Date: March 1, 2015
First Reading (Genesis 22: 1–2, 9–13 and 15–18)
A reading from the book of Genesis.
Some time later, God tested Abraham and stated to him, "Abraham!" And he answered, "Here I am." Then God stated, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom your love, and go to the land of Moriah and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I shall point out to you." When Abraham arrived at the place where God directed them, Abraham built the altar and set the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the wood placed on the altar. He then stretched out his hand to seize the knife and slay his son. But the Angel of God called to Abraham from heaven before he had a chance to kill his son. "Abraham! Abraham!" And he stated, "Here I am." "Do not lay your hand on the boy; do not harm him, for now I know that you actually fear God, and you have not held back from me your only son." Abraham looked around and saw behind him a ram caught by its horns in a bush. He offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. And the Angel of God called from heaven a second time, "By myself I have sworn, it is the Lord who speaks, because you have done this and not held back your son, your only son, I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the lands of their enemies. All the nations of the earth will be blessed through your descendants because you have obeyed me."
Second Reading (Romans 8: 31b–34)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans.
If God is with us, who shall be against us? If he did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all, how will he not give us all things with him? Who shall accuse those chosen by God: he takes away their guilt. Who will dare to condemn them? Christ who died, and better still, rose and is seated at the right hand of God, interceding for us?
Gospel (Mark 9: 2–10)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain. There his appearance was changed before their eyes. Even his clothes shone, becoming as white as no bleach of this world could make them. Elijah and Moses appeared to them; the two were talking with Jesus. The Peter spoke and stated to Jesus, "Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." For he did not know what to say; they were overcome with awe. But a cloud formed, covering them in a shadow, and from the cloud came this word, "This is my Son, my Beloved; listen to him." And suddenly, as they looked around, they no longer saw anyone except Jesus with them. As they came down the mountain, Jesus ordered them to tell nobody what they had seen, until the Son of Man be risen from the dead. So they kept this to themselves, despite the fact they discussed with one another what 'to rise from the dead' could possibly define.
First Reading (Genesis 22: 1–2, 9–13 and 15–18)
A reading from the book of Genesis.
Some time later, God tested Abraham and stated to him, "Abraham!" And he answered, "Here I am." Then God stated, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom your love, and go to the land of Moriah and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I shall point out to you." When Abraham arrived at the place where God directed them, Abraham built the altar and set the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the wood placed on the altar. He then stretched out his hand to seize the knife and slay his son. But the Angel of God called to Abraham from heaven before he had a chance to kill his son. "Abraham! Abraham!" And he stated, "Here I am." "Do not lay your hand on the boy; do not harm him, for now I know that you actually fear God, and you have not held back from me your only son." Abraham looked around and saw behind him a ram caught by its horns in a bush. He offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. And the Angel of God called from heaven a second time, "By myself I have sworn, it is the Lord who speaks, because you have done this and not held back your son, your only son, I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the lands of their enemies. All the nations of the earth will be blessed through your descendants because you have obeyed me."
Second Reading (Romans 8: 31b–34)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans.
If God is with us, who shall be against us? If he did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all, how will he not give us all things with him? Who shall accuse those chosen by God: he takes away their guilt. Who will dare to condemn them? Christ who died, and better still, rose and is seated at the right hand of God, interceding for us?
Gospel (Mark 9: 2–10)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain. There his appearance was changed before their eyes. Even his clothes shone, becoming as white as no bleach of this world could make them. Elijah and Moses appeared to them; the two were talking with Jesus. The Peter spoke and stated to Jesus, "Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." For he did not know what to say; they were overcome with awe. But a cloud formed, covering them in a shadow, and from the cloud came this word, "This is my Son, my Beloved; listen to him." And suddenly, as they looked around, they no longer saw anyone except Jesus with them. As they came down the mountain, Jesus ordered them to tell nobody what they had seen, until the Son of Man be risen from the dead. So they kept this to themselves, despite the fact they discussed with one another what 'to rise from the dead' could possibly define.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 116) (Verses 10 and 15–19)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living. (or Alleluia!)
I have kept faith even when I said, "I am greatly afflicted. It is painful to the Lord to see the death of his faithful.
O Lord, I am your servent, truly your servant, your handmaid's son. You have freed me from my bonds. I will offer you a thanksgiving sacrifice; I will call on the name of the Lord.
I will carry out my vows to the Lord in the presence of his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem.
During the season of Lent, the Gloria is omitted.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Génesis 22: 1–2, 9–13 y 15–18)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro de Génesis.
Tiempo después, Dios quiso probar a Abraham y lo llamó: “Abraham.” Respondió él: “Aquí estoy.” Y Dios le dijo: “Toma a tu hijo, al único que tienes y al que amas, Isaac, y vete a la región de Moría. Allí me lo ofrecerás en holocausto, en un cerro que yo te indicaré.” Al llegar al lugar que Dios le había indicado, Abraham levantó un altar y puso la leña sobre él. Luego ató a su hijo Isaac y lo colocó sobre la leña. Extendió después su mano y tomó el cuchillo para degollar a su hijo, pero el ángel de Dios lo llamó desde el cielo y le dijo: “Abraham, Abraham.” Contestó él: “Aquí estoy.” “No toques al niño, ni le hagas nada, pues ahora veo que temes a Dios, ya que no me has negado a tu hijo, el único que tienes.” Abraham miró a su alrededor, y vio cerca de él a un carnero que tenía los cuernos enredados en un zarzal. Fue a buscarlo y lo ofreció en sacrificio en lugar de su hijo. Volvió a llamar el ángel de Dios a Abraham desde el cielo, y le dijo: “Juro por mí mismo ‘palabra de Yahvé’ que, ya que has hecho esto y no me has negado a tu hijo, el único que tienes, te colmaré de bendiciones y multiplicaré tanto tus descendientes, que serán tan numerosos como las estrellas del cielo o como la arena que hay a orillas del mar. Tus descendientes se impondrán a sus enemigos. Y porque has obedecido a mi voz, todos los pueblos de la tierra serán bendecidos a través de tu descendencia.”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 116) (Versículos 10 y 15–19)
La respuesta es: Caminaré en la presencia del Señor, en la tierra de los vivientes. (O ¡aleluya!)
• Tenía confianza, incluso cuando dije: “¡Qué grande es mi desgracia!” ¡Qué penosa es para el Señor la muerte de sus amigos!
• Yo, Señor, soy tu servidor, tu servidor, lo mismo que mi madre: por eso rompiste mis cadenas. Te ofreceré un sacrificio de alabanza, e invocaré el nombre del Señor.
• Cumpliré mis votos al Señor, en presencia de todo su pueblo, en los atrios de la Casa del Señor, en medio de ti, Jerusalén.
Segunda Lectura (Romanos 8: 31B–34)
Una lectura de San Pablo a los romanos.
¡Si Dios está a nuestro favor, nadie podrá estar contra nosotros! Si Dios no nos negó ni a su propio Hijo, sino que lo entregó a la muerte por todos nosotros, ¿cómo no habrá de darnos también, junto con su Hijo, todas las cosas? ¿Quién podrá acusar a los que Dios ha escogido? ¡Dios es quien los hace justos! ¿Quién podrá condenarlos? Cristo Jesús es el que murió; más aún, el que resucitó, y además está a la derecha de Dios rogando por nosotros.
Evangelio (Marcos 9: 2–10)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Marcos.
Seis días después, Jesús tomó a Pedro, Santiago y Juan, y los llevo a ellos solos a un monte elevado. Allí se transfiguró en presencia de ellos. Sus vestiduras se volvieron resplandecientes, tan blancas como nadie en el mundo podría blanquearlas. Y se les aparecieron Elías y Moisés, conversando con Jesús. Pedro dijo a Jesús: “Maestro, ¡qué bien estamos aquí! Hagamos tres carpas, una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías.” Pedro no sabía qué decir, porque estaban llenos de temor. Entonces una nube los cubrió con su sombra, y salió de ella una voz: “Este es mi Hijo muy querido, escúchenlo.” De pronto miraron a su alrededor y no vieron a nadie, sino a Jesús solo con ellos. Mientras bajaban del monte, Jesús les prohibió contar lo que habían visto, hasta que el Hijo del hombre resucitara de entre los muertos. Ellos cumplieron esta orden, pero se preguntaban qué significará “resucitar de entre los muertos.”
The priest's homily in the Chapel of the Eucharistic Lord lasted for 23'15"67.
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