Date: May 22, 2011
First Reading (Acts 6: 1-7)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
In those days, as the number of disciples grew, the so-called Hellenists complained against the so-called Hebrews, because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve summoned the whole body of disciples together and stated, "It is not right that we should neglect the word of God to serve at tables. So, friends, choose from among yourselves seven respected men full of Spirit and wisdom, that we may appoint them to this task. As for us, we shall give ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word." The whole community agreed and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and Holy Spirit; Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenus and Nicolaus of Antioch who was a proselyte. They presented these men to the apostles who first prayed over them and then laid hands upon them. The Word of God continue to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly and even many priests accepted the faith.
Second Reading (1 Peter 2: 4-9)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Peter.
Beloved: The Lord is the living stone rejected by people but chosen by God and precious to him. On drawing close to him, you also became living stones built into a spiritual temple, a holy community of priests offering spiritual sacrifices which please God through Jesus Christ. Scripture states: See, I lay in Zion a chosen and precious cornerstone; whoever believes in him will not be disappointed. This means honor for you who believed, but for unbelievers, also the stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone and it is a stone to stumble over, a rock which lays people low. They stumble over it in rejecting the Word, but the plan of God is fulfilled in this. You are a chosen race, a community of priest-kings, a consecrated nation, a people God has made his own to proclaim his wonders. For he called you from your darkness to his own wonderful light.
Gospel (John 14: 1-12)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Jesus stated this to his disciples, "Do not be troubled; trust in God and trust in me. In my Father's house there are many rooms. Otherwise I would not have told you that I go to prepare a place for you. After I have gone and prepared a place for you, I shall come again and take you to me, so that where I am, you also may be. Yet you know the way where I am going." Thomas stated to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" Jesus stated, "I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me. If you know me, you will know the Father also; indeed you know him and you have seen him." Philip asked him, "Lord, show us the Father, and that is enough." Jesus replied to Philip, "What? I have been with you so long and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever sees me sees the Father; how can you say: 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? All that I say to you, I do not say of myself. The Father who dwells in me is doing his own work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; at least believe it on the evidence of these works that I do. Truly, I say to you, the one who believes in me will do the same works that I do; and he will even do greater than these, for I am going to the Father."
Saturday, May 21, 2011
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Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 33) (Verses 1-2, 4-5, and 18-19)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, let Your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in You.
Rejoice in the Lord, you who are just, praise is fitting for the upright. Give thanks to him on the harp and lyre, making melody and chanting praises.
For upright is the Lord's word and worthy of trust is his work. The Lord loves justice and righteousness; the earth is full of his kindness.
But the Lord's eyes are upon those who fear him, upon those who trust in his loving-kindness to deliver them from death and preserve them from famine.
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ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeletePriest: Lord Jesus, our way, you were always on the way to people. Take us along with you on that road. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: Jesus Christ, our way, you went your painful way of the cross. Give us the courage to follow you there. Christ, have mercy.
Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, our way, you are first of all our way to the Father. Take us along with you on that road. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Have mercy on us, Lord, forgive us and keep us from devious roads. Go with us the way of everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Opening Prayer for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. God our Father, look upon us with love. You redeem us and make us your children in Christ. Give us true freedom and bring us to the inheritance you promised. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Lord God, by this holy exchange of gifts you share with us your divine life. Grant that everything we do may be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
ReplyDeleteFather, all-powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord. We praise you with greater joy than ever in this Easter season, when Christ became our paschal sacrifice. As he offered his body on the cross, his perfect sacrifice fulfilled all others. As he gave himself into your hands for a salvation, he showed himself to be the priest, the altar, and the lamb of sacrifice. The joy of the resurrection renews the whole world, while the choirs of heaven sing forever to your glory. (After this, you sing the Sanctus.)
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Hechos de los Apóstoles 6: 1–7)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
En aquellos días, como el número de discípulos aumentaba, los helenistas comenzaron a murmurar contra los hebreos porque se desatendían a sus viudas en la distribución diaria de los alimentos. Entonces los Doce convocaron a todos los discípulos y les dijeron: “No es justo que descuidemos el ministerio de la Palabra de Dios para ocuparnos de servir las mesas. Es preferible, hermanos, que busquen entre ustedes a siete hombres de buena fama, llenos del Espíritu Santo y de sabiduría, y nosotros les encargaremos esta tarea. De esa manera, podremos dedicarnos a la oración y al ministerio de la Palabra.” La asamblea aprobó esta propuesta y eligieron a Esteban, hombre lleno de fe y del Espíritu Santo, a Felipe y a Prócoro, a Nicanor y a Timón, a Pármenas y a Nicolás, prosélito de Antioquía. Los presentaron a los Apóstoles, y estos, después de orar, les impusieron las manos. Así la Palabra de Dios se extendía cada vez más, el número de discípulos aumentaba considerablemente en Jerusalén y muchos sacerdotes abrazaban la fe.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 33) (Versículos 1–2, 4–5 y 18–19)
La respuesta es: Señor, deja que tu misericordia se pone en nosotros, mientras ponemos nuestra confianza en ti.
• Aclamen, justos, al Señor; es propio de los buenos alabarlo. Alaben al Señor con la cítara, toquen en su honor el arpa de diez cuerdas.
• Porque la palabra del Señor es recta y él obra siempre con lealtad; él ama la justicia y el derecho, y la tierra está llena de su amor.
• Los ojos del Señor están fijos sobre sus fieles, sobre los que esperan en su misericordia, para librar sus vidas de la muerte y sustentarlos en el tiempo de indigencia.
Segunda Lectura (1 Pedro 2: 4–9)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Pedro.
Se han acercado al que es la piedra viva rechazada por los hombres, y que sin embargo es preciosa para Dios que la escogió. También ustedes, como piedras vivas, se han edificado y pasan a ser un Templo espiritual, una comunidad santa de sacerdotes que ofrecen sacrificios espirituales agradables a Dios por medio de Cristo Jesús. Dice la Escritura: Yo voy a colocar en Sión una piedra angular, escogida y preciosa: quien se afirme en ella no quedará defraudado. Ustedes, pues, que creen, recibirán honor. En cambio, para aquellos que no creen, él es la piedra rechazada por los constructores, que se ha convertido en la piedra angular; piedra en la que la gente tropieza y roca que hace caer. Cuando se niegan a creer en la palabra, están tropezando con aquello en lo que debían afirmarse. Pero ustedes son una raza elegida, un reino de sacerdotes, una nación consagrada, un pueblo que Dios hizo suyo para proclamar sus maravillas; pues él los ha llamado de las tinieblas a su luz admirable.
Evangelio (Juan 14: 1–12)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Juan.
Jesús les dijo a sus discípulos, “No se inquieten. Crean en Dios y crean también en mí. En la Casa de mi Padre hay muchas habitaciones; si no fuera así, se lo habría dicho a ustedes. Yo voy a prepararles un lugar. Y cuando haya ido y les haya preparado un lugar, volveré otra vez para llevarlos conmigo, a fin de que donde yo esté, estén también ustedes. Ya conocen el camino del lugar adonde voy.” Tomás le dijo: “Señor, no sabemos adónde vas. ¿Cómo vamos a conocer el camino?” Jesús le respondió: “Yo soy el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida. Nadie va al Padre, sino por mí. Si ustedes me conocen, conocerán también a mi Padre. Ya desde ahora lo conocen y lo han visto.” Felipe le dijo: “Señor, muéstranos al Padre y eso nos basta.” Jesús le respondió: “Felipe, hace tanto tiempo que estoy con ustedes, ¿y todavía no me conocen? El que me ha visto, ha visto al Padre. ¿Cómo dices: “Muéstranos al Padre”? ¿No crees que yo esté en el Padre y que el Padre esté en mí? Las palabras que digo no son mías: el Padre que habita en mí es el que hace las obras. Créanme: yo estoy en el Padre y el Padre está en mí. Créanlo, al menos, por las obras. Les aseguro que el que cree en mí hará también las obras que yo hago, y aún mayores, porque yo me voy al Padre.”