Date: May 23, 2015 and May 24, 2015
Readings for Solemnity of the Pentecost (Pentecost Sunday)
First Reading (Acts 2: 1–11)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem. At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language. They were astounded, and in amazement asked, "Are not all these people who are speaking, Galileans? Then how does each of us hear them in his native language? We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the districts of Libya near Cyrene, as well as travellers from Rome, both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs, yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God."
Second Reading (Galatians 5: 16–25)
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians.
Brothers and sisters: I say to you: walk according to the Spirit and do not give way to the desires of the flesh war against the spirit, and the desires of the spirit are opposed to flesh. Both are in conflict with each other, so that you cannot do everything you would like. But let the Spirit lead you: this has nothing to do with submitting to the Law. You know what comes from the flesh: immorality, impurity and shamelessness, idol worship and magic, hatred, jealousy and violence, anger, ambition, division, factions, and envy, drunkenness, orgies and the like. I again say to you what I have already stated: those who do these things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is charity, joy and peace, patience, understanding of others, kindness and fidelity, gentleness and self-control. For such things there is no Law or punishment. Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its vices and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us live in a spiritual way.
Gospel (John 15: 26–27 and 16: 12–15)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning. I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.
Readings for Pentecost Vigil
First Reading (Joel 3: 1–5)
A reading from the book of the prophet Joel.
In the last days, I will pour out my Spirit on every mortal. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even upon my servants and maidens, I will pour out my Spirit on that day. I will show wonders in the heavens, and on earth blood and fire and columns of smoke. The sun will darken and the moon turn to blood at the approach of the great and dreadful day of God. Then all who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. For on Mount Zion there will be a remnant, as the Lord has stated; in Jerusalem some will be saved — those whom the Lord will call.
Second Reading (Romans 8: 22–27)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans.
Brothers and sisters: We know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pangs of birth. Not creation alone, but even ourselves, although the Spirit was given to us as a foretaste of what we are to receive, we groan in our innermost being, eagerly awaiting the day when God will give us full rights and rescue our bodies as well. To hope is the way we are saved. But if we saw what we hoped for, there would be no longer be hope: how can you hope for what is already seen? So we hope for what we do not see and we will receive it through patient hope. We are weak, but the Spirit comes to help us. How to ask? And what shall we ask for? We do not know, but the spirit intercedes for us without words, as if with groans. And he who sees inner secrets knows the desires of the Spirit, for he asks for the holy ones what is pleasing to God.
Gospel (John 7: 37–39)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, "Let anyone who is thirsty, come to me; and let the one who believes in me drink, for the Scripture states: Out of him shall flow rivers of living water." Jesus was referring to the Spirit which those who believe in him were to receive; the Spirit had not yet been given because Jesus had not yet entered into his Glory.
Readings for Solemnity of the Pentecost (Pentecost Sunday)
First Reading (Acts 2: 1–11)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem. At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language. They were astounded, and in amazement asked, "Are not all these people who are speaking, Galileans? Then how does each of us hear them in his native language? We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the districts of Libya near Cyrene, as well as travellers from Rome, both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs, yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God."
Second Reading (Galatians 5: 16–25)
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians.
Brothers and sisters: I say to you: walk according to the Spirit and do not give way to the desires of the flesh war against the spirit, and the desires of the spirit are opposed to flesh. Both are in conflict with each other, so that you cannot do everything you would like. But let the Spirit lead you: this has nothing to do with submitting to the Law. You know what comes from the flesh: immorality, impurity and shamelessness, idol worship and magic, hatred, jealousy and violence, anger, ambition, division, factions, and envy, drunkenness, orgies and the like. I again say to you what I have already stated: those who do these things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is charity, joy and peace, patience, understanding of others, kindness and fidelity, gentleness and self-control. For such things there is no Law or punishment. Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its vices and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us live in a spiritual way.
Gospel (John 15: 26–27 and 16: 12–15)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning. I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 104) (Verses 1, 24, 29–31, and 34)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, send out your spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
Bless the Lord, my soul! Clothed in majesty and splendor; O Lord, my God, how great your are! How varied O Lord, are your works! In wisdom you have made them all — the earth full of your creatures.
When you hide your face they vanish, you take away their breath, they expire and return to dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are the created, and the face of the earth is renewed.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works! May my song give him pleasure, as the Lord gives me delight.
This is the psalm for the Solemnity of the Pentecost (Pentecost Sunday).
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ReplyDeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 104) (Verses 1 (2×), 2a, 24, and 27–30)
DeleteThe response is: Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
Bless the Lord, my soul! Clothed in majesty and splendor; O Lord, my God, how great you are! You are wrapped in light as with a garment.
How varied o Lord, are your works! In wisdom you have made them all — the earth full of your creatures. Bless the Lord, my soul! Alleluia!
They all look to you for their food in due time. You give it to them, and they gather it up; you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
When you hide your face they vanish, you take away their breath, they expire and return to dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and the face of the earth is renewed.
This is the psalm for Pentecost Vigil.
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ReplyDeleteUnang pagbabasa (Ang mga gawa ng mga apostol 2: 1–11)
DeleteAng pagbabasa sa mga gawa ng mga apostol.
Nagkakatipon silang lahat sa isang lugar nang sumapit ang araw ng Pentecostes. Walang anu-ano'y may ingay na nagmula sa langit, na tulad ng ugong ng malakas na hangin, at napuno nito ang bahay na kinaroroonan nila. May nakita silang parang mga dilang apoy na dumapo sa bawat isa sa kanila, at silang lahat ay napuspos ng Espiritu Santo at nagsimulang magsalita ng iba't ibang wika, ayon sa ipinagkaloob sa kanila ng Espiritu. May mga debotong Judio noon sa Jerusalem na nagmula sa bawat bansa sa buong mundo. Nang marinig nila ang ugong, nagdatingan ang maraming tao. Namangha sila sapagkat nagsasalita ang mga alagad sa wika ng mga nakikinig. Sa pagkamangha at pagtataka ay kanilang nasabi, “Hindi ba taga-Galilea silang lahat? Bakit sila nakapagsasalita sa ating wika? Tayo'y mga taga-Partia, Media, Elam, Mesopotamia, Judea at Capadocia, Ponto at Asia. Mayroon pa sa ating taga-Frigia at Pamfilia, Egipto at sa mga lupain ng Libya na malapit sa bayan ng Cirene, at mga nagmula sa Roma, mga Judio at mga Hentil na naakit sa pananampalatayang Judio. May mga taga-Creta at Arabia rin. Paano sila nakapagsasalita sa ating mga wika tungkol sa mga kahanga-hangang ginawa ng Diyos?”
Salmong tugunan (Awit 104) (Bersikulo 1, 24, 29–31 at 34)
Ang tugon ay: Espiritu mo’y suguin, Poon, tana’y yong baguhin!
• Papurihan mo si Yahweh, O aking kaluluwa! Ikaw Yahweh na aking Diyos, kay dakila mong talaga! Karangala't kamahalan, lubos na nadaramtan ka. Sa daigdig, ikaw Yahweh, kay rami ng iyong likha! Pagkat ikaw ay marunong kaya ito ay nagawa, sa dami ng nilikha mo'y nakalatan itong lupa.
• Kapag ika'y lumalayo labis silang nangangamba, takot silang mamatay kung lagutin mo ang hininga; mauuwi sa alabok, pagkat doon sila mula. Taglay mo ang katangiang buhay nila ay ibalik, bagumbuhay ay dulot mo sa nilikha sa daigdig.
• Sana ang iyong karangala'y manatili kailanman, sa lahat ng iyong likha ang madama'y kagalakan. Ang awit ng aking puso sana naman ay kalugdan, pagkat ako'y nagagalak, nagpupuri sa Maykapal.
Ikalawang pagbabasa (Galicia 5: 16–25)
Ang sulat ni Pablo sa mga taga-Galacia.
Sinasabi ko sa inyo, ang Espiritu ang gawin ninyong patnubay sa inyong buhay at hindi kayo magiging alipin ng hilig ng laman. Sapagkat ang mga nasa ng laman ay laban sa kalooban ng Espiritu, at ang kalooban ng Espiritu ay laban sa mga nasa ng laman. Laging naglalaban ang dalawang ito kaya't hindi ninyo magawa ang nais ninyong gawin. Kung pinapatnubayan kayo ng Espiritu, wala na kayo sa ilalim ng Kautusan. Hindi maikakaila ang mga hilig ng laman: pakikiapid, kahalayan at kalaswaan; pagsamba sa diyus-diyosan, pangkukulam, pagkapoot sa isa't isa, pag-aaway-away, pagseselos, pagkakagalit at kasakiman, pagkakampi-kampi at pagkakabaha-bahagi, pagkainggit, a paglalasing, kalayawan, at iba pang katulad nito. Muli ko kayong binabalaan: ang gumagawa ng mga ito ay hindi magkakaroon ng bahagi sa kaharian ng Diyos. Subalit ang bunga ng Espiritu ay pag-ibig, kagalakan, kapayapaan, katiyagaan, kabaitan, kabutihan, katapatan, kahinahunan, at pagpipigil sa sarili. Walang batas laban sa mga ito. At pinatay na ng mga nakipag-isa kay Cristo Jesus ang kanilang makasariling pagkatao, pati na ang mga masasamang hilig nito. Kung ang Espiritu ang nagbibigay-buhay sa atin, siya na rin ang paghariin natin sa ating buhay.
Ebanghelyo (Juan 15: 26–27 at 16: 12–15)
DeleteAng magandang balita ayon kay San Juan.
Ngunit sa pagdating ng Tagapagtanggol, ang Espiritu ng katotohanan, na susuguin ko mula sa Ama, magpapatotoo siya tungkol sa akin. At magpapatotoo rin kayo tungkol sa akin, sapagkat sa pasimula pa'y kasama ko na kayo. Marami pa akong sasabihin sa inyo subalit hindi pa ninyo kayang unawain ngayon. Ngunit pagdating ng Espiritu ng katotohanan, papatnubayan niya kayo sa lahat ng katotohanang galing sa Diyos. Sapagkat ang sasabihin niya ay hindi mula sa kanyang sarili, kundi ang kanyang narinig; at ipahahayag niya sa inyo ang mga mangyayari sa hinaharap. Pararangalan niya ako sapagkat tatanggapin ng Espiritu mula sa akin ang ipahahayag niya sa inyo. Ang lahat ng sa Ama ay sa akin, kaya ko sinabing tatanggapin ng Espiritu ang mula sa akin at ipahahayag niya ito sa inyo.
These readings are for the Pentecost Sunday mass.
DeletePrimera Lectura (Hechos de los apóstoles 2: 1–11)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los hechos de los apóstoles.
Al llegar el día de Pentecostés, estaban todos reunidos en el mismo lugar. De pronto, vino del cielo un ruido, semejante a una fuerte ráfaga de viento, que resonó en toda la casa donde se encontraban. Entonces vieron aparecer unas lenguas como de fuego, que descendieron por separado sobre cada uno de ellos. Todos quedaron llenos del Espíritu Santo, y comenzaron a hablar en distintas lenguas, según el Espíritu les permitía expresarse. Había en Jerusalén judíos piadosos, venidos de todas las naciones del mundo. Al oírse este ruido, se congregó la multitud y se llenó de asombro, porque cada uno los oía hablar en su propia lengua. Con gran admiración y estupor decían: “¿Acaso estos hombres que hablan no son todos galileos? ¿Cómo es que cada uno de nosotros los oye en su propia lengua? Partos, medos y elamitas, los que habitamos en la Mesopotamia o en la misma Judea, en Capadocia, en el Ponto y en Asia Menor, en Frigia y Panfilia, en Egipto, en la Libia Cirenaica, los peregrinos de Roma, judíos y prosélitos, cretenses y árabes, todos los oímos proclamar en nuestras lenguas las maravillas de Dios.”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 104) (Versículos 1, 24, 29–31 y 34)
La respuesta es: Señor, envía tu espíritu, y renueva la superficie de la tierra.
• Bendice al Señor, alma mía: ¡Señor, Dios mío, qué grande eres! Estás vestido de esplendor y majestad. ¡Cuántas cosas has hecho, Señor! Todas las hiciste con sabiduría; ¡la tierra está llena de todo lo que has creado!
• Si escondes tu rostro, se espantan; si les quitas el aliento, mueren y vuelven a ser polvo. Pero si envías tu aliento de vida, son creados, y así renuevas el aspecto de la tierra.
• ¡La gloria del Señor es eterna! ¡El Señor se alegra en su creación! Quiera el Señor agradarse de mis pensamientos, pues solamente en él encuentro mi alegría.
Segunda Lectura (Gálatas 5: 16–25)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los gálatas.
Por lo tanto, digo: Vivan según el Espíritu y no busquen satisfacer sus malos deseos. Porque los malos deseos están en contra del Espíritu, y el Espíritu está en contra de los malos deseos. El uno está en contra de los otros y por eso no pueden hacer lo que quisieran. Pero si les guía el Espíritu, entonces ya no estarán sometidos a la ley. Es fácil descubrir cómo se portan quienes siguen los malos deseos: cometen inmoralidades sexuales, hacen cosas impuras y viciosas, adoran ídolos y practican la brujería. Mantienen odios, discordias y celos. Se irritan fácilmente, provocan rivalidades, divisiones y partidismos. Son envidiosos, borrachos, glotones y otras cosas por el estilo. Les advierto, como ya antes lo hice, que quienes así se conducen no tendrán parte en el reino de Dios. En cambio, el Espíritu das frutos de amor, alegría y paz; de paciencia, amabilidad y bondad; de fidelidad, humildad y dominio propio. No hay ley que condene cosas como estas. Y los que son de Cristo Jesús han crucificado ya la naturaleza del hombre pecador junto con sus pasiones y malos deseos. Si ahora vivimos por el Espíritu, dejemos también que el Espíritu nos guíe.
Evangelio (Juan 15: 26–27 y 16: 12–15)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Juan.
Jesús les dijo a sus discípulos: “Pero cuando venga el defensor, el Espíritu de la verdad, que yo enviaré de parte del Padre, él será mi testigo. Y también ustedes serán mis testigos, porque han estado conmigo desde el principio. Tengo mucho más que deciros, pero en este momento sería demasiado para ustedes. Cuando venga el Espíritu de la verdad, les guiará a toda la verdad, porque no hablará por su propia cuenta, sino que dirá todo lo que oye y les hará saber las cosas que van a suceder. Él me honrará, porque recibirá de lo que es mío y se lo dará a conocer. Todo lo que tiene el Padre, también es mío; por eso les he dicho que el Espíritu recibirá de lo que es mío y se lo dará a conocer.”
Estas lecturas solo se aplican para el domingo de Pentecostés.
DeletePrimera Lectura (Joel 3: 1–5)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Joel.
Después de esto, yo derramaré mi espíritu sobre todos los hombres: sus hijos y sus hijas profetizarán, sus ancianos tendrán sueños proféticos y sus jóvenes verán visiones. También sobre los esclavos y las esclavas derramaré mi espíritu en aquellos días. Haré prodigios en el cielo y en la tierra: sangre, fuego y columnas de humo. El sol se convertirán en tinieblas y la luna en sangre, antes que llegue el Día del Señor, día grande y terrible. Entonces, todo el que invoque el nombre del Señor se salvará, porque sobre el monte Sion y en Jerusalén se encontrará refugio, como lo ha dicho el Señor, y entre los sobrevivientes estarán los que llame el Señor.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 104) (Versículos 1–2ª, 24 y 27–30)
La respuesta es: Señor, envía tu espíritu, y renueva la superficie de la tierra.
• ¡Bendeciré al Señor con toda mi alma! ¡Cuán grande eres, Señor y Dios mío! Te has vestido de gloria y esplendor; te has envuelto en un manto de luz.
• ¡Cuántas cosas has hecho, Señor! Todas las hiciste con sabiduría; ¡la tierra está llena de todo lo que has creado!
• Todos ellos esperan de ti que les des su comida a su tiempo. Tú les das, y ellos recogen; abres la mano, y se llenan de lo mejor.
• Si escondes tu rostro, se espantan; si les quitas el aliento, mueren y vuelven a ser polvo. Pero si envías tu aliento de vida, son creados, y así renuevas el aspecto de la tierra.
Segunda Lectura (Romanos 8: 22–27)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los romanos.
Sabemos que hasta ahora la creación se queja y sufre como una mujer con dolores de parto. Y no solo sufre la creación, sino también nosotros que ya tenemos el Espíritu como anticipo de lo que hemos de recibir. Sufrimos intensamente esperando el momento en que Dios nos adopte como hijos, con lo cual serán liberados nuestros cuerpos. Y en esa esperanza hemos sido salvados. Ahora bien, si lo que se espera está ya a la vista, entonces no es esperanza, porque ¿a qué esperar lo que ya se está viendo? Pero si lo que esperamos es algo que aún no vemos, con constancia hemos de esperarlo. De igual manera, el Espíritu nos ayuda en nuestra debilidad. Porque no sabemos orar como es debido, pero el Espíritu mismo ruega a Dios por nosotros con gemidos que no pueden expresarse con palabras. Y Dios, que examina los corazones, sabe qué quiere decir el Espíritu, porque el Espíritu ruega conforme a la voluntad de Dios por los del pueblo santo.
Evangelio (Juan 7: 37–39)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Juan.
El último día de la fiesta, que era el más importante, Jesús, puesto en pie, dijo con voz fuerte: “¡El que tenga sed, venga a mí; el que cree en mí, que beba! Como dice la Escritura, de su interior brotarán ríos de agua viva.” Con esto quería decir Jesús que quienes creyesen en él recibirían el Espíritu. Y es que el Espíritu todavía no había venido, porque Jesús aún no había sido glorificado.
Estas lecturas solo se aplican para la víspera de Pentecostés.
DeleteCome, Holy Spirit, come! And from your celestial home, shed a ray of light divine! Come, Father of the poor! Come, source of all our store! Come, within our bosoms shine! You, of comforters the best; You, the soul's most welcome guest; sweet refreshment here below; in our labor, rest most sweet; grateful coolness in the heat; solace in the midst of woe. O most blessed Light divine, shine within these hearts of yours, and our inmost being fill! Where you are not, we have naught, nothing good in deed or thought, nothing free from taint of ill. Heal our wounds, our strength renew; on our dryness pour your dew; wash the stains of guilt away. Bend the stubborn heart and will; melt the frozen, warm the chill; guide the steps that go astray. On the faithful, who adore and confess you, evermore in your seven-fold gift descend; give them virtue's sure reward; give them your salvation, Lord; give them joys that never end. Amen. Alleluia.
ReplyDeleteThe text above is the Sequence. It must be stated after the second reading, but before the Gospel Acclamation.
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