Date: December 23, 2012
First Reading (Micah 5: 1–4a)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Micah.
You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, so small that you are hardly named among the clans of Judah, from you shall I raise the one who is to rule over Israel. For he comes from from of old, from the ancient times. Yahweh, therefore, will abandon Israel until such time as she who is to give birth has given birth. Then the rest of his deported brothers will return to the people of Israel. He will stand and shepherd his flock with the strength of the Lord, in the glorious Name of the Lord, his God. They will live safely while he wins renown to the ends of the earth. He shall become peace.
Second Reading (Hebrews 10: 5–10)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
When you enter the world, Christ states: You did not desire sacrifice and offering; you were not pleased with burnt offerings and sin offerings. Then I said: "Here I am. It was written of me in the scroll. I will do your will, O God." First he says, "Sacrifice, offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire nor were you pleased with them - although they were acquired by the Law. Then he says: Here I am to do your will. This is enough to nullify the first will and establish the new. Now, by this will of God, we are sanctified at this once by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ.
Gospel (Luke 1: 39–45)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Mary set out for a town in the Hills of Judah. She entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leapt in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with holy spirit and giving a loud cry, she stated, "You are most blessed among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb! How is it that the mother of my Lord comes to me? The moment your greeting sounded in my ears, the baby within my suddenly leapt for joy. Blessed are you who believed that the Lord's word would come true!"
First Reading (Micah 5: 1–4a)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Micah.
You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, so small that you are hardly named among the clans of Judah, from you shall I raise the one who is to rule over Israel. For he comes from from of old, from the ancient times. Yahweh, therefore, will abandon Israel until such time as she who is to give birth has given birth. Then the rest of his deported brothers will return to the people of Israel. He will stand and shepherd his flock with the strength of the Lord, in the glorious Name of the Lord, his God. They will live safely while he wins renown to the ends of the earth. He shall become peace.
Second Reading (Hebrews 10: 5–10)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
When you enter the world, Christ states: You did not desire sacrifice and offering; you were not pleased with burnt offerings and sin offerings. Then I said: "Here I am. It was written of me in the scroll. I will do your will, O God." First he says, "Sacrifice, offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire nor were you pleased with them - although they were acquired by the Law. Then he says: Here I am to do your will. This is enough to nullify the first will and establish the new. Now, by this will of God, we are sanctified at this once by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ.
Gospel (Luke 1: 39–45)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Mary set out for a town in the Hills of Judah. She entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leapt in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with holy spirit and giving a loud cry, she stated, "You are most blessed among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb! How is it that the mother of my Lord comes to me? The moment your greeting sounded in my ears, the baby within my suddenly leapt for joy. Blessed are you who believed that the Lord's word would come true!"
The Gloria is omitted in the season of Advent.
ReplyDeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 80) (Verses 2, 3, 15, 16, 18, and 19)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
Listen, O shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit enthroned between the cherubim. Shine forth before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might and come to save us.
Turn again, O Lord of hosts, look down from heaven and see; care for this vine, and protect the stock your hand has planted. But lay your hand on your instrument, on the son of man whom you make strong for yourself.
Then we will never turn away from you; give us life, and we will call on your name.
The theme for the last Sunday of Advent, the 4th Sunday of Advent is Man's acceptance of God's coming.
ReplyDeleteMatthew states in Chapter 1: Verses 1 to 2: "When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in Judea, during the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem. They asked, 'Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star in the east and have come to honor him.'"
Priest: Father, as our Advent pilgrimage draws to a close, we relight the candles of hope, peace, and joy. Then, we light a candle of love. Grant us the courage to share your love: love for life and all creation, love for sinners and saints, love for the poor and the little ones. We thank you for the hope your Son gives us, for the peace he bestows, for the joy your Spirit pours into our hearts, and for your love that redeems us and shows us the way. Amen.
After that the father of the chosen family lights all four candles of the Advent Wreath. During that time, the choir will sing "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel".
This is a prayer that is led by the father or a male member of the family:
Blessed us, dear Father, and make us channels of Your peace. Help us to spread the spirit of brotherhood in a world where there is so much distrust and hatred. Let Your light shine from our hearts, and from our homes. Amen.
This is a prayer led by the mother or a female member of the family:
Mother Mary, you stated, "Yes" when God inquired you to give Jesus to us. Help us to say, "Yes" to God now that He is asking us to give Jesus to those around us. Help us to do little acts of thoughtfulness and generosity to everyone we meet. Amen.
This is a prayer led by one of the children:
You delight us, Lord, with Your many surprises. You bless us and take care of us. Thank you, Jesus, for being here with us. Thank you, loving Father, for making us Your children. Amen.
Priest: We have come a long way from the very first Sunday of Advent. At that time, we lit the very first candle. The next week, there were two lighted candles, then three, and finally four candles today shining very brightly, just like our love for Jesus is shining. Father, show us that if we keep believing in Jesus and loving Him everyday, Christmas too will come everyday. Help us to give to others gifts of love, patience, kindness, and understanding not only this Christmas, but throughout the new year. Amen.
Primera Lectura (Miqueas 5: 1-4ª)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Miqueas.
Y tú, Belén Efratá, tan pequeña entre los clanes de Judá, de ti me nacerá el que debe gobernar a Israel: sus orígenes se remontan al pasado, a un tiempo inmemorial. Por eso, el Señor los abandonará hasta el momento en que dé a luz la que debe ser madre; entonces el resto de sus hermanos volverá junto a los israelitas. Él se mantendrá de pie y los apacentará con la fuerza del Señor, con la majestad del nombre del Señor, su Dios. Ellos habitarán tranquilos, porque él será grande hasta los confines de la tierra. ¡Y él mismo será la paz!
Segunda Lectura (Hebreos 10: 5-10)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los Hebreos.
Por eso, al entrar Cristo en el mundo dice: Tú no quisiste sacrificios ni ofrendas, sino que me formaste un cuerpo. No te agradaron los holocaustos ni los sacrificios por el pecado; entonces dije: “Aquí estoy yo, oh Dios, como en un capítulo del libro está escrito de mí, para hacer tu voluntad.” Comienza por decir: No quisiste sacrificios ni ofrendas, ni te agradaron holocaustos o sacrificios por el pecado. Y sin embargo esto es lo que pedía la Ley. Entonces sigue: Aquí estoy yo para hacer tu voluntad. Con esto anula el primer orden de las cosas para establecer el segundo. Esta voluntad de Dios, de que habla, es que seamos santificados por la ofrenda del cuerpo de Cristo Jesús hecha una sola vez.
Evangelio (Lucas 1: 39-45)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
En aquellos días, María partió y fue sin demora a un pueblo de la montaña de Judá. Entró en la casa de Zacarías y saludó a Isabel. Apenas esta oyó el saludo de María, el niño saltó de alegría en su seno, e Isabel, llena del Espíritu Santo, exclamó: “¡Tú eres bendita entre todas las mujeres y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre! ¿Quién soy yo, para que la madre de mi Señor venga a visitarme? Apenas oí tu saludo, el niño saltó de alegría en mi seno. Feliz de ti por haber creído que se cumplirá lo que te fue anunciado de parte del Señor.”
Our sins have kept us from being close to the Lord and we have hidden from him other people. We now ask the Lord to forgive us.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
ReplyDeletePriest: Come, Lord Jesus, fulfill the promise you have made and save your people. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: Come, Lord Jesus Christ, and liberate our hearts and communities from all sin and evil. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: Come, Lord Jesus, and fill us with your life and your peace; make us like you. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Have mercy on us, Lord, take us in your forgiving love and let us share in your life. Lead us to the joy of everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ you Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
This is the Gospel Acclamation for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Father Ignatius has done a 9'08"7 homily.
ReplyDeletePriest: Let us pray to our Father that we may welcome his Son with great joy and let his Word be done in us. Let us say: Lord, hear your people.
ReplyDelete— That the Church, God's house, may be wide-open to all peoples, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear your people.
— That our homes and our hearts may be wide-open and welcome all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear your people.
— That our words and actions may bring God's peace to people, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear your people.
— That everything in us may be done according to God's word. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear your people.
— 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, hear your people.
Priest: Let us pray for our personal intentions and of the intentions that have been read out in the beginning of the Mass, and offer them to our God in silence.
Loving God, dispose us and our communities to make your Son welcome among us, to lead us and to change us, that we may be your sons and daughters now and forever. Amen.
May the Holy Spirit, O Lord, sanctify these gifts laid upon your altar, just as he filled with his power the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, Holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Christ our Lord. For all the oracles of the prophets foretold him, the Virgin Mother longed for him with love beyond all telling, John the Baptist sang of his coming and proclaimed his presence when he came. It is by his gift that already we rejoice at the mystery of his Nativity, so that he may find us watchful in prayer and exultant in his praise. And so, with Angels and Archangels, with Thrones and Dominions, and with all the hosts and Powers of heaven, we sing the hymn of your glory, as without end we acclaim…
ReplyDeleteEucharistic Prayer no. 2 is utilized for this Mass.
ReplyDeleteHaving received this pledge of eternal redemption, we pray, almighty God, that as the feast day of our salvation draws ever nearer, so we may press forward all the more eagerly to the worthy celebration of the mystery of your Son's Nativity. Who lives and reigns forever and forever.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
We are now close to Christmas and we are already full of joy. let it not be a superficial cheer but a joy that comes from saying yes to God, to his plans, to his love, and of giving ourselves in love to those around us. Amen.
May God give you this joy and bless you all: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Mass has ended, and you are sent. Therefore, let us go and recognize the Lord and welcome him when we meet him. Thanks be to God.