Date: January 13, 2019
First reading (Isaiah 42: 1–4 and 6–7) (Option 1)
New American Bible readings
First reading (Isaiah 42: 1–4 and 6–7) (Option 1)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.
First reading (Isaiah 40: 1–5 and 9–11) (Option 2)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated; indeed, she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins. A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill shall be made low; the rugged land shall be made a plain, the rough country, a broad valley. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Go up on to a high mountain, Zion, herald of glad tidings; cry out at the top of your voice, Jerusalem, herald of good news! Fear not to cry out and say to the cities of Judah: Here is your God! Here comes with power the Lord GOD, who rules by a strong arm; here is his reward with him, his recompense before him. Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, and leading the ewes with care.
Second reading (Acts 10: 34–38) (Option 1)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: "In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. You know the word that he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all, what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him."
Second reading (Titus 2: 11–14 and 3: 4–7) (Option 2)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to Titus.
Beloved: The grace of God has appeared, saving all and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age, as we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good. When the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his mercy, he saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.
Gospel (Luke 3: 15–16 and 21–22)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, "I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you, I am well pleased."
Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible readings
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight. I have put my spirit upon him, and he will bring justice to the nations. He does not shout or raise his voice; proclamations are not heard in the streets. A broken reed he will not crush, nor will he snuff out the light of the wavering wick. He will make justice appear in truth. He will not waver or be broken until he has established justice on earth; the islands are waiting for his law. I, the Lord, have called you for the sake of justice; I will hold your hand to make you firm; I will make you as a covenant to the people, and as a light to the nations, to open eyes that do not see, to free captives from prison, to bring out to light those who sit in darkness.
Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight. I have put my spirit upon him, and he will bring justice to the nations. He does not shout or raise his voice; proclamations are not heard in the streets. A broken reed he will not crush, nor will he snuff out the light of the wavering wick. He will make justice appear in truth. He will not waver or be broken until he has established justice on earth; the islands are waiting for his law. I, the Lord, have called you for the sake of justice; I will hold your hand to make you firm; I will make you as a covenant to the people, and as a light to the nations, to open eyes that do not see, to free captives from prison, to bring out to light those who sit in darkness.
First reading (Isaiah 40: 1–5 and 9–11) (Option 2)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Be comforted, my people, be strengthened, says your God. Speak to the heart of Jerusalem, proclaim to her that her time of bondage is at an end, that her guilt has been paid for, that from the hand of the Lord, she has received double punishment for all her iniquity. A voice cries, "In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up; every mountain and hill will be laid low. The stumbling blocks shall become level and the rugged places smooth. The glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all mortals together will see it; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Go up onto the high mountain, messenger of Zion, lift up your voices with strength, fear not to cry aloud when you tell Jerusalem and announce to the cities of Judah: Here is your God! Here comes your God with might; his strong arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and here before him is his booty. Like a shepherd he tends his flock: he gathers the lambs in his arms, he carries them in his bosom, gently leading those that are with young.
Second reading (Acts 10: 34–38) (Option 1)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Peter then spoke to them, "Truly, I realize that God does not show partiality, but in all nations he listens to everyone who fears God and does good. And this is the message he has sent to the children of Israel, the good news of peace he has proclaimed through Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of all. 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."
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Be comforted, my people, be strengthened, says your God. Speak to the heart of Jerusalem, proclaim to her that her time of bondage is at an end, that her guilt has been paid for, that from the hand of the Lord, she has received double punishment for all her iniquity. A voice cries, "In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up; every mountain and hill will be laid low. The stumbling blocks shall become level and the rugged places smooth. The glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all mortals together will see it; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Go up onto the high mountain, messenger of Zion, lift up your voices with strength, fear not to cry aloud when you tell Jerusalem and announce to the cities of Judah: Here is your God! Here comes your God with might; his strong arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and here before him is his booty. Like a shepherd he tends his flock: he gathers the lambs in his arms, he carries them in his bosom, gently leading those that are with young.
Second reading (Acts 10: 34–38) (Option 1)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Peter then spoke to them, "Truly, I realize that God does not show partiality, but in all nations he listens to everyone who fears God and does good. And this is the message he has sent to the children of Israel, the good news of peace he has proclaimed through Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of all. 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."
Second reading (Titus 2: 11–14 and 3: 4–7) (Option 2)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to Titus.
Beloved: For God Savior has revealed his loving plan to all, teaching us to reject an irreligious way of life and worldly greed, and to live in this world as responsible persons, upright and serving God, while we await our blessed hope — the glorious manifestation of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. He gave himself for us, to redeem us from every evil and to purify a people he wanted to be his own and dedicated to what is good. But God our Savior revealed his eminent goodness and love for humankind and saved us, not because of good deeds we may have done but for the sake of his own mercy. He gave us rebirth in baptism and renewed us by the Holy Spirit poured over us through Christ Jesus our Savior. By the grace of God we were made holy and now we hope for everlasting life, our inheritance.
Gospel (Luke 3: 15–16 and 21–22)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Beloved: For God Savior has revealed his loving plan to all, teaching us to reject an irreligious way of life and worldly greed, and to live in this world as responsible persons, upright and serving God, while we await our blessed hope — the glorious manifestation of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. He gave himself for us, to redeem us from every evil and to purify a people he wanted to be his own and dedicated to what is good. But God our Savior revealed his eminent goodness and love for humankind and saved us, not because of good deeds we may have done but for the sake of his own mercy. He gave us rebirth in baptism and renewed us by the Holy Spirit poured over us through Christ Jesus our Savior. By the grace of God we were made holy and now we hope for everlasting life, our inheritance.
Gospel (Luke 3: 15–16 and 21–22)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
The people were wondering about John's identity, "Could he be the Messiah?" Then John answered them, "I baptize you with water, but the one who is coming will do much more: he will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. As for me, I am not worthy to untie his sandal." Now, with all the people who came to be baptized, Jesus too was baptized. Then, while he was praying, the heavens opened: the Holy Spirit came down upon him in the bodily form of a dove and a voice from heaven was heard, "You are my Son, this day I have begotten you."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 29) (Verses 1–4 and 9–10)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord will bless his people with peace.
Give to the LORD, you sons of God, give to the LORD glory and praise, give to the LORD the glory due his name; adore the LORD in holy attire.
The voice of the LORD is over the waters, the LORD, over vast waters. The voice of the LORD is mighty; the voice of the LORD is majestic.
The God of glory thunders, and in his temple all say, "Glory!" The LORD is enthroned above the flood; the LORD is enthroned as king forever.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteThis is one of two possible responsorial psalms that may be recited on this day.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 104) (Verses 1–4, 24–25, and 27–30)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: O bless the Lord, my soul.
O LORD, my God, you are great indeed! You are clothed with majesty and glory, robed in light as with a cloak. You have spread out the heavens like a tent-cloth;
You have constructed your palace upon the waters. You make the clouds your chariot; you travel on the wings of the wind. You make the winds your messengers, and flaming fire your ministers.
How manifold are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you have wrought them all—the earth is full of your creatures; the sea also, great and wide, in which are schools without number of living things both small and great.
They look to you to give them food in due time. When you give it to them, they gather it; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
If you take away their breath, they perish and return to the dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteThis is the second of the two possible responsorial psalms that may be recited on this day.
DeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteThe heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, listen to him.
Alleluia, alleluia.
This is one of two possible Gospel Acclamations that may be recited on this day.
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DeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteJohn said: One mightier than I is coming; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Alleluia, alleluia.
This is the second of two possible Gospel Acclamations that may be recited on this day.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 29) (Verses 1–4 and 9–10)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord will bless his people with peace.
Give the Lord, O sons of God, give the Lord glory and strength, give the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in great liturgy.
The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over vast waters. How powerful is the voice of the Lord, how splendorous is the voice of the Lord.
The voice of the Lord makes the oaks shudder, the Lord strip the forests bare, and his temple all cry, "Glory!" Over the flood the Lord was sitting; the Lord is king and he reigns forever.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeleteThis is one of two possible responsorial psalms that may be recited on this day.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 104) (Verses 1–4, 24–25, and 27–30)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: O bless the Lord, my soul.
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, and you stretch out the heavens like a tent.
You build your upperrooms above the waters; you make the clouds your chariot and ride on the wings of the wind; you make the winds your messengers, and fire and flame your ministers.
How varied O Lord, are your works! In wisdom you have made them all — the earth full of your creatures; behold the sea, wide and vast, teeming with countless creatures, living things both great and small.
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 the dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeleteThis is the second of two possible responsorial psalms that may be recited on this day.
DeletePrimera lectura (Isaías 42: 1–4 y 6–7) (1ª opción)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Isaías.
He aquí a mi siervo a quien yo sostengo, mi elegido, al que escogí con gusto. He puesto mi Espíritu sobre él, y hará que la justicia llegue a las naciones. No clama, no grita, no se escuchan proclamaciones en las plazas. No rompe la caña doblada ni aplasta la mecha que está por apagarse, sino que hace florecer la justicia en la verdad. No se dejará quebrar ni aplastar, hasta que establezca el derecho en la tierra. Las tierras de ultramar esperan su ley. Yo, Yahvé, te he llamado para cumplir mi justicia, te he formado y tomado de la mano, te he destinado para que unas a mi pueblo y seas luz para todas las naciones. Para abrir los ojos a los ciegos, para sacar a los presos de la cárcel, y del calabozo a los que yacen en la oscuridad.
Primera lectura (Isaías 40: 1–5 y 9–11) (2ª opción)
Una lectura del libro del profeta Isaías.
Consuelen, dice Yahvé, tu Dios, consuelen a mi pueblo. Hablen a Jerusalén, hablen a su corazón, y díganle que su jornada ha terminado, que ha sido pagada su culpa, pues ha recibido de manos de Yahvé doble castigo por todos sus pecados. Una voz clama: “Abran el camino a Yahvé en el desierto; en la estepa tracen una senda para Dios; que todas las quebradas sean rellenadas y todos los cerros y lomas sean rebajados; que se aplanen las cuestas y queden las colinas como un llano.” Porque aparecerá la gloria de Yahvé y todos los mortales a una verán que Yahvé fue el que habló. Sube a un alto cerro tú que le llevas a Sion una buena nueva. ¡Haz resonar tu voz, grita sin miedo, tú que llevas a Jerusalén la noticia! Diles a las ciudades de Judá: “¡Aquí está su Dios!” Sí, aquí viene el Señor Yahvé, el fuerte, el que pega duro y se impone. Trae todo lo que ganó con sus victorias, delante de él van sus trofeos. Como pastor, lleva a pastar a su rebaño, y su brazo lo reúne toma en brazos a los corderos, y conduce a las paridas.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 29) (Versículos 1–4 y 9–10) (1ª opción)
DeleteLa respuesta es: El Señor bendecirá al pueblo con paz.
• ¡Aclamen al Señor, hijos de Dios, aclamen al gloria y el poder del Señor! ¡Aclamen la gloria del hombre del Señor, adórenlo al manifestarse su santidad! ¡La voz del Señor sobre las aguas!
• El Dios de la gloria hace oír su trueno: el Señor está sobre las aguas torrenciales. ¡La voz del Señor es potente, la voz del Señor es majestuosa!
• La voz del Señor retuerce las encinas, el Señor arrasa las selvas. En su Templo, todos dicen: “¡Gloria!” El Señor tiene su trono sobre las aguas celestiales, el Señor se sienta en su trono de Rey eterno.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 104) (Versículos 1–4, 24–25 y 27–30) (2ª opción)
La respuesta es: Oh bendice al Señor, alma mía.
• Bendice al Señor, alma mía: ¡Señor, Dios mío, qué grande eres! Estás vestido de esplendor y majestad y te envuelves con un manto de luz. Tú extendiste el cielo como un toldo.
• Construiste tu mansión sobre las aguas. Las nubes te sirven de carruaje y avanzas en alas del viento. Usas como mensajeros a los vientos, y a los relámpagos, como ministros.
• ¡Qué variadas son tus obras, Señor! ¡Todo lo hiciste con sabiduría, la tierra está llena de tus criaturas! Allí está el mar, grande y dilatado, donde se agitan, en número incontable, animales grandes y pequeños.
• Todos esperan de ti que les des la comida a su tiempo: se la das, y ellos la recogen; abres tu mano, y quedan saciados.
• Si escondes tu rostro, se espantan; si les quitas el aliento, expiran y vuelven al polvo. Si envías tu aliento, son creados, y renuevas la superficie de la tierra.
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DeleteEvangelio (Lucas 3: 15–16 y 21–22)
DeleteUna lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Como el pueblo estaba a la expectativa y todos se preguntaban si Juan no sería el Mesías, él tomó la palabra y les dijo: “Yo los bautizo con agua, pero viene uno que es más poderoso que yo, y yo ni siquiera soy digno de desatar la correa de sus sandalias; él los bautizará en el Espíritu Santo y en el fuego.” Todo el pueblo se hacía bautizar, y también fue bautizado Jesús. Y mientras estaba orando, se abrió el cielo. Y el Espíritu Santo descendió sobre él en forma corporal, como una paloma. Se oyó entonces una voz del cielo: “Tú eres mi Hijo muy querido, en quien tengo puesta toda mi predilección.”
Segunda lectura (Hechos de los apóstoles 10: 34–38) (1ª opción)
DeleteUna lectura de los hechos de los apóstoles.
Entonces Pedro, tomando la palabra, dijo: "Verdaderamente, comprendo que Dios no hace acepción de personas, y que en cualquier nación, todo el que lo teme y practica la justicia es agradable a él. Él envió su Palabra al pueblo de Israel, anunciándoles la Buena Noticia de la paz por medio de Jesucristo, que es el Señor de todos. 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."
Segunda lectura (Tito 2: 11–14 y 3: 4–7) (2ª opción)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a Tito.
Porque la generosidad del Dios Salvador acaba de manifestarse a todos los hombres; nos enseña a rechazar la vida sin Dios y las codicias mundanas, y a vivir en el mundo presente como seres responsables, justos y que sirven a Dios. Ahora nos queda aguardar la feliz esperanza, la manifestación gloriosa de nuestro gran Dios y Salvador, Cristo Jesús, que se entregó por nosotros para rescatarnos de todo pecado y purificar a un pueblo que fuese suyo, dedicado a toda obra buena. Pero se manifestó la bondad de Dios, nuestro Salvador, y su amor a los hombres, pues no fue asunto de las obras buenas que hubiéramos hecho, sino de la misericordia que nos tuvo. Él nos salvó por el bautismo que nos hacía renacer y derramó sobre nosotros por Cristo Jesús, nuestro Salvador, el Espíritu Santo que nos renovaba. Habiendo sido reformados por gracia, esperamos ahora nuestra herencia, la vida eterna.
Unang pagbabasa (Isaias 42: 1–4 at 6–7) (Unang pagpili)
ReplyDeleteAng pagbabasa sa aklat ni propeta Isaias.
Sinabi ni Yahweh, “Narito ang lingkod ko na aking hinirang; ang aking pinili at lubos na kinalulugdan; ibinuhos ko sa kanya ang aking Espiritu, at siya ang magpapairal ng katarungan sa mga bansa. Hindi siya makikipagtalo o makikipagsigawan, ni magtataas ng boses sa mga lansangan. Ang marupok na tambo'y hindi niya babaliin, ilaw na aandap-andap hindi niya papatayin; katarungan para sa lahat ang kanyang paiiralin. Hindi siya mawawalan ng pag-asa o masisiraan ng loob, hangga't katarungan ay maghari sa daigdig; ang malalayong lupain ay buong pananabik na maghihintay sa kanyang mga turo. Akong si Yahweh ang tumawag sa iyo sa katuwiran, binigyan kita ng kapangyarihan upang pairalin ang katarungan sa daigdig. Sa pamamagitan mo ay gagawa ako ng kasunduan sa lahat ng tao, at sa pamamagitan mo'y dadalhin ko ang liwanag sa lahat ng bansa. Ikaw ang magbubukas sa mga mata ng mga bulag at magpapalaya sa mga bilanggo ng kadiliman.”
Unang pagbabasa (Isaiah 40: 1–5 at 9–11) (Pangalawang pagpili)
Ang pagbabasa sa aklat ni propeta Isaias.
“Aliwin ninyo ang aking bayan,” sabi ng Diyos. “Aliwin ninyo sila! Inyong ibalita sa mga taga-Jerusalem, tapos na ang kanilang pagdurusa sapagkat nabayaran na nila ng lubos ang kasalanang ginawa nila sa akin.” Ganito ang isinisigaw ng isang tinig: “Ihanda ninyo ang daraanan ni Yahweh sa ilang; gumawa kayo ng mga tuwid na landas na kanyang lalakaran sa ilang. Tambakan ang mga libis, patagin ang mga burol at bundok, at pantayin ang mga baku-bakong daan. Mahahayag ang kaluwalhatian ni Yahweh, at makikita ito ng lahat ng tao. Si Yahweh mismo ang nagsabi nito.”
Pangalawang pagbabasa (Mga Gawa 10: 34–38) (Unang pagpili)
DeleteAng pagbabasa sa mga gawa ng mga apostol.
At nagsalita si Pedro, “Ngayon ko lubusang nauunawaan na walang itinatangi ang Diyos. Nalulugod siya sa sinumang may takot sa kanya at gumagawa ng matuwid, kahit tagasaan mang bansa. Ibinigay ng Diyos ang kanyang salita sa mga Israelita. Ipinahayag niya sa kanila ang Magandang Balita ng kapayapaan sa pamamagitan ni Jesu-Cristo, na siyang Panginoon ng lahat! Alam ninyo ang pangyayaring naganap sa buong lupain ng mga Judio, na nagsimula sa Galilea pagkatapos na ipangaral ni Juan ang mensahe tungkol sa bautismo. Alam ninyo ang tungkol kay Jesus na taga-Nazaret at kung paanong pinili siya ng Diyos at pinuspos ng Espiritu Santo at ng kapangyarihan. Alam din ninyo na pumunta siya sa iba't ibang dako upang gumawa ng kabutihan sa mga tao at pagalingin ang lahat ng pinapahirapan ng diyablo. Nagawa niya ang mga ito sapagkat kasama niya ang Diyos.
Pangalawang pagbabasa (Tito 2: 11–14 at 3: 4–7) (Pangalawang pagpili)
Ang pagbabasa sa sulat ni San Pablo kay Tito.
Sapagkat nahayag na ang kagandahang-loob ng Diyos na nagdudulot ng kaligtasan sa lahat ng tao. Ito ang nagtuturo sa atin na talikuran ang makamundong pamumuhay at damdaming makalaman, at mamuhay tayo sa daigdig na ito nang may pagpipigil sa sarili, matuwid at karapat-dapat sa Diyos habang hinihintay natin ang pinagpalang araw na ating inaasahan. Ito ang araw na mahahayag ang kaluwalhatian ng ating dakilang Diyos at Tagapagligtas na si Jesu-Cristo, na naghandog ng kanyang sarili upang palayain tayo sa lahat ng kasamaan at linisin tayo upang maging kanyang sariling bayan na masigasig sa paggawa ng mabuti. Ngunit nang mahayag ang kabutihan at pag-ibig ng Diyos na ating Tagapagligtas, iniligtas niya tayo, hindi dahil sa ating mabubuting gawa kundi dahil sa kanyang habag sa atin. Tayo'y iniligtas niya sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu Santo na naghugas sa atin upang tayo'y ipanganak na muli at magkaroon ng bagong buhay. Masaganang ipinagkaloob ng Diyos sa atin ang Espiritu Santo sa pamamagitan ng ating Tagapagligtas na si Jesu-Cristo, upang tayo'y gawing matuwid sa pamamagitan ng kanyang kagandahang-loob, at tayo'y maging tagapagmana ng inaasahan nating buhay na walang hanggan.
Ebanghelyo (Lucas 3: 15–16 at 21–22)
DeleteAng magandang balita ayon kay San Lucas.
Nananabik noon ang mga tao sa pagdating ng Cristo, at inakala nilang si Juan mismo ang kanilang hinihintay. Dahil dito sinabi niya sa kanila, “Binabautismuhan ko kayo sa pamamagitan ng tubig, ngunit ang darating na kasunod ko ay magbabautismo sa inyo sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu Santo at ng apoy. Siya'y higit na makapangyarihan kaysa akin; ni hindi man lamang ako karapat-dapat na magkalag ng sintas ng kanyang sandalyas. Nang mabautismuhan na ni Juan ang mga tao, binautismuhan din niya si Jesus. Habang nananalangin si Jesus, nabuksan ang langit at bumaba sa kanya ang Espiritu Santo sa anyong kalapati. Isang tinig mula sa langit ang nagsabi, “Ikaw ang minamahal kong Anak; lubos kitang kinalulugdan.”
第一読み物(イザヤ書42章：1詩から4詩までと6詩から7詩まで) (第一オプション)
ReplyDeleteこの読み物はイザヤ書です。
わたしの支えるしもべ、わたしの喜びとする選ばれた者に目を留めよ。わたしは彼に、わたしの霊を与えた。彼は世界の国々に正義を示す。彼は穏やかで、大声を上げたり路上で言い争ったりしない。いたんだ葦を折らず、今にも消えそうな火でも消さない。気落ちしている人を元気づけ、もうだめだとあきらめる者を励ます。こうして、痛めつけられた者たちに完全な正義が与えられるのを見届ける。真実と正義が全地に行き渡り、海の向こうの遠い国々の民が彼を信頼するようになるまで手を休めない。
第一読み物(イザヤ書40章：1詩から5詩までと9詩から11詩まで) (第二オプション)
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「わたしの民を慰めよ」と主は命じます。「エルサレムに優しく語りかけ、悲しみの日は過ぎ去ったと言ってやりなさい。その罪は赦された。すべての罪に倍する報いを受けた、と。」耳を傾けなさい。荒野で叫ぶ声が聞こえます。「主が通られる道を準備せよ。荒野に、平らでまっすぐな道を、主のために準備せよ。谷を埋め、丘をけずり、曲がりくねった道をまっすぐにし、荒れた道を広げて平らにせよ。主のすばらしさをすべての人々に示せ。」主が命じた以上、そのとおりになります。
第二読み物(使徒の働き10章：34詩から38詩まで) (第一オプション)
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ペテロは話し始めました。「神様はただユダヤ人だけを愛しておられるのではないことが、はっきりわかりました。神を礼拝し、また良い行いをして神に喜ばれる人は、どこの国にもいるのです。イスラエル人に伝えられた神のみことばについては、すでにお聞きでしょう。全人類の主である救い主イエスによって、私たちが神と和解できるということです。この教えは、バプテスマのヨハネが語り始め、ガリラヤからユダヤ全土に広まりました。ナザレのイエスは神の聖霊と力とに満たされて、すばらしいみわざを行い、また悪霊につかれている人たちをみないやしながら、各地を巡回されました。それは、神様がこの方と共におられたからだということも、きっとご存じでしょう。」
第二読み物(テトスの手紙2章：11詩から14詩までと3章：4詩から7詩まで) (第二オプション)
この読み物はテトスの手紙です。
というのも、永遠の救いという神からの一方的な恵みは、だれにでも提供されているからです。しかも、この恵みをいただくと同時に、神が私たちに望んでおられることも実現するのです。それは、神を認めない生き方と罪にまみれた快楽とを捨て去って、日々神を敬う正しい生活を送ることであり、偉大な神と救い主イエス・キリストとの栄光が現れる日を待ち望むようになることです。キリストは、私たちの罪のためにご自分をささげ、神のさばきを受けて死んでくださいました。それは、罪のどろ沼にはまり込んでいた私たちを助け出してご自分の民とし、心のきよい、熱心な、善意の人と変えてくださるためでした。
福音書(ルカ3章：15詩から16詩までと21詩から22詩まで)
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民衆は、救い主を待望していました。そして、もしかしたらヨハネがキリストではないかと考えたのです。この疑問を、ヨハネはきっぱり否定しました。「私は水でバプテスマを授けているだけだ。しかし、もうすぐ私よりはるかに権威ある方が来られる。その方のしもべとなる価値さえ、私にはない。その方は、聖霊と火でバプテスマをお授けになる。さて、そうしたある日のこと、イエスは、ヨハネからバプテスマを受ける人々に加わりました。バプテスマを受け、祈っておられると、天が開き、聖霊が鳩のようにイエスに下りました。そして天から、「あなたはわたしの愛する子、わたしはあなたを喜ぶ」という声が聞こえました。
Bacaan pertama (Yesaya 42: 1–4 dan 6–7) (Pilihan 1)
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Lihat, itu hamba-Ku yang Kupegang, orang pilihan-Ku, yang kepadanya Aku berkenan. Aku telah menaruh Roh-Ku ke atasnya, supaya ia menyatakan hukum kepada bangsa-bangsa. Ia tidak akan berteriak atau menyaringkan suara atau memperdengarkan suaranya di jalan. Buluh yang patah terkulai tidak akan diputuskannya, dan sumbu yang pudar nyalanya tidak akan dipadamkannya, tetapi dengan setia ia akan menyatakan hukum. Ia sendiri tidak akan menjadi pudar dan tidak akan patah terkulai, sampai ia menegakkan hukum di bumi; segala pulau mengharapkan pengajarannya. "Aku ini, TUHAN, telah memanggil engkau untuk maksud penyelamatan, telah memegang tanganmu; Aku telah membentuk engkau dan memberi engkau menjadi perjanjian bagi umat manusia, menjadi terang untuk bangsa-bangsa, untuk membuka mata yang buta, untuk mengeluarkan orang hukuman dari tempat tahanan dan mengeluarkan orang-orang yang duduk dalam gelap dari rumah penjara."
Bacaan pertama (Yesaya 40: 1–5 dan 9–11) (Pilihan 2)
Pembacaan dari kitab nabi Yesaya.
Hiburkanlah, hiburkanlah umat-Ku, demikian firman Allahmu, tenangkanlah hati Yerusalem dan serukanlah kepadanya, bahwa perhambaannya sudah berakhir, bahwa kesalahannya telah diampuni, sebab ia telah menerima hukuman dari tangan TUHAN dua kali lipat karena segala dosanya. Ada suara yang berseru-seru: "Persiapkanlah di padang gurun jalan untuk TUHAN, luruskanlah di padang belantara jalan raya bagi Allah kita! Setiap lembah harus ditutup, dan setiap gunung dan bukit diratakan; tanah yang berbukit-bukit harus menjadi tanah yang rata, dan tanah yang berlekuk-lekuk menjadi dataran; maka kemuliaan TUHAN akan dinyatakan dan seluruh umat manusia akan melihatnya bersama-sama; sungguh, TUHAN sendiri telah mengatakannya."
Bacaan kedua (Kisah para Rasul 10: 34–38) (Pilihan 1)
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Lalu mulailah Petrus berbicara, katanya: "Sesungguhnya aku telah mengerti, bahwa Allah tidak membedakan orang. Setiap orang dari bangsa manapun yang takut akan Dia dan yang mengamalkan kebenaran berkenan kepada-Nya. Itulah firman yang Ia suruh sampaikan kepada orang-orang Israel, yaitu firman yang memberitakan damai sejahtera oleh Yesus Kristus, yang adalah Tuhan dari semua orang. Kamu tahu tentang segala sesuatu yang terjadi di seluruh tanah Yudea, mulai dari Galilea, sesudah baptisan yang diberitakan oleh Yohanes, yaitu tentang Yesus dari Nazaret: bagaimana Allah mengurapi Dia dengan Roh Kudus dan kuat kuasa, Dia, yang berjalan berkeliling sambil berbuat baik dan menyembuhkan semua orang yang dikuasai Iblis, sebab Allah menyertai Dia."
Bacaan kedua (Titus 2: 11–14 dan 3: 4–7) (Pilihan 2)
Pembacaan dari surat Paulus kepada Titus.
Karena kasih karunia Allah yang menyelamatkan semua manusia sudah nyata. Ia mendidik kita supaya kita meninggalkan kefasikan dan keinginan-keinginan duniawi dan supaya kita hidup bijaksana, adil dan beribadah di dalam dunia sekarang ini dengan menantikan penggenapan pengharapan kita yang penuh bahagia dan penyataan kemuliaan Allah yang Mahabesar dan Juruselamat kita Yesus Kristus, yang telah menyerahkan diri-Nya bagi kita untuk membebaskan kita dari segala kejahatan dan untuk menguduskan bagi diri-Nya suatu umat, kepunyaan-Nya sendiri, yang rajin berbuat baik.
Bacaan Injil (Lukas 3: 15–16 dan 21–22)
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Tetapi karena orang banyak sedang menanti dan berharap, dan semuanya bertanya dalam hatinya tentang Yohanes, kalau-kalau ia adalah Mesias, Yohanes menjawab dan berkata kepada semua orang itu: "Aku membaptis kamu dengan air, tetapi Ia yang lebih berkuasa dari padaku akan datang dan membuka tali kasut-Nyapun aku tidak layak. Ia akan membaptis kamu dengan Roh Kudus dan dengan api. Ketika seluruh orang banyak itu telah dibaptis dan ketika Yesus juga dibaptis dan sedang berdoa, terbukalah langit dan turunlah Roh Kudus dalam rupa burung merpati ke atas-Nya. Dan terdengarlah suara dari langit: "Engkaulah Anak-Ku yang Kukasihi, kepada-Mulah Aku berkenan."