Yes, It Is So!

 

You’re blessed

 

A: You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope.

B: With less of you there is more of God and his rule.

A: You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you.

B: Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.

A: You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less.

B: That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.

A: You’re blessed when you care.

B: At the moment of being "care-full," you find yourselves cared for.

A: You’re blessed when you get your inside world— your mind and heart—put right.

B: Then you can see God in the outside world. A: You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight.

B: That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.

All: Yes, it is so. Amen. Yes, it’s so. Amen. Amen.

 

From Matthew 5, © The Message: Catholic/Ecumenical Edition

 

 

Some of the call-and-response prayers included in this collection:

 

• I’m calling this meeting to order • Put your hope in God • God has rolled up his sleeves • Lavish with forgiveness • Wake up • Righteousness in full bloom • Keep your cool • God’s mercy never quits • Shine! • Set the world right • Bursting with God-news • Self-sacrifice is the way • The life-light • Remember the root command • Sin can’t tell you how to live • Now is the right time to listen • Your creative best • God will finish the work • Leading the resurrection parade • God does not give up • Let’s do it • Act on what you hear! • You’ll have it all • Be down to earth