MEMORIAL DAY Lectionary #887–891

This day of remembrance was instituted in 1868 to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War, but it is now a day to remember all of the nation's war dead. While honoring those who fought to defend our national values, it might also be good to pray for all who died in wars, particularly the victims caught between opposing armies. On this day, many parishes will want to sing a patriotic song, but it might be best to include one that contains petitions for the nation as well as prayers for peace and justice. Since Memorial Day falls in Ordinary Time, appropriate texts may be used for a special Mass or for other services celebrated on this day.

Suggested Psalm: Ps (71) 72 or (84) 85

Ps (71): Se Postrarán ante Ti, Señor (Grajeda) FYC 218

Ps (71): Se Postrarán ante Ti/Every Nation upon the Earth (Cortez) FYC 219

Ps 72: Every Nation on Earth (Joncas), refrain II GC 72/RS 102

Ps 72: Justice Shall Flourish (Guimont) RS 101

Ps 72: Justice Will Flourish in His Time (Dohms) WC 396

Ps 72: Lord, Every Nation on Earth (Cooney) GP 220

Ps 72: Lord, Every Nation on Earth (Reagan) CH 112

Ps (84): Muéstranos, Señor (Rubalcava) Cantos 68

Ps (84): Muéstranos, Señor (Sosa) FYC 226

Ps (84): Muéstranos, Señor/Show Us, O Lord (Cortez) FYC 225

Ps (84): Muéstranos, Señor, Tu Misericordia (Taulé) FYC 227

Ps 85: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness (Proulx), refrain II GC 80/RS 113

Songs for the Liturgy

All the Ends of the Earth JS 582

America the Beautiful CH 659/GC 890/GP 725/JS 517/RS 965/WC 988/WOR 763

Anthem GC 690/JS 614

Bring Peace to Earth Again WC 911

Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race GC 739/RS 837

Dona Nobis Pacem CH 598/GC 730/GP 653/JS 348

For the Healing of the Nations GC 339/JS 472/RS 823/WC 913/WOR 643

Great Is Thy Faithfulness LMGM 242

I Will Not Die JS 552

I've Got Peace Like a River JS 762

In Christ There Is No East or West CH 650/GC 738/GP 565/JS 443/LMGM 301/WC 761/WOR 659

Jesus, Shepherd of Our Souls GC 725/WOR 649

Justice Shall Flourish WC 912

Let Justice Roll Like a River GC 716

Let There Be Peace on Earth GC 731/GP 655/JS 565/LMGM 300/RS 831/WC 848

Lord of Nations, God Eternal WC 984

Make Me a Channel of Your Peace GC 726/GP 650/JS 759/RS 830/WC 854

Make Our Lives a Prayer of Peace GP 654

O Day of Peace WOR 654

O God, Empower Us WOR 642

O God of Love, O King of Peace CH 599/RS 833/WC 849/WOR 652

Oración de San Francisco GP 651/JS 760

Peace for Our Times WC 857

Send Us As Your Blessing, Lord JS 671

This Is My Song RS 964/WC 989

Voices That Challenge GC 721

We Are Called GC 718/RS 820/WC 781

We Shall Not Be Silent GP 559

With Jesus for Hero CH 615/WOR 645

World Peace Prayer GC 732

Your Love, O God, Has All the World Created GC 713/WOR 638