Date: February 24, 2013
First Reading (Genesis 15: 5–12 and 17–18)
A reading from the book of Genesis.
The Lord God brought Abram outside and stated to him, "Look up at the sky and count the stars if you can. Your descendants will like that." Abram believed in the Lord who, because of this, held him to be an upright man. And he stated, "I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as your possession." Then Abram asked, "My Lord, how am I to know that it shall be mine?" The Lord replied, "Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove and a young pigeon." Abram brought all these animals, cut them in two, and laid each half facing its other half, but he did cut the birds in half. The birds of prey came down upon them, but Abram drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep came over Abram, and a dreadful darkness took hold of him. When the sun had already set and darkness had fallen, a smoking firepot and a flaming torch passed between the halves of the victims. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, stating, "To your descendants I have given this country from the river of Egypt to the Great River, the Euphrates."
Second Reading (Philippians 3:17 – 4:1)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians.
Unite in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and look at those who walk in our way of life. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. I have stated it to you many times, and now I repeat it with tears: they are heading for ruin; their belly is their god and they feel proud of what should be their shame. They only think of earthly things. For us, citizenship is in heaven, from where we await the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the Lord. He will transfigure our lowly body, making it like his own body, radiant in Glory, through the power which is his to submit everything to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, you my glory and crown, be steadfast in the Lord.
Gospel (Luke 9: 28b–36)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus took Peter, John and James and went up to the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became dazzling white. Two men were conversing with Jesus: Moses and Elijah. They had just appeared in heavenly glory and were telling him about his departure that had to take place in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had fallen asleep, but they awoke suddenly and saw Jesus' Glory and the two men standing with him. As Moses and Elijah were about to leave, Peter stated to Jesus, "Master, how good it is for us to be here, for we can make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." For Peter did not know what to say. And no sooner had he spoken than a cloud appeared and covered them; and the disciples were afraid as they entered the cloud. Then these words came from the cloud: "This is my Son, my Chosen one, listen to him." And after the voice had spoken, Jesus was alone; Moses and Elijah had vanished. The disciples kept this to themselves at the time, telling no one of anything they had seen.
First Reading (Genesis 15: 5–12 and 17–18)
A reading from the book of Genesis.
The Lord God brought Abram outside and stated to him, "Look up at the sky and count the stars if you can. Your descendants will like that." Abram believed in the Lord who, because of this, held him to be an upright man. And he stated, "I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as your possession." Then Abram asked, "My Lord, how am I to know that it shall be mine?" The Lord replied, "Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove and a young pigeon." Abram brought all these animals, cut them in two, and laid each half facing its other half, but he did cut the birds in half. The birds of prey came down upon them, but Abram drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep came over Abram, and a dreadful darkness took hold of him. When the sun had already set and darkness had fallen, a smoking firepot and a flaming torch passed between the halves of the victims. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, stating, "To your descendants I have given this country from the river of Egypt to the Great River, the Euphrates."
Second Reading (Philippians 3:17 – 4:1)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians.
Unite in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and look at those who walk in our way of life. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. I have stated it to you many times, and now I repeat it with tears: they are heading for ruin; their belly is their god and they feel proud of what should be their shame. They only think of earthly things. For us, citizenship is in heaven, from where we await the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the Lord. He will transfigure our lowly body, making it like his own body, radiant in Glory, through the power which is his to submit everything to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, you my glory and crown, be steadfast in the Lord.
Gospel (Luke 9: 28b–36)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus took Peter, John and James and went up to the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became dazzling white. Two men were conversing with Jesus: Moses and Elijah. They had just appeared in heavenly glory and were telling him about his departure that had to take place in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had fallen asleep, but they awoke suddenly and saw Jesus' Glory and the two men standing with him. As Moses and Elijah were about to leave, Peter stated to Jesus, "Master, how good it is for us to be here, for we can make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." For Peter did not know what to say. And no sooner had he spoken than a cloud appeared and covered them; and the disciples were afraid as they entered the cloud. Then these words came from the cloud: "This is my Son, my Chosen one, listen to him." And after the voice had spoken, Jesus was alone; Moses and Elijah had vanished. The disciples kept this to themselves at the time, telling no one of anything they had seen.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 27) (Verses 1, 7-9, 13 and 14)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord is my light and my salvation.
The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the rampart of my life; I will not be afraid.
Hear my voice when I call, O Lord, have mercy on me and answer. My heart speaks to you, and my glance seeks.
My heart says to you, "I seek your face, O Lord." Do not hide your face from me nor turn away your servant in anger. You are my protector, do not reject me abandon me not, O God my savior!
I hope, I am sure, that I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Trust in the Lord, be strong and courageous — yes, put your hope in the Lord!
The Gloria is omitted in the Lenten season.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Génesis 15: 5-12 y 17-18)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro de Génesis.
Yahvé lo sacó afuera y le dijo: “Mira al cielo y cuenta las estrellas, si puedes. Así será tu descendencia.” Y creyó Abram a Yahvé, el que lo tuvo en adelante por un hombre justo. Yahvé le dijo: “Yo soy Yahvé, que te sacó de Ur de los Caldeos, para entregarte esta tierra en propiedad.” Abram le preguntó: “Señor, ¿en qué conoceré yo que será mía?” Le contestó: “Tráeme una ternera, una cabra y un carnero, todos ellos de tres años, y también una paloma y un pichón.” Abram trajo todos estos animales, los partió por mitad, y puso una mitad frente a la otra; las aves no las partió. Las aves rapaces se lanzaban sobre la carne, pero Abram las ahuyentaba. Cuando el sol estaba a punto de ponerse, Abram cayó en un profundo sueño y se apoderó de él un terror y una gran oscuridad. Cuando el sol ya se había puesto y estaba todo oscuro, un horno humeante y una antorcha ardiendo pasaron por medio de aquellos animales partidos. Aquel día Yahvé pactó una alianza con Abram diciendo: “A tu descendencia daré esta tierra desde el torrente de Egipto hasta el gran río Éufrates.
Segunda Lectura (Filipenses 3:17 – 4:1)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los Filipenses.
Sigan mi ejemplo, hermanos, y observen atentamente a los que siguen el ejemplo que yo les he dado. Porque ya les advertí frecuentemente y ahora les repito llorando: hay muchos que se portan como enemigos de la cruz de Cristo. Su destino es la perdición, su dios es el vientre, su gloria está en aquello que los cubre de vergüenza, y no aprecian sino las cosas de la tierra. En cambio, nosotros somos ciudadanos del cielo, y esperamos ardientemente que venga de allí como Salvador el Señor Jesucristo. Él transformará nuestro pobre cuerpo mortal, haciéndolo semejante a su cuerpo glorioso, con el poder que tiene para poner todas las cosas bajo su dominio. Por eso, hermanos míos muy queridos, a quienes tanto deseo ver, ustedes que son mi alegría y mi corona, amados míos, perseveren firmemente en el Señor.
Evangelio (Lucas 9: 28b-36)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Jesús tomó a Pedro, Juan y Santiago, y subió a la montaña para orar. Mientras oraba, su rostro cambió de aspecto y sus vestiduras se volvieron de una blancura deslumbrante. Y dos hombres conversaban con él: eran Moisés y Elías, que aparecían revestidos de gloria y hablaban de la partida de Jesús, que iba a cumplirse en Jerusalén. Pedro y sus compañeros tenían mucho sueño, pero permanecieron despiertos, y vieron la gloria de Jesús y a los dos hombres que estaban con él. Mientras estos se alejaban, Pedro dijo a Jesús: “Maestro, ¡qué bien estamos aquí! Hagamos tres carpas, una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías.” Él no sabía lo que decía. Mientras hablaba, una nube los cubrió con su sombra y al entrar en ella, los discípulos se llenaron de temor. Desde la nube se oyó entonces una voz que decía: “Este es mi Hijo, el Elegido, escúchenlo.” Y cuando se oyó la voz, Jesús estaba solo. Los discípulos callaron y durante todo ese tiempo no dijeron a nadie lo que habían visto.
Salmo responsivo (Salmo 27) (Versículos 1, 7-9, y 13-14)
ReplyDeleteEl Señor es mi luz y mi salvación, ¿a quién temeré? El Señor es el baluarte de mi vida, ¿ante quién temblaré? ¡Escucha, Señor, yo te invoco en alta voz, apiádate de mí y respóndeme! Mi corazón sabe que dijiste: “Busquen mi rostro.” Yo busco tu rostro, Señor, no lo apartes de mí. No alejes con ira a tu servidor, tú, que eres mi ayuda; no me dejes ni me abandones, mi Dios y mi salvador. Yo creo que contemplaré la bondad del Señor en la tierra de los vivientes. Espera en el Señor y sé fuerte; ten valor y espera en el Señor.
La respuesta es: El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación.
DeleteOf you my heart has spoken. Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek. Hide not your face from me.
ReplyDeleteAt times we find our Christian life a burden and get discouraged. Let us ask the Lord to forgive us.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
ReplyDeletePriest: Lord Jesus, when we are discouraged, may we turn with you to the Father and pray for light and strength. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: Jesus Christ, when we are tired and sleepy, may we see a bit of your glory and follow you without fear. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: Lord Jesus, when our hope is revived, may we return with you to our task knowing that you are with us. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Have mercy on us, Lord, forgive us all our sins. May we listen to you and follow you on the way to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
ReplyDeleteO God, who have commanded us to listen to your beloved son, be pleased as we pray, to nourish us inwardly by your word, that with spiritual sight made pure, we may rejoice to behold your glory. 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 Verse Before the Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
ReplyDeletePraise and honor to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
From the shining cloud the Father's voice is heard: "This is my beloved Son, hear him."
Praise and honor to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Father John has done a 10'51"75 homily.
ReplyDeletePriest: Let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ, that he may show to us and to all, the glory of his radiant face, and let us say: Lord, you are the light of life.
ReplyDelete— For trust, both for the Church and for us, that Christ our Lord is with us, also in our loneliness and trails. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, you are the light of life.
— For courage and constancy, that we may keep doing what is right also when it is difficult. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, you are the light of life.
— For hearts and hands willing to help the victims of justice, hunger, and natural disasters, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, you are the light of life.
— For peace, which God alone can give and which takes away all anxiety. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, you are the light of life.
— For conversion, for it is the way to God and to a new future for people and the world. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, you are the light of life.
— For a deep sense of faith that death cannot harm us and that we may share in Christ's glory, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, you are the light of life.
— 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, you are the light of life.
Priest: Let us silently pray for our own personal intentions and offer them to our Lord. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, you are the light of life.
Lord Jesus, bring our prayers before the Father and reassure us that you are with us in happy days and in moments of pain. For you walk by our side, now and forever. Amen.
May this sacrifice, O Lord, we pray, cleanse us of our faults and sanctify your faithful in body and mind for the celebration of the paschal festivities. 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 after he had told the disciples of his coming Death, on the holy mountain he manifested to them his glory to show, even by the testimony of the law and the prophets, that the Passion leads to the glory of the Resurrection. And so, with the Powers of heaven, we worship you constantly on earth, and before your majesty without end we acclaim…
ReplyDeleteEucharistic Prayer no. R1 has been utilized for this Mass.
ReplyDeleteAs we receive these glorious mysteries, we make thanksgiving to you, O Lord, for allowing us while still on earth to be partakers even now of the things of heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
Bless your faithful, we pray, O Lord, with a blessing that endures forever, and keep them faithful to the Gospel of your Only Begotten Son, so that they may always desire and at last attain that glory whose beauty he showed in his own body, to the amazement of his apostles. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.
The Mass has ended, and you are sent. Therefore, let us go in peace and the strength of the Lord. Thanks be to God.