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Doors of Mercy

MICHAEL MANGAN

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Doors of Mercy

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

We’ve gotta open up, open up,

Open up the doors of mercy.

We’ve gotta open up, open up,

Open up the doors of hope.

God’s love is never-ending, welcoming us home,

We’ve gotta open up the doors and let God’s mercy flow.

God’s love is tender and kind.

God’s arms are always open wide.

Welcoming us home, even when we’ve turned away,

We are called to always do the same.

Mercy can help us change our hearts.

We can lead others on the path.

We can show God’s kindness, help others see God’s face.

We can share God’s mercy every day.

Mercy can truly change our lives,

Help us see others through God’s eyes.

Patience not anger, loving not blame,

Forgiveness brings freedom from shame.

Merciful

Based on Exodus 34: 6-7

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

Merciful, merciful, merciful God,

Always faithful and forgiving,

Slow to anger, always kind,

Ever gracious, love unending,

Merciful God. (Repeat)

Help us to be like you.

Help us to love like you.

Help us forgive like you.

Help us be merciful,

Merciful like you. (Repeat)

Merciful, merciful, merciful God,

Always faithful and forgiving,

Slow to anger, always kind,

Ever gracious, love unending,

Merciful God.

Whatever We Do

Based on Mt 25: 34-45

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

Whatever we do to the hungry and cold,

To the thirsty and sick, to those with no hope,

That’s what we do to Jesus too.

The way that we treat the homeless and weak,

The lost and alone, and those we don’t know,

That’s what we do to Jesus too.

Where do we see you, Lord?

In the lonely and poor.

Where do we see you, Lord?

In the those we ignore.

Where do we see you, Lord?

Right outside the door.

Where do we see you, see you, Lord?

Where do we see you, Lord?

In the prisons and streets.

Where do we see you, Lord?

In those who are least.

Where do we see you, Lord?

In refugees.

Where do we see you, see you, Lord?

Litany of Mercy

Inspired by Ps 136 & Lk 6:36

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

O God, we thank you for your goodness, Your mercy lasts forever.

For the wonders you have done. Your mercy lasts forever.

You made the earth and heavens, Your mercy lasts forever.

The moon, the stars, the sun. Your mercy lasts forever.

O God, you are merciful.

Help us be merciful like you.

You saved your people through the ages, Your mercy lasts forever.

From every danger and defeat. Your mercy lasts forever.

You carried them to safety, Your mercy lasts forever.

Through the desert and the sea. Your mercy lasts forever.

You sent your only Son to save us, Your mercy lasts forever.

To help the blind to see, Your mercy lasts forever.

To teach us mercy and compassion, Your mercy lasts forever.

To help us to be free. Your mercy lasts forever.

You welcome and forgive us, Your mercy lasts forever.

Every time we turn away. Your mercy lasts forever.

You guide us and protect us, Your mercy lasts forever.

You help us see your face. Your mercy lasts forever.

Mercy Shall Be Yours

Based on Mt 5:7

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

Blessed are the merciful, blessed are the merciful,

God will be merciful to you.

Blessed are the merciful, blessed are the merciful,

Mercy shall be, mercy shall be yours.

Forgive each other just as God forgives.

Let go of anger in our hearts.

We can be kind, we can be merciful

Just as God is merciful to us.

Do not judge what others say and do.

Who are we to judge?

Just as God treats us with tenderness,

So we can show the world God’s love.

We are called to care for those in need,

To work for justice and for peace,

To make things better for the lonely and lost,

We can be God’s face for all to see.

Sing Mercy

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

Sing mercy. Choose mercy, Show mercy.

Live mercy everybody now.

Sing mercy. Choose mercy, Show mercy.

Live mercy every, mercy every day.

Mercy is justice, forgiveness,

Compassion and sharing.

Mercy is tender and patient.

It’s giving and loving and caring.

Gotta let go of judging and anger,

Of hatred and blaming.

No more payback, attacking,

No more criticising and shaming.

Mercy gives comfort and welcome,

Freedom and meaning.

Mercy brings goodness, acceptance,

Dignity, pardon and healing.

We Can Be God’s Mercy

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

We know, we can be,

We can be God’s mercy.

We know, we can be,

We can be God’s mercy.

If we’ve been hurt what can we do?

We can be God’s mercy.

If we forgive like God forgives,

We can be God’s mercy.

When someone’s sorry what do we say?

We can be God’s mercy.

We can just say, “That’s OK!”

We can be God’s mercy.

If someone’s sad and all alone,

We can be God’s mercy.

We can smile and say, “Hello!”

We can be God’s mercy.

Never See A Need

Based on the words of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

Never, never see a need,

Never see a need without doing something about it.

Whoa, never, never see a need,

Never see a need without doing something about it.

We’re called to make a difference every day,
In everything we do and all we say.
Look for those who need a hand,
Try to help and understand.
Happiness is found
By making others happy too.

St Mary of the Cross shows the way
To live the love of Jesus every day.
If we follow in her footsteps,
And do best we can,
To share God’s love and mercy
As we lend a helping hand.

Remember we are only travellers here.
Our mission in the world is crystal clear.
We’re called to work for justice.
We’re called to live in peace.
We’re called to show compassion
To everyone we meet.

Show Us Your Mercy

(Prayers of Intercession Response)

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

(Before First Petition)

Cantor: Show us your mercy, O God, hear our prayer.

All: Show us your mercy, O God, hear our prayer.

(After Each Petition)

Cantor: And this we pray:

All: Show us your mercy, O God, hear our prayer.

Mary’s Song of Praise

Based on the Magnificat Lk 1:46-55

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

My soul praises you, O God.

My spirit sings to you, my saviour.

For you have looked on me,

Blessed me and chosen me,

My soul praises you, O God.

For you are mighty,

You’ve done great things for me.

Holy is your name!

Your mercy, to those who love you,

Lasts from age to age.

You have filled the hungry with good things

And raised the poor on high.

Your mercy lasts from age to age.

You took the rulers from their thrones.

The proud of heart you sent away.

You set the rich aside,

Lifted the lowly high,

My soul praises you, O God.