Date: April 15, 2012
First Reading (Acts 4: 32–35)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
The whole community of believers was one in heart and mind. No one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but rather they shared all things in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, for all of them were living in an exceptional time of grace. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned land or houses, sold them and brought the proceeds of the sale. And they laid it at the feet of the apostles who distributed it according to each one's need.
Second Reading (1 John 5: 1–6)
A reading from the first letter of Saint John.
Beloved: All those who believe that Jesus is the Anointed, are born of God; if you love the Father you also love all those born of him. How may we know that we love the children of God? If we love God and fulfill his commands, for God's love requires us to keep his commands. In fact, his commandments are not a burden because all those born of God overcome the world. And the victory which overcomes the world is our faith. Who has overcome the world? The one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus Christ was acknowledged through water, but also through blood. Not only water but water and blood. And the Spirit, too, witnesses to him for the Spirit is truth.
Gospel (John 20: 19–31)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
On the evening of that day, the first day after the sabbath, the doors were locked where the disciples were, because of their fear of the Jews, but Jesus came and stood in their midst. He stated to them, "Peace be with you"; then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples kept looking at the Lord and were full of joy. Again Jesus stated to them, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." After stating this he breathed on them and stated to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit; for those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained." Thomas, the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he replied, "Until I have seen in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." Eight days later, the disciples were inside again and Thomas was with them. Despite the locked doors Jesus came and stood in their midst and stated, "Peace be with you." Then he stated to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands; stretch out your hand and put it into my side. Resist no longer and be a believer." Thomas then stated, "You are my Lord and my God." Jesus replied, "You believe because you see me, do you not? Happy are those who have not seen and believe." There were many other signs that Jesus gave in the presence of his disciples, but they are not recorded in this book. These are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; believe and you will have life through his Name.
First Reading (Acts 4: 32–35)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
The whole community of believers was one in heart and mind. No one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but rather they shared all things in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, for all of them were living in an exceptional time of grace. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned land or houses, sold them and brought the proceeds of the sale. And they laid it at the feet of the apostles who distributed it according to each one's need.
Second Reading (1 John 5: 1–6)
A reading from the first letter of Saint John.
Beloved: All those who believe that Jesus is the Anointed, are born of God; if you love the Father you also love all those born of him. How may we know that we love the children of God? If we love God and fulfill his commands, for God's love requires us to keep his commands. In fact, his commandments are not a burden because all those born of God overcome the world. And the victory which overcomes the world is our faith. Who has overcome the world? The one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus Christ was acknowledged through water, but also through blood. Not only water but water and blood. And the Spirit, too, witnesses to him for the Spirit is truth.
Gospel (John 20: 19–31)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
On the evening of that day, the first day after the sabbath, the doors were locked where the disciples were, because of their fear of the Jews, but Jesus came and stood in their midst. He stated to them, "Peace be with you"; then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples kept looking at the Lord and were full of joy. Again Jesus stated to them, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." After stating this he breathed on them and stated to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit; for those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained." Thomas, the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he replied, "Until I have seen in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." Eight days later, the disciples were inside again and Thomas was with them. Despite the locked doors Jesus came and stood in their midst and stated, "Peace be with you." Then he stated to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands; stretch out your hand and put it into my side. Resist no longer and be a believer." Thomas then stated, "You are my Lord and my God." Jesus replied, "You believe because you see me, do you not? Happy are those who have not seen and believe." There were many other signs that Jesus gave in the presence of his disciples, but they are not recorded in this book. These are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; believe and you will have life through his Name.
Hello and welcome to the season of Easter.
ReplyDeleteAt this point, there will be a Gloria.
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DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 118) (Verses 2-4, 13-15, and 22-24)
DeleteThe response is: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.
Let Israel say, "His loving kindness endures forever." Let the house of Aaron say, "His loving kindness endures forever." Let those who fear the Lord say, "His loving kindness endures forever."
I was pushed hard and about to fall, but the Lord came to my help. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Joyful shouts of victory are heard in the tents of the just.
The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone. This was the Lord's doing, and we marvel at it. This is the day the Lord has made; so let us rejoice and be glad.
Happy belated Easter!
ReplyDeleteFunny homily!
ReplyDeleteYeah, but it is good and inspiring too.
DeleteWell done! I enjoyed the homily.
DeleteI remember two years ago with this Gospel.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah! I totally remember Father Coleman's homily.
DeleteWell, time indeed passes by so quickly. Now I am suffering from nostalgia.
DeleteI was nostalgic when I heard this Gospel.
DeleteGood times, good times.
DeleteExcellent! We are with you, Father. Siempre estamos contigo.
DeleteAlleluia! The Lord has risen! Let us come and celebrate his resurrection.
DeleteI just realized, that the answer to Pilate's question: "What is truth?" is in this Second Reading.
DeleteYou expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeletePriest: Lord Jesus, without seeing you we believe that with your Divine Mercy, you forgive us. Blessed are you, Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as the fount of Mercy for us. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Have mercy on us Lord, give us in abundance the peace of your pardon and the fullness of your risen life. Jesus, King of Mercy, we trust in you. Amen.
This is your Collect for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. God of everlasting mercy, who in the very recurrence of the paschal feast kindle the faith of the people you have made your own, increase that we pray, the grace you have bestowed, that all may grasp and rightly understand in what font they have been washed, by whose Spirit they have been reborn, by whose Blood they have been redeemed. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteYou believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; blessed are those who have not seen me, but still believe!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Father Ignatius has done a 13'43"7 homily.
ReplyDeletePriest: With the faith of Easter alive in us, let us pray to the Risen Lord in union with all people, and let us say: Lord, we trust in you.
ReplyDeleteSpeaker: Let us pray that God may deign to show his mercy to all mankind, especially to sinners. Do not look upon our sins but upon our trust, which we place in your infinite goodness. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, we trust in you.
Let us pray for all the clergy and religious through whom God's mercy flows on mankind. Increase your grace in those consecrated to your service, that they may perform worthy works of mercy. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, we trust in you.
Let us pray for all faithful Christians, that you may impart your graces in great abundance to each and all. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, we trust in you.
Let us pray for those, who are still ignorant of the mercy of God. Let the rays of your grace enlighten them, that they may glorify your wonderful mercy. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, we trust in you.
Let us pray for those who venerate the mercy of God and spread confidence in it, who thus become a living image of the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, we trust in you.
Let us pray for souls in purgatory, who are fulfilling the Divine Justice, that the merciful streams of Christ's Blood may diminish and shorten their sufferings. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, we trust in you.
Lord, in your Holy Name, obtain for us from your Heavenly Father, His providence of the Saint Peter Canisius International Catholic Parish. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, we trust in you.
Priest: And together with the offerings and intentions that have been stated in the beginning of the Mass, let us offer them solemnly to our God in silence. Divine Mercy Lord, stay among us, your people and united us in one love, for you are our Lord forever. Amen.
Accept O Lord, that we pray, the oblations of your people (and of those you have brought to new birth), that renewed by confession of your name and by Baptism, they may attain unending happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, at all times to acclaim you, O Lord, but in this time above all to laud you yet more gloriously, when Christ our Passover has been sacrificed. Through him the children of light rise to eternal life and the halls of the heavenly Kingdom are thrown open to the faithful; for his Death is our ransom from death, and in his rising the life of all has risen. Therefore, overcome with paschal joy, every land, every people exults in your praise and even the heavenly Powers, with the angelic hosts, sing together the unending hymn of your glory, as they acclaim...
ReplyDeleteGrant, we pray, almighty God, that our reception of this paschal Sacrament may have a continuing effect in our minds and hearts. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
ReplyDeleteThrough the resurrection of his Son, God has redeemed you and made you his children. May he bless you with joy. Amen.
The Redeemer has given you lasting freedom. May you inherit his everlasting life. Amen.
By faith you rose with him in baptism. May your lives be holy, so that you will be united with him forever. Amen.
May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Mass is ended, go in peace to bear witness to our Divine Mercy Lord. Amen.
Keep in mind the the Eucharistic Prayer no. 3 is used for this Mass.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Hechos de los apóstoles: 4: 32–35)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los hechos de los apóstoles.
Todos los creyentes, que ya eran muchos, pensaban y sentían de la misma manera. Ninguno decía que sus cosas fueran solo suyas, sino que eran de todos. Los apóstoles seguían dando un poderoso testimonio de la resurrección del Señor Jesús, y Dios los bendecía mucho a todos. No había entre ellos ningún necesitado, porque quienes poseían terrenos o casas los vendían, y el dinero lo ponían a disposición de los apóstoles para repartirlo entre todos según las necesidades de cada uno.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 118) (Versículos 2–4, 13–15 y 22–24)
La respuesta es: Den gracias al Señor porque él es bueno, su amor es eterno.
• Que lo diga el pueblo de Israel: ¡es eterno su amor! Que lo diga la familia de Aarón: ¡es eterno su amor! Que lo digan los que temen al Señor: ¡es eterno su amor!
• Me empujaron con violencia para derribarme, pero el Señor vino en mi ayuda. Un grito de alegría y de victoria resuena en las carpas de los justos: la mano del Señor hace proezas.
• La piedra que fue rechazada por los constructores ha llegado a ser la piedra angular. Esto ha sido hecho por el Señor y es admirable a nuestros ojos. Éste es el día que hizo el Señor: alegrémonos y regocijémonos en él.
Segunda Lectura (1 Juan 5: 1–6)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Juan.
Todo aquel que cree que Jesús es el Mesías, es hijo de Dios; y el que ama a un padre, ama también a los hijos de ese padre. Cuando amamos a Dios y hacemos lo que él manda, sabemos que amamos también a los hijos de Dios. El amar a Dios consiste en obedecer sus mandamientos; y sus mandamientos no son una carga, porque todo el que es hijo de Dios vence al mundo. Y nuestra fe nos ha dado la victoria sobre el mundo. El que cree que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios vence al mundo.
Evangelio (Juan 20: 19–31)
DeleteUna lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Juan.
Al atardecer de ese mismo día, el primero de la semana, estando cerradas las puertas del lugar donde se encontraban los discípulos, por temor a los judíos, llegó Jesús y poniéndose en medio de ellos, les dijo: “¡La paz esté con ustedes!” Mientras decía esto, les mostró sus manos y su costado. Los discípulos se llenaron de alegría cuando vieron al Señor. Jesús les dijo de nuevo: “¡La paz esté con ustedes! Como el Padre me envió a mí, yo también los envío a ustedes.” Al decirles esto, sopló sobre ellos y añadió, “Reciban al Espíritu Santo. Los pecados serán perdonados a los que ustedes se los perdonen, y serán retenidos a los que ustedes se los retengan.” Tomás, uno de los Doce, de sobrenombre el Mellizo, no estaba con ellos cuando llegó Jesús. Los otros discípulos le dijeron: “¡Hemos visto al Señor!” Él les respondió: “Si no veo la marca de los clavos en sus manos, si no pongo el dedo en el lugar de los clavos y la mano en su costado, no lo creeré.” Ocho días más tarde, estaban de nuevo los discípulos reunidos en la casa, y estaba con ellos Tomás. Entonces apareció Jesús, estando cerradas las puertas, se puso en medio de ellos y les dijo: “¡La paz esté con ustedes!” Luego dijo a Tomás: “Trae aquí tu dedo: aquí están mis manos. Acerca tu mano: Métela en mi costado. En adelante no seas incrédulo, sino hombre de fe.” Tomas respondió: “¡Señor mío y Dios mío!” Jesús le dijo: “Ahora crees, porque me has visto. ¡Felices los que creen sin haber visto!” Jesús realizó además muchos otros signos en presencia de sus discípulos, que no se encuentran relatados en este Libro. Estos han sido escritos para que ustedes crean que Jesús es el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios, y creyendo, tengan Vida en su Nombre.