Date: May 12, 2013
First Reading (Acts 7: 55-60)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes on heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus at God's right hand, so he declared: "I see the heavens open and the Son of Man at the right hand of God." But they shouted and covered their ears with their hands and rushed together upon him. They brought him out of the city and stoned him, and the witnesses laid down their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they were stoning him, Stephen prayed saying: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice: "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had stated this, he died.
Second Reading (Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, and 20)
A reading from the book of Revelation.
I, John, heard a voice stating to me: "I am coming soon, bringing with me the salary I will pay to each one according to his deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." Happy are those who wash their robes for they will have free access to the tree of Life and enter the city through the gates. "I, Jesus, sent my angel to make known to you these revelations concerning the Churches. I am the Shoot and Offspring of David, the radiant Morning Star." The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!" Whoever hears let him say, "Come!" Whoever thirsts let him approach, and whoever desires, let him freely take the water of life. He who has declare all this says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.
Gospel (John 17: 20-26)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, stating: "I pray not only for these but also for those who through their word will believe in me. May they all be one as you Father are in me and I am in you. May they be one in us; so the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the Glory you have given me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. Thus they shall reach perfection in unity and the world shall know that you have sent me and that I have loved them just as you loved me. Father, since you have given them to me, I want them to be with me where I am and see the Glory you gave me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world has not known you but I have known you, and these have known that you have sent me. As I revealed your Name to them, so will I continue to reveal it, so that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I also may be in them."
First Reading (Acts 7: 55-60)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes on heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus at God's right hand, so he declared: "I see the heavens open and the Son of Man at the right hand of God." But they shouted and covered their ears with their hands and rushed together upon him. They brought him out of the city and stoned him, and the witnesses laid down their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they were stoning him, Stephen prayed saying: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice: "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had stated this, he died.
Second Reading (Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, and 20)
A reading from the book of Revelation.
I, John, heard a voice stating to me: "I am coming soon, bringing with me the salary I will pay to each one according to his deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." Happy are those who wash their robes for they will have free access to the tree of Life and enter the city through the gates. "I, Jesus, sent my angel to make known to you these revelations concerning the Churches. I am the Shoot and Offspring of David, the radiant Morning Star." The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!" Whoever hears let him say, "Come!" Whoever thirsts let him approach, and whoever desires, let him freely take the water of life. He who has declare all this says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.
Gospel (John 17: 20-26)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, stating: "I pray not only for these but also for those who through their word will believe in me. May they all be one as you Father are in me and I am in you. May they be one in us; so the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the Glory you have given me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. Thus they shall reach perfection in unity and the world shall know that you have sent me and that I have loved them just as you loved me. Father, since you have given them to me, I want them to be with me where I am and see the Glory you gave me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world has not known you but I have known you, and these have known that you have sent me. As I revealed your Name to them, so will I continue to reveal it, so that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I also may be in them."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 97) (Verses 1, 2b, 6, 7c, and 9)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.
The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the distant islands be glad. Justice and right are his throne.
The heavens proclaim his justice, all peoples see his glory. Let all spirits bow before him.
For you are the Master of the universe, exalted far above all gods.
This is the final Sunday of Easter. Next week's Mass will be Pentecost Sunday, a celebration to end the season of Easter.
ReplyDeleteFollowing Pentecost Sunday is Trinity Sunday, and finally, the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Following after the Body and Blood of Christ Mass is the season of Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Hechos de los Apóstoles 7: 55-60)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
Esteban, lleno del Espíritu Santo y con los ojos fijos en el cielo, vio la gloria de Dios, y a Jesús, que estaba de pie a la derecha de Dios. Entonces exclamó: “Veo el cielo abierto y al Hijo del hombre de pie a la derecha de Dios.” Ellos comenzaron a vociferar y, tapándose los oídos, se precipitaron sobre él como un solo hombre, y arrastrándolo fuera de la ciudad, lo apedrearon. Los testigos se quitaron los mantos, confiándolos a un joven llamado Saulo. Mientras lo apedreaban, Esteban oraba, diciendo: “Señor Jesús, recibe mi espíritu.” Después, poniéndose de rodillas, exclamó en alta voz: “Señor, no les tengas en cuenta este pecado.” Y al decir esto, expiró.
Salmo responsivo (Salmo 97) (Versículos 1, 2b, 6, 7c, y 9)
La respuesta es: El Señor es rey sobre toda la tierra.
¡El Señor reina! Alégrese la tierra, regocíjense las islas incontables. La Justicia y el Derecho son la base de su trono. Los cielos proclaman su justicia y todos los pueblos contemplan su gloria. Todos los dioses se postran ante él. Porque tú, Señor, eres el Altísimo: estás por encima de toda la tierra, mucho más alto que todos los dioses.
Segunda Lectura (Apocalipsis 22: 12-14, 16-17 y 20)
Una lectura del libro del Apocalipsis.
Yo, Juan, escucho una voz que me dice, “Voy a llegar pronto, y llevo conmigo el salario para dar a cada uno conforme a su trabajo. Yo soy el Alfa y la Omega, el Primero y el Último, el Principio y el Fin. Felices los que lavan sus ropas, porque así tendrán acceso al árbol de la vida y se les abrirán las puertas de la ciudad. Yo, Jesús, he enviado a mi ángel para decirles lo que se refiere a las Iglesias. Yo soy el Brote y el Descendiente de David, la estrella radiante de la mañana.” El Espíritu y la Esposa dicen: “¡Ven!” Que el que escucha diga también: “¡Ven!” El que tenga sed, que se acerque; y el que lo desee, reciba gratuitamente el agua de la vida.
Evangelio (Juan 17: 20-26)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Juan.
Jesús levantó los ojos al cielo, diciendo: “No ruego solamente por ellos, sino también por los que, gracias a su palabra, creerán en mí. Que todos sean uno: como tú, Padre, estás en mí y yo en ti, que también ellos sean uno en nosotros, para que el mundo crea que tú me enviaste. Yo les he dado la gloria que tú me diste, para que sean uno, como nosotros somos uno. Yo en ellos y tú en mí, para que sean perfectamente uno y el mundo conozca que tú me has enviado, y que yo los amé cómo tú me amaste. Padre, quiero que los que tú me diste estén conmigo donde yo esté, para que contemplen la gloria que me has dado, porque ya me amabas antes de la creación del mundo. Padre justo, el mundo no te ha conocido, pero yo te conocí, y ellos reconocieron que tú me enviaste. Les di a conocer tu Nombre, y se lo seguiré dando a conocer, para que el amor con que tú me amaste esté en ellos, y yo también esté en ellos.”
Muchas veces, Padre Tomas ora antes y después la homilía. También, a mí me gusta la homilía. Debemos considerar a poner nuestra prioridad al Padre.
DeleteEs cierto que el Señor Jesús siempre nos protege de los peligros, especialmente la lluvia que inundó las calles.
Delete¿Podrías creer que la inundación que ensució las calles? Fue increíble, que la inundación se levantó más de 20 centímetros.
DeleteLa importancia de poner nuestras prioridades para que sean importantes al Señor es que necesitamos hacer la voluntad del Dios. Por supuesto, si hacemos la voluntad del Dios, podremos pedir al Dios las cosas que necesitamos, para que cumplamos nuestras necesidades.
DeletePara cumplir esa voluntad, obedezcamos al nuevo mandamiento de Dios: amar a cada uno.
DeleteEs como si un huracán atacó a las calles repentinamente. Terrible y espantoso, ¿verdad?
ReplyDeleteGuau, yo visité el restaurante francés en el centro comercial del Lugar Pacífico. Probé el plato con los caracoles.
Delete¿Creíste que el pescado en ese restaurante francés estuvo crudo? Los cocineros deben mejorar su destreza de cocinar.
Delete¡Caracoles! ¡Me encantan los caracoles!
DeletePerdón. El restaurante tiene que mejorar su calidad de la comida. Una cena fina requiere la 100% perfección de la calidad de la comida. Pero, ¡los caracoles están deliciosos!
DeleteEn realidad los caracoles están deliciosos como los champiñones.
DeleteYo vi a la madre de Sean en que el pescado estuvo crudo. Se ha servido con dos pescados crudos. Finalmente, un pescado bien-cocinado que fue gratuito.
Delete¡Qué suerte! Pues, sí. Desde hoy era el primer día en que el restaurante se abrió, espera algunos errores.
DeleteO Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you; of you my heart has spoken. Seek his face. Hide not your face from me, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteThe Entrance Antiphon is said only if the choir does not have an entrance hymn available.
DeleteAs we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ's love, let us acknowledge our failures and ask the Lord for pardon and strength.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the 7th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeletePriest: Lord Jesus, you came to gather the nations into the peace of God's kingdom. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: You came in word and sacrament to strengthen us in holiness. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: You will come in glory with salvation for your people. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the 7th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. Graciously hear our supplications, O Lord, so that we, who believe that the Savior of the human race is with you in your glory, may experience, as he promised, until the end of the world, his abiding presence among us. Who live and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
This is the Gospel Acclamation for the 7th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
I will not leave you orphans says the Lord. I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Father Thomas has done a 13'36"0 homily.
ReplyDeletePriest: God sent the Holy Spirit down upon all the Christians who believe in him. Let us pray to God, our Father that all come to know and understand all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and let us say: May the Holy Spirit shed his light on us.
ReplyDelete— Let us gain wisdom as we go through our journey of confirmation and let us spread our gift of wisdom to the inexperienced, and let us say: May the Holy Spirit shed his light on us.
— That God, our Father, who has given us the strength to follow in Jesus' footsteps, will bestow understanding upon us so we may know him better, and let us say: May the Holy Spirit shed his light on us.
— That by using our gift of right judgment, we may be able to make Christian moral decision now and throughout our life, and let us say: May the Holy Spirit shed his light on us.
— That we will spread the knowledge and love to those who are less fortunate and help them follow the way of the Lord, and let us say: May the Holy Spirit shed his light on us.
— That we will have the courage to defeat sin. And its temptations that obstruct our path, and let us say: May the Holy Spirit shed his light on us.
— That through the gift of reverence, we hold all human life sacred and realize that God is in all of us, and let us say: May the Holy Spirit shed his light on us.
— Lord, in your Holy name, obtain for us from your Heavenly Father, His providence of the Saint Peter Canisius International Catholic Parish. And let us say: May the Holy Spirit shed his light on us.
Priest: And for all the personal intentions and personal prayers and offerings, let us offer them silently to our God… And together we shall say: May the Holy Spirit shed his light on us.
God our Father, let the Holy Spirit shed his light on us on this special day as we have received the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May we use them now and forever. Amen.
Accept, O Lord, the prayers of your faithful with the sacrificial offerings, that through these acts of devotedness, we may pass over to the glory of heaven. 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 his resurrection he plainly appeared to all his disciples and was taken up to heaven in their sight, that he might make us sharers in his divinity. 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…
ReplyDeleteEucharistic Prayer no. 3 is utilized for this Mass.
ReplyDeleteHear us, O God our Savior, and grant us confidence, that through these sacred mysteries there will be accomplished in the body of the whole church what has already come to pass in Christ her head. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the 7th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
Father, help your people to rejoice in the mystery of redemption and to win its reward. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Mass has ended, and you are sent. Therefore go in joy and the love of the Lord. Thanks be to God.