Sentences

ANY SAINT: HOLY MEN AND WOMEN

Opening Sentence

The righteous shall receive a blessing from the Lord, and a just reward from the God of their salvation.

Psalm 24.5

or:
If you come forward to serve the Lord, set your heart right and be steadfast.

Ecclesiasticus 2.1

Gospel Sentence

Alleluia! Alleluia! Blessèd are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Alleluia!

Matthew 5.8

or:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Blessèd are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Alleluia!

Matthew 5.9

Post-Communion Sentence

Jesus said, "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me."

Matthew 25.35

or:
Jesus said, "The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give up his life as a ransom for many."

Mark 10.45