Date: November 21, 2010
First Reading (2 Samuel 5: 1–3)
A reading from the second book of Samuel.
All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and stated, "We are your bone and flesh. In the past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel. And the Lord stated to you, 'You shall be the shepherd of my people Israel and you shall be commander over Israel.'" Before the Lord, King David made a compromise with the elders of Israel who came to him at Hebron, and they anointed him king of Israel.
Second Reading (Colossians 1: 12–20)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.
Constantly give thanks to the Father who has empowered us to receive our share in the inheritance of the saints in his kingdom of light. He rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son. In him we are redeemed and forgiven. He is the image of the unseen God, and for all creation he is the first-born, for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible: thrones, rulers, authorities, powers... All was made through him and for him. He is before all and all things hold together in him. And he is the head of the body, that is the Church, for he is the first, the first raised from the dead that he may be the first in everything, for God was pleased to let fullness dwell in him. Through him God willed to reconcile all things to himself, and through him, through his blood shed on the cross, God establishes peace, on earth as in heaven.
Gospel (Luke 23: 35–43)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
The people stood by watching at the three crucified people on the cross. Jesus was hanging at the center, and two other criminals hanging at the sides of Jesus. As for the rulers, they jeered at him, saying to one another, "Let the man who saved others now save himself, for he is the Messiah, the chosen one of God!" The soldiers also mocked him and when they drew near to offer him bitter wine, they stated, "So you are the king of the Jews? Free yourself!" For above him was an inscription which read, "This is the King of the Jews." One of the criminals hanging with Jesus insulted him, "So you are the Messiah? Save yourself and us as well!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Have you no fear of God, you who received the same sentence as he did? For us it is just: this is payment for what we have done. But this man has done nothing wrong." And he stated, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus replied, "Truly, you will be with me today in paradise."
First Reading (2 Samuel 5: 1–3)
A reading from the second book of Samuel.
All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and stated, "We are your bone and flesh. In the past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel. And the Lord stated to you, 'You shall be the shepherd of my people Israel and you shall be commander over Israel.'" Before the Lord, King David made a compromise with the elders of Israel who came to him at Hebron, and they anointed him king of Israel.
Second Reading (Colossians 1: 12–20)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.
Constantly give thanks to the Father who has empowered us to receive our share in the inheritance of the saints in his kingdom of light. He rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son. In him we are redeemed and forgiven. He is the image of the unseen God, and for all creation he is the first-born, for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible: thrones, rulers, authorities, powers... All was made through him and for him. He is before all and all things hold together in him. And he is the head of the body, that is the Church, for he is the first, the first raised from the dead that he may be the first in everything, for God was pleased to let fullness dwell in him. Through him God willed to reconcile all things to himself, and through him, through his blood shed on the cross, God establishes peace, on earth as in heaven.
Gospel (Luke 23: 35–43)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
The people stood by watching at the three crucified people on the cross. Jesus was hanging at the center, and two other criminals hanging at the sides of Jesus. As for the rulers, they jeered at him, saying to one another, "Let the man who saved others now save himself, for he is the Messiah, the chosen one of God!" The soldiers also mocked him and when they drew near to offer him bitter wine, they stated, "So you are the king of the Jews? Free yourself!" For above him was an inscription which read, "This is the King of the Jews." One of the criminals hanging with Jesus insulted him, "So you are the Messiah? Save yourself and us as well!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Have you no fear of God, you who received the same sentence as he did? For us it is just: this is payment for what we have done. But this man has done nothing wrong." And he stated, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus replied, "Truly, you will be with me today in paradise."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 122) (Verses 1-5)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
I rejoiced with those who stated to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!" And now we have set foot within your gates, O Jerusalem!
Jerusalem, just like a city, where everything falls into place! There the tribes go up, who are the tribes of the Lord.
The assembly of Israel compromised on a decree, to give thanks to the Lord's name. There stand the courts of justice, the offices of the house of David.
Hey guys! I would love to post comments on this blog, and there are times that these readings are quite interesting. I already went to Saint Theresia about the readings, and they are quite interesting when Father Ignatius discussed about it during the homily. Keep up the good work, priests!
ReplyDeleteHello, everybody. I just would like to report to everyone who is reading on this blog that the next week readings will transform to Year A readings. Since next week will be the 1st Sunday of Advent, Christmas is coming! Matthew's Gospel will be reading next week, and the Advent Wreath Rites will commence again.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (2 Samuel 5: 1–3)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del segundo libro de Samuel.
Todas las tribus de Israel se congregaron en torno a David en Hebrón y le dijeron: “Somos de tus mismos huesos y de tu misma carne. Ya antes, cuando Saúl era todavía nuestro rey, tú eras el que conducía a Israel. Yahvé bien te dijo: Tú serás el pastor de mi pueblo Israel, tú serás el jefe de Israel.” Todos los ancianos de Israel fueron a Hebrón a ver al rey y el rey David firmó con ellos una alianza en Hebrón en presencia de Yahvé. Después de lo cual consagraron a David como rey de Israel.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 122) (Versículos 1–5)
La respuesta es: Vamos a alabar a la casa del Dios.
• ¡Qué alegría cuando me dijeron: “Vamos a la Casa del Señor!” Nuestros pies ya están pisando tus umbrales, Jerusalén.
• Jerusalén, que fuiste construida como ciudad bien compacta y armoniosa. Allí suben las tribus, las tribus del Señor.
• La multitud de Israel comprometió en una norma para celebrar el nombre del Señor. Porque allí está el trono de la justicia, el trono de la casa de David.
Segunda Lectura (Colosenses 1: 12–20)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los Colosenses.
Darán gracias con alegría al Padre, que nos ha hecho dignos de participar de la herencia luminosa de los santos. Porque él nos libró del poder de las tinieblas y nos hizo entrar en el Reino de su Hijo muy querido, en quien tenemos la redención y el perdón de los pecados. Él es la Imagen del Dios invisible, el Primogénito de toda la creación, porque en él fueron creadas todas las cosas, tanto en el cielo como en la tierra los seres visibles y los invisibles, Tronos, Dominaciones, Principados y Potestades: todo fue creado por medio de él y para él. Él existe antes que todas las cosas y todo subsiste en él. Él es también la Cabeza del Cuerpo, es decir, de la Iglesia. Él es el Principio, el Primero que resucitó de entre los muertos, a fin de que él tuviera la primacía en todo, porque Dios quiso que en él residiera toda la Plenitud. Por él quiso reconciliar consigo todo lo que existe en la tierra y en el cielo, restableciendo la paz por la sangre de su cruz.
Evangelio (Lucas 23: 35–43)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
La gente estaba allí mirando; los jefes, por su parte, se burlaban diciendo: “Si salvó a otros, que se salve a sí mismo, ya que es el Mesías de Dios, el Elegido.” También los soldados se burlaban de él. Le ofrecieron vino agridulce diciendo: “Si tú eres el rey de los judíos, sálvate a ti mismo.” Porque había sobre la cruz un letrero que decía: “Este es el rey de los judíos.” Uno de los malhechores que estaban crucificados con Jesús lo insultaba: “¿No eres tú el Mesías? ¡Sálvate a ti mismo y también a nosotros!” Pero el otro lo reprendió diciendo: “¿No temes a Dios tú, que estás en el mismo suplicio? Nosotros lo hemos merecido y pagamos por lo que hemos hecho, pero éste no ha hecho nada malo.” Y añadió: “Jesús, acuérdate de mí cuando entres en tu Reino.” Jesús le respondió: “En verdad te digo que hoy mismo estarás conmigo en el paraíso.”