamb for sheer joy. Blessed woman, who believed what God said and believed every word would come true!
And Mary said,
I’m bursting with God-news,
I’m dancing the song of my Savior God.
God took one good look at me, and look what happened—
I’m the most fortunate woman on earth!
What God has done for me will never be forgotten, the God whose very name is holy, set apart from all others.
His mercy flows in wave after wave on those who are in awe before him. He bared his arm and showed his strength, scattered the bluffing braggarts. He knocked tyrants off their high horses, pulled victims out of the mud. The starving poor sat down to a banquet; the callous rich were left out in the cold. He embraced his chosen child, Israel. He remembered and piled on the mercies, piled them high It’sexactly what he promised, beginning with Abraham and right up to now.
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months and then went back to her own home.
These are the inspired works of the Apostle Luke.
All: So be it!
Alleluia: Celtic
https://youtu.be/o1rc7ojQtJU
HOMILY STARTER: Dotty Shugrue ARCWP
Mary Al: Profession of Faith.
We believe in our Creator who has not forgotten us, rather is ever and always present with us.
We believe in Jesus, the Word incarnate, who journeyed on the earth, blessing the sick, making whole the broken, healing many, instilling faith in his followers so that they may continue the work He began.
We believe in Christ, the everlasting Presence in our world in our universe.
We believe in the Spirit of Life, the breath of wisdom Sophia, who stays present and real to us during this great human struggle we face today and in the days ahead.
We believe in the communion of saints, our heavenly friends who walk with us in love as we continue our life journey.
We believe in one another and our individual and collective response to being diligent in following the directives given by medical professionals at this time.
We believe in the partnership and equality of women and men in our Church and our world. Here we live our prophetic call of Gospel equality.
We believe that kin-dom is here and now, stretched out all around us for those with eyes to see it, hearts to receive it,
and hands to make it happen.Presider: We pray that the Holy One renew in our hearts our commitment to journey always in faith and hope as we reach out and support, comfort and love those closest to us, those who live in our country and all the people of the earth.
Joan M. Prayers for the People:
As we prepare for the altars before us to share this sacred meal, we bring to the table our prayers and intentions.
We bring to the table the people of our troubled country who are faced with so many difficult decisions because of the COVID, schools opening, churches opening and much more: may all decisions come from a deep place of love and caring for all people.
We bring to the table the people of our troubled country who risk their lives for those who are sick with the COVID Virus, healthcare workers of all positions, service providers of all kinds who continue to serve the needs of others: may they be safe and may they experience the grateful support of all God’s people,
We bring to the table the people of our troubled country who still suffer much hurt and pain, physical harm and even death because of personal and institutional racism that is so deeply rooted in the very fabric of our society: may eyes be opened and actions taken, and laws and policies made that protect our sisters and brothers of different color and culture.
We bring to the table the people of our troubled country who fear that the needs of their families, their personal needs will not be provided as a result of loss of income, loss of jobs, loss of government support: may the financial support they so desperately require become a priority of our elected government officials.
We bring to the table all members of our community, we remember in a special way, Bridget Mary, Diane, Jack and also for those you hold in your heart…pause…may all be healed by Spirit of Life.
Joan M:. We pray for these and any other unspoken intentions. And together we say: So Be It!
(Place your bread and wine before you on your table)
Luca: Offertory. We draw our attention now the Bread and Wine we have fore us on our table
Ever present Sacred Spirit, you who hold us in your loving hands, we offer these gifts of bread and wine as we celebrate your life with us.
Holy, Holy, Holy…. Here in This Place by Christopher Grundy
https://youtu.be/sgkWXOSGmOQ
*(The Eucharist Prayer is adapted from “The Prayer of Thanksgiving”. It can be found in A New NEW Testament edited by Hal Taussig
Joan P. We give thanks to you. Every life and heart stretches toward you, O name untroubled, honoring the name of God, praised with the name Creator. To everyone and everything comes the kindness of the Holy One and love and desire.
And if there is sweet and simple teaching, it gifts us mind, word and knowledge; mind, that we may understand you; word, that we may interpret you; knowledge: that we may know you. We rejoice and are enlightened by your knowledge; we rejoice that you have taught us about yourself. We rejoice that in the body you have made us divine through your knowledge.
The thanksgiving of the human who reaches you is this alone; that we know you. We have known you, O light of mind. O light of life we have known you. O womb of all that grows, we have known you. O womb pregnant with the nature of Creator God, we have known you. O never-ending endurance of the Spirit of Life who gives birth, so we worship your goodness. One wish we ask: we wish to be protected in knowledge, One protection we desire; that we do not stumble in this life. When they said these things in prayer, they welcomed one another, and they went to eat their holy food, which had no blood in it.
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(hold your hands over the bread and the wine):
Dotty:: Ever present Sacred Spirit, you who hold us in your loving hands, you are one with us in blessing these gifts of bread and wine as we celebrate your life with us. These gifts are made sacred through our faith.
We celebrate Mary the Mother of Jesus as a liturgical leader who praised God, preached the gospel, led the prayers and healed with her hands
In this sacrament of breaking bread and blessing wine, we pause and call upon Spirit of Life to bless this bread and wine which is made sacred through our faith. We celebrate with one another as we remember Jesus walked this same earth we walk today
Joan P: During Jesus’s life on earth, he lived and died loving the poor, healing the sick and challenging the injustices within society. Because of his ministry, Jesus was feared by the authorities of his day, and they sought out ways to bring him to his death.
On the night before he faced his own death, Jesus sat at the Seder supper with his companions and friends. He reminded them of all that he taught them, and to fix that memory clearly with them, he bent down and washed their feet.
(All lift your bread and pray)
Dotty: When he returned to his place at the table, he lifted the bread, spoke the blessing, broke the bread and offered it to them saying:
Take and eat, this is my very self. (pause)
All lift your cup and pray)
Then he took the cup of the covenant, spoke the grace, and offered it to them saying:
Take and drink. This is the cup of the new covenant
Whenever you remember me like this,
I am among you. (pause)
Let us share this bread and cup to proclaim and live the gospel of justice and peace, remembering that we are bearers of light and hope.
What we have heard with our ears,
we will live with our lives.
As we share communion,
we will become communion
both love's nourishment and love's challenge.
Everyone consumes the bread and wine at this time
“Receive the bread of life. Drink from the cup of the New Covenant”
Joan P: Sacred Spirit, we remember Mary, the Mother of Humanity, our Co Redemptrix who birthed Jesus into our world. We rejoice that the Universal Christ remains always and ever present within and around us. We remember all those who have transitioned from life on earth to complete union with the Sacred Presence: Mary of Nazareth and all great saints, prophets and martyrs.
… Share the names of your loved ones in silence…
All are beloved who have blessed our lives and whose memory continues to inspire us, we remember you.
And we respond together:
All: Amen
Mary Al:
Let us pray as Jesus taught us:
O Holy One, who is within, around and among us,
We celebrate your many names.
Your Wisdom come,
Your will be done, unfolding from the depths within us.
Each day you give us all we need.
You remind us of our limits, and we let go.
You support us in our power, and we act with courage,
For you are the dwelling place within us,
the empowerment around us,
and the celebration among us, now and forever. Amen
(Miriam Therese Winter)
Dotty: Prayers of Thanksgiving and Announcements
We together raise our hands as we bless one another.
May you be wrapped up in God’s love, Found deep in his everlasting wings, carried and kept, safe and cherished. May the healing power of Christ breathe across your being now. (Celtic Blessings)
Closing Song: Oh Mother God by Karen Drucker
https://youtu.be/_Je14HVGbaM
Oh Mother God flowing through our hearts.
We give thanks for the bread of our lives.
For the hands in the earth and the fruit of your womb.
Oh Mother God, blessed be. Oh Mother God, blessed be.
Oh Mother God thank you for this day.
For the love that you wash over me.
And this joy in my heart I will share with the world.
Oh Mother God blessed be. Oh Mother God, blessed be.
