Date: April 20, 2014
First Reading (Acts 10: 34 and 37–43)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Peter then spoke to the people and Cornelius and stated, "Truly, I realize that God does not show partiality. No doubt you have heard of the event that occurred throughout the whole country of the Jews, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism John preached. You know how God anointed Jesus the Nazarean with Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all who were under the devil's power, because God was with him; we are witnesses of all that he did throughout the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem itself. Yet they put him to death by hanging him on a wooden cross. However, God raised him to life on the third day and let him manifest himself, not to all the people, but to the witnesses that were chosen beforehand by God – to us who ate and drank with him after his resurrection from death. And he commanded us to preach the people and to bear witness that he is the one appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. All the prophets say of him, that everyone who believes in him has forgiveness of sins through his Name."
Second Reading (Colossians 3: 1–4)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.
So then, brothers and sisters: If you are risen with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things that are above, not on earthly things. For you have died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, reveals himself, you also will be revealed with him in Glory.
Gospel (John 20: 1–9)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Now, on the first day after the sabbath, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark and she saw that the stone blocking the tomb had been moved away. She ran to Peter and the other disciple whom Jesus loved. And she stated to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb and we do not know where they have laid him." Peter then set out with the other disciple to go to the tomb. They ran together but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down and saw the linen cloths lying flat, but he did not enter. Then Simon Peter came following him and entered the tomb; he, too, saw the linen cloths lying flat. The napkin, which had been around his head was not lying flat like the other linen cloths but lay rolled up in its place. Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and believed. Scripture clearly stated that he must rise from the dead, but they had not yet understood that.
First Reading (Acts 10: 34 and 37–43)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Peter then spoke to the people and Cornelius and stated, "Truly, I realize that God does not show partiality. No doubt you have heard of the event that occurred throughout the whole country of the Jews, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism John preached. You know how God anointed Jesus the Nazarean with Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all who were under the devil's power, because God was with him; we are witnesses of all that he did throughout the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem itself. Yet they put him to death by hanging him on a wooden cross. However, God raised him to life on the third day and let him manifest himself, not to all the people, but to the witnesses that were chosen beforehand by God – to us who ate and drank with him after his resurrection from death. And he commanded us to preach the people and to bear witness that he is the one appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. All the prophets say of him, that everyone who believes in him has forgiveness of sins through his Name."
Second Reading (Colossians 3: 1–4)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.
So then, brothers and sisters: If you are risen with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things that are above, not on earthly things. For you have died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, reveals himself, you also will be revealed with him in Glory.
Gospel (John 20: 1–9)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Now, on the first day after the sabbath, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark and she saw that the stone blocking the tomb had been moved away. She ran to Peter and the other disciple whom Jesus loved. And she stated to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb and we do not know where they have laid him." Peter then set out with the other disciple to go to the tomb. They ran together but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down and saw the linen cloths lying flat, but he did not enter. Then Simon Peter came following him and entered the tomb; he, too, saw the linen cloths lying flat. The napkin, which had been around his head was not lying flat like the other linen cloths but lay rolled up in its place. Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and believed. Scripture clearly stated that he must rise from the dead, but they had not yet understood that.
esponsorial (Psalm 118) (Verses 1–2, 16–17 and 22–23)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his loving kindness endures forever. Let Israel say, "His loving kindness endures forever."
The right hand of the Lord is lifted high, the right hand of the Lord strikes mightily! I shall not die, but live to proclaim what the Lord has done.
The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone. This was the Lord's doing, and we marvel at it.
The Easter Sunday Mass may be different to the Easter Vigil Mass. See the Easter Vigil post to scrutinize information about Easter Vigil and the differences between Easter Sunday and Easter Vigil.
ReplyDeleteThere are three readings read on Easter Sunday. It is completely different to Easter Vigil, where five readings are read. The lighting of the Easter candle; the procession, the baptism or renewal may be also added in the Easter Sunday Mass.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Hechos de los Apóstoles 10: 34 y 37–43)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
Entonces Pedro, tomando la palabra, dijo: “Verdaderamente, comprendo que Dios no hace acepción de personas, ustedes ya saben qué ha ocurrido en toda Judea, comenzando por Galilea, después del bautismo que predicaba Juan: cómo Dios ungió a Jesús de Nazaret con el Espíritu Santo, llenándolo de poder. Él pasó haciendo el bien y curando a todos los que habían caído en poder del demonio, porque Dios estaba con él. Nosotros somos testigos de todo lo que hizo en el país de los judíos y en Jerusalén. Y ellos mataron, suspendiéndolo de un patíbulo. Pero Dios lo resucitó al tercer día y le concedió que se manifestara, no a todo el pueblo, sino a testigos elegidos de antemano por Dios: a nosotros, que comimos y bebimos con él, después de su resurrección. Y nos envió a predicar al pueblo, y atestiguar que él fue constituido por Dios Juez de vivos y muertos. Todos los profetas dan testimonio de él, declarando que los que creen en él reciben el perdón de los pecados, en virtud de su Nombre.”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 118) (Versículos 1–2, 16–17 y 22–23)
La respuesta es: Éste es el día en que actuó el Señor, vamos a regocijarnos y alegrarnos.
• ¡Den gracias al Señor, porque es bueno, porque es eterno su amor! Que lo diga el pueblo de Israel: ¡es eterno su amor!
• La mano del Señor es sublime, la mano del Señor hace proezas. No, no moriré: viviré para publicar lo que hizo el Señor.
• La piedra que fue rechazada por los constructores se ha convertido en piedra angular. Esto ha sido hecho por el Señor y es admirable a nuestros ojos.
Segunda Lectura (Colosenses 3: 1–4)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los colosenses.
Ya que ustedes han resucitado con Cristo, busquen los bienes del cielo donde Cristo está sentado a la derecha de Dios. Tengan el pensamiento puesto en las cosas celestiales y no en las de la tierra. Porque ustedes están muertos, y su vida está desde ahora oculta con Cristo en Dios. Cuando se manifieste Cristo, que es nuestra vida, entonces ustedes también aparecerán con él, llenos de gloria.
Evangelio (Juan 20: 1–9)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Juan.
El primer día de la semana, de madrugada, cuando todavía estaba oscuro, María Magdalena fue al sepulcro y vio que la piedra había sido sacada. Corrió al encuentro de Simón Pedro y del otro discípulo al que Jesús amaba, y les dijo: “Se han llevado del sepulcro al Señor y no sabemos dónde lo han puesto.” Pedro y el otro discípulo salieron y fueron al sepulcro. Corrían los dos juntos, pero el otro discípulo corrió más rápidamente que Pedro y llegó antes. Asomándose al sepulcro, vio las vendas en el suelo, aunque no entró. Después llegó Simón Pedro, que lo seguía, y entró en el sepulcro; vio las vendas en el suelo, y también el sudario que había cubierto su cabeza; este no estaba con las vendas, sino enrollado en un lugar aparte. Luego entró el otro discípulo, que había llegado antes al sepulcro: él también vio y creyó. Todavía no habían comprendido que, según la Escritura, él debía resucitar de entre los muertos.