Date: November 29, 2015
First Reading (Jeremiah 33: 14–16)
A reading from the book of Jeremiah.
The Lord God of hosts states this, "The days are coming when I shall fulfill the promise that I made in favor of Israel and Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout the shoot of righteousness from David's line; he will practice justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will experience salvation and Jerusalem will live in safety. He will be called Yahweh-Our-Righteousness."
Second Reading (1 Thessalonians 3:12 – 4:2)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians.
Brothers and sisters: May the Lord augment more and more your love for each other and for all people, as he augments our love for you. May he strengthen you interiorly to be holy and blameless before God, our Father, on the day that Jesus, our Lord, will come with all his saints. For the rest, brothers, we ask you in the name of Jesus, the Lord, and we urge you to live in a way that pleases God just as you have learned from us. This you do, but try to do still more. You know the instructions we gave you on behalf of the Lord Jesus.
Gospel (Luke 21: 25–28 and 34–36)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus states, "There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth anguish of perplexed nations when they hear the roaring of the sea and its waves. People will faint with fear at the mere thought of what is to come upon the world, for the forces of the universe will be shaken. And at this time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now, when you see the first events, stand erect and lift up your heads, for your deliverance is drawing near. Be on your guard; let not your hearts be weighed down with a life of pleasure, drunkenness and worldly cares, lest that day catch you suddenly as a trap. For it will come upon all the inhabitants of the whole earth. But watch at all times and pray, that you may be able to escape all that is bound to happen and to stand before the Son of Man."
First Reading (Jeremiah 33: 14–16)
A reading from the book of Jeremiah.
The Lord God of hosts states this, "The days are coming when I shall fulfill the promise that I made in favor of Israel and Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout the shoot of righteousness from David's line; he will practice justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will experience salvation and Jerusalem will live in safety. He will be called Yahweh-Our-Righteousness."
Second Reading (1 Thessalonians 3:12 – 4:2)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians.
Brothers and sisters: May the Lord augment more and more your love for each other and for all people, as he augments our love for you. May he strengthen you interiorly to be holy and blameless before God, our Father, on the day that Jesus, our Lord, will come with all his saints. For the rest, brothers, we ask you in the name of Jesus, the Lord, and we urge you to live in a way that pleases God just as you have learned from us. This you do, but try to do still more. You know the instructions we gave you on behalf of the Lord Jesus.
Gospel (Luke 21: 25–28 and 34–36)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus states, "There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth anguish of perplexed nations when they hear the roaring of the sea and its waves. People will faint with fear at the mere thought of what is to come upon the world, for the forces of the universe will be shaken. And at this time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now, when you see the first events, stand erect and lift up your heads, for your deliverance is drawing near. Be on your guard; let not your hearts be weighed down with a life of pleasure, drunkenness and worldly cares, lest that day catch you suddenly as a trap. For it will come upon all the inhabitants of the whole earth. But watch at all times and pray, that you may be able to escape all that is bound to happen and to stand before the Son of Man."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 25) (Verses 4, 5, 8–10, and 14)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.
Teach me your ways, O Lord; make known to me your paths. Guide me in your truth and instruct me, for you are my God, my savior; I hope in you all day long.
Good and upright, the Lord teaches sinners his way. He teaches the humble of heart and guides them in what is right.
The ways of the Lord are love and faithfulness for those who keep his covenant and precepts. The Lord gives advice to those who revere him and makes his covenant known to them.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeleteOn this day, we celebrate the 1st Sunday of Advent. We have the Advent Wreath Rites, which are performed right after the entrance hymn, but before the priest's greeting. The theme for the 1st Sunday of Advent is being vigilant.
ReplyDeleteMark states in Chapter 13: Verses 33-35: "Be on watch, be alert… because you do not know when the master of the house is coming…"
Priest: Father, as we begin our Advent pilgrimage, we light a candle of hope. Grant us the courage to hope: hope for your presence, hope for your peace, and hope for your promise. Amen.
The first Purple candle is lighted by the family who has been chosen. During that, the choir will sing "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
This is a prayer led by the father or a male member of the family:
Dear Lord, if You come today, we would not know how to face You. When we continue to sin and are too proud to accept our faults, come and deliver us, O Lord. Amen.
This is a prayer led by the mother or a female member of the family:
Dear God, we who claim to be Yours, are often the ones lacking in faith in your Kingship over all things — come, Lord, and open our eyes and strengthen our faith. Amen.
This is a prayer led by one of the children:
Dear God, many times we do not see that You are working out the best for us because we are immersed in our own desires. When we are blinded by the ways of the world and thus fail to see the leading of Your Spirit — come and restore our sight, O God. When we ruled by anger and resentment and when we undermine the importance of living in Your ways — come and restore our sight, O God. Amen.
Priest: Restore our sight, O God, and make us see Your Son Jesus Christ. Let His light shine on us that we may never be lost in the chaos of this world. Make us see Him as He is: the glorious Savior, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Amen.
The Gloria is omitted during the Advent season.
ReplyDeleteGenerally, the Gloria is omitted during this season, but in the Chapel of the Eucharistic Lord, the reverend told the choir to sing the Gloria.
DeletePrimera Lectura (Jeremías 33: 14–16)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Jeremías.
“Se acerca ya el momento,” dice Yahvé, “en que cumpliré la promesa que hice a la gente de Israel y a la de Judá: En esos días, haré nacer un nuevo brote de David que ejercerá la justicia y el derecho en el país. Entonces Judá estará a salvo, Jerusalén vivirá segura y llevará el nombre de ‘Yahvé es nuestra justicia.’”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 25) (Versículos 4–5, 8–10 y 14)
La respuesta es: A ti, oh Señor, te encomiendo mi alma.
• Muéstrame, Señor, tus caminos, enséñame tus senderos. Guíame por el camino de tu fidelidad; enséñame, porque tú eres mi Dios y mi salvador, y yo espero en ti todo el día.
• El Señor es bondadoso y recto: por eso muestra el camino a los extraviados; él guía a los humildes para que obren rectamente y enseña su camino a los pobres.
• Todos los senderos del Señor son amor y fidelidad, para los que observan los preceptos de su alianza. El Señor da su amistad a los que lo temen y les hace conocer su alianza.
Segunda Lectura (1 Tesalonicenses 3:12 – 4:2)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Pablo a los Tesalonicenses.
Hermanos y hermanas: Que el Señor los haga crecer cada vez más en el amor mutuo y hacia todos los demás, semejante al que nosotros tenemos por ustedes. Que él fortalezca sus corazones en la santidad y los haga irreprochables delante de Dios, nuestro Padre, el día de la Venida del Señor Jesús con todos sus santos. Por lo demás, hermanos, los rogamos y les exhortamos en el Señor Jesús, que vivan conforme a lo que han aprendido de nosotros sobre la manera de comportarse para agradar a Dios. De hecho, ustedes ya viven así: hagan mayores progresos todavía. Ya conocen las instrucciones que les he dado en nombre del Señor Jesús.
Evangelio (Lucas 21: 25–28 y 34–36)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Jesús dice, “Habrá señales en el sol, en la luna y en las estrellas; y en la tierra, los pueblos serán presa de la angustia ante el rugido del mar y la violencia de las olas. Los hombres desfallecerán de miedo porque sobrevendrá al mundo, porque los astros se conmoverán. Entonces se verá al Hijo del hombre venir sobre una nube, lleno de poder y de gloria. Cuando comience a suceder esto, tengan ánimo y levanten la cabeza, porque está por llegarles la liberación. Tengan cuidado de no dejarse aturdir por los excesos, la embriaguez y las preocupaciones de la vida, para que ese día no caiga de improviso sobre ustedes como una trampa, porque sobrevendrá a todos los hombres en toda la tierra. Estén prevenidos y oren incesantemente, para quedar a salvo de todo lo que ha de ocurrir. Así podrán comparecer seguros ante del Hijo del hombre.”
The priest's homily in the Chapel of the Eucharistic Lord lasted for approximately 22 minutes.
ReplyDeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 25) (Verses 4–5, 8–10, and 14)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.
Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior, and for you I wait all the day.
Good and upright is the LORD; thus he shows sinners the way. He guides the humble to justice, and teaches the humble his way.
All the paths of the LORD are kindness and constancy toward those who keep his covenant and his decrees. The friendship of the LORD is with those who fear him, and his covenant, for their instruction.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteShow us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation.
Alleluia, alleluia.