Date: October 31, 2010
First Reading (Wisdom 11:22 – 12:2)
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
The entire world lies before you, just enough to tip the scales, a drop of morning dew falling on the ground. But because you are almighty, you are merciful to all; you overlook sins and give your children time to repent. You love everything that exists and hate nothing that you have created; had you hated anything, you would not have formed it. How could anything endure if you did not will it? And how could anything last that you had not willed? You have compassion on all because all is yours, O Lord, lover of life. In fact your immortal spirit is in all. And so by degrees you correct those who sin, you admonish them, reminding them how they have strayed so that turning away from evil, they may trust in you, Lord.
Second Reading (2 Thessalonians 1:11 – 2:2)
A reading from the second letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians.
Brothers and sisters: This is why we constantly pray for you; may our God make your worthy of his calling. May he, by his power, fulfill your good purposes and your work prompted by faith. In that way, the name of Jesus our Lord will be glorified through you, and you through him, according to the loving plan of God and of Christ Jesus the Lord. Brothers and sisters, let us speak about the coming of Christ Jesus, our Lord, and our gathering to meet him. Do not be easily unsettled. Do not be alarmed by what a prophet says or by any report, or by some letter said to be ours, saying the day of the Lord is at hand.
Gospel (Luke 19: 1–10)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
When Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the city, a man named Zaccheus was there. He was a tax collector and a wealthy man. He wanted to see what Jesus was like, but he was a short man and could not see because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree. From there he would be able to see Jesus who had to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and stated to him, "Zaccheus, come down quickly for I must stay at your house today." So Zaccheus hurried down and received him joyfully. All of the people who saw it began to grumbled and stated, "He has gone to the house of a sinner as a guest." But Zaccheus spoke to Jesus, "The half of my goods, Lord, I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will pay him back four times as much." Looking at him, Jesus stated, "Salvation has come to this house today, for he is also a true son of Abraham. The Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost."
First Reading (Wisdom 11:22 – 12:2)
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
The entire world lies before you, just enough to tip the scales, a drop of morning dew falling on the ground. But because you are almighty, you are merciful to all; you overlook sins and give your children time to repent. You love everything that exists and hate nothing that you have created; had you hated anything, you would not have formed it. How could anything endure if you did not will it? And how could anything last that you had not willed? You have compassion on all because all is yours, O Lord, lover of life. In fact your immortal spirit is in all. And so by degrees you correct those who sin, you admonish them, reminding them how they have strayed so that turning away from evil, they may trust in you, Lord.
Second Reading (2 Thessalonians 1:11 – 2:2)
A reading from the second letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians.
Brothers and sisters: This is why we constantly pray for you; may our God make your worthy of his calling. May he, by his power, fulfill your good purposes and your work prompted by faith. In that way, the name of Jesus our Lord will be glorified through you, and you through him, according to the loving plan of God and of Christ Jesus the Lord. Brothers and sisters, let us speak about the coming of Christ Jesus, our Lord, and our gathering to meet him. Do not be easily unsettled. Do not be alarmed by what a prophet says or by any report, or by some letter said to be ours, saying the day of the Lord is at hand.
Gospel (Luke 19: 1–10)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
When Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the city, a man named Zaccheus was there. He was a tax collector and a wealthy man. He wanted to see what Jesus was like, but he was a short man and could not see because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree. From there he would be able to see Jesus who had to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and stated to him, "Zaccheus, come down quickly for I must stay at your house today." So Zaccheus hurried down and received him joyfully. All of the people who saw it began to grumbled and stated, "He has gone to the house of a sinner as a guest." But Zaccheus spoke to Jesus, "The half of my goods, Lord, I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will pay him back four times as much." Looking at him, Jesus stated, "Salvation has come to this house today, for he is also a true son of Abraham. The Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 145) (Verses: 1-2, 8-11, and 13-14)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: I will praise your name forever, my King and my God.
I will extol you, my God and King; I will bless your name forever. I will praise you day after day and exalt your name forever.
Compassionate and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in love. The Lord is good to everyone; his mercy embraces all his creation. All your works will give you thanks; all your saints, O Lord, will praise you.
They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your power. Your reign is from age to age; your dominion endures from generation to generation.
The Lord is true to his promises and lets his mercy show in all he does. The Lord lifts up those who are falling and raises those who are beaten down.
Primera Lectura (Sabiduría 11:22 – 12:2)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro de la Sabiduría.
El mundo entero es delante de ti como un grano de polvo que apenas inclina la balanza, como una gota de rocío matinal que cae sobre la tierra. Tú te compadeces de todos, porque todo lo puedes, y apartas los ojos de los pecados de los hombres para que ellos se conviertan. Tú amas todo lo que existe y no aborreces nada de lo que has hecho, porque si hubieras odiado algo, no lo habrías creado. ¿Cómo podría subsistir una cosa si tú no quisieras? ¿Cómo se conservaría si no la hubieras llamado? Pero tú eres indulgente con todos, ya que todo es tuyo, Señor que amas la vida, porque tu espíritu incorruptible está en todas las cosas. Por eso reprendes poco a poco a los que caen, y los amonestas recordándoles sus pecados, para que se aparten del mal y crean en ti, Señor.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 145) (Versículos 1–2, 8–11 y 13–14)
La respuesta es: Adoraré tu nombre para siempre, el rey y Dios mío.
• Te alabaré, Dios mío, a ti, el único Rey, y bendeciré tu Nombre eternamente; día tras día te bendeciré, y alabaré tu Nombre sin cesar.
• El Señor es bondadoso y compasivo, lento para enojarse y de gran misericordia; el Señor es bueno con todos y tiene compasión de todas sus criaturas.
• Que todas tus obras te den gracias, Señor, y tus fieles te bendigan; que anuncien la gloria de tu reino y proclamen tu poder.
• Tu reino es un reino eterno, y tu dominio permanece para siempre. El Señor es fiel en todas sus palabras y bondadoso en todas sus acciones. El Señor sostiene a los que caen y endereza a los que están encorvados.
Segunda Lectura (2 Tesalonicenses 1:11 – 2:2)
Una lectura de la segunda carta de San Pablo a los Tesalonicenses.
Pensando en esto, rogamos constantemente por ustedes a fin de que Dios los haga dignos de su llamado, y lleve a término en ustedes, con su poder, todo buen propósito y toda acción inspirada en la fe. Así el nombre del Señor Jesús será glorificado en ustedes, y ustedes en él, conforme a la gracia de nuestro Dios y del Señor Jesucristo. Acerca de la Venida de nuestro Señor Jesucristo y de nuestra reunión con él, les rogamos, hermanos, que no se dejen perturbar fácilmente ni se alarmen, sea por anuncios proféticos, o por palabras o cartas atribuidas a nosotros, que hacen creer que el Día del Señor ya ha llegado.
Evangelio (Lucas 19: 1–10)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Jesús entró en Jericó y atravesaba la cuidad. Allí vivía un hombre muy rico llamado Zaqueo, que era el jefe de los publicanos. Él quería ver quién era Jesús, pero no podía a causa de la multitud, porque era de baja estatura. Entonces se adelantó y subió a un sicomoro para poder verlo, porque iba a pasar por allí. Al llegar a ese lugar, Jesús miró hacia arriba y le dijo: “Zaqueo, baja pronto, porque hoy tengo que alojarme en tu casa.” Zaqueo bajó rápidamente y lo recibió con alegría. Al ver esto, todos murmuraban, diciendo: “Se ha ido a alojar en casa de un pecador.” Pero Zaqueo dijo resueltamente al Señor: “Señor, voy a dar la mitad de mis bienes a los pobres, y si he perjudicado a alguien, le daré cuatro veces más.” Y Jesús le dijo: “Hoy ha llegado la salvación a esta casa, ya que también este hombres es un hijo de Abraham, porque el Hijo del hombre vino a buscar y a salvar lo que estaba perdido.”