The Receiving of Life Profession in Vows

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1 The Receiving of Life Profession in Vows Br Nathan-James SSF Eve of Saints 31st October, 2009 St Philip s Anglican Church, Annerley, QLD

2 Encountering the Man with the Birds Meeting St Francis, 1998 Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, AZ Thought about Religious Life Vocations flyer, 1999 St Paul s Cathedral, London, Eng. Exploring Franciscan Life Vocations Day, 1999 St Martin s-in-the-field, London, Eng. Called to Franciscan Religious Life Statue, St Francis of Assisi Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, AZ The Admission of a Novice Feast of St John the Baptist, 2002 Ikon, St John the Baptist The Making of Profession in Vows Feast of St James the Great 2004 Ikon, St James the Greater The Receiving of Life Profession in Vows Eve of Saints 2009 Ikon, Saints

3 St Francis and the Chapel of the Holy Cross Patch quilt by Wendy Wetzel A dear friend of mine is an amazing quilter and listener. When Wendy learned I would be making my life profession she did what Wendy always does - quilts. I met Wendy more years ago than either of us perhaps care to count. We had corresponded for a long time after I was introduced to Wendy when I was writing my undergraduate thesis. Having already researched a similar topic she was able to give me good advice and point me in the direction of good research material. We developed a good friendship. When I decided to move to work in the UK I took the opportunity to stop over in the US and visit her in Arizona. During my visit Wendy took me to a few of the typical tourist places, one of those being the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona AZ. Whilst there I was taken by a small figurine of a man with birds on his shoulders. I was very attracted to the scene. It was only later that I would be prompted to ask Wendy if this was a representation of St Francis of Assisi. Thus begin a long series of events which led to my entering religious life in the Society of St Francis. The week before I commenced my postulancy Wendy sent me a quilt with an outline of the Chapel of the Holy Cross. It was a very fortuitous moment as I was feeling a little unsure of the decision I made. Her gift put to rest any indecisiveness I might of had at that time. Throughout the years Wendy has always seemed to connect with heart of conversations we have had and a well timed quilt has always arrived in the mail. They have been very much symbolic of the way in which she has listened intently to my hopes, dreams and fears; her quilts always acknowledging she had not only heard and felt what I was talking about but that she wanted to offer something more than words in response, something that would be a tangible reminder that I had been heard and she was walking alongside me; even if we were separated by geography. The quilt featured on the cover design is typical of Wendy. Not long after she learned of my election to life profession Wendy set out to once again show support for me and my life s journey. While in the US recently a courier arrived with a package; another of Wendy s heart felt reminders of the sacredness of our connection with one another and her unfailing support for my journey in religious life. Like the one she sent to me prior to the commencement of my postulancy, this quilt is a reminder not only of the connection we share for one another, but it is also symbolic of that moment in my life when, even if I did not appreciate it at the time, I felt called to live a life in Christ in the tradition of St Francis of Assisi. Sunrise... Sunset Photograph Kylie Johnson 2009

4 SANCTUARY PARTY Thurifer Boat Boy Crucifer Acolytes MC Preacher Minister Provincial Sub Deacon Deacon Kris Collins Michael Baeora-Sheedy Quentin Zammit Jak Righton Jake Carter Br Daniel SSF The Rev Bryan Gadd Br Alfred BoonKong SSF Tiffany Hammer The Rev Andrew Bowyer The Most Rev Roger Herft

5 MUSICIANS Strings 1 st Violin Sam Andrews 2 nd Violin Nick Shirlaw Viola David Pope Cello Tim Andrews Winds Alto Recorder Flute Br James Andrew SSF Yoon Irons Reeds Clarinet Tenor Sax Piano Organ Piper Cantors St Philip s Singers Russell Brockman Ben Kleinschmidt Betty Beath-Cox Errol Ian Aiken Sheena Walsh Br Bart Betty Beath-Cox, David Cox, Bridie Murphy, Br Bart SSF, Br Gabriel SSF, Br Nathan-James SSF, Tom Rowe, Joanne McDiarmid, Wendy On, Michael Whitehouse. Solomon Is Choir Music Br Gabriel SSF, Berelld, Joyce Sheedy, Margaret Patterson, Fr Atkin, Rose Kake, Victor, Barbara, Jacqueline, Giles, Macsheen, Connie, Elizabeth, Grace, Jane, Nyrida. Arranged for strings, reeds and wind by Br William SSF

6 INCIDENTAL MUSIC Canon Hill Anglican College string quartet WELCOME Br Donald Campbell SSF, Guardian Brisbane Friary A Reading from 'The Anonymous of Perugia' Two men from Assisi, inspired by divine grace, humbly approached Francis. One of these was Brother Bernard, and the other, Brother Peter. They told Francis simply, 'We wish to live with you from now on and do what you are doing. Tell us, therefore, what we should do with our possessions.' Overjoyed at their coming and their resolve, he answered them kindly, 'Let us go and seek counsel from the Lord.' So they went to one of the city's churches. Upon entering it, they fell on their knees and humbly prayed, 'Lord, God, Father of glory, we beg you in your mercy, show us what we are to do.' After finishing the prayer they asked the priest who was there, 'Sir, would you show us the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.' And, since before this happened none of them knew how to read very well, when the priest opened up the book, they immediately found the passage: 'If you wish to be perfect, go, sell everything you possess and give to the poor, and you will have a treasure in heaven. 'Opening up the book a second time, they discovered: 'Whoever wishes to come after me...' When they opened up the book for the third time, they came upon: 'Take nothing for your journey...' When they heard this, they were filled with great joy and exclaimed: 'This is what we want, this is what we were seeking.' And blessed Francis said: 'This will be our Rule.' Then he told both of them: 'Go, and may you fulfil the Lord's counsel as you heard it.' From A Sense of the Divine Read by Sr Pauline Robinson MFIC The Piper pipes in the Sanctuary party to the tune of Highland Cathedral. Once the Sanctuary party are in place the Introit hymn is sung, during which the Archbishop censes the Altar.

7 GATHERING IN GOD S NAME Introit Hymn Will you come and follow me If I but call your name? Will you go where you don t know And never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, Will you let my name be known, Will you let my life be grown in you And you in me? Will you leave yourself behind If I but call your name? Will you care for cruel and kind And never be the same? Will you risk the hostile stare Should your life attract or scare? Will you let me answer prayer in you And you in me? Will you let the blinded see If I but call your name? Will you set the prisoners free And never be the same? Will you kiss the leper clean, And do such as this unseen, And admit to what I mean in you And you in me? Will you love the you you hide If I but call your name? Will you quell the fear inside And never be the same? Will you use the faith you ve found To reshape the world around, Through my sight and touch and sound in you And you in me? Lord, your summons echoes true When you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you And I ll never be the same. In your company I ll go Where your love and footsteps show. Thus I ll move and live and grow in you And you in me. The Summons, John L Bell and Graham Maule Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor. (Jn 12:26) Words 1987 WGRG, Iona Community Used with permission, Word of Life International License number 1668 Music : Scottish traditional; arrangement Br William SSF

8 Sentence for a Monastic or Ascetic You, Lord, are all that I have; I have promised to keep your word. I have sought your favour with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. Nga Mihi E te whanau a te Karaiti, Ko tatou nei tona tinanna, e mahi nei i te ao, naumai, haere mai, ki tona ahurewa tapu. E mihi ana ki a koutou kua karangatia nei hei tote, hei maramatanga mo te ao, i roto i to koutou tohinga. Kia loa, kia hari, Whakamoemititia te Atua, te Kaihomai o te tumanako, te Kai-hohou i te rongo. Amine. Kia hari tahi tatou. Ko Ihu Karaiti te maramatanga, te matapuna o te ora. Ki a ia whakamoemiti, te kororia, i tonoa mai nei, e te Matua, hei whakahou i te ao, hei huri te wai he waina, hei whakatahuri i te ngakau kia tu-tapu ai ki tona aroaro. Tapaea atu o tatou ngakau ki a te Karaiti, nana nei i whakatinana te kupu hei took i te ora. Kororia ki a koe, e te Karaiti, whakatapua mai matou. The Greeting Family of Christ, welcome to this holy table; welcome to you, for we are Christ s body, Christ s work in the world. Welcome you whose baptism makes you salt of the earth and light to the world. Rejoice and be glad. Praise God who gives us forgiveness and hope. Amen. Christ is our light, the joy of our salvation. Praise and glory to Christ, God s new beginning for humanity making ritual water gospel wine, cleansing all our worship. Love and loyalty to Christ, who gives us the Gospel. Praise to Christ, who calls us to holiness. A Statement of Religious Life After the Liturgical Greeting the introduces the service and concludes with the following: Members of religious communities in the Church are called: to bear witness, before God and on behalf of all humanity, to God within and beyond all things and to the coming of the reign of God; to be signs, for others to see, of total commitment which Christ demands from all who would follow him; to express the God-given value of all right human relationships by their commitment to Christ-like love through their life in community; to be free to devote themselves permanently to loving service of God in a

9 disciplined common life; to be sources from which others may draw encouragement and inspiration; to belong to communities of worship where prayer to God is practiced, and to be with the poor, the exploited, the abused and the powerless, both in ministry and in prayer. Confession and Absolution Deacon Choir Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison, Kyrie Eleison Isaiah 55:6-8 Deacon The life that we now live, we live by faith in the Son of God Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God s forgiveness. Merciful God. our maker and our judge, we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent and are sorry for all our sins. Father forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn of Praise, Gloria in Excelsis Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks,

10 we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. 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. Collect God of mercy, your word gave blessed Francis liberty to become your servant and to reflect the image of Christ through a life of poverty and humility, peace and prayer, so may the power of your Spirit move the hearts of all to respond to your call. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit, give freedom through forgiveness and new life in your love. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD The Tanakh Read by Mr. John Wallace. House Master, Biddle House, The Southport School A reading from the Prophet Micah, chapter 6, commencing at verse 6 With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with tens of thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God? This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

11 Responsorial Psalm 27 Cantor Cantor Cantor Cantor Do not be afraid, I am with you; I have called you by your name, you are mine; I have called you by your name, you are mine. Do not be afraid, I am with you; I have called you by your name, you are mine; I have called you by your name, you are mine. The Lord is my light and my help; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; before whom shall I shrink? Do not be afraid, I am with you; I have called you by your name, you are mine; I have called you by your name, you are mine. There is one thing I ask of the Lord, for this I long: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Do not be afraid, I am with you; I have called you by your name, you are mine; I have called you by your name, you are mine. I am sure I shall see the Lord s goodness in the land of the living. Hope in him, hold firm and take heart, hope in the Lord. Do not be afraid, I am with you; I have called you by your name, you are mine; I have called you by your name, you are mine. Words and Music Christopher Willcock Used with permission, Word of Life International License number 1668 New Testament Reading Read by Br Robin BSB A Reading from the First Epistle of St Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 1 commencing at verse 17 For Christ did not send me to baptise but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power... Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God. He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

12 Gradual Hymn Oh Where are you going, John L Bell and Graham Maule Three verses of the Gradual Hymn are sung at the beginning of the Gospel procession; the remaining two verse are sung after the Gospel has been read. Oh where are you going, And can I come with you, And what is your method For keeping alive: No pack or possessions, No clothing or shelter, No food to sustain you - How can you survive? Oh where are you going, And can I come with you, And why is your company Never the same? You sit among beggars, You argue with bankers, Debate with lawyers And walk with the lame. Oh where are you going, And can I come with you, And what can you show For your talents and time - No profit from trading, No thing of your making, No mark or memento, No picture or rhyme? Oh Where are you going, And can I come with you, And what is the secret Towards which you strive? What hidden inspirer, What unseen admirer, What dream is the substance Upon which you thrive? I m going on a journey And welcome companions, But don t ask me How we ll survive, where we ll go, Or who will come with us, Or what we ll be doing. Just join me in travelling And learn all I know. He said, "For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father." (Jn 6:65) Words 1987 WGRG, Iona Community Used with permission, Word of Life International License number 1668 Music : American traditional; arrangement Br William SSF

13 The Gospel Acclamation Celtic eluia, Fintan O Carroll & Christopher Walker Deacon eluia, eluia, eluia, eluia You received without charge, give without charge. Be cunning as serpents and yet as harmless as doves. eluia, eluia, eluia, eluia Words and Music Fintan O Carroll & Christopher Walker Used with permission, Word of Life International License number 1668 The Gospel Read by The Reverend Andrew Bowyer Deacon A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to St Matthew, Chapter 10 commencing at verse 5. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, The kingdom of heaven has come near. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for labourers deserve their food. Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. As you enter the house, greet it. If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town. Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgement than for that town. See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Deacon This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ The Sermon The Reverend Bryan Gadd. Senior Chaplain, The Southport School THE RECEIVING OF PROFESSION IN LIFE VOWS After the Ministry of the Word in the Eucharist, following the Gospel and the homily, the Minister shall bring the candidate before the. The community and the people shall sit.

14 Processional God Yu Tekem Laef Blong Mi, Hans Zimmer After the first verse the choir lead the Candidate to the Crossing where he is joined by the Minister Provincial. At the conclusion of the hymn the choir return to their seats. God, yu tekem laef blong mi, Mi mi givim nao long yu. Mbae mi givim evri dei Blong leftemap nem blong yu. God, yu tekem han blong mi Blong givhan long nara man, Mo yu tekem leg blong mi Blong mi karem tok blong yu. God, yu tekem voes blong mi Blong mi presem yu oltaem, Mo yu tekem maot blong mi Blong mi talem tok blong yu. God, ol mane tu blong mi, Plis, yu tekem mi blong yu Mo yu tekem hed blong mi Blong mi waes long wok blong yu. Yu mekem tingting blong mi I stap strong long yu oltaem. Yu nomo yu king blong mi Plis yu rul long laef blong yu. God, mi laekem yu tumas, Mbae yu king blong mi oltaem. Evri samting ya blong mi Mi mi givim nao long yu. The Presentation God you take my life, I give myself to you. I give it to you everyday In up-lifting your name everyday. God you take my hand To share with one another, You take my leg to spread your words. God you take my voice, To praise you everyday You use my month, To proclaim your word. God all riches belong to you, Please you lead me, You use my head and give me, the wisdom to work for you. My thoughts belong to you, So that I can remain in you all time, You are my King, Please you govern my life. God I like you so much, You will be my King forever, Everything that belongs to you, I give it back to you. Minister Most Reverend Father in God, our brother Nathan-James has been admitted to Profession according to The Rule of our Society. I, Alfred BoonKong, as Minister of the Australia /New Zealand Province of the Society of St Francis, ask you to receive his Life Profession within our Society. Have you the Certificate of Consent from the Chapter? The shall examine the Certificate and, if it is in order, shall proceed.

15 The Declaration My brother, what do you ask of God and his Church? Candidate I ask that I may persevere in the service of God and that I may now be allowed to make my Profession in vows for Life in the First Order of the Society of St Francis, for the glory of God and in the service of his Church and of all his people. Community Thanks be to God The shall then address the candidate: The brothers of the First Order of the Society of St Francis have given their consent to your admission to the fellowship of Profession for life in this Society; and I, after consultation, have considered it right that you should be so admitted, provided that you are willing to remain, during the whole of the rest of your life, a faithful and obedient member of it; unless, for reasons now hidden in the will of God, you are released from your vows by its lawful authorities. The Candidate shall come and stand before the, who shall say: Brother Nathan-James, you have already been consecrated to the Lord through baptism and the profession of vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Are you willing to confirm this commitment to follow our Lord Jesus Christ in the way of blessed Francis all the days of your life? Candidate Candidate I am willing, God being my helper. Are you willing to renounce all personal possessions, all attachments which separate you from the love of God all honours and dignities and enduring all hardships and bearing the reproach of the Cross to maintain to the end of your life your profession in poverty, chastity and obedience in this Society? I am willing, God being my helper. My brother, do you now desire to make your Profession for Life within the First Order of the Society of St Francis?

16 Candidate I do, and I pray for the blessing of God and his Church, and I ask for the prayers of my brothers. The shall then say May almighty God, who has given you the will to undertake all these things, give you also the strength to perform them, that he may complete the work which has begun in you. The Invocation The commends the candidate to be life professed to the prayers of the people and silence is kept, all kneeling. Let us pray for the grace of the Holy Spirit for our brother Nathan-James Veni Creator Spiritus Cantor Come Holy Spirit, our souls inspire and lighten with your heavenly fire: you the anointing spirit are, on us your sevenfold gifts you pour. Your blessed unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight; anoint and cheer our mortal face with the abundance of your grace; keep far our foes; give peace at home; where you are guide no ill can come. Teach us to know the Father, Son, and you with both to be but one, that through the ages all along this may be our endless song: Praise to your eternal merit, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Anon., Latin 9th cent. attrib, Rabanus Maurus c tr. John Cosin alt. Melody from Vesperale Romanum. Mechlin, 1848

17 The Litany Then is sung the Litany Cantor God the Father, Have mercy on us. Cantor God the Son, Have mercy on us. Cantor God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Cantor Holy, Blessed, and Glorious Trinity, Have mercy on us. Cantor We pray to you, Lord Christ, Lord, save your people. Cantor By your coming as man, Lord, save your people. Cantor By your death and rising to life, Lord, save your people. Cantor By your gift of the Holy Spirit, Lord, save your people. Cantor By your mercy to us sinners, Lord, save your people. Cantor We pray to you, Lord Jesus Christ, Lord, hear our prayer. Andrew Smith Peter Hall Steven Ogden For the Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love and that all may be one, as you and the Father are one, We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer. For the mission of your Church, that in faithful witness it may proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth, We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer. For all the members of your Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you and reveal your glory in the world, We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer. Scott For all the members of religious communities, Gunthorpe that their life and labour may advance your work of salvation in the world, We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

18 Brenda Davis Jeff Balinaves Cheryl Selvage Daniel Gullotta Julia Harrison Andrew Cooper For our brother who makes his profession today, that you will give him a love of prayer, a spirit of repentance, and a zeal for the Gospel, We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer. For your servant, that he may persevere in what he professes today: that his poverty may serve those in need, his chastity fulfill the law of love and his obedience be a sign of the gentle rule of Christ. We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer. For the members of Nathan s family, that you may richly bless them, We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer. For all here present, that we may heed your call to be perfect, bear fruit in holiness, and grow into the fullness of your kingdom, We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer. For all the departed, especially our brothers and sisters in St Francis, that they may have rest and peace in that place where there is no pain or grief but only life eternal, We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer. Rejoicing in the fellowship of all who have faithfully responded to your call: the blessed Virgin Mary, the patriarchs, prophets, apostles and martyrs, St Francis, St Clare and all your saints; we commend ourselves and one another and all our life to you, Lord Christ, We pray to you, O Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

19 Michael Tucker Almighty, immortal, just and merciful God, give to this our brother to do for you that which he knows to be your will and to will always that which is well-pleasing to you. So that inwardly purified, illumined and enkindled by the flame of your Holy Spirit, he may be enabled to follow in the footsteps of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and by your grace, at length attain to you, the Most High; who in perfect Trinity and simple Unity, live and reign, God all powerful, forever and ever. Amen. THE PROFESSION OF VOWS stand, except the, who shall sit. The professed brothers present come and stand around the candidate who is to make his life profession, but not obscuring the view of the people. In the name of God, of the Church in heaven and on earth, and the Society of St Francis, I call upon you to make your profession for life. The candidate kneels before the, places his hands between those of the and pronounces the profession Candidate I, brother Nathan-James do hereby dedicate myself for my whole life, in company with the brothers of the First Order of the Society of St Francis, to the service of our Lord Jesus Christ, to follow him under the conditions of poverty, chastity and obedience in the way of blessed Francis; and I promise and vow in the presence of almighty God that I will live according to the Rule of this Community, God being my helper. The newly professed shall then sign the Act of Profession on the altar, where it remains for the rest of the Eucharist.

20 The then shall read aloud, and sign, the Declaration of Profession In the name of God. Amen. I, Roger, by divine permission Archbishop of Perth, during the will of God of the Australia / New Zealand Province of the Society of Saint Francis: with the consent of the Provincial Chapter do hereby declare Brother Nathan-James to be duly admitted into the fellowship of life profession within this Society. Witness my hand Given this 31 st day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand and nine, in the 24 th year of our Consecration. To the glory of God. Amen. The protector shall then say: In the name of God, of the Church and of the Society of St Francis, I have accepted your vows. Be faithful to Christ and God will bless you and give you eternal life. The Lord give you joy and fill you with gladness, that you may give thanks to him for ever. The Giving of the Ring Let us pray, Bless, O God, this ring that he who wears it may be strengthened with grace from heaven and persevere in what he has promised; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The places the ring on the ring finger of the right hand saying: Receive this ring, remember that you are united to the Lord who chose you and be faithful to him, that you may come to the eternal joy of the feast in his kingdom.

21 The Giving of the Candle The Bishop then gives the newly professed a lighted candle, saying: Receive the light of Christ, the sign of your immortality in him. Walk in the light, as he is in the light, for he is the light of the world. The candle is placed on the altar. The candle is retained centrally, and lit again at the funeral of the brother, when it is allowed to burn through. Consecration and Blessing of the Professed The newly life professed kneels before the, who says the prayer standing. The community share in the prayer through the acclamations. God our Father in heaven, the source of all holiness, you created the human race and formed us in your own image. when our disobedience took us far from you you did not abandon us to the power of death. We bless you for your love and mercy. You called your servant, Abraham, to go forth in faith, you brought your people out of slavery into freedom: again and again you called us into covenant with you and through the prophets taught us to hope for salvation. We bless you for your love and mercy. Father, you loved the world so much that, in the fullness of time, you gave your Son, the eternal Word, born of the blessed Virgin Mary, to be our Saviour. You sent him to be our pattern of holiness. He became poor to make us rich, a slave to set us free. With love unbounded, he redeemed the world through his life and death and resurrection, and makes your Church holy through the gifts of the Spirit. We bless you for your love and mercy.

22 The voice of your Spirit in every generation calls men and women to leave all and follow in the footsteps of your Son. Among these, you raised up your servant, Francis, professing the life of the Gospel that at the command of the Christ crucified he might in himself and in his brothers and sisters restore your Church and renew it through holiness of life. We bless you for your love and mercy. The and all those in life profession stretch out their right hands over the newly professed until the end of the blessing. The continues. Lord, look with mercy and love upon this our brother. In your providence, you have called him to follow Christ in the way of the poor and humble Francis, lover of the Cross. Amen. Pour upon him the fullness of your life-giving Spirit, help him to fulfill in faith what you have enabled him to promise in joy that he may persevere to his life s end. Amen. May he be rooted in humility; may he be filled with joy in Christ and his Gospel, and enflamed with love for his brothers and sisters, for those in need and for your whole creation. Amen. May he build up your Church by the holiness of his life, advance the salvation of the world and be a sign of your kingdom to come. Amen. May he receive in this life your promised hundredfold that at the judgement seat he may find the joy of vows fulfilled and, made perfect in your love, rejoice in the communion of saints praising you for ever in the company of heaven. Amen.

23 May our blessed Lady pray for you. May Saint Francis, who bore the marks of the Lord Jesus, pray for you. May Saint Clare pray for you. May all the saints of the three Orders pray for you. May the holy angels befriend you and watch around you to protect you. And I will pronounce upon you the blessing which our holy father, Francis, gave to Brother Leo, his companion: The Lord bless you and watch over you, the Lord make is face to shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord look kindly on you and give you peace. Brother Nathan-James, the Lord bless you. Amen. The newly life professed shall then stand and face his life professed brothers. Provincial As you have bound yourself to us for life, The life professed brothers continue: Life Professed So we bind ourselves to you for life to strengthen and support you in our common vocation. This we do, confident in the mercy and grace of God. The newly life professed is welcomed by being given the Kiss of Peace by his life professed brothers. THE GREETING OF PEACE The Peace is now given by the President of the Eucharist, and the newly professed exchanges a sign of peace with his family, friends and others present. We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

24 Offertory Hymn Here I am Lord, Daniel Schutte I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Here I am, Lord; is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night; I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people s pain; I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send. Refrain. I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame; I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide till their hearts are satisfied, I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send. Refrain. Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!" (Isa 6:8) Words Oregon Catholic Press Used with permission, Word of Life International License number 1668 Music: arrangement Br William SSF

25 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation. Through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of the Kingdom. Blessed be God for ever. The Lord be with you! And also with you! Lift up your hearts! We lift them to the Lord! Let us give thanks to the Lord our God! It is right to give our thanks and praise! Blessed are you, gracious God. creator of heaven and earth. We give you thanks and praise for your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, who came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. He taught your word with boldness, and offered himself to you in perfect obedience. He cared for all as the good shepherd, and laid down his life for his sheep. By his death and rising to new life he brought new life to your people. In baptism you have united us to him, and brought us out of darkness to light. And now we give you thanks that in fulfillment of our promise you pour out your Spirit upon us, filling us with your gifts and leading us into truth. You give us power to proclaim the Gospel to all nations, and to serve you as a royal priesthood. You raise up those who will serve you in a life of poverty, chastity and obedience; in prayer and service to others; to proclaim your Gospel following the footsteps of Christ.

26 Therefore, with them, with St Francis and St Clare, and with all your saints who have served you in every age, we give you thanks and lift our voices to proclaim the glory of your name. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Merciful God, we thank you for these gifts of your creation, this bread and wine, and we pray that by your Word and Holy Spirit, we who eat and drink them may be partakers of Christ s body and blood. On the night he was betrayed Jesus took bread; and when he had given you thanks he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat. This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. After supper, he took the cup, and again giving you thanks he gave it to his disciples, saying, Drink from this, all of you. This is my blood of the new covenant shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Therefore, we do as our Saviour has commanded: proclaiming his offering of himself made once for all upon the cross, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming again, we celebrate, with this bread and cup, his one perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world.

27 Renew us by your Holy Spirit, unite us in the body of your Son, and bring us with all your people into the joy of your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, with whom, and in whom, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. we worship you, Father, in songs of never-ending praise: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours forever and ever. Amen. E To Matou Matua The Lord s Prayer Kua akona nei tatou e to tataou Ariki, ka inoi tatou. As Christ teaches us we pray. E to matou Matua i te rangi Kia tapu tou Ingoa. Kia tae mai tou rangatiratanga. Kia meatia tau e pai ai ki runga ki te whenua, kia rite ano ki to te rangi Homai ki a matou aianei he taro ma matou mo tenei ra. Murua o matou hara, Me matou hoki e muru nei i o te hunga e hara ana ki a matou Aua hoki matou e kawea kia whakawaia; Engari whakaorangia matou i te kino: Nou hoki te rangatiratanga, te kaha, me te kororia, Ake ake ake. Amine. Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

28 THE BREAKING OF BREAD AND THE COMMUNION As this broken bread was once many grains Which have been gathered together and made one bread: so may your Church be gathered from the ends of the earth into your kingdom. Anthem Agnus Dei From A Mass for St Anthony by Br William SSF O lamb of God you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us (repeat) O lamb of God you take away the sins of the world Grant us your peace. Haere mai e te kahui a te Atua, tangohia enei kai rangatira a te Karaiti Come God s people, come to receive Christ s heavenly food. Communicant members of all Churches are invited to receive Communion. A selection of hymns and anthems will be sung during the Communion THE SENDING OUT OF GOD S PEOPLE May Jesus our Brother, whom we have received in this Eucharistic mystery, continually inspire others through their Baptismal commitment to consecrate their lives in union with Francis in the way of poverty, chastity and obedience. Amen. Most loving God you send us into the world you love. Give us grace to go thankfully and with courage in the power of your spirit. God give you grace to follow St Francis, St Clare and all the saints in faith and hope and love; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

29 Recessional Hymn Thuma Mina Somandla Cantor Cantor Cantor Cantor Cantor Thuma mina Thuma mina, thuma mina thuma mina Somandla. Send me, Lord Send me Jesus; send me, Jesus; send me, Jesus; send me, Lord. Lead me, Lord Lead me Jesus; lead me, Jesus; Lead me, Jesus; Lead me, Lord. Fill me, Lord Fill me Jesus; Fill me, Jesus; Fill me, Jesus; Fill me, Lord. I will go, Lord. I will go, Lord; I will go, Lord in your name, Lord, I will go. arr Anders Nyberg Music : South Africa traditional Used with permission, Word of Life International License number 1668 THE DISMISSAL Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: In the name of Christ. Amen. INCIDENTAL MUSIC Canon Hill Anglican College string quartet Please join the brothers for light refreshments in the parish hall.

30 Scripture quotations New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, 1989, 1995, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. rights reserved. Liturgical Resources 1989 The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, from A New Zealand Prayer Book - He Karakia Mihinare O Aotearoa, used with permission The European Province of the Society of St Francis, from The Daily Office SSF: A Version of Celebrating Common Prayer, published under the imprint Mowbray. Used by Permission The European Province of the Society of St Francis, from Forms of Admission to the First Order, published under the imprint Spottiswoode Ballantyne Ltd, Colchester and London. Used by Permission The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation, from A Prayer Book for Australia, published under the imprint Broughton Books Pty. Ltd. Used by permission The European Province of the Society of St Francis, from A sense of the Divine, published under the imprint The Canterbury Press. Used by Permission.

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32 The Society of St Francis Australia / New Zealand Province St Francis Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona AZ