September 24, 2018
Mercy Day
Practise Your Singing: Rehearse for Participation in the 20th Anniversary Celebration Rituals #3
August 12, 2014Songs for the Prayer Ritual on 25 September. Prepared by Sisters of Mercy Great Britain
Theme of the day: Celebrating Mercy Around the World
Mercy Seed. © Words and Music by Elizabeth Drouin, associate member of Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Used with permission
| Back in Dublin’s fair city, many long years ago, a little seed was planted and it began to grow, and the sower’s name was Catherine, and deep love was in her heart, for here in this fine land, the dream of Mercy she did start. Well, she had a fine fortune, but instead gave to those in need, for mercy was her mission and mercy was the seed. And like a tree that grows so tall her vision came to be, in caring for the needs of all with deep integrity. Her labours they were many, |
Words of the Gospels and the lessons on the pages helped to tend that seedling to flourish throughout the ages. In poverty and sickness Catherine met them face to face within herself and all the people that her mission did embrace. And now the seed that Catherine sowed has thrived throughout the years. It grows within our works, our courage and our fears. Though once a seed her dream now stands as a solid tree. Its branches are the symbol that we are all a family. And though the mighty winds will pass our tree can never fall, for we all are rooted deeply in the echo of Catherine’s call. So remember from that seedling you’re a branch on this great tree. And our spirit, it has blossomed into global unity. |
Conclusion. Circle of Mercy. © Words and Music by Jeannette Goglia rsm (Americas). Used with permission.
| In Mercy, we touch the hearts of those who are in misery, In Mercy, we’re touched by them and feel their strength and courage, In Mercy, we heal the pain of those who are in sorrow, In Mercy, we’re healed by them and see the face of hope. Chorus: For the circle of Mercy is timeless, it is Spirit of Life itself, which roots us in faith and lifts us in hope, and holds us in God’s loving care, and holds us in God’s loving care. |
In Mercy, we welcome those the world has left rejected, In Mercy, we’re drawn within the loving heart of God, In Mercy, we forgive the incompleteness in another, In Mercy, our sins are healed and we are whole again. Chorus: In Mercy, the Spirit-Faith will root us in God’s presence, In Mercy, the Spirit-Hope will lift us out of doubt, In Mercy, the love of God will be our joy in living, In Mercy, we join with one another on our journey. Chorus: |
