Saturday, January 25, 2014

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Date: January 26, 2014

First Reading (Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
 
Yet, where there was but anguish, darkness will disappear. He has just afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the future he will confer glory on the way of the sea, on the land beyond the Jordan – the pagans' Galilee. The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light. A light has dawned on those who live in the land of the shadow of death. You have enlarged the nation; you have increased their joy. They rejoice before you, as people rejoice at harvest time as they rejoice in dividing the spoil. For the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressors, you have broken it as on the day of Midian. 

Second Reading (1 Corinthians 1: 10–13 and 17) 
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians. 
I beg of you, brothers and sisters, in the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord, to agree among yourselves and do away with divisions; please be perfectly united, with one mind and one judgment. For I heard from people of Cloe's house about your rivalries. What I mean is this: some state, "I am for Paul," and others: "I am for Apollo," or "I am for Peter," or "I am for Christ." Is Christ divided or have I, Paul, been crucified for you? Have you been baptized in the name of Paul? For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to proclaim his Gospel. And not with beautiful, eloquent words! That would be like getting rid of the cross of Christ. 

Gospel (Matthew 4: 12–23) 
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. 
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. He left Nazareth and went to settle down in Capernaum, a town by the lake of Galilee, at the border of Zebulun and Naphtali. In this way the word of the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled: Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali crossed by the Road of the Sea, and you who live by the Jordan, Galilee, land of pagans, listen: The people who lived in darkness have seen a great light; on those who live in the land of the shadow of death, a light has shone. From that time on Jesus began to proclaim his message, "Change your ways: the kingdom of heaven is near." As Jesus walked by the lake of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. He stated to them, "Come, follow me, and I will make you fish for people." At once they left their nets and followed him. He went on from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them. At once they left the boat and their father and followed him. Jesus went around all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom, and curing all kinds of sickness and disease among the people.

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  1. Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 27) (Verse 1, 4, and 13–14)
    The 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.

    One thing I ask of the Lord, one thing I seek — that I may dwell in his house all the days of my life, to gaze at his jewel and to visit his sanctuary.

    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!

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  2. Primera Lectura (Isaías 8:23 – 9:3)
    Una lectura del libro del profeta Isaías.
    Pero allí donde se encontraba la angustia, desaparecerá la noche. En el pasado casi aniquiló al país de Zabulón y al país de Neftalí, pero en el futuro se llenará de gloria la carretera del mar, más allá del Jordán, en la región de los paganos. El pueblo que caminaba en la noche divisó una luz grande; habitaban el oscuro país de la muerte, pero fueron iluminados. Tú los has bendecido y multiplicado, los has colmado de alegría. Es una fiesta ante ti como en un día de siega, es la alegría de los que reparten el botín. Pues el yugo que soportaban y la vara sobre sus espaldas, el látigo de su capataz, tú los quiebras como en el día de Madián.

    Salmo responsorial (Salmo 27) (Versículos 1, 4 y 13–14)
    La respuesta es: El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación.
    • El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación, ¿a quién temeré? El Señor es el baluarte de mi vida, ¿ante quién temblaré?
    • Una sola cosa he pedido al Señor, y esto lo que quiero: vivir en la Casa del Señor todos los días de mi vida, para gozar de la dulzura del Señor y contemplar su Templo.
    • 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.

    Segunda Lectura (1 Corintios 1: 10–13 y 17)
    Una lectura de la primera carta de San Pablo a los corintios.
    Hermanos, en el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, yo los exhorto a que se pongan de acuerdo: que no haya divisiones entre ustedes y vivan en perfecta armonía, teniendo la misma manera de pensar y de sentir. Porque los de la familia de Cloe me han contado que hay discordias entre ustedes. Me refiero a que cada uno afirma: “Yo soy de Pablo, yo de Apolo, yo de Cefas, yo de Cristo.” ¿Acaso Cristo está dividido? ¿O es que Pablo fue crucificado por ustedes? ¿O será que ustedes fueron bautizados en el nombre de Pablo? Porque Cristo no me envió a bautizar, sino a anunciar la Buena Noticia, y esto sin recurrir a la elocuencia humana, para que la cruz de Cristo no pierda su eficacia.

    Evangelio (Mateo 4: 12–23)
    Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Mateo.
    Cuando Jesús oyó que Juan había sido encarcelado, se retiró a Galilea. No se quedó en Nazaret, sino que fue a vivir a Cafarnaúm, a orillas del lago, en la frontera entre Zabulón y Neftalí. Así se cumplió lo que había dicho el profeta Isaías: Tierra de Zabulón y tierra de Neftalí, en el camino hacia el mar, a la otra orilla del Jordán, Galilea, tierra de paganos, escuchen: La gente que vivía en la oscuridad ha visto una luz muy grande; una luz ha brillado para los que viven en lugares de sombras de muerte. Desde entonces Jesús empezó a proclamar este mensaje: “Renuncien a su mal camino, porque el Reino de los Cielos está ahora cerca.” Mientras Jesús caminaba a orillas del mar de Galilea, vio a dos hermanos: uno era Simón, llamado Pedro, y el otro Andrés. Eran pescadores y estaban echando la red al mar. Jesús los llamó: “Síganme, y yo los haré pescadores de hombres.” Al instante dejaron las redes y lo siguieron. Más adelante vio a otros dos hermanos: Santiago, hijo de Zebedeo, con su hermano Juan; estaban con su padre en la barca arreglando las redes. Jesús los llamó, y en seguida ellos dejaron la barca y a su padre y lo siguieron. Jesús empezó a recorrer toda la Galilea; enseñaba en las sinagogas de los judíos, proclamaba la Buena Nueva del Reino y curaba en el pueblo todas las dolencias y enfermedades.

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  3. Ahora Zack Scott viaja en la pirámide de perdición. Ojala que puede superar su puntuación alta.

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    1. Espero que Zack Scott no use ningún potenciador para empezar cada nivel. ¡Qué vergüenza si tiene que usarlo!

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    2. Me encantan los comentarios de Zack Scott. Aunque puede jugar a plantas vs zombis 2 con su peor habilidad, sus comentarios son inolvidables.

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    3. ¡Buenas noticias! ¡Zack Scott recibió dos potenciadores gratuitos: el pellizco y el chispazo!

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    4. También descubrí que Zack Scott finalmente halló una estrategia en que puede vencer el zombistein. Ahora la pregunta es, ¿cuánto tiempo va a sobrevivir? Ojalá hasta el nivel 50 o más.

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    5. Pienso que la pincharroca es una planta clave para vencer a zombistein.

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    7. Siquiera Sean y su hermano viajaron hasta el nivel 103. ¡Sin plantas compradas de la tienda! ¿Acaso Zack Scott puede superar su puntuación alta y llegar al nivel 100?

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    8. Es improbable que Zack Scott llegue a nivel 100, a menos que descubra la trampa.

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    9. Y si me preguntan sobre qué es la trampa, me callaré porque los productores del juego tratarán de corregir el error. Es difícil defenderte de zombistein a menos que tienes la red de seguridad. Los zombis toneleros y los zombis pianistas también contribuyen.

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    10. Es recomendado que estableces las plantas importantísimas. Por ejemplo, si hay zombi gallineros, necesitas preparar los juncos eléctricos al instante. Cuando haya zombi pianistas y zombi toneleros, establecerás las pinchar-rocas.

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    11. Los zombis que levantan las tumbas y lápidas son odiosos también. Tratan de bloquear los espacios de las plantas.

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    12. Ajá. El zombi levanta-tumba es odioso. Necesitarás derrotarlo al instante cuando aparece.

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  4. O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in his holy place.

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  5. At times we let the darkness of sin dim the Lord's light in our hearts. Let us seek his forgiveness.

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  6. This is the Kyrie for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
    — Priest: Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. If we follow you we do not walk in darkness. Lord, have mercy.
    Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
    — Priest: Jesus Christ, you are our salvation. Whom should we fear? Christ, have mercy.
    Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
    — Priest: Lord Jesus, you brought us the Good News of freedom and life. Lord, have mercy.
    Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
    — Have mercy on us, Lord, and take the darkness of sin away. Let us live in your light and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.

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  7. This is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
    Let us pray. Almighty ever-living God, direct our actions according to your good pleasure, that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works. 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.

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  8. This is the Gospel Acclamation for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
    Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
    Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom, and cured every disease among the people.
    Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

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  9. Priest: Let us pray to God our Father who has given us Christ as our light, and let us say: Let the light of Christ shine on us.
    — That there may be hope for those whose lives are darkened by disappointment and sorrow. Let us pray to the Lord. Let the light of Christ shine on us.
    — That love may grow again among those who are estranged from one another in marriages, in our families and in convents. Let us pray to the Lord. Let the light of Christ shine on us.
    — That there may be warmth again for those who hearts are chilled through lack of understanding on the part of others. Let us pray to the Lord. Let the light of Christ shine on us.
    — That wisdom and reconciliation may come to the leaders of nations who are at war with one another. Let us pray to the Lord. Let the light of Christ shine on us.
    — That there may be bread for those who hunger and new prospects for those who are unemployed. Let us pray to the Lord. Let the light of Christ shine on us.
    — 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. Let the light of Christ shine on us.
    Priest: We pray for those intentions offered for the Mass and for our personal intentions… Let us pray to the Lord. Let the light of Christ shine on us.
    God our Father, let the light of Christ shine in the Church and in the world, that all may seek and find you in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

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  10. Accept our offerings, O Lord, we pray, and in sanctifying them, grant that they may profit us for salvation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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  11. It 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 we know it belongs to your boundless glory, that you came to the aid of mortal beings with your divinity and even fashioned for us a remedy out of mortality itself, that the cause of our downfall might become the means of our salvation, through Christ our Lord. Through him the host of Angels adores your majesty and rejoices in your presence forever. May our voices, we pray, join with theirs in one chorus of exultant praise, as we acclaim…

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  12. Grant, we pray, almighty God, that receiving the grace by which your bring us to new life, we may always glory in your gift. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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  13. This is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
    Bow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
    Go and take the light of Christ with you that it may shine in the world. Speak with your lives his message of hope and joy, and show by what you are and do that Christ is alive in you. And may almighty God accompany you and bless you: the Father, and the Son, † and the Holy Spirit.
    The Mass has ended, and you are sent. Therefore, walk in the light of Christ. Thanks be to God.

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