Date: January 13, 2013
First Reading (Isaiah 40: 1-5 and 9-11)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah.
Be comforted, my people, be strengthened, says your God. Speak to the heart of Jerusalem, proclaim to her that her time of bondage is at an end, that her guilt has been paid for, that from the hand of the Lord, she has received double punishment for all her iniquity. A voice cries, "In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up; every mountain and hill will be laid low. The stumbling blocks shall become level and the rugged places smooth. The glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all mortals together will see it; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Go up onto the high mountain, messenger of Zion, lift up your voices with strength, fear not to cry aloud when you tell Jerusalem and announce to the cities of Judah: Here is your God! Here comes your God with might; his strong arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and here before him is his booty. Like a shepherd he tends his flock: he gathers the lambs in his arms, he carries them in his bosom, gently leading those that are with young.
Second Reading (Titus 2: 11-14 and 3: 4-7)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to Titus.
Beloved: For God Savior has revealed his loving plan to all, teaching us to reject an irreligious way of life and worldly greed, and to live in this world as responsible persons, upright and serving God, while we await our blessed hope — the glorious manifestation of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. He gave himself for us, to redeem us from every evil and to purify a people he wanted to be his own and dedicated to what is good. But God our Savior revealed his eminent goodness and love for humankind and saved us, not because of good deeds we may have done but for the sake of his own mercy. He gave us rebirth in baptism and renewed us by the Holy Spirit poured over us through Christ Jesus our Savior. By the grace of God we were made holy and now we hope for everlasting life, our inheritance.
Gospel (Luke 3: 15-16 and 21-22)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
The people were wondering about John's identity, "Could he be the Messiah?" Then John answered them, "I baptize you with water, but the one who is coming will do much more: he will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. As for me, I am not worthy to untie his sandal." Now, with all the people who came to be baptized, Jesus too was baptized. Then, while he was praying, the heavens opened: the Holy Spirit came down upon him in the bodily form of a dove and a voice from heaven was heard, "You are my Son, this day I have begotten you."
First Reading (Isaiah 40: 1-5 and 9-11)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah.
Be comforted, my people, be strengthened, says your God. Speak to the heart of Jerusalem, proclaim to her that her time of bondage is at an end, that her guilt has been paid for, that from the hand of the Lord, she has received double punishment for all her iniquity. A voice cries, "In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up; every mountain and hill will be laid low. The stumbling blocks shall become level and the rugged places smooth. The glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all mortals together will see it; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Go up onto the high mountain, messenger of Zion, lift up your voices with strength, fear not to cry aloud when you tell Jerusalem and announce to the cities of Judah: Here is your God! Here comes your God with might; his strong arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and here before him is his booty. Like a shepherd he tends his flock: he gathers the lambs in his arms, he carries them in his bosom, gently leading those that are with young.
Second Reading (Titus 2: 11-14 and 3: 4-7)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to Titus.
Beloved: For God Savior has revealed his loving plan to all, teaching us to reject an irreligious way of life and worldly greed, and to live in this world as responsible persons, upright and serving God, while we await our blessed hope — the glorious manifestation of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. He gave himself for us, to redeem us from every evil and to purify a people he wanted to be his own and dedicated to what is good. But God our Savior revealed his eminent goodness and love for humankind and saved us, not because of good deeds we may have done but for the sake of his own mercy. He gave us rebirth in baptism and renewed us by the Holy Spirit poured over us through Christ Jesus our Savior. By the grace of God we were made holy and now we hope for everlasting life, our inheritance.
Gospel (Luke 3: 15-16 and 21-22)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
The people were wondering about John's identity, "Could he be the Messiah?" Then John answered them, "I baptize you with water, but the one who is coming will do much more: he will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. As for me, I am not worthy to untie his sandal." Now, with all the people who came to be baptized, Jesus too was baptized. Then, while he was praying, the heavens opened: the Holy Spirit came down upon him in the bodily form of a dove and a voice from heaven was heard, "You are my Son, this day I have begotten you."
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ReplyDeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 104) (Verses 1-4, 24-25, and 27-30)
DeleteThe response is: O bless the Lord, my soul.
Bless the Lord, my soul! Clothed in majesty and splendor; O Lord, my God, how great you are! You are wrapped in light as with a garment, and you stretch out the heavens like a tent.
You build your upperrooms above the waters; you make the clouds your chariot and ride on the wings of the wind; you make the winds your messengers, and fire and flame your ministers.
How varied O Lord, are your works! In wisdom you have made them all — the earth full of your creatures; behold the sea, wide and vast, teeming with countless creatures, living things both great and small.
They all look to you for their food in due time. You give it to them, and they gather it up; you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
When you hide your face, they vanish, you take away their breath, they expire and return to the dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 104) (Verses 1-4, 24-25, and 27-30)
DeleteThe response is: O bless the Lord, my soul.
Bless the Lord, my soul! Clothed in majesty and splendor; O Lord, my God, how great you are! You are wrapped in light as with a garment, and you stretch out the heavens like a tent.
You build your upperrooms above the waters; you make the clouds your chariot and ride on the wings of the wind; you make the winds your messengers, and fire and flame your ministers.
How varied O Lord, are your works! In wisdom you have made them all — the earth full of your creatures; behold the sea, wide and vast, teeming with countless creatures, living things both great and small.
They all look to you for their food in due time. You give it to them, and they gather it up; you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
When you hide your face, they vanish, you take away their breath, they expire and return to the dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.
Acuérdate que el Bautismo del Señor puede ser el primer domingo en el tiempo ordinario.
ReplyDeleteThe blessed chalk and water is still available in Saint Theresia Church. All you have to do is inscribe (20 C + M + B 13) in front of the door. Holy water will purify your house and exorcise evil spirits.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Isaías 40: 1-5 y 9-11)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Isaías.
Consuelen, dice Yahvé, tu Dios, consuelen a mi pueblo. Hablen a Jerusalén, hablen a su corazón, y díganle que su jornada ha terminado, que ha sido pagada su culpa, pues ha recibido de manos de Yahvé doble castigo por todos sus pecados. Una voz clama: “Abran el camino a Yahvé en el desierto; en la estepa tracen una senda para Dios; que todas las quebradas sean rellenadas y todos los cerros y lomas sean rebajados; que se aplanen las cuestas y queden las colinas como un llano.” Porque aparecerá la gloria de Yahvé y todos los mortales a una verán que Yahvé fue el que habló. Sube a un alto cerro tú que le llevas a Sión una buena nueva. ¡Haz resonar tu voz, grita sin miedo, tú que llevas a Jerusalén la noticia! Diles a las ciudades de Judá: “¡Aquí está su Dios!” Sí, aquí viene el Señor Yahvé, el fuerte, el que pega duro y se impone. Trae todo lo que ganó con sus victorias, delante de él van sus trofeos. Como pastor, lleva a pastar a su rebaño, y su brazo lo reúne toma en brazos a los corderos, y conduce a las paridas.
Segunda Lectura (Tito 2: 11-14 y 3: 4-7)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a Tito.
Porque la generosidad del Dios Salvador acaba de manifestarse a todos los hombres; nos enseña a rechazar la vida sin Dios y las codicias mundanas, y a vivir en el mundo presente como seres responsables, justos y que sirven a Dios. Ahora nos queda aguardar la feliz esperanza, la manifestación gloriosa de nuestro gran Dios y Salvador, Cristo Jesús, que se entregó por nosotros para rescatarnos de todo pecado y purificar a un pueblo que fuese suyo, dedicado a toda obra buena. Pero se manifestó la bondad de Dios, nuestro Salvador, y su amor a los hombres, pues no fue asunto de las obras buenas que hubiéramos hecho, sino de la misericordia que nos tuvo. Él nos salvó por el bautismo que nos hacía renacer y derramó sobre nosotros por Cristo Jesús, nuestro Salvador, el Espíritu Santo que nos renovaba. Habiendo sido reformados por gracia, esperamos ahora nuestra herencia, la vida eterna.
Evangelio (Lucas 3: 15-16 y 21-22)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Como el pueblo estaba a la expectativa y todos se preguntaban si Juan no sería el Mesías, él tomó la palabra y les dijo: “Yo los bautizo con agua, pero viene uno que es más poderoso que yo, y yo ni siquiera soy digno de desatar la correa de sus sandalias; él los bautizará en el Espíritu Santo y en el fuego.” Todo el pueblo se hacía bautizar, y también fue bautizado Jesús. Y mientras estaba orando, se abrió el cielo. Y el Espíritu Santo descendió sobre él en forma corporal, como una paloma. Se oyó entonces una voz del cielo: “Tú eres mi Hijo muy querido, en quien tengo puesta toda mi predilección.”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 104) (Versículos 1–4, 24–25 y 27–30)
DeleteLa respuesta es: Oh bendice al Señor, alma mía.
• Bendice al Señor, alma mía: ¡Señor, Dios mío, qué grande eres! Estás vestido de esplendor y majestad y te envuelves con un manto de luz. Tú extendiste el cielo como un toldo.
• Construiste tu mansión sobre las aguas. Las nubes te sirven de carruaje y avanzas en alas del viento. Usas como mensajeros a los vientos, y a los relámpagos, como ministros.
• ¡Qué variadas son tus obras, Señor! ¡Todo lo hiciste con sabiduría, la tierra está llena de tus criaturas! Allí está el mar, grande y dilatado, donde se agitan, en número incontable, animales grandes y pequeños.
• Todos esperan de ti que les des la comida a su tiempo: se la das, y ellos la recogen; abres tu mano, y quedan saciados.
• Si escondes tu rostro, se espantan; si les quitas el aliento, expiran y vuelven al polvo. Si envías tu aliento, son creados, y renuevas la superficie de la tierra.
It is not easy to live up always to the challenges of our baptism. Let us seek the Lord's pardon for the times we failed.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the Baptism of the Lord.
ReplyDeletePriest: Lord Jesus, faithful servant, God's spirit was upon you to bring true justice to the nations. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: Jesus Christ, you do not break the crushed reed nor extinguish the wavering flame. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: Lord Jesus, light of the nations, you were sent to open the eyes of the blind and to free captives from prison. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Have mercy on us, Lord, forgive us all our sins and make us a free people. Lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the Baptism of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. Almighty ever-living God, who, when Christ had been baptized in the river Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him, solemnly declared him your beloved Son, grant that you children by adoption, reborn of water and the Holy Spirit, may always be well pleasing to you. 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.
This is the Gospel Acclamation for the Baptism of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
John stated: One mightier than I is coming; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Father Cheeto has done a 16'25"2 homily.
ReplyDeletePriest: For all those who do not know Christ or who are estranged from the Church, that the way we live Christ's gospel may reveal to them the love of the Lord. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear your people.
ReplyDelete— For us Christians and for all people, that the Holy Spirit may guide us to respect all who are little and defenseless; that we may not crush them but give them justice. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear your people.
— For all those who are baptized, that they may follow Christ and that like him, they may learn to serve rather than to be served. Let us pray to the Lord. lord, hear your people.
— For us and all our Christian communities, that the Eucharist may strengthen in us the gifts of the Holy Spirit and make us ever more faithful to our vocation as God's beloved children. 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 own personal intentions and silently offer them to our God. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear your people.
Lord our God, you have called us to become new when we were baptized. Forgive us our cowardice and keep renewing us through your Spirit, that we may have the courage to go with Christ all the way, for he is your Son and our Lord forever. Amen.
Accept, O Lord, the offerings we have brought to honor the revealing of your beloved Son, so that the oblation of your faithful may be transformed into the sacrifice of him who willed in his compassion to wash away the sins of the world. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. 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. For in the waters of the Jordan you revealed with signs wonders a new Baptism, so that through the voice that came down from heaven we might come to believe in your Word dwelling among us, and by the Spirit's descending in the likeness of a dove we might know that Christ your servant has been anointed with the oil of gladness and sent to bring the good news to the poor. And so, with the Powers of heaven, we worship you constantly on earth, and before your majesty without end we acclaim…
ReplyDeleteEucharistic prayer no. 2 is utilized for this Mass.
ReplyDeleteNourished with these sacred gifts, we humbly entreat your mercy, O Lord, that faithfully listening to your only begotten Son, we may be your children in name and in truth. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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ReplyDeleteThis is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the Baptism of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
At his baptism in the Jordan, Jesus was invested with his mission of bring God's liberating love to people. The Spirit guided him to carry out that mission in uncompromising faithfulness. Amen.
At our baptism with water and the Spirit, we have received the mission to live like Jesus, to go about doing good as he did, to be faithful and just to God and to people. Amen.
May the God in whose name we have been baptized protect, guide and bless you for this task: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Mass has ended, and you are sent. Our Christmas season has ended so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Let us go in the name of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Bacaan pertama (Yesaya 42: 1–4 dan 6–7) (Pilihan 1)
ReplyDeletePembacaan dari kitab nabi Yesaya.
Lihat, itu hamba-Ku yang Kupegang, orang pilihan-Ku, yang kepadanya Aku berkenan. Aku telah menaruh Roh-Ku ke atasnya, supaya ia menyatakan hukum kepada bangsa-bangsa. Ia tidak akan berteriak atau menyaringkan suara atau memperdengarkan suaranya di jalan. Buluh yang patah terkulai tidak akan diputuskannya, dan sumbu yang pudar nyalanya tidak akan dipadamkannya, tetapi dengan setia ia akan menyatakan hukum. Ia sendiri tidak akan menjadi pudar dan tidak akan patah terkulai, sampai ia menegakkan hukum di bumi; segala pulau mengharapkan pengajarannya. "Aku ini, TUHAN, telah memanggil engkau untuk maksud penyelamatan, telah memegang tanganmu; Aku telah membentuk engkau dan memberi engkau menjadi perjanjian bagi umat manusia, menjadi terang untuk bangsa-bangsa, untuk membuka mata yang buta, untuk mengeluarkan orang hukuman dari tempat tahanan dan mengeluarkan orang-orang yang duduk dalam gelap dari rumah penjara."
Bacaan pertama (Yesaya 40: 1–5 dan 9–11) (Pilihan 2)
Pembacaan dari kitab nabi Yesaya.
Hiburkanlah, hiburkanlah umat-Ku, demikian firman Allahmu, tenangkanlah hati Yerusalem dan serukanlah kepadanya, bahwa perhambaannya sudah berakhir, bahwa kesalahannya telah diampuni, sebab ia telah menerima hukuman dari tangan TUHAN dua kali lipat karena segala dosanya. Ada suara yang berseru-seru: "Persiapkanlah di padang gurun jalan untuk TUHAN, luruskanlah di padang belantara jalan raya bagi Allah kita! Setiap lembah harus ditutup, dan setiap gunung dan bukit diratakan; tanah yang berbukit-bukit harus menjadi tanah yang rata, dan tanah yang berlekuk-lekuk menjadi dataran; maka kemuliaan TUHAN akan dinyatakan dan seluruh umat manusia akan melihatnya bersama-sama; sungguh, TUHAN sendiri telah mengatakannya."
Bacaan kedua (Kisah para Rasul 10: 34–38) (Pilihan 1)
DeletePembacaan dari Kisah para Rasul.
Lalu mulailah Petrus berbicara, katanya: "Sesungguhnya aku telah mengerti, bahwa Allah tidak membedakan orang. Setiap orang dari bangsa manapun yang takut akan Dia dan yang mengamalkan kebenaran berkenan kepada-Nya. Itulah firman yang Ia suruh sampaikan kepada orang-orang Israel, yaitu firman yang memberitakan damai sejahtera oleh Yesus Kristus, yang adalah Tuhan dari semua orang. Kamu tahu tentang segala sesuatu yang terjadi di seluruh tanah Yudea, mulai dari Galilea, sesudah baptisan yang diberitakan oleh Yohanes, yaitu tentang Yesus dari Nazaret: bagaimana Allah mengurapi Dia dengan Roh Kudus dan kuat kuasa, Dia, yang berjalan berkeliling sambil berbuat baik dan menyembuhkan semua orang yang dikuasai Iblis, sebab Allah menyertai Dia."
Bacaan kedua (Titus 2: 11–14 dan 3: 4–7) (Pilihan 2)
Pembacaan dari surat Paulus kepada Titus.
Karena kasih karunia Allah yang menyelamatkan semua manusia sudah nyata. Ia mendidik kita supaya kita meninggalkan kefasikan dan keinginan-keinginan duniawi dan supaya kita hidup bijaksana, adil dan beribadah di dalam dunia sekarang ini dengan menantikan penggenapan pengharapan kita yang penuh bahagia dan penyataan kemuliaan Allah yang Mahabesar dan Juruselamat kita Yesus Kristus, yang telah menyerahkan diri-Nya bagi kita untuk membebaskan kita dari segala kejahatan dan untuk menguduskan bagi diri-Nya suatu umat, kepunyaan-Nya sendiri, yang rajin berbuat baik.
Bacaan Injil (Lukas 3: 15–16 dan 21–22)
DeletePembacaan dari Injil kudus menurut Santo Lukas.
Tetapi karena orang banyak sedang menanti dan berharap, dan semuanya bertanya dalam hatinya tentang Yohanes, kalau-kalau ia adalah Mesias, Yohanes menjawab dan berkata kepada semua orang itu: "Aku membaptis kamu dengan air, tetapi Ia yang lebih berkuasa dari padaku akan datang dan membuka tali kasut-Nyapun aku tidak layak. Ia akan membaptis kamu dengan Roh Kudus dan dengan api. Ketika seluruh orang banyak itu telah dibaptis dan ketika Yesus juga dibaptis dan sedang berdoa, terbukalah langit dan turunlah Roh Kudus dalam rupa burung merpati ke atas-Nya. Dan terdengarlah suara dari langit: "Engkaulah Anak-Ku yang Kukasihi, kepada-Mulah Aku berkenan."