Sunday Catholic Mass Today | Daily TV Mass, Sunday August 18, 2024

Summary

The video captures the celebration of the Sunday TV Mass on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Henk van Meijel leads the Mass, dedicated to Gerald and Eileen O'Neill and deceased members of their families. The service includes readings from Proverbs and Ephesians, emphasizing wisdom, calmness, and spiritual nourishment through the Eucharist. Father van Meijel reflects on the importance of spiritual food, the Eucharist, and how life's experiences shape wisdom and God-like character. The Mass concludes with prayers, hymns, and a focus on peace and unity.

Takeaways

• 🙏 The Sunday TV Mass is being celebrated on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, led by Father Henk van Meijel.
• 🕊️ The Mass is sponsored by Bernice and Brian O'Neill from St. Mary's Parish in Lindsay, Ontario, in memory of Gerald and Eileen O'Neill and other deceased family members.
• ✝️ The Mass emphasizes the need for God's guidance and mercy, starting with a call to acknowledge our imperfections.
• 🎵 The Gloria is recited, expressing praise and glory to God, followed by a prayer asking for God's love to fill our hearts.
• 📖 The first reading from the Book of Proverbs discusses wisdom, inviting the simple to turn towards insight and maturity.
• 💡 The second reading from Ephesians encourages living wisely, staying calm, and making the most of time amidst the challenges of life.
• 🍞 The Gospel reading from John focuses on Jesus as the living bread, emphasizing the importance of spiritual nourishment through the Eucharist.
• ⛪ Father van Meijel reflects on the significance of the Eucharist in becoming more God-like and learning from life's experiences.
• 👼 A special mention is made of Saint Alberto Hurtado, a Chilean saint known for his work in social justice and care for the poor, inspired by his deep connection to the Eucharist.
• 🕊️ The Mass concludes with prayers for peace, spiritual communion, and a call to glorify the Lord through one's life.

Q & A

What is the significance of the contribution by Bernice and Brian O'Neill to the Mass?

The contribution by Bernice and Brian O'Neill made the televising of the Mass possible, and it was offered in memory of Gerald and Eileen O'Neill and deceased members of the Herlihey, O'Neill, and Harrison families.

What does Father Henk van Meijel emphasize about our need for God's guidance?

Father Henk van Meijel emphasizes that we are not perfect and need God's guidance at every breath we take.

What is the central message of the Gospel reading from John in this Mass?

The central message of the Gospel reading from John is that Jesus is the living bread from heaven, and whoever eats His flesh and drinks His blood will have eternal life.

What does the reading from the Book of Proverbs encourage believers to do?

The reading from the Book of Proverbs encourages believers to 'eat and drink' the wisdom of God, lay aside immaturity, and walk in the way of insight.

How does Saint Paul's letter to the Ephesians relate to Christian living?

Saint Paul's letter to the Ephesians advises believers to live wisely, avoid foolishness, stay calm, and be filled with the Spirit rather than indulging in excesses like drunkenness.

What is the significance of the Eucharist as explained by Father Henk van Meijel?

The Eucharist is significant as it nourishes believers spiritually, helping them to become more God-like and to reflect on their lives with greater calm and contemplation.

Who was Saint Alberto Hurtado, and what was his contribution to the Church?

Saint Alberto Hurtado was a Chilean Jesuit priest who advocated for social justice, founded the Hogar de Cristo for street children, and made significant changes in the Church, particularly in Chile, through his work with Catholic Actions and trade unions.

How does the Mass connect the spiritual and worldly aspects of life?

The Mass connects the spiritual and worldly aspects of life by showing how the Eucharist and wisdom from scriptures can guide believers in making better life decisions and living with more peace and purpose.

What role does the theology of transubstantiation play in this Mass?

The theology of transubstantiation is central to the Mass, as it explains the belief that the bread and wine truly become the body and blood of Christ, providing spiritual nourishment for believers.

What is the message conveyed by the choir's hymns during the Mass?

The choir's hymns during the Mass express praise, reverence, and the communal aspect of worship, reinforcing the themes of unity, peace, and the spiritual nourishment provided by the Eucharist.

Outlines

00:00

Introduction and Invocation

05:02

First Reading from the Book of Proverbs and Responsorial Psalm

10:06

Second Reading from the Letter to the Ephesians and Gospel Reading

15:07

Homily: Spiritual Nourishment and Life Reflection

20:10

Profession of Faith and Prayers of the Faithful

25:14

Liturgy of the Eucharist and Communion Rite

Keywords

💡Eucharist

The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion, is a central sacrament in Christianity, representing the body and blood of Jesus Christ. In the video, the Eucharist is highlighted as spiritual nourishment essential for believers, as emphasized in the Gospel reading and the homily by Father Henk van Meijel.

💡Transubstantiation

Transubstantiation is the theological concept in Catholicism where the bread and wine used in the Eucharist become the actual body and blood of Christ. Father van Meijel references this concept in explaining how the Eucharist, through transubstantiation, becomes a true embodiment of Jesus, crucial for the spiritual life of believers.

💡Wisdom

Wisdom is depicted as a divine attribute in the Book of Proverbs, calling the faithful to live with insight and understanding. In the script, Wisdom is personified as building a house and inviting people to partake in her feast, symbolizing the importance of spiritual enlightenment and moral living.

💡Proverbs

The Book of Proverbs, a part of the Old Testament, provides moral and practical guidance for living a righteous life. The video features a reading from Proverbs that emphasizes the importance of wisdom and living a life of insight, as opposed to foolishness.

💡Eternal Life

Eternal life refers to the everlasting life promised to believers who follow Christ’s teachings and partake in the Eucharist. Jesus emphasizes this in the Gospel reading, where He explains that those who eat His flesh and drink His blood will live forever, underlining the significance of the Eucharist in attaining eternal life.

💡Spiritual Nourishment

Spiritual nourishment is the concept of sustaining one's spiritual life through practices like prayer, reading scripture, and participating in the Eucharist. Father van Meijel discusses how the Eucharist, as spiritual food, helps believers grow closer to God and become more Christ-like.

💡Sacrifice

Sacrifice in the Christian context refers to Jesus Christ’s offering of His body and blood for the salvation of humanity. The Mass itself is a re-enactment of this sacrifice, where believers remember and partake in Jesus' sacrifice through the Eucharist.

💡Social Justice

Social justice refers to the fair and just relation between individuals and society, often focusing on equality and human rights. Father van Meijel mentions Alberto Hurtado, a Chilean saint known for his work in social justice, highlighting the importance of caring for the poor and marginalized in Christian life.

💡Contemplation

Contemplation is a form of deep, reflective prayer or meditation aimed at growing closer to God. In the homily, Father van Meijel encourages believers to adopt a contemplative approach to life, slowing down and focusing on spiritual growth rather than getting caught up in the chaos of the world.

💡Resurrection

Resurrection refers to Jesus Christ's rising from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion, a central event in Christian faith celebrated every Sunday. The Mass is a celebration of this resurrection, reminding believers of the hope and new life offered through Christ.

Highlights

Welcome to the celebration of the Sunday TV Mass on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The mass is offered for Gerald and Eileen O'Neill, and for the deceased members of the Herlihey, O'Neill, and Harrison families.

The celebrant emphasizes the need for God's guidance and acknowledges human imperfection.

The congregation recites the 'Glory to God in the Highest' prayer together, emphasizing unity in worship.

The reading from the Book of Proverbs highlights the value of wisdom and the invitation to 'eat and drink' wisdom.

Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians advises living wisely, avoiding foolishness, and being filled with the Spirit.

The Gospel reading from John emphasizes Jesus as the 'living bread' and the importance of the Eucharist in Christian life.

The homily connects the Eucharist with spiritual nourishment and calls for calmness and contemplation in a chaotic world.

The homily includes a reflection on personal growth, learning from past mistakes, and the importance of the Eucharist in becoming more God-like.

Saint Alberto Hurtado is highlighted as an example of someone who lived a Christ-like life through social justice work in Chile.

The Apostles' Creed is recited by the congregation as a profession of faith.

Prayers are offered for the intentions in the Daily TV Mass prayer book and for a deeper love of the Eucharist.

The Eucharistic prayer emphasizes the holiness of the sacrament and the unity of the congregation with Christ.

The celebrant blesses the congregation, encouraging them to live out their faith in their daily lives.

The closing hymn emphasizes gathering in the Father's love and the unity of the congregation in faith.

Transcripts

ANNOUNCER: The Archdiocese of Toronto...

And the National Catholic Broadcasting Council.

Through the kind cooperation

of the Toronto Catholic District School Board presents:

Sunday TV Mass.

Welcome to the celebration of the Sunday TV Mass

on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

I am Father Henk van Meijel.

The televising of this mass is made possible

by the contribution from Bernice and Brian O'Neill

from St. Mary's Parish in Lindsay, Ontario.

This mass is offered for Gerald and Eileen O'Neill

and for the deceased members of the Herlihey, O'Neill,

and Harrison families.

On behalf of all the faithful across Canada

gathered for this celebration,

we thank Bernice and Brian O'Neill

for the gift of this Mass.

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

ALL: Amen.

The peace of the Lord be with you.

PARISHIONERS: And with your spirit.

And as we have placed ourselves on this Sunday before the Lord,

recalling that we are not perfect,

that we need God's guidance at every breath we take.

You were sent to heal the contrite of heart.

Lord have mercy.

PARISHIONERS: Lord have mercy.

FR. VAN MEIJEL: You came to call sinners, Christ have mercy.

PARISHIONERS: Christ have mercy.

FR. VAN MEIJEL: You are seated at the right hand of the Father

to intercede for us. Lord have mercy.

PARISHIONERS: Lord have mercy.

May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins,

and bring us to everlasting life.

PARISHIONERS: Amen.

And let us say together, glory to God in the highest.

ALL: And on earth, peace to people of goodwill.

We praise You, we bless You, we adore You, we glorify You.

We give You thanks for Your great glory.

Lord God, heavenly king.

O God, Almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten son.

Lord God, lamb of God, son of the Father.

You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.

You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the holy one, you alone are the Lord.

You alone are the most high, Jesus Christ.

With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God, the Father.

Amen.

And let us pray.

O God, who have prepared for those who love You,

good things which no eye can see.

fill our hearts, we pray, with the warmth of Your love

so that loving You in all things, and above all things,

we may attain Your promises

that surpass every human desire.

Through our Lord, Jesus Christ,

Your son, who lives and reigns with You

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.

ALL: Amen.

A reading from the Book of Proverbs.

Wisdom has built her house.

She has hewn her seven pillars.

She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine.

She has also set her table.

She has sent out her servant girls.

She calls from the highest places in the town.

"You that are simple, turn in here."

To those without sense, she says,

"Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine I have mixed.

"Lay aside immaturity and live and walk in the way of insight."

The word of the Lord.

PARISHIONERS: Thanks be to God.

#

# I will bless the Lord #

# At all times #

# His praise shall continually be #

# In my mouth #

# My soul makes its boast #

# In the Lord #

# Let the humble hear #

# And be glad #

# Oh, fear the Lord #

# You, His holy ones #

# For those who fear Him #

# Have no want #

# The young lions suffer want #

# And hunger #

# But those who seek the Lord #

# Lack no good thing #

A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.

Brothers and sisters, be careful how you live.

Not as in wise people, but as wise.

Making the most of the time, because the days are evil.

So do not be foolish, but understand

what the will of the Lord is.

Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery,

but be filled with the spirit. As you sing songs and hymns

and spiritual songs among yourselves,

singing and making music to the Lord in your hearts

Giving thanks to God, the Father at all times and for everything,

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The word of the Lord.

PARISHIONERS: Thanks be to God.

#

# Hallelujah, Hallelujah #

# Hallelujah #

# Hallelujah #

# Hallelujah #

# Hallelujah #

# Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood #

# Abides in me #

# And I in them #

# Says the Lord #

# Hallelujah #

# Hallelujah #

# Hallelujah #

The Lord be with you.

PARISHIONERS: And with your spirit.

A reading from the holy gospel according to John.

PARISHIONERS: Glory to You, O Lord.

Jesus said to the people,

"I am the living bread that comes down from heaven.

"Whoever eats of this bread will live forever.

"And the bread that I will give for the life of the world

"is my flesh."

The people then disputed among themselves, saying,

"How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"

So, Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you,

"unless you eat the flesh of the son of man,

"and drink his blood, you have no life in you.

"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life

"and I will raise him-- them up on the last day.

"For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.

"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood

"abides in me and I in them.

"Just as the living Father sends me,

"and I live because of the Father,

"who forever eats me--

"whomever eats me will live because of me.

"This is the bread that came down from heaven,

"not like that which your ancestors ate,

"and they-- and they died.

"But the one who eats this bread will live forever."

The gospel of the Lord.

PARISHIONERS: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

In our readings today, we really bring the spiritual

and our worldly lives together.

And of course, it's very eucharistic,

our gospel reading, as-- as Jesus explains,

that they will eat his flesh and drink his blood.

And, of course, we have the whole theol--

theology of the transubstantiation,

which came in in the 11th and 12th century

with the Scholastic movement in the church.

Trying to explain that the host is truly Jesus

and that the blood is truly Jesus's.

And how we need that for nourishment.

In our first reading of proverbs, it really says,

"Come and eat and drink the wisdom of God.

"Come and eat and drink that wisdom of God,

"forsake your foolishness." And of course,

the Book of Proverbs

is really based on lived experience,

human lived experience.

And I only have to look back in my own life

about my foolish youth,

how I made many stupid decisions, shall I say.

Not wise decisions as I was chasing certain things.

But if I only would have known. And the same in Ephesians,

as Saint Paul writes to the Ephesians,

"Do not get drunk on wine, and don't wreck yourself.

"Stay calm, stay calm." Such simple advice.

And especially in a busy-- a busy world,

to stay calm with all the messiness.

To stay calm when traffic is chaos.

Just stay calm, you will get there.

Probably a little bit late, but you will get there.

But just to stay calm in our lives.

So many people are just so absolutely stressed out.

So many teenagers are just stressed out.

And the same for me when I was a teenager.

Most of my teenage years were very stressful.

Trying to fit in, put on an image,

trying to fit in the world. But if I-- looking back,

if I only would have internalized all of this,

how to stay calm, to stay away from strong drink.

I've done a few stupid things, too,

as I drank a few-- a little bit too much beer.

Uh, but if I only would have known,

I would have maybe been in a different place today.

But-- not that I'm complaining about the place I am,

but it's good, as we grow older, to reflect on that.

And how the Eucharist feeds us, how the Eucharist feeds us.

Um, and to become more God-like.

We never become God, but during our long life journey,

it's to become God-like. To learn from our mistakes.

To learn from our silliness, and to slow down

and to become more contemplative

instead of running around all over the place.

Just taking our time and become contemplative.

And it's so important. And Jesus, of course,

he was explaining that. Trying to explain.

Chapter six, which we read of today,

chapter six starts by feeding the five thousand.

And so their bellies are full, and they try to follow him.

Of course, it's followed by Jesus walking on water.

Uh, and-- and the people catch up at Capernaum with him,

and they want more, and Jesus, of course, says,

"But all that you're looking for is physical food,"

is physical food. And physical food, of course,

is very important. If I don't eat in time,

I get light-headed, I can't think.

And so on. But it's that spiritual food

that Jesus is talking about.

And some people really

can catch that, very early on.

And of course we have the body of saints,

who really are examples to us

for how to live out,

how to become more God-like, I should say.

Today, in other years,

Sundays, of course, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord,

but in other years, we would remember Alberto Hurtado,

who, uh--

who died in the early '50s, I believe.

He was a Chilean saint, and he, uh,

at age four, he acme from a well-to-do family.

At age four, his parents died. Or, sorry, his dad died.

And his mother, after his father's death,

made some lousy, uh, real estate decisions,

and she got basically cheated. And the family lived,

for the rest of her days, in poverty,

moving from one family to another,

to-- to one relative to another.

And Hurtado really picked it up.

He learned. He learned to observe the world.

All the messiness of it. And how, uh,

how people step on one another,

and how the poor always lose out.

And so he-- he became a Jesuit in 1923.

And, uh, he was very active.

He wanted to change the world.

Or at least in Chile.

And Chile was kind of a little bit backwards.

Uh, and so he became the director of Catholic Actions,

and pushing social issues within the church.

He became the founder of the Chilean Trade Union Association.

And the Hogar de Cristo,

"Home of Christ" movement.

It was really a shelter for many street children.

A great social justice.

And he really, uh-- he really fought his battle

with the hierarchy in the church

who were not thinking social justice.

And he really made big changes in the church.

And also, actually,

he was already basically called a saint before he died.

But he died of pancreatic cancer at age 51.

But in that short life, he made such a difference

to so many people. And he really under--

he really let himself be fed by, uh,

by the Eucharist. And he became Christ-like

as he became an example for so many of us.

Amen.

And so let us profess our faith

using the words of the Apostle's Creed.

ALL: I believe in God, the Father Almighty.

Creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ,

His only son, the Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.

On the third day, he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God,

the Father Almighty. From there, he will come to judge

the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,

and life everlasting. Amen.

And let us bring our prayers before the Lord.

Let us pray for all those in our Daily TV Mass

prayer intentions book. We pray to the Lord.

PARISHIONERS: Lord hear our prayer.

In our community prayer this month,

we seek for ourselves and for the church

a deeper love and understanding of the gift

that the risen Christ makes of himself to us in the Eucharist.

We pray to the Lord.

PARISHIONERS: Lord hear our prayer.

And for these prayers and the prayers in the silence

of our own hearts, we lift them up to You, Lord.

Amen.

#

(Choir singing)

Pray, my sisters and brothers, that my sacrifice and yours

may be acceptable to God the Almighty Father.

PARISHIONERS: May the Lord accept the sacrifice

at your hands, for the praise and glory of His name.

For our good and the good of all His holy church.

Receive our oblation, O Lord, by which is brought about

the glorious exchange, that by offering what You have given,

we may merit to receive Your very self,

through Christ, our Lord.

PARISHIONERS: Amen.

The Lord be with you.

PARISHIONERS: And with your spirit.

Lift up your hearts.

PARISHIONERS: We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.

PARISHIONERS: It is right and just.

It is truly right and just. Our duty and our salvation,

always and everywhere to give You thanks.

Lord, Holy Father, Almighty and eternal God,

for we know it belongs to Your boundless glory

that You came to the aid of mortal beings

with Your divinity, and even fashioned for us a remedy

out of mortality itself, that the cause of our downfall

might become the means of our salvation

through Christ, our Lord.

Through him, Your host of angels adores Your majesty,

and rejoices in Your presence forever.

May our voices, we pray, join with theirs

in one chorus of exultant praise as we acclaim.

#

# Holy, holy #

# Holy #

# Lord God of hosts #

# Heaven and Earth #

# Are full of Your glory #

# Hosanna in the highest #

# Hosanna #

# In the highest #

# Blessed is he #

# Who comes in the name #

# Of the Lord #

# Hosanna #

# In the highest #

# Hosanna #

# In the highest #

You are indeed holy, O Lord. The fount of all holiness.

Make holy therefore, these gifts, we pray

by sending down Your spirit upon them like the dewfall

so that they may become for us the body and the blood

of our Lord Jesus Christ.

At the time he was betrayed and entered willingly

into his Passion, he took bread and, giving You thanks,

broke it, and gave it to his disciples,

saying, "Take this, all of you, and eat of it,

"for this is my body,

"which will be given up for you."

(Altar bell ringing)

In a similar way, when supper was ended,

he took the chalice, and once more giving thanks,

he gave it to his disciples, saying,

"Take this, all of you, and drink from it,

"for this is the chalice of my blood,

"the blood of the new and eternal covenant,

"which will be poured out for you and for many

"for the forgiveness of sins.

"Do this in memory of me."

(Altar bell ringing)

The mystery of faith.

#

# When we eat this bread #

# And drink this cup #

# We proclaim your death #

# O Lord #

# Until you come again #

Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his death

and resurrection, we offer You, Lord, the bread of life

and the chalice of salvation, giving thanks

that You have held us worthy to be in Your presence

and minister to You.

Humbly, we pray, that partaking of the body and blood of Christ,

we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit.

Remember Lord, Your church spread throughout the world,

and bring her to the fullness of charity.

Together with Francis, our Pope, Francis, our Bishop,

The Order of Bishops, the clergy,

and the entire people You have called Your own.

Remember also our sisters and sisters

who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection,

and all who have died in Your mercy.

Welcome them into the light of Your face.

Have mercy on us all, we pray, that with the blessed

Virgin Mary, mother of God, with blessed Joseph, her spouse,

with the blessed apostles, and all the saints

who have pleased You throughout the ages,

we may merit to be co-heirs to eternal life

and may praise and glorify You

through Your son, Jesus Christ.

Through him, and with him, and in him.

O God, Almighty Father,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

all glory and honour is Yours,

forever and ever.

ALL: Amen.

And at the Saviour's command, informed by divine teaching,

we dare to say...

ALL: Our Father, Who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come,

thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil.

Graciously grant peace in our days,

that by the help of Your mercy

we may be always free from sin,

and safe from all distress as we await the blessed hope

and the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

PARISHIONERS: For the kingdom, and the power,

and the glory are Yours, now and forever.

Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles,

"Peace, I leave you. My peace, I give you."

Look not on our sins, but on the faith of Your church

and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance

with Your will, who live and reign forever and ever.

PARISHIONERS: Amen.

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

PARISHIONERS: And with your spirit.

And let us offer each other a sign of peace.

#

# Lamb of God #

# You take away the sins #

# Of the world #

# Have mercy on us #

# Lamb of God #

# You take away the sins #

# Of the world #

# Have mercy on us #

# Lamb of God #

# You take away the sins #

# Of the world #

# Grant us peace #

(Holding final note)

Behold the Lamb of God,

behold him who takes away the sins of the world.

Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

ALL: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,

but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

(Altar bells ringing)

ANNOUNCER: Please join me now in this act of spiritual communion.

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And let us pray.

Made partakers of Christ through these sacraments,

we humbly implore Your mercy, Lord,

that conformed to his image on earth,

we may merit also to be his co-heirs in heaven.

Who lives and reigns forever and ever.

- ALL: Amen. - The Lord be with you.

PARISHIONERS: And with your spirit.

And may Almighty God bless you, Father, Son,

- Holy Spirit. - ALL: Amen.

Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

# We gather each day in the Father's love #

# We gather with Jesus His Son #

# We gather in faith with the Spirit of God #

# We gather together as one #

# We offer our peace, we offer our love #

# We offer the good deeds we've done #

# Bread blessed and broken, for all to share #

# When we gather together as one #

# We gather each day in the Father's love #