Date: July 14, 2013
First Reading (Deuteronomy 30: 10-14)
A reading from the book of Deuteronomy.
Moses stated this to the people: "You shall turn to the Lord, your God, with all your heart and with all your soul, and observe his commandments and norms, in a word, everything written in his book of the Law. These commandments that I give you today are neither too high nor too far for you. They are not in heaven that you should say: 'Who will go up to heaven to get these commandments, so that we may hear them and put them into practice?' Neither are they at the other side of the sea for you to say: 'Who will cross to the other side and bring them to us, so that we may hear them and put them into practice?' On the contrary, my word is very near you; it is already in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can put it into practice."
Second Reading (Colossians 1: 15-20)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.
He is the image of the unseen God, and for all creation he is the first-born, for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible: thrones, rulers, authorities, powers... All was made through him and for him. He is before all and all things hold together in him. And he is the head of the body, that is the Church, for he is the first, the first raised from the dead that he may be the first in everything, for God was pleased to let fullness dwell in him. Through him God willed to reconcile all things to himself, and through him, through his blood shed on the cross. God establishes peace, on earth as in heaven.
Gospel (Luke 10: 25-37)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Then a teacher of the Law came and began putting Jesus to the test. And he asked, "Master, what shall I do to obtain eternal life?" Jesus replied, "What is written in the Scripture? How do you understand it?" The man answered, "It is written: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind. And you shall love your neighbor as yourself." Jesus replied, "That is a good answer. If you do this, you shall live." The man wanted to keep appearances, so he replied, "But, who is my neighbor?" Jesus then stated this, "There was a man going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. It happened that a priest was going along that road and saw the man, but passed by on the other side. Likewise a Levite saw the man and passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, too, was going that way, and when he came upon the man, he was moved with compassion. He went over to him and treated his wounds with oil and wine and wrapped them with bandages. Then he put him on his own mount and brought him to an inn where he took care of him. The next day he had to set off, but he gave two silver coins to the innkeeper and told him: 'Take care of him and whatever you spend on him, I will repay when I come back.'" Jesus then asked, "Which of these three, do you think, made himself neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?" The teacher of the Law answered, "The one who had mercy on him." And Jesus replied, "Go then, and do the same."
First Reading (Deuteronomy 30: 10-14)
A reading from the book of Deuteronomy.
Moses stated this to the people: "You shall turn to the Lord, your God, with all your heart and with all your soul, and observe his commandments and norms, in a word, everything written in his book of the Law. These commandments that I give you today are neither too high nor too far for you. They are not in heaven that you should say: 'Who will go up to heaven to get these commandments, so that we may hear them and put them into practice?' Neither are they at the other side of the sea for you to say: 'Who will cross to the other side and bring them to us, so that we may hear them and put them into practice?' On the contrary, my word is very near you; it is already in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can put it into practice."
Second Reading (Colossians 1: 15-20)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.
He is the image of the unseen God, and for all creation he is the first-born, for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible: thrones, rulers, authorities, powers... All was made through him and for him. He is before all and all things hold together in him. And he is the head of the body, that is the Church, for he is the first, the first raised from the dead that he may be the first in everything, for God was pleased to let fullness dwell in him. Through him God willed to reconcile all things to himself, and through him, through his blood shed on the cross. God establishes peace, on earth as in heaven.
Gospel (Luke 10: 25-37)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Then a teacher of the Law came and began putting Jesus to the test. And he asked, "Master, what shall I do to obtain eternal life?" Jesus replied, "What is written in the Scripture? How do you understand it?" The man answered, "It is written: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind. And you shall love your neighbor as yourself." Jesus replied, "That is a good answer. If you do this, you shall live." The man wanted to keep appearances, so he replied, "But, who is my neighbor?" Jesus then stated this, "There was a man going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. It happened that a priest was going along that road and saw the man, but passed by on the other side. Likewise a Levite saw the man and passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, too, was going that way, and when he came upon the man, he was moved with compassion. He went over to him and treated his wounds with oil and wine and wrapped them with bandages. Then he put him on his own mount and brought him to an inn where he took care of him. The next day he had to set off, but he gave two silver coins to the innkeeper and told him: 'Take care of him and whatever you spend on him, I will repay when I come back.'" Jesus then asked, "Which of these three, do you think, made himself neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?" The teacher of the Law answered, "The one who had mercy on him." And Jesus replied, "Go then, and do the same."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 69) (Verses 14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, and 36-37)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.
I pray to you, O Lord, at a time most favorable to you. In your great love, O God, answer me with your unfailing help. In your mercy, O Lord, give me a good answer; in your great compassion, turn to me.
I myself am humbled and wounded; your salvation, O God, will lift me up. I will praise the name of God in song; I will glorify him with thanksgiving.
Let the lowly witness this and be glad. You who seek God, may your hearts be revived. For the lord hears the needy and does not despise those in captivity.
For God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah. His people shall dwell in the land and possess it; the children of his servants shall inherit it, and those who love his name will dwell in it.
We have two celebrants today: Father Mocco and Father Herald.
DeletePrimera Lectura (Deuteronomio 30: 10-14)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro de Deuteronomio.
Moisés dijo a la gente: “Tú habrás vuelto a Yahvé, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón y con toda tu alma, y guardarás sus mandamientos y sus normas, en una palabra, lo que está escrito en el libro de esta Ley. Este mandamiento que yo te doy no es superior a tus fuerzas ni está fuera de tu alcance. No está en el cielo, para que puedas decir: ‘¿Quién subirá al cielo y nos lo traerá, entonces escucharemos y lo pondremos en práctica?’ Tampoco está al otro lado del mar, para que tengas que decir: ‘¿Quién pasará hasta el otro lado y nos lo traerá, entonces escucharemos y lo pondremos en práctica?’ Todo lo contrario, mi palabra ha llegado bien cerca de ti; ya la tienes en la boca y la sabes de memoria, y sólo hace falta ponerla en práctica.”
Salmo responsivo (Salmo 69) (Versículos 14, 17, 30-31, 33-34 y 36-37)
La respuesta es: Vuélvete al Señor en tu necesidad, y vivirás.
• Mi oración sube hasta ti, Señor, en el momento favorable: respóndeme, Dios mío, por tu gran amor, sálvame, por tu fidelidad. Respóndeme, Señor, por tu bondad y tu amor, por tu gran compasión vuélvete a mí.
• Yo soy un pobre desdichado, Dios mío, que tu ayuda me proteja: así alabaré con cantos el nombre de Dios, y proclamaré su grandeza dando gracias.
• Que lo vean los humildes y se alegren, que vivan los que buscan a Dios: porque el Señor escucha a los pobres y no desprecia a sus cautivos.
• Porque Dios salvará a Sión y volverá a edificar las ciudades de Judá: el linaje de sus servidores la tendrá como herencia, y los que aman su nombre morarán en ella.
Segunda Lectura (Colosense 1: 15-20)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los colosenses.
Él es la Imagen del Dios invisible, el Primogénito de toda la creación, porque en él fueron creadas todas las cosas, tanto en el cielo como en la tierra los seres visibles y los invisibles, Tronos, Dominaciones, Principados y Potestades: todo fue creado por medio de él y para él. Él existe antes que todas las cosas y todo subsiste en él. Él es también la Cabeza del Cuerpo, es decir, de la Iglesia. Él es el Principio, el Primero que resucitó de entre los muertos, a fin de que él tuviera la primacía en todo, porque Dios quiso que en él residiera toda la Plenitud. Por él quiso reconciliar consigo todo lo que existe en la tierra y en el cielo, restableciendo la paz por la sangre de su cruz.
Evangelio (Lucas 10: 25-37)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Y entonces, un doctor de la Ley se levantó y le preguntó para ponerlo a prueba: “Maestro, ¿qué tengo que hacer para heredar la Vida eterna?” Jesús le preguntó a su vez: “¿Qué está escrito en la Ley? ¿Qué lees en ella?” Él le respondió: “Amarás al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma, con todas tus fuerzas y con todo tu espíritu, y a tu prójimo como a ti mismo.” “Has respondido exactamente, le dijo Jesús; obra así y alcanzarás la vida.” Pero el doctor de la Ley, para justificar su intervención, le hizo esta pregunta: “¿Y quién es mi prójimo?” Jesús volvió a tomar la palabra y le respondió: “Un hombre bajaba de Jerusalén a Jericó y cayó en manos de unos ladrones, que lo despojaron de todo, lo hirieron y se fueron, dejándolo medio muerto. Casualmente bajaba por el mismo camino un sacerdote: lo vio y siguió de largo. También pasó por allí un levita: lo vio y siguió su camino. Pero un samaritano que viajaba por allí, al pasar junto a él, lo vio y se conmovió. Entonces se acercó y vendó sus heridas, cubriéndolas con aceite y vino; después lo puso sobre su propia montura, lo condujo a un albergue y se encargó de cuidarlo. Al día siguiente, sacó dos denarios y se los dio al dueño del albergue, diciéndole: “Cuídalo, y lo que gastes de más, te lo pagaré al volver.” ¿Cuál de los tres te parece que se portó como prójimo del hombre asaltado por los ladrones?” “El que tuvo compasión de él”, le respondió el doctor. Y Jesús le dijo: “Ve, y procede tú de la misma manera.”
Bacaan Pertama (Ulangan 30: 10-14)
DeletePembacaan dari kitab dari Ulangan.
Apabila engkau mendengarkan suara TUHAN, Allahmu, dengan berpegang pada perintah dan ketetapan-Nya, yang tertulis dalam kitab Taurat ini dan apabila engkau berbalik kepada TUHAN, Allahmu, dengan segenap hatimu dan dengan segenap jiwamu." Sebab perintah ini, yang kusampaikan kepadamu pada hari ini, tidaklah terlalu sukar bagimu dan tidak pula terlalu jauh. Tidak di langit tempatnya, sehingga engkau berkata: Siapakah yang akan naik ke langit untuk mengambilnya bagi kita dan memperdengarkannya kepada kita, supaya kita melakukannya? Juga tidak di seberang laut tempatnya, sehingga engkau berkata: Siapakah yang akan menyeberang ke seberang laut untuk mengambilnya bagi kita dan memperdengarkannya kepada kita, supaya kita melakukannya? Tetapi firman ini sangat dekat kepadamu, yakni di dalam mulutmu dan di dalam hatimu, untuk dilakukan.
Mazmur (Mazmur 69) (Ayat 14, 17, 30-31, 33-34 dan 36-37)
DeleteTanggapan adalah: Berpalinglah kepada Tuhan jika ada diperlukan, dan anda akan hidup.
— Tetapi aku, aku berdoa kepada-Mu, ya TUHAN, pada waktu Engkau berkenan, ya Allah; demi kasih setia-Mu yang besar jawablah aku dengan pertolongan-Mu yang setia! Jawablah aku, ya TUHAN, sebab kasih setia-Mu baik, berpalinglah kepadaku menurut rahmat-Mu yang besar!
— Tetapi aku ini tertindas dan kesakitan, keselamatan dari pada-Mu, ya Allah, kiranya melindungi aku! Aku akan memuji-muji nama Allah dengan nyanyian, mengagungkan Dia dengan nyanyian syukur.
— Lihatlah, hai orang-orang yang rendah hati, dan bersukacitalah; kamu yang mencari Allah, biarlah hatimu hidup kembali! Sebab TUHAN mendengarkan orang-orang miskin, dan tidak memandang hina orang-orang-Nya dalam tahanan.
— Sebab Allah akan menyelamatkan Sion dan membangun kota-kota Yehuda, supaya orang-orang diam di sana dan memilikinya; anak cucu hamba-hamba-Nya akan mewarisinya, dan orang-orang yang mencintai nama-Nya akan diam di situ.
Bacaan Kedua (Kolose 1: 15-20)
DeletePembacaan dari surat Paulus kepada jemaat di Kolose.
Ia adalah gambar Allah yang tidak kelihatan, yang sulung, lebih utama dari segala yang diciptakan, karena di dalam Dialah telah diciptakan segala sesuatu, yang ada di sorga dan yang ada di bumi, yang kelihatan dan yang tidak kelihatan, baik singgasana, maupun kerajaan, baik pemerintah, maupun penguasa; segala sesuatu diciptakan oleh Dia dan untuk Dia. Ia ada terlebih dahulu dari segala sesuatu dan segala sesuatu ada di dalam Dia. Ialah kepala tubuh, yaitu jemaat. Ialah yang sulung, yang pertama bangkit dari antara orang mati, sehingga Ia yang lebih utama dalam segala sesuatu. Karena seluruh kepenuhan Allah berkenan diam di dalam Dia, dan oleh Dialah Ia memperdamaikan segala sesuatu dengan diri-Nya, baik yang ada di bumi, maupun yang ada di sorga, sesudah Ia mengadakan pendamaian oleh darah salib Kristus.
Bacaan Injil (Lukas 10: 25-37)
DeletePembacaan dari injil kudus menurut Lukas.
Pada suatu kali berdirilah seorang ahli Taurat untuk mencobai Yesus, katanya: "Guru, apa yang harus kuperbuat untuk memperoleh hidup yang kekal?" Jawab Yesus kepadanya: "Apa yang tertulis dalam hukum Taurat? Apa yang kaubaca di sana?" Jawab orang itu: "Kasihilah Tuhan, Allahmu, dengan segenap hatimu dan dengan segenap jiwamu dan dengan segenap kekuatanmu dan dengan segenap akal budimu, dan kasihilah sesamamu manusia seperti dirimu sendiri." Kata Yesus kepadanya: "Jawabmu itu benar; perbuatlah demikian, maka engkau akan hidup." Tetapi untuk membenarkan dirinya orang itu berkata kepada Yesus: "Dan siapakah sesamaku manusia?" Jawab Yesus: "Adalah seorang yang turun dari Yerusalem ke Yerikho; ia jatuh ke tangan penyamun-penyamun yang bukan saja merampoknya habis-habisan, tetapi yang juga memukulnya dan yang sesudah itu pergi meninggalkannya setengah mati. Kebetulan ada seorang imam turun melalui jalan itu; ia melihat orang itu, tetapi ia melewatinya dari seberang jalan. Demikian juga seorang Lewi datang ke tempat itu; ketika ia melihat orang itu, ia melewatinya dari seberang jalan. Lalu datang seorang Samaria, yang sedang dalam perjalanan, ke tempat itu; dan ketika ia melihat orang itu, tergeraklah hatinya oleh belas kasihan. Ia pergi kepadanya lalu membalut luka-lukanya, sesudah ia menyiraminya dengan minyak dan anggur. Kemudian ia menaikkan orang itu ke atas keledai tunggangannya sendiri lalu membawanya ke tempat penginapan dan merawatnya. Keesokan harinya ia menyerahkan dua dinar kepada pemilik penginapan itu, katanya: Rawatlah dia dan jika kaubelanjakan lebih dari ini, aku akan menggantinya, waktu aku kembali. Siapakah di antara ketiga orang ini, menurut pendapatmu, adalah sesama manusia dari orang yang jatuh ke tangan penyamun itu?" Jawab orang itu: "Orang yang telah menunjukkan belas kasihan kepadanya." Kata Yesus kepadanya: "Pergilah, dan perbuatlah demikian!"
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DeleteReadings in Tagalog are below.
DeleteDeuteronomio 30: 10-14
DeleteNgunit kailangang makinig kayo sa kanya at buong puso't kaluluwang sumunod sa kanyang mga utos. "Ang kautusang ibinibigay ko sa inyo ngayon ay hindi naman napakahirap sundin at unawain. Wala ito sa langit, kaya hindi na ninyo dapat itanong, 'Sino ang aakyat sa langit para sa atin upang kunin ang kautusan upang marinig natin ito at maisagawa?' Wala rin ito sa ibayong-dagat kaya hindi ninyo dapat itanong, 'Sino ang tatawid sa dagat para sa atin upang kunin ang kautusan upang marinig natin ito at maisagawa?' Napakalapit ng kautusan sa inyo, nasa inyong mga labi at nasa inyong mga puso. Kailangan lang ninyo itong tuparin.
Ang Sulat ni Pablo sa Mga Taga-Colosas 1: 15-20
DeleteSi Cristo ang larawan ng Diyos na di-nakikita. Siya ang panganay na anak at pangunahin sa lahat ng mga nilikha. Sapagkat sa pamamagitan niya ay nilikha ang lahat ng nasa langit at nasa lupa, nakikita man o hindi, pati ang mga espirituwal na kapangyarihan, paghahari, pamamahala, at pamumuno. Ang lahat ay nilikha ng Diyos sa pamamagitan niya at para sa kanya. Siya ang una sa lahat, at ang buong sansinukob ay nananatiling nasa kaayusan sa pamamagitan niya. Siya ang ulo ng iglesya na kanyang katawan. Siya ang pasimula, siya ang panganay na anak, ang unang binuhay mula sa mga patay, upang siya'y maging pangunahin sa lahat. Sapagkat minarapat ng Diyos na ang buo niyang kalikasan ay manatili sa Anak, at sa pamamagitan ng Anak, niloob ng Diyos na ang lahat ng bagay, maging sa langit o sa lupa, ay makipagkasundo sa kanya; pakikipagkasundo sa pamamagitan ng pag-aalay ng Anak ng kanyang dugo sa krus.
Ang Magandang Balita ayon kay Lucas 10: 25-37
DeleteIsang dalubhasa sa kautusang Judio ang lumapit kay Jesus upang siya'y subukin. "Guro, ano ang dapat kong gawin upang magkaroon ako ng buhay na walang hanggan?" tanong niya. Sumagot si Jesus, "Ano ba ang nakasulat sa Kautusan? Ano ba ang nababasa mo roon?" Sumagot ang lalaki, "'Ibigin mo ang Panginoon mong Diyos nang buong puso, buong kaluluwa, buong lakas, at buong pag-iisip;' at 'Ibigin mo ang iyong kapwa gaya ng pag-ibig mo sa iyong sarili.'" Sabi ni Jesus, "Tama ang sagot mo. Gawin mo iyan at magkakamit ka ng buhay na walang hanggan." pang huwag siyang lumabas na kahiya-hiya, nagtanong pa ang lalaki, "Sino naman ang aking kapwa?" Sumagot si Jesus, "May isang taong naglalakbay mula sa Jerusalem papuntang Jerico. Hinarang siya ng mga tulisan, kinuha pati ang damit sa kanyang katawan, binugbog, at iniwang halos patay na. Nagkataong dumaan doon ang isang paring Judio. Nang makita ang taong nakahandusay, lumihis siya at nagpatuloy sa kanyang paglakad. Dumaan din ang isang Levita, ngunit nang makita niya ang taong binugbog, lumihis din ito at nagpatuloy sa kanyang paglakad. Ngunit may isang Samaritanong naglalakbay na napadaan doon. Nakita niya ang biktima at siya'y naawa. Nilapitan niya ito, binuhusan ng langis at alak ang mga sugat at binendahan. Pagkatapos, ang lalaki ay isinakay ng Samaritano sa kanyang asno at dinala ito sa bahay-panuluyan upang maalagaan doon. Kinabukasan, binigyan niya ng dalawang salaping pilak ang may-ari ng bahay-panuluyan, at sinabi, 'Heto, alagaan mo siya, at kung higit pa riyan ang iyong magagastos, babayaran ko sa aking pagbalik.'" At nagtanong si Jesus, "Sa palagay mo, sino kaya sa tatlo ang naging tunay na kapwa ng taong hinarang ng mga tulisan?" "Ang taong tumulong sa kanya," tugon ng abogado. Kaya't sinabi sa kanya ni Jesus, "Sige ganoon din ang iyong gawin."
Hey people! Remember this Gospel three years ago? It is the compassion of the Samaritan. Father Anton presented this Gospel with an outstanding homily before, and he shall not be forgotten!
ReplyDeleteYes! It happens to be that Father Anton talked about many crimes that Catholics commit as well as a example of the worst priest to pass by a wounded victim.
DeleteHa! I remember this Gospel three years ago.
DeleteIt was in fact Gurvilin's information about the homily where priests may be ignorant as well.
DeleteI absolutely remember that! Why did that happen?
DeleteNow I shall never ignore nor forget this homily from Father Mocco. His homily about the white South African lady and the black man has inspired me to become more compassionate.
DeleteI feel sad, not only for the black African man, but also for the South African lady who had this prejudice. Her behavior has caused her downfall as the African man is promoted and heads out to first class.
DeleteWow. That homily is captivating, yes? It tells us, are we compassionate? How do we become compassionate? What is compassion?
DeleteIt may be easier said than done, but if you persevere, you will realize that having compassion on others really connects you to the same human being created by God.
DeleteOye, ¿por qué hablo en inglés? Debo hablar en español. La compasión es una idea más amable. Si se la muestras a los demás, verdaderamente te conectas con los seres humanos creados por Dios.
DeleteEs cierto que la amistad es potente. A veces tenemos que sobrevivir en este mundo y todo lo que requiere es la cooperación.
DeleteAs for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.
ReplyDeleteGod is very near to us in our hearts and in people. Are we close to him and to the people around us? Let us examine ourselves.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDelete— Priest: When our own cares keep us from seeing the needs of people around us, Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
— Priest: When we fail to recognize your face in the poor and those who suffer injustice, Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
— Priest: When we give in to prejudice on account of race or social status, Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
— Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us all the harm and the misery we have brought to people. Open our hearts to them and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. O God, who show the light of your truth to those who go astray, so that they may return to the right path, give all who for the faith they profess are accounted Christians the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ and to strive after all that does it honor. 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 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life. You have the words of everlasting life.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Father Mocco's homily lasted for 9'23"7.
ReplyDeletePriest: On the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, the gospel has made us discover those we will meet on all our roads today. We pray for them, as we say: Hear us, Lord, and have mercy.
ReplyDelete— For those who deprive others from what they have; for those who do not see the needs of others and pass by on the other side of the road so as not to see them; that they may care for their neighbor, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, Lord, and have mercy.
— For those who are abandoned by the roadside, for those without friends and for those in whom no one is interested; that their neighbors may discover them, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, Lord, and have mercy.
— For those who stop on the road to help people in need: for those who visit the sick and care for them; for those who go out of their way to bring help to others; that they may stay close to their neighbor, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, Lord, and have mercy.
— For those who are wounded in their body or their heart; for those whom we do not love and for those whom we do not love enough that we make them our neighbors, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, Lord, and have mercy.
— 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. Hear us, Lord, and have mercy.
Priest: Lord, help us to love our neighbor as ourself and become closer to by becoming closer to people. Make us discover in them, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Look upon the offerings of the Church, O Lord, as she makes her prayer to you, and grant that when consumed by those who believe, they may bring ever greater holiness. 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 by his birth he brought renewal to humanity's fallen state, and by his suffering, canceled out our sins; by his rising from the dead, he has opened the way to eternal life, and by ascending to you, O Father, he has unlocked the gates of heaven. And so, with the company of Angels and Saints, we sing the hymn of your praise, as without end we acclaim…
ReplyDeleteEucharistic Prayer no. 2 is utilized for this Mass.
ReplyDeleteHaving consumed these gifts, we pray, O Lord, that by our participation in the mystery, its saving effects upon us may grow.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
Brothers and sisters in Christ: Several people saw the man who lay half-dead by the side of the road, but it was a stranger who came and took pity on him. Amen.
Go and help people around you suffering, humiliated, beaten by life. Lift them up, bind their wounds, give them your time and the best of yourselves, with the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Mass has ended, and you are sent. Therefore, let us go and love one another as the Lord loves us. Thanks be to God.