Date: January 9, 2011
First Reading (Isaiah 42: 1-4 and 6-7)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight. I have put my spirit upon him, and he will bring justice to the nations. He does not shout or raise his voice; proclamations are not heard in the streets. A broken reed he will not crush, nor will he snuff out the light of the wavering wick. He will make justice appear in truth. He will not waver or be broken until he has established justice on earth; the islands are waiting for his law. I, the Lord, have called you for the sake of justice; I will hold your hand to make you firm; I will make you as a covenant to the people, and as a light to the nations, to open eyes that do not see, to free captives from prison, to bring out to light those who sit in darkness.
Second Reading (Acts 10: 34-38)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Peter then spoke to the people gathered in the house of Cornelius, stating: "Truly, I realize that God does not show partiality, but in all nations he listens to everyone who fears God and does good. And this is the message he has sent to the children of Israel, the good news of peace he has proclaimed through Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of all. No doubt you have heard of the event that occurred throughout the whole country of the Jews, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism John preached. You know how God anointed Jesus the Nazarean with Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all who were in the devil's power, because God was with him."
Gospel (Matthew 3: 13-17)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
At that time Jesus arrived from Galilee and came to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent him, and stated, "How is it you come to me; I should be baptized by you!" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be like that for now that we may fulfill the right order." John concurred. As soon as he was baptized, Jesus came up from the water. At once, the heavens opened and he saw the Spirit of God come down like a dove and rest upon him. At the same time a voice from heaven was heard, "This is my Son, the Beloved; he is my Chosen One."
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Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 29) (Verses 1-4 and 9c-10)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord will bless his people with justice.
Give the Lord, O sons of God, give the Lord glory and strength, give the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in great liturgy.
The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over vast waters. How powerful is the voice of the Lord, How splenderous is the voice of the Lord.
The God of glory thunders, and in his temple all cry, "Glory!" Over the flood the Lord was sitting; the Lord is king and he reigns forever.
The Baptism of the Lord may be considered as the 1st Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeleteI would like to congratulate and greet Wit Phoonsiri, my new colleague, happy birthday. Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteEffective from January 2, 2011 and on, all Sunday masses begin at 11:30 AM. All Saturday masses begin at 3:30 PM. All of these masses commence in Saint Theresia Church. Please assist others by spreading this message. Reasons for this is because the government of cultural institute cannot expand the church, therefore needing to schedule more masses that is located within the Saint Theresia Church. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
ReplyDeleteIt is a new year, and a new beginning. I was amazed that Jesus was baptized by John, because it was supposed to be the other way around.
ReplyDeleteHi everybody. I just realized that Wit Phoonsiri is another one of Sean's and Grindan's colleagues, and I congratulate him for his upcoming birthday tomorrow. Happy birthday! Hope you have a great time.
ReplyDeleteThe blessing of the chalk and holy water is still available in Saint Theresia Church. You may acquire it if you want, it is your prerogative. All you have to do with the chalk is to inscribe it in the front of the door. (20 C + M + B 11).
ReplyDeleteWait, what is the purpose of having the chalk? I do not even have a blackboard.
ReplyDeleteXsi, did you read the comment that Sean posted in the previous post, in the Epiphany of The Lord? Perhaps your answer will be posted there. Consequently, Sean also posted the answer to this question in this post. Try reading it again.
ReplyDeleteGreetings everybody, Sean will return to high school! Good luck on your second semester. This second semester will be a little more difficult. However, you should surpass this difficult array of easy work. I wish you good luck for the second semester and happy birthday to Wit, one of Grindan and Sean's colleagues.
ReplyDeleteWow, Fiur, I really like the way you stated: "You should surpass this difficult array of easy work." You used an oxymoron! Very good. I would like to ditto what Fiur had stated about Sean returning to high school. Best of wishes to Sean in his second semester.
ReplyDeleteSorry Galthran, I apologize for the inconvenience. I will try to comprehend better next time.
ReplyDeleteWow, it took one day for you to comprehend what Sean is saying? (sigh)
ReplyDeleteHey Gurvilin, what is an oxymoron?
ReplyDeleteI used an oxymoron? Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI ditto what Fiur stated about Sean returning to high school for his second semester. Good luck! Best wishes for Sean in the second semester!
ReplyDeleteYeah, seriously, what is an oxymoron? I ditto what Fiur stated about Sean returning to high school for his second semester. Good luck! Best wishes for Sean in the second semester!
ReplyDeleteYeah, seriously, what is an oxymoron? I ditto what Fiur stated about Sean returning to high school for his second semester. Good luck! Best wishes for Sean in the second semester! (for your information, this is what ditto actually means, copying the others' conversations)
ReplyDeleteGod is with us all the time, permanently! He never loses us, because he is there with us.
ReplyDeleteoxymoron (noun)
ReplyDeleteexpression with contradictory words
a phrase in which two words of contradictory meaning are used together for special effect, e.g. "wise fool" or "legal murder".
Note that the definition at the top of this comment is taken from the Encarta Dictionary just to avoid plagiarism.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the Baptism of the Lord.
ReplyDeletePriest: Lord Jesus, beloved Son of the Father, the Father assured you of his approval. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy,
Priest: Jesus Christ, the Spirit came down upon you at your baptism in the Jordan; God revealed You as his beloved Son. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: Lord Jesus, you brought us in baptism the love of the Father and the fire of the Spirit. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Forgive us, Lord, that we have not fully used the grace of our baptism. Renew us and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Opening Prayer for the Baptism of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. Father in heaven, you revealed Christ as your Son by the voice that spoke over the waters of the Jordan. May all who share in the sonship of Christ follow his path of service to man, and reflect the glory of his kingdom even to the ends of the earth, for he is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
Lord, we celebrate the revelation of Christ your Son who takes away the sins of the world. Accept our gifts and let them become one with his sacrifice for he is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
ReplyDeleteFather, all-powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks. You celebrate your new gift of baptism by signs and wonders at the Jordan. Your voice was heard from heaven to awaken faith in the presence among us of the Word made man. Your Spirit was seen as a dove, revealing Jesus as your servant, and anointing him with joy as the Christ, sent to bring to the poor the good news of salvation. In our unending joy we echo on earth the song of the angels in heaven as they praise your glory forever. (After this, you sing the Sanctus.)
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Isaías 42: 1–4 y 6–7)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Isaías.
He aquí a mi siervo a quien yo sostengo, mi elegido, al que escogí con gusto. He puesto mi Espíritu sobre él, y hará que la justicia llegue a las naciones. No clama, no grita, no se escuchan proclamaciones en las plazas. No rompe la caña doblada ni aplasta la mecha que está por apagarse, sino que hace florecer la justicia en la verdad. No se dejará quebrar ni aplastar, hasta que establezca el derecho en la tierra. Las tierras de ultramar esperan su ley. Yo, Yahvé, te he llamado para cumplir mi justicia, te he formado y tomado de la mano, te he destinado para que unas a mi pueblo y seas luz para todas las naciones. Para abrir los ojos a los ciegos, para sacar a los presos de la cárcel, y del calabozo a los que yacen en la oscuridad.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 29) (Versículos 1–4 y 9C–10)
La respuesta es: El Señor bendecirá a su gente con justicia.
• ¡Aclamen al Señor, hijos de Dios, aclamen al gloria y el poder del Señor! ¡Aclamen la gloria del hombre del Señor, adórenlo al manifestarse su santidad!
• ¡La voz del Señor sobre las aguas! El Dios de la gloria hace oír su trueno: el Señor está sobre las aguas torrenciales. ¡La voz del Señor es potente, la voz del Señor es majestuosa!
• En su Templo, todos dicen: “¡Gloria!” El Señor tiene su trono sobre las aguas celestiales, el Señor se sienta en su trono de Rey eterno.
Segunda Lectura (Hechos de los Apóstoles 10: 34–38)
Una lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
Entonces Pedro, tomando la palabra, dijo: “Verdaderamente, comprendo que Dios no hace acepción de personas, y que en cualquier nación, todo el que lo teme y practica la justicia es agradable a él. Él envió su Palabra al pueblo de Israel, anunciándoles la Buena Noticia de la paz por medio de Jesucristo, que es el Señor de todos. Ustedes ya saben qué ha ocurrido en toda Judea, comenzando por Galilea, después del bautismo que predicaba Juan: cómo Dios ungió a Jesús de Nazaret con el Espíritu Santo, llenándolo de poder. El pasó haciendo el bien y curando a todos los que habían caído en poder del demonio, porque Dios estaba con él.”
Evangelio (Mateo 3: 13–17)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Mateo.
Por entonces vino Jesús de Galilea al Jordán, para encontrar a Juan y para que éste lo bautizara. Juan quiso disuadirlo y le dijo: “¿Tú vienes a mí? Soy yo quien necesita ser bautizado por ti.” Jesús le respondió: “Deja que hagamos así por ahora. De este modo cumpliremos todo como debe hacerse.” Entonces Juan aceptó. Una vez bautizado, Jesús salió del agua. En ese momento se abrieron los Cielos y vio al Espíritu de Dios que bajaba como una paloma y se posaba sobre él. Al mismo tiempo se oyó una voz del cielo que decía: “Este es mi Hijo, el Amado; en él me complazco.”