Date: February 2, 2013
First Reading (Malachi 3: 1–4)
A reading from the book of the prophet Malachi.
Now I am sending my messenger ahead of me to clear the way; then suddenly the Lord for whom you long will enter the sanctuary. The envoy of the covenant which you so greatly desire already comes, says the Lord of hosts. Who can bear the day of this coming and remain standing when he appears? For he will be like fire in the foundry and like the lye used for bleaching. He will be as a refiner or a fuller. He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. So the Lord will have priests who will present the offering of Judah and Jerusalem, as in former days.
Second Reading (Hebrews 2: 14–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Because all those children share one same nature of flesh and blood, Jesus likewise had to share this nature. This is why his death destroyed the one holding the power of death, that is the devil, and freed those who remained in bondage all their lifetime because of the fear of death. Jesus came to take by the hand not the angels but the human race. So he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every respect, in order to be the High Priest faithful to God and merciful to them, a priest able to ask pardon and atone for their sins. Having been tested through suffering, he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel (Luke 2: 22–40)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
When the day came for the purification according to the law of Moses, they brought the baby up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to God. And they offered a sacrifice as ordered in the law of the Lord: a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. There lived in Jerusalem at this time a very upright and devout man named Simeon; the Holy Spirit was in him. He looked forward to the time when the Lord would comfort Israel, and he had been assured by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Messiah of the Lord. So he was led into the Temple by the Holy Spirit at the time the parents brought the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law. Simeon took the child in his arms and blessed God, stating, "Now, O Lord, you can dismiss your servant in peace, for you have fulfilled your word and my eyes have seen your salvation, which you display for all the people to see. here is the light you will reveal to the nations and the glory of your people Israel." His father and mother wondered at what was stated about the child. Simeon blessed them and stated to Mary, his mother, "See him; he will be for the rise or fall of the multitudes of Israel. He shall stand as a sign of contradiction, while a sword will pierce your own soul. Then the secret thoughts of many may be brought to light." There was also a prophetess named Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. After leaving her father's home, she had been seven years with her husband, and since then she had been continually about the Temple, serving God as a widow night and day in fasting and prayer. She was now eighty-four. Coming up at that time, she gave praise to God and spoke of the child to all who looked forward to the deliverance of Jerusalem. When the parents had fulfilled all that was required by the law of the Lord, they returned to their town, Nazareth in Galilee. There the child grew in stature and strength and was filled with wisdom: the grace of God was upon him.
First Reading (Malachi 3: 1–4)
A reading from the book of the prophet Malachi.
Now I am sending my messenger ahead of me to clear the way; then suddenly the Lord for whom you long will enter the sanctuary. The envoy of the covenant which you so greatly desire already comes, says the Lord of hosts. Who can bear the day of this coming and remain standing when he appears? For he will be like fire in the foundry and like the lye used for bleaching. He will be as a refiner or a fuller. He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. So the Lord will have priests who will present the offering of Judah and Jerusalem, as in former days.
Second Reading (Hebrews 2: 14–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Because all those children share one same nature of flesh and blood, Jesus likewise had to share this nature. This is why his death destroyed the one holding the power of death, that is the devil, and freed those who remained in bondage all their lifetime because of the fear of death. Jesus came to take by the hand not the angels but the human race. So he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every respect, in order to be the High Priest faithful to God and merciful to them, a priest able to ask pardon and atone for their sins. Having been tested through suffering, he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel (Luke 2: 22–40)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
When the day came for the purification according to the law of Moses, they brought the baby up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to God. And they offered a sacrifice as ordered in the law of the Lord: a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. There lived in Jerusalem at this time a very upright and devout man named Simeon; the Holy Spirit was in him. He looked forward to the time when the Lord would comfort Israel, and he had been assured by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Messiah of the Lord. So he was led into the Temple by the Holy Spirit at the time the parents brought the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law. Simeon took the child in his arms and blessed God, stating, "Now, O Lord, you can dismiss your servant in peace, for you have fulfilled your word and my eyes have seen your salvation, which you display for all the people to see. here is the light you will reveal to the nations and the glory of your people Israel." His father and mother wondered at what was stated about the child. Simeon blessed them and stated to Mary, his mother, "See him; he will be for the rise or fall of the multitudes of Israel. He shall stand as a sign of contradiction, while a sword will pierce your own soul. Then the secret thoughts of many may be brought to light." There was also a prophetess named Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. After leaving her father's home, she had been seven years with her husband, and since then she had been continually about the Temple, serving God as a widow night and day in fasting and prayer. She was now eighty-four. Coming up at that time, she gave praise to God and spoke of the child to all who looked forward to the deliverance of Jerusalem. When the parents had fulfilled all that was required by the law of the Lord, they returned to their town, Nazareth in Galilee. There the child grew in stature and strength and was filled with wisdom: the grace of God was upon him.
Guau, esta publicación marca la primera vez en que celebramos la presentación de Jesús en el Templo.
ReplyDeleteAjá. Ahora celebramos la presentación de Jesús en el Templo. Esta celebración reemplaza la celebración del 4º domingo del tiempo ordinario.
DeleteEs la primera vez que celebramos este día en que Jesús se presenta en el Templo.
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ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Malaquías 3: 1–4)
DeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Malaquías.
Yo envío a mi mensajero, para que prepare el camino delante de mí. Y en seguida entrará en su Templo el Señor que ustedes buscan; y el Ángel de la alianza que ustedes desean ya viene, dice el Señor de los ejércitos. ¿Quién podrá soportar el Día de su venida? ¿Quién permanecerá de pie cuando aparezca? Porque él es como el fuego del fundidor y como la lejía de los lavanderos. Él se sentará para fundir y purificar: purificará a los hijos de Leví y los depurará como al oro y la plata; y ellos serán para el Señor los que presentan la ofrenda conforme a la justicia. La ofrenda de Judá y de Jerusalén será agradable al Señor, como en los tiempos pasados, como en los primeros años.
Segunda Lectura (Hebreos 2: 14–18)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los hebreos.
Puesto que esos hijos son de carne y sangre, Jesús también compartió esta misma condición y, al morir, le quitó su poder al que reinaba por medio de la muerte, es decir, al diablo. De este modo liberó a los hombres que, por miedo a la muerte, se pasan la vida como esclavos. Jesús no vino para hacerse cargo de los ángeles, sino de la raza de Abrahán. Por eso tuvo que hacerse semejante en todo a sus hermanos, y llegó a ser el sumo sacerdote lleno de comprensión, pero también fiel en el servicio de Dios, que les consigue el perdón. El mismo ha sido probado por medio del sufrimiento, por eso es capaz de ayudar a aquellos que son puestos a prueba.
Evangelio (Lucas 2: 22–40)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Cuando llegó el día fijado por la Ley de Moisés para la purificación, llevaron al niño a Jerusalén para presentarlo al Señor, como está escrito en la Ley: ‘Todo varón primogénito será consagrado al Señor’. También debían ofrecer un sacrificio un par de tórtolas o de pichones de paloma, como ordena la Ley del Señor. Vivía entonces en Jerusalén un hombre llamado Simeón, que era justo y piadoso, y esperaba el consuelo de Israel. El Espíritu Santo estaba en él y le había revelado que no moriría antes de ver al Mesías del Señor. Conducido por el mismo Espíritu, fue al Templo, y cuando los padres de Jesús llevaron al niño para cumplir con él las prescripciones de la Ley, Ángel lo tomó en sus brazos y alabó a Dios, diciendo: “Ahora, Señor, puedes dejar que tu servidor muera en paz, como lo has prometido, porque mis ojos han visto la salvación que preparaste delante de todos los pueblos: luz para iluminar a las naciones paganas y gloria de tu pueblo Israel.” Su padre y su madre estaban admirados por lo que oían decir de él. Simeón, después de bendecirlos, dijo a María, la madre: “Este niño será causa de caída y de elevación para muchos en Israel; será signo de contradicción, y a ti misma una espada te atravesará el corazón. Así se manifestarán claramente los pensamientos íntimos de muchos.” Había también allí una profetisa llamada Ana, hija de Fanuel, de la familia de Aser, mujer ya entrada en años, que, casa en su juventud, había vivido siete años con su marido. Desde entonces había permanecido viuda, y tenía ochenta y cuatro años. No se apartaba del Templo, sirviendo a Dios noche y día con ayunos y oraciones. Se presentó en ese mismo momento y se puso a dar gracias a Dios. Y hablaba acerca del niño a todos los que esperaban la redención de Jerusalén. Después de cumplir todo lo que ordenaba la Ley del Señor, volvieron a su ciudad de Nazaret, en Galilea. El niño iba creciendo y se fortalecía, lleno de sabiduría, y la gracia de Dios estaba con él.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 24) (Versículos 7–10)
DeleteLa respuesta es: ¿Quién es el rey de la gloria? ¡Es el Señor!
• ¡Puertas, levanten sus dinteles, levántense, puertas eternas, para que entre el Rey de la gloria!
• ¿Y quién es ese Rey de la gloria? Es el Señor, el fuerte, el poderoso, el Señor poderoso en los combates.
• ¡Puertas, levanten sus dinteles, levántense, puertas eternas, para que entre el Rey de la gloria!
• ¿Y quién es ese Rey de la gloria? El Rey de la gloria es el Señor de los ejércitos.
Había una introducción que empezó la misa de la presentación de Jesús en el Templo.
ReplyDeletePor eso, dos canciones que sirven como himnos de entrada fueron cantadas.
DeleteThere was a simple small introduction that commenced the Mass of the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
DeleteBecause of that, two entrance songs were sung. The second entrance hymn signaled the priest and the ministers to approach the altar.
ReplyDeleteYour merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple, your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.
ReplyDeleteThe Penitential Act starts off with the classic penitential prayer: "I confess to almighty God…"
ReplyDeleteThe absolution concludes the penitential prayer.
DeletePriest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and brings us to everlasting life.
Congregation: Amen.
Once the absolution is said, the Gloria is sung. Bells are rung for this occasion.
DeleteThis is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the Mass of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. Almighty ever-living God, we humbly implore your majesty that just as your Only Begotten Son was presented on this day in the Temple in the substance of our flesh, so, by your grace, we may be presented to you with minds made pure. 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.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 24) (Verses 7–10)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!
— Lift up, O gateways, your lintels; open up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may enter!
— Who is the King of glory? The Lord, the strong, the mighty, the Lord, valiant in battle.
— Lift up your lintels, O gateways, open up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may enter!
— Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Hosts, he is the King of glory!
This is the Gospel Acclamation for the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
A light of revelation to the gentiles and glory for your people Israel.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Father Mocco's homily lasted for 10'05"79.
ReplyDeletePriest: Let us pray to Jesus our Lord, for he is the true light that shines on all. Let us say: Lord, let your light shine on us.
ReplyDelete— For those who live by the truth and walk by the light, for those who seek the truth and have not yet found the light. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, let your light shine on us.
— For those who do evil and prefer darkness to light, for those who work for a more human world and try to bring peace to others. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, let your light shine on us.
— For those who cannot face their crosses because they are tired and discouraged, for those who carry their crosses with you and be the light and hope for others. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, let your light 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. Lord, let your light shine on us.
Priest: We pray for those intentions offered for the Mass and for our personal intentions… Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, let your light shine on us.
Lord Jesus Christ, let us live in your light. Make us see you and things, and the people around us as you see them, for you are our Lord forever and ever. Amen.
May the offering made with exultation by your church be pleasing to you, O Lord, we pray, for you willed that your only Begotten Son be offered to you for the life of the world as the Lamb without blemish. 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 your co-eternal Son was presented on this day in this Temple and revealed by the Spirit as the glory of Israel and Light of the nations. And so, we too go forth, rejoicing to encounter your Salvation, and with the Angels and Saints praise you, as without end, we acclaim…
ReplyDeleteEucharistic Prayer no. 2 is utilized for this Mass.
ReplyDeleteBy these holy gifts which we have received, O Lord, bring your grace to perfection within us, and as you fulfilled Simeon's expectation, that he would not see death until he had been privileged to welcome the Christ, so may we go forth to meet the Lord and obtain the gift of eternal life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
God has called us through Christ to be children of light. May we bear witness in everyday life to the light of Christ, in goodness, justice and truth. And may God bless you for this blessing to all: 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 and be the light of Christ to all people. Thanks be to God.