Date: April 12, 2015
First Reading (Acts 4: 32–35)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
The whole community of believers was one in heart and mind. No one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but rather they shared all things in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, for all of them were living in an exceptional time of grace. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned land or houses, sold them and brought the proceeds of the sale. And they laid it at the feet of the apostles who distributed it according to each one's need.
Second Reading (1 John 5: 1–6)
A reading from the first letter of Saint John.
Beloved: All those who believe that Jesus is the Anointed, are born of God; if you love the Father you also love all those born of him. How may we know that we love the children of God? If we love God and fulfill his commands, for God's love requires us to keep his commands. In fact, his commandments are not a burden because all those born of God overcome the world. And the victory which overcomes the world is our faith. Who has overcome the world? The one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus Christ was acknowledged through water, but also through blood. Not only water but water and blood. And the Spirit, too, witnesses to him for the Spirit is truth.
Gospel (John 20: 19–31)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
On the evening of that day, the first day after the sabbath, the doors were locked where the disciples were, because of their fear of the Jews, but Jesus came and stood in their midst. He stated to them, "Peace be with you"; then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples kept looking at the Lord and were full of joy. Again Jesus stated to them, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." After stating this he breathed on them and stated to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit; for those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained." Thomas, the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he replied, "Until I have seen in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." Eight days later, the disciples were inside again and Thomas was with them. Despite the locked doors Jesus came and stood in their midst and stated, "Peace be with you." Then he stated to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands; stretch out your hand and put it into my side. Resist no longer and be a believer." Thomas then stated, "You are my Lord and my God." Jesus replied, "You believe because you see me, do you not? Happy are those who have not seen and believe." There were many other signs that Jesus gave in the presence of his disciples, but they are not recorded in this book. These are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; believe and you will have life through his Name.
First Reading (Acts 4: 32–35)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
The whole community of believers was one in heart and mind. No one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but rather they shared all things in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, for all of them were living in an exceptional time of grace. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned land or houses, sold them and brought the proceeds of the sale. And they laid it at the feet of the apostles who distributed it according to each one's need.
Second Reading (1 John 5: 1–6)
A reading from the first letter of Saint John.
Beloved: All those who believe that Jesus is the Anointed, are born of God; if you love the Father you also love all those born of him. How may we know that we love the children of God? If we love God and fulfill his commands, for God's love requires us to keep his commands. In fact, his commandments are not a burden because all those born of God overcome the world. And the victory which overcomes the world is our faith. Who has overcome the world? The one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus Christ was acknowledged through water, but also through blood. Not only water but water and blood. And the Spirit, too, witnesses to him for the Spirit is truth.
Gospel (John 20: 19–31)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
On the evening of that day, the first day after the sabbath, the doors were locked where the disciples were, because of their fear of the Jews, but Jesus came and stood in their midst. He stated to them, "Peace be with you"; then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples kept looking at the Lord and were full of joy. Again Jesus stated to them, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." After stating this he breathed on them and stated to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit; for those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained." Thomas, the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he replied, "Until I have seen in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." Eight days later, the disciples were inside again and Thomas was with them. Despite the locked doors Jesus came and stood in their midst and stated, "Peace be with you." Then he stated to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands; stretch out your hand and put it into my side. Resist no longer and be a believer." Thomas then stated, "You are my Lord and my God." Jesus replied, "You believe because you see me, do you not? Happy are those who have not seen and believe." There were many other signs that Jesus gave in the presence of his disciples, but they are not recorded in this book. These are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; believe and you will have life through his Name.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 118) (Verses 2–4, 13–15, and 22–24)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.
Let Israel say, "His loving kindness endures forever." Let the house of Aaron say, "His loving kindness endures forever." Let those who fear the Lord say, "His loving kindness endures forever."
I was pushed hard and about to fall, but the Lord came to my help. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Joyful shouts of victory are heard in the tents of the just.
The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone. This was the Lord's doing, and we marvel at it. This is the day the Lord has made; so let us rejoice and be glad.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 118) (Verses 2–4, 13–15, and 22–24)
DeleteThe response is: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his love is everlasting. (Or you may say: Alleluia!)
Let the house of Israel say, "His mercy endures forever." Let the house of Aaron say, "His mercy endures forever." Let those who fear the LORD say, "His mercy endures forever."
I was hard pressed and was falling, but the LORD helped me. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. The joyful shout of victory in the tents of the just.
The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes. This is the day the LORD has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.
The responsorial psalm above is taken from the New American Bible.
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DeletePrimera Lectura (Hechos de los apóstoles: 4: 32–35)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los hechos de los apóstoles.
Todos los creyentes, que ya eran muchos, pensaban y sentían de la misma manera. Ninguno decía que sus cosas fueran solo suyas, sino que eran de todos. Los apóstoles seguían dando un poderoso testimonio de la resurrección del Señor Jesús, y Dios los bendecía mucho a todos. No había entre ellos ningún necesitado, porque quienes poseían terrenos o casas los vendían, y el dinero lo ponían a disposición de los apóstoles para repartirlo entre todos según las necesidades de cada uno.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 118) (Versículos 2–4, 13–15 y 22–24)
La respuesta es: Den gracias al Señor porque él es bueno, su amor es eterno.
• Que lo diga el pueblo de Israel: ¡es eterno su amor! Que lo diga la familia de Aarón: ¡es eterno su amor! Que lo digan los que temen al Señor: ¡es eterno su amor!
• Me empujaron con violencia para derribarme, pero el Señor vino en mi ayuda. Un grito de alegría y de victoria resuena en las carpas de los justos: la mano del Señor hace proezas.
• La piedra que fue rechazada por los constructores ha llegado a ser la piedra angular. Esto ha sido hecho por el Señor y es admirable a nuestros ojos. Éste es el día que hizo el Señor: alegrémonos y regocijémonos en él.
Segunda Lectura (1 Juan 5: 1–6)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Juan.
Todo aquel que cree que Jesús es el Mesías, es hijo de Dios; y el que ama a un padre, ama también a los hijos de ese padre. Cuando amamos a Dios y hacemos lo que él manda, sabemos que amamos también a los hijos de Dios. El amar a Dios consiste en obedecer sus mandamientos; y sus mandamientos no son una carga, porque todo el que es hijo de Dios vence al mundo. Y nuestra fe nos ha dado la victoria sobre el mundo. El que cree que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios vence al mundo.
Evangelio (Juan 20: 19–31)
DeleteUna lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Juan.
Al atardecer de ese mismo día, el primero de la semana, estando cerradas las puertas del lugar donde se encontraban los discípulos, por temor a los judíos, llegó Jesús y poniéndose en medio de ellos, les dijo: “¡La paz esté con ustedes!” Mientras decía esto, les mostró sus manos y su costado. Los discípulos se llenaron de alegría cuando vieron al Señor. Jesús les dijo de nuevo: “¡La paz esté con ustedes! Como el Padre me envió a mí, yo también los envío a ustedes.” Al decirles esto, sopló sobre ellos y añadió, “Reciban al Espíritu Santo. Los pecados serán perdonados a los que ustedes se los perdonen, y serán retenidos a los que ustedes se los retengan.” Tomás, uno de los Doce, de sobrenombre el Mellizo, no estaba con ellos cuando llegó Jesús. Los otros discípulos le dijeron: “¡Hemos visto al Señor!” Él les respondió: “Si no veo la marca de los clavos en sus manos, si no pongo el dedo en el lugar de los clavos y la mano en su costado, no lo creeré.” Ocho días más tarde, estaban de nuevo los discípulos reunidos en la casa, y estaba con ellos Tomás. Entonces apareció Jesús, estando cerradas las puertas, se puso en medio de ellos y les dijo: “¡La paz esté con ustedes!” Luego dijo a Tomás: “Trae aquí tu dedo: aquí están mis manos. Acerca tu mano: Métela en mi costado. En adelante no seas incrédulo, sino hombre de fe.” Tomas respondió: “¡Señor mío y Dios mío!” Jesús le dijo: “Ahora crees, porque me has visto. ¡Felices los que creen sin haber visto!” Jesús realizó además muchos otros signos en presencia de sus discípulos, que no se encuentran relatados en este Libro. Estos han sido escritos para que ustedes crean que Jesús es el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios, y creyendo, tengan Vida en su Nombre.
Bacaan Pertama (Kisah para Rasul 4: 32–35)
ReplyDeletePembacaan dari Kisah para Rasul.
Adapun kumpulan orang yang telah percaya itu, mereka sehati dan sejiwa, dan tidak seorangpun yang berkata, bahwa sesuatu dari kepunyaannya adalah miliknya sendiri, tetapi segala sesuatu adalah kepunyaan mereka bersama. Dan dengan kuasa yang besar rasul-rasul memberi kesaksian tentang kebangkitan Tuhan Yesus dan mereka semua hidup dalam kasih karunia yang melimpah-limpah. Sebab tidak ada seorangpun yang berkekurangan di antara mereka; karena semua orang yang mempunyai tanah atau rumah, menjual kepunyaannya itu, dan hasil penjualan itu mereka bawa dan mereka letakkan di depan kaki rasul-rasul; lalu dibagi-bagikan kepada setiap orang sesuai dengan keperluannya.
Mazmur (Mazmur 118) (Ayat 2–4, 13–15 dan 22–24)
Tanggapan adalah: Bersyukurlah kepada Tuhan, sebab Ia baik. Bahwasanya untuk selama-lamanya kasih setia-Nya.
• Biarlah Israel berkata: "Bahwasanya untuk selama-lamanya kasih setia-Nya!" Biarlah kaum Harun berkata: "Bahwasanya untuk selama-lamanya kasih setia-Nya!" Biarlah orang yang takut akan TUHAN berkata: "Bahwasanya untuk selama-lamanya kasih setia-Nya!"
• Aku ditolak dengan hebat sampai jatuh, tetapi TUHAN menolong aku. TUHAN itu kekuatanku dan mazmurku; Ia telah menjadi keselamatanku. Suara sorak-sorai dan kemenangan di kemah orang-orang benar: “Tangan kanan TUHAN melakukan keperkasaan.”
• Batu yang dibuang oleh tukang-tukang bangunan telah menjadi batu penjuru. Hal itu terjadi dari pihak TUHAN, suatu perbuatan ajaib di mata kita. Inilah hari yang dijadikan TUHAN, marilah kita bersorak-sorak dan bersukacita karenanya!
Bacaan Kedua (1 Yohanes 5: 1–6)
Pembacaan dari surat pertama oleh Santo Yohanes.
Setiap orang yang percaya, bahwa Yesus adalah Kristus, lahir dari Allah; dan setiap orang yang mengasihi Dia yang melahirkan, mengasihi juga Dia yang lahir dari pada-Nya. Inilah tandanya, bahwa kita mengasihi anak-anak Allah, yaitu apabila kita mengasihi Allah serta melakukan perintah-perintah-Nya. Sebab inilah kasih kepada Allah, yaitu, bahwa kita menuruti perintah-perintah-Nya. Perintah-perintah-Nya itu tidak berat, sebab semua yang lahir dari Allah, mengalahkan dunia. Dan inilah kemenangan yang mengalahkan dunia: iman kita. Siapakah yang mengalahkan dunia, selain dari pada dia yang percaya, bahwa Yesus adalah Anak Allah? Inilah Dia yang telah datang dengan air dan darah, yaitu Yesus Kristus, bukan saja dengan air, tetapi dengan air dan dengan darah. Dan Rohlah yang memberi kesaksian, karena Roh adalah kebenaran.
Bacaan Injil (Yohanes 20: 19–31)
DeletePembacaan dari Injil kitab menurut Santo Yohanes.
Ketika hari sudah malam pada hari pertama Minggu itu berkumpullah murid-murid Yesus di suatu tempat dengan pintu-pintu yang terkunci karena mereka takut kepada orang-orang Yahudi. Pada waktu itu datanglah Yesus dan berdiri di tengah-tengah mereka dan berkata: "Damai sejahtera bagi kamu!" Dan sesudah berkata demikian, Ia menunjukkan tangan-Nya dan lambung-Nya kepada mereka. Murid-murid itu bersukacita ketika mereka melihat Tuhan. Maka kata Yesus sekali lagi: "Damai sejahtera bagi kamu! Sama seperti Bapa mengutus Aku, demikian juga sekarang Aku mengutus kamu." Dan sesudah berkata demikian, Ia mengembusi mereka dan berkata: "Terimalah Roh Kudus. Jikalau kamu mengampuni dosa orang, dosanya diampuni, dan jikalau kamu menyatakan dosa orang tetap ada, dosanya tetap ada." Tetapi Tomas, seorang dari kedua belas murid itu, yang disebut Didimus, tidak ada bersama-sama mereka, ketika Yesus datang ke situ. Maka kata murid-murid yang lain itu kepadanya: "Kami telah melihat Tuhan!" Tetapi Tomas berkata kepada mereka: "Sebelum aku melihat bekas paku pada tangan-Nya dan sebelum aku mencucukkan jariku ke dalam bekas paku itu dan mencucukkan tanganku ke dalam lambung-Nya, sekali-kali aku tidak akan percaya." Delapan hari kemudian murid-murid Yesus berada kembali dalam rumah itu dan Tomas bersama-sama dengan mereka. Sementara pintu-pintu terkunci, Yesus datang dan Ia berdiri di tengah-tengah mereka dan berkata: "Damai sejahtera bagi kamu!" Kemudian Ia berkata kepada Tomas: "Taruhlah jarimu di sini dan lihatlah tangan-Ku, ulurkanlah tanganmu dan cucukkan ke dalam lambung-Ku dan jangan engkau tidak percaya lagi, melainkan percayalah." Tomas menjawab Dia: "Ya Tuhanku dan Allahku!" Kata Yesus kepadanya: "Karena engkau telah melihat Aku, maka engkau percaya. Berbahagialah mereka yang tidak melihat, namun percaya." Memang masih banyak tanda lain yang dibuat Yesus di depan mata murid-murid-Nya, yang tidak tercatat dalam kitab ini, tetapi semua yang tercantum di sini telah dicatat, supaya kamu percaya, bahwa Yesuslah Mesias, Anak Allah, dan supaya kamu oleh imanmu memperoleh hidup dalam nama-Nya.
Alleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteYou believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; Blessed are those who have not seen me, but still believe!
Alleluia, alleluia.