Date: January 23, 2011
First Reading (Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Yet, where there was but anguish, darkness will disappear. He has just afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the future he will confer glory on the way of the sea, on the land beyond the Jordan – the pagans' Galilee. The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light. A light has dawned on those who live in the land of the shadow of death. You have enlarged the nation; you have increased their joy. They rejoice before you, as people rejoice at harvest time as they rejoice in dividing the spoil. For the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressors, you have broken it as on the day of Midian.
Second Reading (1 Corinthians 1: 10–13 and 17)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.
I beg of you, brothers and sisters, in the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord, to agree among yourselves and do away with divisions; please be perfectly united, with one mind and one judgment. For I heard from people of Cloe's house about your rivalries. What I mean is this: some state, "I am for Paul," and others: "I am for Apollo," or "I am for Peter," or "I am for Christ." Is Christ divided or have I, Paul, been crucified for you? Have you been baptized in the name of Paul? For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to proclaim his Gospel. And not with beautiful, eloquent words! That would be like getting rid of the cross of Christ.
Gospel (Matthew 4: 12–23)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. He left Nazareth and went to settle down in Capernaum, a town by the lake of Galilee, at the border of Zebulun and Naphtali. In this way the word of the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled: Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali crossed by the Road of the Sea, and you who live by the Jordan, Galilee, land of pagans, listen: The people who lived in darkness have seen a great light; on those who live in the land of the shadow of death, a light has shone. From that time on Jesus began to proclaim his message, "Change your ways: the kingdom of heaven is near." As Jesus walked by the lake of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. He stated to them, "Come, follow me, and I will make you fish for people." At once they left their nets and followed him. He went on from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them. At once they left the boat and their father and followed him. Jesus went around all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom, and curing all kinds of sickness and disease among the people.
First Reading (Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Yet, where there was but anguish, darkness will disappear. He has just afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the future he will confer glory on the way of the sea, on the land beyond the Jordan – the pagans' Galilee. The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light. A light has dawned on those who live in the land of the shadow of death. You have enlarged the nation; you have increased their joy. They rejoice before you, as people rejoice at harvest time as they rejoice in dividing the spoil. For the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressors, you have broken it as on the day of Midian.
Second Reading (1 Corinthians 1: 10–13 and 17)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.
I beg of you, brothers and sisters, in the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord, to agree among yourselves and do away with divisions; please be perfectly united, with one mind and one judgment. For I heard from people of Cloe's house about your rivalries. What I mean is this: some state, "I am for Paul," and others: "I am for Apollo," or "I am for Peter," or "I am for Christ." Is Christ divided or have I, Paul, been crucified for you? Have you been baptized in the name of Paul? For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to proclaim his Gospel. And not with beautiful, eloquent words! That would be like getting rid of the cross of Christ.
Gospel (Matthew 4: 12–23)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. He left Nazareth and went to settle down in Capernaum, a town by the lake of Galilee, at the border of Zebulun and Naphtali. In this way the word of the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled: Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali crossed by the Road of the Sea, and you who live by the Jordan, Galilee, land of pagans, listen: The people who lived in darkness have seen a great light; on those who live in the land of the shadow of death, a light has shone. From that time on Jesus began to proclaim his message, "Change your ways: the kingdom of heaven is near." As Jesus walked by the lake of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. He stated to them, "Come, follow me, and I will make you fish for people." At once they left their nets and followed him. He went on from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them. At once they left the boat and their father and followed him. Jesus went around all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom, and curing all kinds of sickness and disease among the people.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 27) (Verse 1, 4, and 13-14)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord is my light and my salvation.
The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the rampart of my life; I will not be afraid.
One thing I ask of the Lord, one thing I seek – that I may dwell in his house all the days of my life, to gaze at his jewel and to visit his sanctuary.
I hope, I am sure, that I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Trust in the Lord, be strong and courageous – yes, put your hope in the Lord!
This is the Kyrie for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeletePriest: Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. If we follow you, we do not walk in the dark. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: Jesus Christ, you are our help. Whom should we fear? Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: Lord Jesus, you brought us the Good News of freedom and life. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Have mercy on us, Lord, and take the darkness of sin away. Let us live in your light and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Opening Prayer for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. All-powerful and ever-living God, direct your love that is within us, that our efforts in the name of your Son may bring mankind to unity and peace. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, our Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Lord, receive our gifts. Let our offerings make us holy and bring us salvation. Grant this through Christ our Lord.
ReplyDeleteFather, all-powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks. We see your infinite power in your loving plan of salvation. You came to our rescue by your power as God, but you wanted us to be saved by one like us. Man refused your friendship, but man himself was to restore it through Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him the angels of heaven offer their prayer of adoration as they rejoice in your presence forever. May our voices be one with theirs in their triumphant hymn of praise. (After this, you sing the Sanctus.)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Eucharistic Sounds! Hope you had an excellent holiday. Let us sing for the next ten weeks!
ReplyDeleteGlad that Sean has returned. He is healthy again! Congratulations and praise God for his blessings.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Sean! Hope you are feeling well today. Praise the Lord for his blessings.
ReplyDeleteLord, we thank you for giving Sean his happy life. We would not be able to have him teach us more about religion with the pains in his head. I thank you Lord, for providing him hospitality. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteHey guys, did you hear the homily of Father Ignatius? It was quite interesting actually. There was a mother who was strict, went to prison, and taught her two children about discipline, and to study and practice music 6 hours a day, seven days a week. Every day! No Facebook, Twitter, or Playstation whatsoever. This is important for the children because they need to compete with the strict world out there.
ReplyDeleteI have to concur with Ufretin here. That homily that Father Ignatius discussed with us was a very deep thought. Quite extraordinary, and the story is believable.
ReplyDeleteHey guys, this is the first part of the Ordinary Time season, correct? When is Ash Wednesday? When will the season of Lent begin?
ReplyDeleteHey, I believe nobody has answered my question. Can anybody tell me when is Ash Wednesday and when the season of Lent begin?
ReplyDeleteHey guys, nobody has answered Fiur's question. Can anybody here answer Fiur's question?
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question Fiur, Ash Wednesday is a celebration that commences the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday occurs on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. The 1st Sunday of Lent will commence after Ash Wednesday. Therefore, after the 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time, it will be Ash Wednesday, and then the 1st Sunday of Lent.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Sean. What are the readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time?
ReplyDeleteGreetings Theodorus, the First Reading is the book of the prophet Zephaniah, chapter 2, verse 3; and chapter 3, verses 12-13.
ReplyDeleteThe Second Reading is the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 26-31.
The Gospel is according to Matthew, chapter 5, verses 1-12.
I hope this helps!
Primera Lectura (Isaías 8:23 – 9:3)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Isaías.
Pero allí donde se encontraba la angustia, desaparecerá la noche. En el pasado casi aniquiló al país de Zabulón y al país de Neftalí, pero en el futuro se llenará de gloria la carretera del mar, más allá del Jordán, en la región de los paganos. El pueblo que caminaba en la noche divisó una luz grande; habitaban el oscuro país de la muerte, pero fueron iluminados. Tú los has bendecido y multiplicado, los has colmado de alegría. Es una fiesta ante ti como en un día de siega, es la alegría de los que reparten el botín. Pues el yugo que soportaban y la vara sobre sus espaldas, el látigo de su capataz, tú los quiebras como en el día de Madián.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 27) (Versículos 1, 4 y 13–14)
La respuesta es: El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación.
• El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación, ¿a quién temeré? El Señor es el baluarte de mi vida, ¿ante quién temblaré?
• Una sola cosa he pedido al Señor, y esto lo que quiero: vivir en la Casa del Señor todos los días de mi vida, para gozar de la dulzura del Señor y contemplar su Templo.
• Yo creo que contemplaré la bondad del Señor en la tierra de los vivientes. Espera en el Señor y sé fuerte; ten valor y espera en el Señor.
Segunda Lectura (1 Corintios 1: 10–13 y 17)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Pablo a los corintios.
Hermanos, en el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, yo los exhorto a que se pongan de acuerdo: que no haya divisiones entre ustedes y vivan en perfecta armonía, teniendo la misma manera de pensar y de sentir. Porque los de la familia de Cloe me han contado que hay discordias entre ustedes. Me refiero a que cada uno afirma: “Yo soy de Pablo, yo de Apolo, yo de Cefas, yo de Cristo.” ¿Acaso Cristo está dividido? ¿O es que Pablo fue crucificado por ustedes? ¿O será que ustedes fueron bautizados en el nombre de Pablo? Porque Cristo no me envió a bautizar, sino a anunciar la Buena Noticia, y esto sin recurrir a la elocuencia humana, para que la cruz de Cristo no pierda su eficacia.
Evangelio (Mateo 4: 12–23)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Mateo.
Cuando Jesús oyó que Juan había sido encarcelado, se retiró a Galilea. No se quedó en Nazaret, sino que fue a vivir a Cafarnaúm, a orillas del lago, en la frontera entre Zabulón y Neftalí. Así se cumplió lo que había dicho el profeta Isaías: Tierra de Zabulón y tierra de Neftalí, en el camino hacia el mar, a la otra orilla del Jordán, Galilea, tierra de paganos, escuchen: La gente que vivía en la oscuridad ha visto una luz muy grande; una luz ha brillado para los que viven en lugares de sombras de muerte. Desde entonces Jesús empezó a proclamar este mensaje: “Renuncien a su mal camino, porque el Reino de los Cielos está ahora cerca.” Mientras Jesús caminaba a orillas del mar de Galilea, vio a dos hermanos: uno era Simón, llamado Pedro, y el otro Andrés. Eran pescadores y estaban echando la red al mar. Jesús los llamó: “Síganme, y yo los haré pescadores de hombres.” Al instante dejaron las redes y lo siguieron. Más adelante vio a otros dos hermanos: Santiago, hijo de Zebedeo, con su hermano Juan; estaban con su padre en la barca arreglando las redes. Jesús los llamó, y en seguida ellos dejaron la barca y a su padre y lo siguieron. Jesús empezó a recorrer toda la Galilea; enseñaba en las sinagogas de los judíos, proclamaba la Buena Nueva del Reino y curaba en el pueblo todas las dolencias y enfermedades.