Date: June 2, 2019
7th Sunday of Easter readings
New American Bible readings
First reading (Acts 7: 55–60)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
But Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked up intently to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” But they cried out in a loud voice, covered their ears, and rushed upon him together. They threw him out of the city and began to stone him. The witnesses laid down their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them”; and when he said this, he fell asleep.
Second reading (Revelation 22: 12–14, 16–17, and 20)
A reading from the book of Revelation.
“Behold, I am coming soon. I bring with me the recompense I will give to each according to his deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” Blessed are they who wash their robes so as to have the right to the tree of life and enter the city through its gates. “I, Jesus, sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the root and offspring of David,* the bright morning star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let the hearer say, “Come.” Let the one who thirsts come forward, and the one who wants it receive the gift of life-giving water. The one who gives this testimony says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
Gospel (John 17: 20–26)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
When Jesus had said this, he raised his eyes to heaven and
said, “I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me
through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and
I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent
me. And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we
are one, I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as
one, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them even as
you loved me. Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they
also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you
loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world also
does not know you, but I know you, and they know that you sent me. I made known
to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved
me may be in them and I in them.”First reading (Acts 7: 55–60)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes on heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus at God's right hand, so he declared: "I see the heavens open and the Son of Man at the right hand of God." But they shouted and covered their ears with their hands and rushed together upon him. They brought him out of the city and stoned him, and the witnesses laid down their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they were stoning him, Stephen prayed saying: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice: "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had stated this, he died.
Second reading (Revelation 22: 12–14, 16–17, and 20)
A reading from the book of Revelation.
I, John, heard a voice stating to me: "I am coming soon, bringing with me the salary I will pay to each one according to his deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." Happy are those who wash their robes for they will have free access to the tree of Life and enter the city through the gates. "I, Jesus, sent my angel to make known to you these revelations concerning the Churches. I am the Shoot and Offspring of David, the radiant Morning Star." The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!" Whoever hears let him say, "Come!" Whoever thirsts let him approach, and whoever desires, let him freely take the water of life. He who has declare all this says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.
Gospel (John 17: 20–26)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, stating: "I pray not only for these but also for those who through their word will believe in me. May they all be one as you Father are in me and I am in you. May they be one in us; so the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the Glory you have given me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. Thus they shall reach perfection in unity and the world shall know that you have sent me and that I have loved them just as you loved me. Father, since you have given them to me, I want them to be with me where I am and see the Glory you gave me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world has not known you but I have known you, and these have known that you have sent me. As I revealed your Name to them, so will I continue to reveal it, so that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I also may be in them."
The Ascension of the Lord readings
New American Bible readings
First reading (Acts 1: 1–11)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While meeting with them, he enjoined them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for "the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak; for John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." When they had gathered together they asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" He answered them, "It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. While they were looking intently at the sky as he was going, suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them. They said, "Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven."
Second reading (Ephesians 1: 17–23) (Option 1)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.
Brothers and sisters: May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones, and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe, in accord with the exercise of his great might, which he worked in Christ, raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens, far above every principality, authority, power, and dominion, and every name that is named not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things beneath his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.
Second reading (Hebrews 9: 24–28 and 10: 19–23) (Option 2)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Christ did not enter into a sanctuary made by hands, a copy of the true one, but heaven itself, that he might now appear before God on our behalf. Not that he might offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest enters each year into the sanctuary with blood that is not his own; if that were so, he would have had to suffer repeatedly from the foundation of the world. But now once for all he has appeared at the end of the ages to take away sin by his sacrifice. Just as it is appointed that men and women die once, and after this the judgment, so also Christ, offered once to take away the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him. Therefore, brothers and sisters, since through the blood of Jesus we have confidence of entrance into the sanctuary by the new and living way he opened for us through the veil, that is, his flesh, and since we have Aa great priest over the house of God," let us approach with a sincere heart and in absolute trust, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water. Let us hold unwaveringly to our confession that gives us hope, for he who made the promise is trustworthy.
Gospel (Luke 24: 46–53)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus said to his disciples: "Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high." Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and they were continually in the temple praising God.
Catholic Pastoral Edition readings
First reading (Acts 1: 1–11)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
In the first part of my work, Theophilus, I wrote of all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he ascended to heaven. But first he had instructed through the Holy Spirit the apostles he had chosen. After his passion, he presented himself to them, giving many signs that he was alive; over a period of forty days he appeared to them and taught them concerning the kingdom of God. Once when he had been eating with them, he told them, "Do not leave Jerusalem but wait for the fulfillment of the Father's promise about which I have spoken to you: John baptized with water, but will be baptized with the Holy Spirit within a few days." When they had come together, they asked him, "Is it now that you will restore the Kingdom of Israel?" And he answered, "It is not for you to know the time and the steps which the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the earth." After Jesus stated this, he was taken up before their eyes and a cloud hid him from their sight. While they were still looking up to heaven where he went, suddenly, two men dressed in white stood beside them and stated, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking up at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken from you into heaven, will return in the same way as you have seen him go there."
Second reading (Ephesians 1: 17–23) (Option 1)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.
May the God of Christ Jesus our Lord, the Father of Glory, reveal himself to you and give you a spirit of wisdom, that you may know him. May he enlighten your inner vision, that you may appreciate the things we hope for, since we were called by God. May you know how great is the inheritance, the glory, God sets apart for his saints; my you understand with what extraordinary power he acts in favor of us who believe. He revealed his almighty power in Christ when he raised him from the dead and had him sit at his right hand in heaven, far above all rule, power, authority, dominion, or any other supernatural force that could be named, not only in this world but in the world to come as well. Thus has God put all things under the feet of Christ and set him above all things, as head of the Church which is his body. He who fills all in all unfolds his fullness in the Church.
Second reading (Hebrews 9: 24–28 and 10: 19–23) (Option 2)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.Christ did not enter some sanctuary made by hands, a copy of the true one, but heaven itself. He is now in the presence of God on our behalf. He had not to offer himself many times, as the High Priest does: he who may return every year, because the blood is not his own. Otherwise, he would have suffered many times from the creation of the world. But no; he manifested himself only now at the end of the ages, to take away sin by sacrifice, and, as humans die only once and afterwards are judged, in the same way, Christ sacrificed himself once to take away the sins of the multitude. There will be no further question of sin when he comes again to save those waiting for him. So, my friends, we are assured of entering the Sanctuary by the blood of Jesus who opened for us this new and living way passing through the curtain, that is, his body. Because we have a high priest in charge of the House of God, let us approach with a sincere heart, with full faith, interiorly cleansed from a bad conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to our hope with wavering, because he who promised is faithful.
Gospel (Luke 24: 46–53)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
In the first part of my work, Theophilus, I wrote of all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he ascended to heaven. But first he had instructed through the Holy Spirit the apostles he had chosen. After his passion, he presented himself to them, giving many signs that he was alive; over a period of forty days he appeared to them and taught them concerning the kingdom of God. Once when he had been eating with them, he told them, "Do not leave Jerusalem but wait for the fulfillment of the Father's promise about which I have spoken to you: John baptized with water, but will be baptized with the Holy Spirit within a few days." When they had come together, they asked him, "Is it now that you will restore the Kingdom of Israel?" And he answered, "It is not for you to know the time and the steps which the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the earth." After Jesus stated this, he was taken up before their eyes and a cloud hid him from their sight. While they were still looking up to heaven where he went, suddenly, two men dressed in white stood beside them and stated, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking up at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken from you into heaven, will return in the same way as you have seen him go there."
Second reading (Ephesians 1: 17–23) (Option 1)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.
May the God of Christ Jesus our Lord, the Father of Glory, reveal himself to you and give you a spirit of wisdom, that you may know him. May he enlighten your inner vision, that you may appreciate the things we hope for, since we were called by God. May you know how great is the inheritance, the glory, God sets apart for his saints; my you understand with what extraordinary power he acts in favor of us who believe. He revealed his almighty power in Christ when he raised him from the dead and had him sit at his right hand in heaven, far above all rule, power, authority, dominion, or any other supernatural force that could be named, not only in this world but in the world to come as well. Thus has God put all things under the feet of Christ and set him above all things, as head of the Church which is his body. He who fills all in all unfolds his fullness in the Church.
Second reading (Hebrews 9: 24–28 and 10: 19–23) (Option 2)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.Christ did not enter some sanctuary made by hands, a copy of the true one, but heaven itself. He is now in the presence of God on our behalf. He had not to offer himself many times, as the High Priest does: he who may return every year, because the blood is not his own. Otherwise, he would have suffered many times from the creation of the world. But no; he manifested himself only now at the end of the ages, to take away sin by sacrifice, and, as humans die only once and afterwards are judged, in the same way, Christ sacrificed himself once to take away the sins of the multitude. There will be no further question of sin when he comes again to save those waiting for him. So, my friends, we are assured of entering the Sanctuary by the blood of Jesus who opened for us this new and living way passing through the curtain, that is, his body. Because we have a high priest in charge of the House of God, let us approach with a sincere heart, with full faith, interiorly cleansed from a bad conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to our hope with wavering, because he who promised is faithful.
Gospel (Luke 24: 46–53)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus states, "You can see what was written: the Messiah had to suffer and on the third day rise from the dead. Then repentance and forgiveness in his name would be proclaimed to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. Now you shall be witnesses to this. And this is why I will send you what my Father promised. So remain in the city until you are invested with power from above." Jesus led them almost as far as Bethany; then he lifted up his hands and blessed them. And as he blessed them, he withdrew (and was taken to heaven. They worshiped him). They returned to Jerusalem, full of joy and were continually in the Temple praising God.
The ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Omaha, and Philadelphia celebrates the 7th Sunday of Easter, while all other U.S. ecclesiastical provinces celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. For all the other U.S. ecclesiastical provinces, the readings of the Ascension of the Lord are used.
ReplyDeleteIndonesia celebrates the 7th Sunday of Easter, while the Philippines celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. Corresponding readings to the celebration are used.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 97) (Verses 1–2, 6–7 and 9)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth. (Or: Alleluia.)
The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad. Justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
The heavens proclaim his justice, and all peoples see his glory. All gods are prostrate before him.
You, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth, exalted far above all gods.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteThis responsorial psalm is recited during the 7th Sunday of Easter.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 97) (Verses 1, 2b, 6, 7c, and 9)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.
The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the distant islands be glad. Justice and right are his throne.
The heavens proclaim his justice, all peoples see his glory. Let all spirits bow before him.
For you are the Master of the universe, exalted far above all gods.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeleteThis responsorial psalm is recited during the 7th Sunday of Easter.
DeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteI will not leave you orphans, says the Lord. I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice.
Alleluia, alleluia.
This gospel acclamation is recited for the 7th Sunday of Easter.
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ReplyDeleteSe leen estas lecturas durante el séptimo domingo de Pascua.
DeleteUnang pagbabasa (Mga Gawa 7: 55–60)
DeleteAng pagbabasa sa mga gawa ng mga apostol.
Ngunit si Esteban, na puspos ng Espiritu Santo, ay tumingala sa langit, at nakita niya ang kaluwalhatian ng Diyos at si Jesus na nakatayo sa kanan ng Diyos. Kaya't sinabi niya, “Tingnan ninyo! Nakikita kong bukás ang kalangitan, at ang Anak ng Tao na nakatayo sa kanan ng Diyos.” Tinakpan nila ang kanilang mga tainga at nagsigawan. Pagkatapos, sabay-sabay nilang sinugod si Esteban at kinaladkad siya palabas ng lungsod upang batuhin. Inilagay ng mga saksi ang kanilang mga balabal sa paanan ng isang binatang nagngangalang Saulo. At habang binabato nila si Esteban, nanalangin siya ng ganito: “Panginoong Jesus, tanggapin mo po ang aking espiritu.” Lumuhod si Esteban at sumigaw nang malakas, “Panginoon, huwag mo po silang pananagutin sa kasalanang ito!”
Pangalawang pagbabasa (Pahayag 22: 12–14, 16–17, at 20)
Ang pagbabasa sa aklat ng Pahayag.
At sinabi ni Jesus, “Makinig kayo! Darating na ako! Dala ko ang mga gantimpalang ibibigay sa bawat isa ayon sa kanyang ginawa! Ako ang Alpha at ang Omega, ang una at ang huli, ang simula at ang wakas.” Pinagpala ang naglilinis ng kanilang kasuotan sapagkat bibigyan sila ng karapatang pumasok sa lungsod at kumain ng bunga ng punongkahoy na nagbibigay-buhay. “Akong si Jesus ang nagsugo sa aking anghel upang ang mga bagay na ito'y ipahayag sa inyo na nasa mga iglesya. Ako ang ugat at supling ni David; ako ang maningning na bituin sa umaga.” Sinasabi ng Espiritu at ng babaing ikakasal, “Halikayo!” Lahat ng nakakarinig nito ay magsabi rin, “Halikayo!” Lumapit ang sinumang nauuhaw; kumuha ang may gusto ng tubig na nagbibigay-buhay; ito'y walang bayad. Sinasabi ng nagpapatotoo sa lahat ng ito, “Tiyak na nga! Darating na ako!” Amen! Dumating ka nawa, Panginoong Jesus!
Ebanghelyo (Juan 17: 20–26)
Ang magandang balita ayon kay San Juan.
“Hindi lamang sila ang idinadalangin ko, kundi pati ang mga mananalig sa akin dahil sa kanilang pahayag. Ama, maging isa nawa silang lahat. Kung paanong ikaw ay nasa akin at ako'y nasa iyo, gayundin naman, maging isa nawa sila sa atin upang ang sanlibutan ay maniwala na ikaw ang nagsugo sa akin. Ibinigay ko na sa kanila ang kaluwalhatiang ibinigay mo sa akin upang sila'y ganap na maging isa, tulad mo at ako na iisa: ako'y nasa kanila at ikaw ay nasa akin, upang lubusan silang maging isa. Dahil dito, malalaman ng sanlibutan na isinugo mo ako at sila'y minamahal mo, katulad ng pagmamahal mo sa akin. “Ama, sila na ibinigay mo sa akin ay nais kong makasama sa kinaroroonan ko upang mapagmasdan nila ang kaluwalhatiang ibinigay mo sa akin, sapagkat minahal mo na ako bago pa nilikha ang daigdig. Makatarungang Ama, hindi ka kilala ng sanlibutan, ngunit kilala kita, at alam rin ng mga ibinigay mo sa akin na ikaw ang nagsugo sa akin. Ipinahayag ko na sa kanila kung sino ka, at patuloy ko itong ipapahayag, upang ang pagmamahal mo sa akin ay manatili sa kanila, at ako ay manatili rin sa kanila.”
Nagbasa ng pagbabasa na ito para sa ikapitong karaniwang panahon ng misa.
DeleteBacaan pertama (Kisah para Rasul 7: 55–60)
DeletePembacaan dari Kisah para Rasul.
Tetapi Stefanus, yang penuh dengan Roh Kudus, menatap ke langit, lalu melihat kemuliaan Allah dan Yesus berdiri di sebelah kanan Allah. Lalu katanya: "Sungguh, aku melihat langit terbuka dan Anak Manusia berdiri di sebelah kanan Allah." Maka berteriak-teriaklah mereka dan sambil menutup telinga serentak menyerbu dia. Mereka menyeret dia ke luar kota, lalu melemparinya. Dan saksi-saksi meletakkan jubah mereka di depan kaki seorang muda yang bernama Saulus. Sedang mereka melemparinya Stefanus berdoa, katanya: "Ya Tuhan Yesus, terimalah rohku." Sambil berlutut ia berseru dengan suara nyaring: "Tuhan, janganlah tanggungkan dosa ini kepada mereka!" Dan dengan perkataan itu meninggallah ia.
Bacaan kedua (Wahyu 22: 12–14, 16–17 dan 20)
Pembacaan dari kitab Wahyu.
"Sesungguhnya Aku datang segera dan Aku membawa upah-Ku untuk membalaskan kepada setiap orang menurut perbuatannya. Aku adalah Alfa dan Omega, Yang Pertama dan Yang Terkemudian, Yang Awal dan Yang Akhir." Berbahagialah mereka yang membasuh jubahnya. Mereka akan memperoleh hak atas pohon-pohon kehidupan dan masuk melalui pintu-pintu gerbang ke dalam kota itu. "Aku, Yesus, telah mengutus malaikat-Ku untuk memberi kesaksian tentang semuanya ini kepadamu bagi jemaat-jemaat. Aku adalah tunas, yaitu keturunan Daud, bintang timur yang gilang-gemilang." Roh dan pengantin perempuan itu berkata: "Marilah!" Dan barangsiapa yang mendengarnya, hendaklah ia berkata: "Marilah!" Dan barangsiapa yang haus, hendaklah ia datang, dan barangsiapa yang mau, hendaklah ia mengambil air kehidupan dengan cuma-cuma! Ia yang memberi kesaksian tentang semuanya ini, berfirman: "Ya, Aku datang segera!" Amin, datanglah, Tuhan Yesus!
Bacaan Injil (Yohanes 17: 20–26)
Pembacaan dari Injil suci menurut Santo Yohanes.
Dan bukan untuk mereka ini saja Aku berdoa, tetapi juga untuk orang-orang, yang percaya kepada-Ku oleh pemberitaan mereka; supaya mereka semua menjadi satu, sama seperti Engkau, ya Bapa, di dalam Aku dan Aku di dalam Engkau, agar mereka juga di dalam Kita, supaya dunia percaya, bahwa Engkaulah yang telah mengutus Aku. Dan Aku telah memberikan kepada mereka kemuliaan, yang Engkau berikan kepada-Ku, supaya mereka menjadi satu, sama seperti Kita adalah satu: Aku di dalam mereka dan Engkau di dalam Aku supaya mereka sempurna menjadi satu, agar dunia tahu, bahwa Engkau yang telah mengutus Aku dan bahwa Engkau mengasihi mereka, sama seperti Engkau mengasihi Aku. Ya Bapa, Aku mau supaya, di mana pun Aku berada, mereka juga berada bersama-sama dengan Aku, mereka yang telah Engkau berikan kepada-Ku, agar mereka memandang kemuliaan-Ku yang telah Engkau berikan kepada-Ku, sebab Engkau telah mengasihi Aku sebelum dunia dijadikan. Ya Bapa yang adil, memang dunia tidak mengenal Engkau, tetapi Aku mengenal Engkau, dan mereka ini tahu, bahwa Engkaulah yang telah mengutus Aku; dan Aku telah memberitahukan nama-Mu kepada mereka dan Aku akan memberitahukannya, supaya kasih yang Engkau berikan kepada-Ku ada di dalam mereka dan Aku di dalam mereka.
第一読み物（使徒の働き第7章：55詩–60詩）
Deleteこの読み物は使徒の働きです。
しかし、ステパノは聖霊に満たされ、ぐっと頭をもたげて天を見上げました。その目には、神の栄光と神の右に立っておられるイエスの姿が見えました。「ごらんなさい。天が開けて、メシヤであるイエス様が、神の右に立っておられます。」しかし、そのとき人々は耳をおおい、割れんばかりの大声をあげ、ステパノ目がけて殺到したので、彼の声はほとんど聞き取れないほどでした。人々はステパノを石で打ち殺そうと、町の外に引きずり出しました。証人たち〔死刑執行人たち〕は上着を脱ぎ、パウロという青年の足もとに置きました。石が雨あられと飛んで来る中で、ステパノは祈りました。「主イエスよ。私の霊を迎え入れてください。」そして、ひざまずき、「主よ。どうぞこの罪の責任を、この人たちに負わせないでください！」と大声で叫んだかと思うと、ついに息絶えました。
第二読み物（黙示録第22章：12詩–14詩と16詩–17詩と20詩）
この読み物は黙示録です。
「ごらんなさい。わたしはすぐに戻って来ます。その時、それぞれの行いにふさわしい報いをもたらします。わたしは初めであり、終わりです。最初であり、最後です。」都の門から入る資格と、いのちの木の実を食べる権利とを受けたいと願い、自分の衣服を洗う人は幸いです。「わたしイエスは、これらすべてを諸教会に知らせるため、あなたがたに使者を送りました。わたしはダビデの根であり、その子孫です。また、ひときわ輝く明けの明星です。」聖霊と花嫁は、「来てください」と言っています。これを聞く人々は、同じように、「来てください」と言いなさい。渇いている人（求めている人）は、だれでも来なさい。そして、いのちの水をただで受けなさい。これらを知らせてくださった方が、はっきり宣言します。「そのとおり。わたしはすぐに戻って来ます。」アーメン。主イエスよ、来てください。
福音書（ヨハネ第17章：20詩–26詩）
この読み物はヨハネの福音書です。
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Primera lectura (Hechos de los Apóstoles 7: 55–60)
DeleteUna lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
Esteban, lleno del Espíritu Santo y con los ojos fijos en el cielo, vio la gloria de Dios, y a Jesús, que estaba de pie a la derecha de Dios. Entonces exclamó: “Veo el cielo abierto y al Hijo del hombre de pie a la derecha de Dios.” Ellos comenzaron a vociferar y, tapándose los oídos, se precipitaron sobre él como un solo hombre, y arrastrándolo fuera de la ciudad, lo apedrearon. Los testigos se quitaron los mantos, confiándolos a un joven llamado Saulo. Mientras lo apedreaban, Esteban oraba, diciendo: “Señor Jesús, recibe mi espíritu.” Después, poniéndose de rodillas, exclamó en alta voz: “Señor, no les tengas en cuenta este pecado.” Y al decir esto, expiró.
Salmo responsivo (Salmo 97) (Versículos 1, 2b, 6, 7c, y 9)
La respuesta es: El Señor es rey sobre toda la tierra.
— ¡El Señor reina! Alégrese la tierra, regocíjense las islas incontables. La Justicia y el Derecho son la base de su trono.
— Los cielos proclaman su justicia y todos los pueblos contemplan su gloria. Todos los dioses se postran ante él.
— Porque tú, Señor, eres el Altísimo: estás por encima de toda la tierra, mucho más alto que todos los dioses.
Segunda lectura (Apocalipsis 22: 12–14, 16–17 y 20)
Una lectura del libro del Apocalipsis.
Yo, Juan, escucho una voz que me dice, “Voy a llegar pronto, y llevo conmigo el salario para dar a cada uno conforme a su trabajo. Yo soy el Alfa y la Omega, el Primero y el Último, el Principio y el Fin. Felices los que lavan sus ropas, porque así tendrán acceso al árbol de la vida y se les abrirán las puertas de la ciudad. Yo, Jesús, he enviado a mi ángel para decirles lo que se refiere a las Iglesias. Yo soy el Brote y el Descendiente de David, la estrella radiante de la mañana.” El Espíritu y la Esposa dicen: “¡Ven!” Que el que escucha diga también: “¡Ven!” El que tenga sed, que se acerque; y el que lo desee, reciba gratuitamente el agua de la vida. El que da fe de estas palabras dice: "Sí, vengo pronto." Amén. Ven, Señor Jesús.
Evangelio (Juan 17: 20–26)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Juan.
Jesús levantó los ojos al cielo, diciendo: “No ruego solamente por ellos, sino también por los que, gracias a su palabra, creerán en mí. Que todos sean uno: como tú, Padre, estás en mí y yo en ti, que también ellos sean uno en nosotros, para que el mundo crea que tú me enviaste. Yo les he dado la gloria que tú me diste, para que sean uno, como nosotros somos uno. Yo en ellos y tú en mí, para que sean perfectamente uno y el mundo conozca que tú me has enviado, y que yo los amé cómo tú me amaste. Padre, quiero que los que tú me diste estén conmigo donde yo esté, para que contemplen la gloria que me has dado, porque ya me amabas antes de la creación del mundo. Padre justo, el mundo no te ha conocido, pero yo te conocí, y ellos reconocieron que tú me enviaste. Les di a conocer tu Nombre, y se lo seguiré dando a conocer, para que el amor con que tú me amaste esté en ellos, y yo también esté en ellos.”
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 47) (Verses 2–3 and 6–9)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. (Or: Alleluia.)
All you peoples, clap your hands, shout to God with cries of gladness, for the LORD, the Most High, the awesome, is the great king over all the earth.
God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy; the LORD, amid trumpet blasts. Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our king, sing praise.
For king of all the earth is God; sing hymns of praise. God reigns over the nations, God sits upon his holy throne.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteThis responsorial psalm is for The Ascension of the Lord celebration.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 47) (Verses 2–3 and 6–9)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: God mounts His throne to shouts of joy; a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
Clap your hands, all you peoples; acclaim God with shouts of joy. For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared; he is a great king all over the earth.
God ascends amid joyful shouts, the Lord amid trumpet blasts. Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
God is king of all the earth; sing to him a hymn of praise. For God now rules over the nations, God reigns from his holy throne.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeleteThis responsorial psalm is for the Ascension of the Lord celebration.
DeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteGo and teach all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, until the end of the world.
Alleluia, alleluia.
This gospel acclamation applies for the Ascension of the Lord celebration.
DeletePrimera lectura (Hechos de los Apóstoles 1: 1–11)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
En mi primer Libro, querido Teófilo, me referí a todo lo que hizo y enseñó Jesús, desde el comienzo, hasta el día en que subió al cielo, después de haber dado, por medio del Espíritu Santo, sus últimas instrucciones a los Apóstoles que había elegido. Después de su Pasión, Jesús se manifestó a ellos dándoles numerosas pruebas de que vivía, y durante cuarenta días se le apareció y les habló del Reino de Dios. En una ocasión, mientras estaba comiendo con ellos, les recomendó que no se alejaran de Jerusalén y esperaran la promesa del Padre: “La promesa, les dijo, que yo les he anunciado. Porque Juan bautizó con agua, pero ustedes serán bautizados en el Espíritu Santo, dentro de pocos días.” Los que estaban reunidos le preguntaron: “Señor, ¿es ahora cuando vas a restaurar el reino de Israel?” Él les respondió: “No les corresponde a ustedes conocer el tiempo y el momento que el Padre ha establecido con su propia autoridad. Pero recibirán la fuerza del Espíritu Santo que descenderá sobre ustedes, y serán mis testigos en Jerusalén, en toda Judea y Samaria, y hasta los confines de la tierra.” Dicho esto, los Apóstoles lo vieron elevarse, y una nube lo ocultó de la vista de ellos. Como permanecían con la mirada puesta en el cielo mientras Jesús subía, se les aparecieron dos hombres vestidos de blanco, que les dijeron: “Hombres de Galilea, ¿por qué siguen mirando al cielo? Este Jesús que les ha sido quitado y fue elevado al cielo, vendrá de la misma manera que lo han visto partir.”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 47) (Versículos 2–3 y 6–9)
La respuesta es: Dios asciende a su trono por los gritos de alegría; el sonido de trompetas para el Señor.
• Aplaudan, todos los pueblos, aclamen a Dios con gritos de alegría; porque el Señor, el Altísimo, es temible, es el soberano de toda la tierra.
• Dios asciende entre aclamaciones, asciende al sonido de trompetas. Canten, canten a nuestro Dios, canten, canten a nuestro Rey.
• Dios es el Rey de toda la tierra, cántenle un hermoso himno. Dios reina sobre las naciones, Dios se sienta en su trono sagrado.
Segunda lectura (Efesios 1: 17–23) (Opción 1)
DeleteUna lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los Efesios.
Que el Dios de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, el Padre de la gloria, les conceda un espíritu de sabiduría y de revelación que les permita conocerlo verdaderamente. Que él ilumine sus corazones, para que ustedes puedan valorar la esperanza a la que han sido llamados, los tesoros de gloria que encierra su herencia entre los santos, y la extraordinaria grandeza del poder con que él obra en nosotros, los creyentes, por la eficacia de su fuerza. Este es el mismo poder que Dios manifestó en Cristo, cuando lo resucitó de entre los muertos y lo hizo sentar a su derecha en el cielo, elevándolo por encima de todo Principado, Potestad, Poder y Dominación, y de cualquier otra dignidad que pueda mencionarse tanto en este mundo como en el futuro. Él puso todas las cosas bajo sus pies y lo constituyó, por encima de todo, Cabeza de la Iglesia, que es su Cuerpo y la Plenitud de aquel que llena completamente todas las cosas.
Segunda lectura (Hebreos 9: 24–28 y 10: 19–23) (Opción 2)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los hebreos.
Pues ahora no se trata de un santuario hecho por hombres, figura del santuario auténtico, sino que Cristo entró en el propio cielo, donde está ahora ante Dios en favor nuestro. Él no tuvo que sacrificarse repetidas veces, a diferencia del sumo sacerdote que vuelve todos los años con una sangre que no es la suya; de otro modo hubiera tenido que padecer muchísimas veces desde la creación del mundo. De hecho se manifestó una sola vez, al fin de los tiempos, para abolir el pecado con su sacrificio. Así como los hombres mueren una sola vez, y después viene para ellos el juicio; de la misma manera Cristo se sacrificó una sola vez para quitar los pecados de una multitud. La segunda vez se manifestará a todos aquellos que lo esperan como a su salvador, pero ya no será por causa del pecado. Así, pues, hermanos, no podemos dudar de que entraremos en el Santuario en virtud de la sangre de Jesús; él nos abrió ese camino nuevo y vivo a través de la cortina, es decir, su carne. Teniendo un sacerdote excepcional a cargo de la casa de Dios, acerquémonos con corazón sincero, con fe plena, limpios interiormente de todo lo que mancha la conciencia y con el cuerpo lavado con agua pura. Sigamos profesando nuestra esperanza sin que nada nos pueda conmover, ya que es digno de confianza aquel que se comprometió.
Evangelio (Lucas 24: 46–53)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Lucas.
Les dijo: “Todo esto estaba escrito: los padecimientos del Mesías y su resurrección de entre los muertos al tercer día. Luego debe proclamarse en su nombre el arrepentimiento y el perdón de los pecados, comenzando por Jerusalén, y yendo después a todas las naciones, invitándolas a que se conviertan. Ustedes son testigos de todo esto. Ahora yo voy a enviar sobre ustedes lo que mi Padre prometió. Permanezcan, pues, en la ciudad hasta que sean revestidos de la fuerza que viene de arriba.” Jesús los llevó hasta cerca de Betania y, levantando las manos, los bendijo. Y mientras los bendecía, se separó de ellos y fue llevado al cielo. Ellos se postraron ante él. Después volvieron llenos de gozo a Jerusalén, y continuamente estaban en el Templo alabando a Dios.
Se leen estas lecturas para la celebración de la Ascensión del Señor.
DeleteUnang pagbabasa (Mga Gawa 1: 1–11)
ReplyDeleteAng pagbabasa sa mga gawa ng mga Apostol.
Mahal kong Teofilo, sa aking unang aklat ay isinalaysay ko ang lahat ng ginawa at itinuro ni Jesus buhat sa pasimula hanggang sa araw na siya'y umakyat sa langit. Bago siya umakyat, sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng Espiritu Santo ay nag-iwan siya ng mga bilin sa kanyang mga apostol na kanyang hinirang. Sa loob ng apatnapung araw pagkatapos ng kanyang pagkamatay, nagpakita siya sa kanila at sa pamamagitan ng maraming katibayan ay pinatunayan niyang siya'y buháy. Nagturo siya sa kanila tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos. Samantalang siya'y kasama pa nila, pinagbilinan sila ni Jesus, “Huwag muna kayong aalis sa Jerusalem. Sa halip, hintayin ninyo roon ang ipinangako ng Ama na sinabi ko na sa inyo. Si Juan ay nagbautismo sa tubig, ngunit di magtatagal at babautismuhan kayo sa Espiritu Santo.” Nang magkatipon si Jesus at ang mga alagad, nagtanong sila kay Jesus, “Panginoon, itatatag na po ba ninyong muli ang kaharian ng Israel?” Sumagot si Jesus, “Ang mga panahon at pagkakataon ay itinakda ng Ama sa kanyang sariling kapangyarihan, at hindi na kailangan pang malaman ninyo kung kailan iyon. Subalit tatanggap kayo ng kapangyarihan pagbaba sa inyo ng Espiritu Santo, at kayo'y magiging mga saksi ko sa Jerusalem, sa buong Judea at sa Samaria, at hanggang sa dulo ng daigdig.” Pagkasabi nito, si Jesus ay iniakyat sa langit habang ang mga alagad ay nakatingin sa kanya, at natakpan siya ng ulap. Habang sila'y nakatitig sa langit at siya'y iniaakyat, may dalawang lalaking nakaputi na lumitaw sa tabi nila. Sabi nila, “Kayong mga taga-Galilea, bakit kayo nakatayo rito at nakatingin sa langit? Itong si Jesus na umakyat sa langit ay magbabalik gaya ng nakita ninyong pag-akyat niya.”
Pangalawang pagbabasa (Efeso 1: 17–23) (Unang pagpili)
Ang pagbabasa sa sulat ni San Pablo sa mga taga-Efeso.
Idinadalangin ko sa Diyos ng ating Panginoong Jesu-Cristo, ang maluwalhating Ama, na pagkalooban niya kayo ng espiritu ng karunungan at pagpapahayag tungkol sa Diyos upang lubos ninyo siyang makilala. Nawa'y liwanagan ng Diyos ang inyong mga puso upang malaman ninyo ang pag-asa na para doon ay tinawag niya kayo, kung gaano kasagana ang pagpapalang inilaan niya para sa kanyang mga banal, at kung ano ang di-masukat niyang kapangyarihan na kumikilos sa atin na mga nananalig sa kanya. Ang dakilang kapangyarihan ding iyon ang muling bumuhay kay Cristo at nag-upo sa kanya sa kanan ng Diyos sa kalangitan. Mula roon ay namumuno si Cristo sa lahat ng paghahari, kapamahalaan, kapangyarihan, at pamunuan sa kalangitan. Higit na dakila ang kanyang pangalan kaysa sa lahat, hindi lamang sa panahong ito kundi maging sa darating. Ipinailalim ng Diyos sa paa ni Cristo ang lahat ng bagay, at ginawa siyang ulo ng lahat ng bagay para sa iglesya, na siyang katawan ni Cristo, ang kapuspusan niya na pumupuno sa lahat ng bagay.
Pangalawang pagbabasa (Hebreo 9: 24–28 at 10: 19–23) (Pangalawang pagpili)
DeleteAng pagababasa sa sulat ni San Pablo sa mga Hebreo.
Sapagkat si Cristo ay hindi pumasok sa isang Dakong Banal na ginawa ng tao at larawan lamang ng tunay na sambahan. Sa langit mismo siya pumasok at ngayo'y nasa harap na siya ng Diyos at namamagitan para sa atin. Ang pinakapunong pari ng mga Judio ay pumapasok sa Dakong Banal taun-taon na may dalang dugo ng mga hayop. Ngunit si Cristo'y minsan lamang pumasok upang ihandog ang kanyang sarili. Kung hindi gayon, kailangan sanang paulit-ulit na siya'y mamatay mula pa nang likhain ang sanlibutan. Subalit minsan lamang siyang nagpakita, ngayong magtatapos na ang panahon, upang pawiin ang kasalanan sa pamamagitan ng handog na kanyang inialay. Itinakda sa mga tao na minsan lamang mamatay at pagkatapos ay ang paghuhukom. Gayundin naman, si Cristo'y minsan lamang inihandog upang pawiin ang mga kasalanan ng mga tao. Siya'y muling darating, hindi upang muling ihandog dahil sa kasalanan, kundi upang iligtas ang mga naghihintay sa kanya. Kaya nga, mga kapatid, tayo'y malaya nang makakapasok sa Dakong Kabanal-banalan dahil sa dugo ni Jesus. Binuksan niya para sa atin ang isang bago at buhay na daang naglalagos hanggang sa kabila ng tabing, at ang tabing na ito'y ang kanyang katawan. Tayo ay may isang Pinakapunong Pari na namamahala sa sambahayan ng Diyos. Kaya't lumapit tayo sa Diyos nang may pusong tapat at may matibay na pananampalataya sa kanya. Lumapit tayong may malinis na budhi sapagkat nilinis na ang ating mga puso at hinugasan na ng dalisay na tubig ang ating mga katawan. Magpakatatag tayo sa ating pag-asa at huwag nang mag-alinlangan pa, sapagkat tapat ang nangako sa atin.
Ebanghelyo (Lucas 24: 46–53)
Ang magandang balita ayon kay San Lucas.
Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Ganito ang nasusulat: kinakailangang magdusa at mamatay ang Cristo; at pagkatapos, siya'y muling mabubuhay sa ikatlong araw. Sa kanyang pangalan, ang pagsisisi at kapatawaran ng mga kasalanan ay dapat ipangaral sa lahat ng mga bansa, magmula sa Jerusalem. Kayo ang mga saksi sa mga bagay na ito. Tandaan ninyo, isusugo ko sa inyo ang ipinangako ng aking Ama, kaya't huwag kayong aalis sa Jerusalem hangga't hindi kayo napagkakalooban ng kapangyarihang mula sa langit.” Pagkatapos ng mga ito, sila'y isinama ni Jesus sa labas ng lungsod. Pagdating sa Bethania, itinaas niya ang kanyang mga kamay at sila'y binasbasan. Habang binabasbasan niya sila, siya'y umalis [at dinala paakyat sa langit]. Siya'y sinamba nila at pagkatapos ay bumalik sila sa Jerusalem na punung-puno ng kagalakan. Palagi silang nasa Templo at doo'y nagpupuri sa Diyos.
Nagbabasa ang mga pagbabasa na ito para sa panahon ng Ascension of the Lord.
DeleteBacaan pertama (Kisah Para Rasul 1: 1–11)
ReplyDeletePembacaan dari Kisah para Rasul.
Hai Teofilus, dalam bukuku yang pertama aku menulis tentang segala sesuatu yang dikerjakan dan diajarkan Yesus, sampai pada hari Ia terangkat. Sebelum itu Ia telah memberi perintah-Nya oleh Roh Kudus kepada rasul-rasul yang dipilih-Nya. Kepada mereka Ia menunjukkan diri-Nya setelah penderitaan-Nya selesai, dan dengan banyak tanda Ia membuktikan, bahwa Ia hidup. Sebab selama empat puluh hari Ia berulang-ulang menampakkan diri dan berbicara kepada mereka tentang Kerajaan Allah. Pada suatu hari ketika Ia makan bersama-sama dengan mereka, Ia melarang mereka meninggalkan Yerusalem, dan menyuruh mereka tinggal di situ menantikan janji Bapa, yang — demikian kata-Nya —"telah kamu dengar dari pada-Ku. Sebab Yohanes membaptis dengan air, tetapi tidak lama lagi kamu akan dibaptis dengan Roh Kudus." Maka bertanyalah mereka yang berkumpul di situ: "Tuhan, maukah Engkau pada masa ini memulihkan kerajaan bagi Israel?" Jawab-Nya: "Engkau tidak perlu mengetahui masa dan waktu, yang ditetapkan Bapa sendiri menurut kuasa-Nya. Tetapi kamu akan menerima kuasa, kalau Roh Kudus turun ke atas kamu, dan kamu akan menjadi saksi-Ku di Yerusalem dan di seluruh Yudea dan Samaria dan sampai ke ujung bumi." Sesudah Ia mengatakan demikian, terangkatlah Ia disaksikan oleh mereka, dan awan menutup-Nya dari pandangan mereka. Ketika mereka sedang menatap ke langit waktu Ia naik itu, tiba-tiba berdirilah dua orang yang berpakaian putih dekat mereka, dan berkata kepada mereka: "Hai orang-orang Galilea, mengapakah kamu berdiri melihat ke langit? Yesus ini, yang terangkat ke sorga meninggalkan kamu, akan datang kembali dengan cara yang sama seperti kamu melihat Dia naik ke sorga."
Bacaan kedua (Efesus 1: 17–23) (Pilihan pertama)
Pembacaan dari surat Paulus kepada jemaat di Efesus.
Dan meminta kepada Allah Tuhan kita Yesus Kristus, yaitu Bapa yang mulia itu, supaya Ia memberikan kepadamu Roh hikmat dan wahyu untuk mengenal Dia dengan benar. Dan supaya Ia menjadikan mata hatimu terang, agar kamu mengerti pengharapan apakah yang terkandung dalam panggilan-Nya: betapa kayanya kemuliaan bagian yang ditentukan-Nya bagi orang-orang kudus, dan betapa hebat kuasa-Nya bagi kita yang percaya, sesuai dengan kekuatan kuasa-Nya, yang dikerjakan-Nya di dalam Kristus dengan membangkitkan Dia dari antara orang mati dan mendudukkan Dia di sebelah kanan-Nya di sorga, jauh lebih tinggi dari segala pemerintah dan penguasa dan kekuasaan dan kerajaan dan tiap-tiap nama yang dapat disebut, bukan hanya di dunia ini saja, melainkan juga di dunia yang akan datang. Dan segala sesuatu telah diletakkan-Nya di bawah kaki Kristus dan Dia telah diberikan-Nya kepada jemaat sebagai Kepala dari segala yang ada. Jemaat yang adalah tubuh-Nya, yaitu kepenuhan Dia, yang memenuhi semua dan segala sesuatu.
Bacaan kedua (Ibrani 9: 24–28 dan 10: 19–23) (Pilihan kedua)
DeletePembacaan dari surat Paulus kepada Ibrani.
Sebab Kristus bukan masuk ke dalam tempat kudus buatan tangan manusia yang hanya merupakan gambaran saja dari yang sebenarnya, tetapi ke dalam sorga sendiri untuk menghadap hadirat Allah guna kepentingan kita. Dan Ia bukan masuk untuk berulang-ulang mempersembahkan diri-Nya sendiri, sebagaimana Imam Besar setiap tahun masuk ke dalam tempat kudus dengan darah yang bukan darahnya sendiri. Sebab jika demikian Ia harus berulang-ulang menderita sejak dunia ini dijadikan. Tetapi sekarang Ia hanya satu kali saja menyatakan diri-Nya, pada zaman akhir untuk menghapuskan dosa oleh korban-Nya. Dan sama seperti manusia ditetapkan untuk mati hanya satu kali saja, dan sesudah itu dihakimi, demikian pula Kristus hanya satu kali saja mengorbankan diri-Nya untuk menanggung dosa banyak orang. Sesudah itu Ia akan menyatakan diri-Nya sekali lagi tanpa menanggung dosa untuk menganugerahkan keselamatan kepada mereka, yang menantikan Dia. Jadi, saudara-saudara, oleh darah Yesus kita sekarang penuh keberanian dapat masuk ke dalam tempat kudus, karena Ia telah membuka jalan yang baru dan yang hidup bagi kita melalui tabir, yaitu diri-Nya sendiri, dan kita mempunyai seorang Imam Besar sebagai kepala Rumah Allah. Karena itu marilah kita menghadap Allah dengan hati yang tulus ikhlas dan keyakinan iman yang teguh, oleh karena hati kita telah dibersihkan dari hati nurani yang jahat dan tubuh kita telah dibasuh dengan air yang murni. Marilah kita teguh berpegang pada pengakuan tentang pengharapan kita, sebab Ia, yang menjanjikannya, setia.
Bacaan Injil (Lukas 24: 46–53)
Pembacaan dari Injil suci menurut Santo Lukas.
Kata-Nya kepada mereka: "Ada tertulis demikian: Mesias harus menderita dan bangkit dari antara orang mati pada hari yang ketiga, dan lagi: dalam nama-Nya berita tentang pertobatan dan pengampunan dosa harus disampaikan kepada segala bangsa, mulai dari Yerusalem. Kamu adalah saksi dari semuanya ini. Dan Aku akan mengirim kepadamu apa yang dijanjikan Bapa-Ku. Tetapi kamu harus tinggal di dalam kota ini sampai kamu diperlengkapi dengan kekuasaan dari tempat tinggi." Lalu Yesus membawa mereka ke luar kota sampai dekat Betania. Di situ Ia mengangkat tangan-Nya dan memberkati mereka. Dan ketika Ia sedang memberkati mereka, Ia berpisah dari mereka dan terangkat ke sorga. Mereka sujud menyembah kepada-Nya, lalu mereka pulang ke Yerusalem dengan sangat bersukacita. Mereka senantiasa berada di dalam Bait Allah dan memuliakan Allah.
第一読み物（使徒の働き第1章：1詩–11詩）
ReplyDeleteこの読み物は使徒の働きです。
親愛なる、神を愛する友へ。この前の書（ルカの福音書）では、イエスの生涯とその教えについて書き、イエスが、ご自分のお選びになった使徒たちに聖霊によって指示を与え、天に帰られたところまでお伝えしました。十字架刑のあと、四十日にわたって、イエスは何度も使徒たちに姿を現されました。自分がまぎれもなく、生きているイエスそのものであることを、さまざまな方法で示されたのです。またそのつど、神の国のこともお話しになりました。そんなある時のことです。イエスは使徒たちに、こうお命じになりました。「エルサレムから離れてはいけません。前にも言ったように、父が約束を果たしてくださるまで、待っていなさい。バプテスマのヨハネは水でバプテスマ（洗礼）を授けましたが、もうすぐ、あなたがたは聖霊によるバプテスマを受けるからです。」そこで、またイエスが姿を現された時、使徒たちは心躍らせながら、「主よ。今こそイスラエルを解放し、独立国として再興なさるのですか」と尋ねました。「それがいつかは、父がお決めになります。あなたがたが、あれこれ言うことはできません。しかし、聖霊があなたがたに下る時、あなたがたは大きな力を受け、エルサレムからユダヤ全土、そしてサマリヤから地の果てまで、わたしの死と復活を伝える証人となります。」こうお答えになると、イエスは、見守る使徒たちの目の前で天に上げられ、たちまち雲の中に姿を消されました。彼らがなおも目をこらして見上げていると、突然、白い衣を着た人が二人、そばに立って言いました。「ガリラヤの人たちよ。なぜ空ばかり見上げているのですか。イエスは天にのぼりましたが、いつかまた、今と同じようにして地上へ帰って来られるのです。」
第二読み物（エペソ人第1章：17詩–23詩）（第一選択）
この読み物はエペソ人への手紙です。
どうか、主イエス・キリストの神、すなわち栄光の父が、あなたがたに知恵を与えて、キリストがどのようなお方か、何をしてくださったかを、正しく、はっきりと理解させてくださいますように。また、心にあふれるほどの光が与えられて、神があなたがたを召して与えようとされる将来を、はっきり見きわめることができますように。また、信じる者を助ける神の力が、どれほど偉大であるかを知ることができますように。この同じ偉大な力が、キリストを死者の中から復活させ、ほかのどんな王、支配者、権力者、指導者よりもはるかに高い、天の神の右の座につかせたのです。このキリストの栄誉は、この世だけでなく、次に来る世でも、他のすべてにはるかにまさって輝かしいものです。そして神は、すべてをキリストの足の下に従わせ、キリストを教会の最高のかしらとされました。ですから教会は、キリストの体であって、すべてを造り、すべてを満たすキリストの霊が満ちあふれるところです。
第二読み物（へブル人第9章：24詩–28詩と第10章：19詩–23詩）（第二選択）
この読み物はへブル人への手紙です。
キリストは、天にあるものの模型にすぎない、地上の神殿に入られたのではありません。天そのものに入られ、今は、私たちの友として神の前に出られたのです。しかも、地上の大祭司が毎年きまって動物の血を至聖所にささげたように、ご自分を何度もささげるようなことはなさいませんでした。もしそうであれば、世の初めから、何度も死ななければならなかったでしょう。キリストは、この時代の終わりに、死によって罪の力を永遠に無効とするために、ただ一度おいでになったのです。人間には、一度だけ死んで、その後さばきを受けることが定められているように、キリストも、多くの人の罪のためにご自身をささげて、一度だけ死なれました。そして、もう一度おいでになりますが、今度は罪を取り除くためではありません。その時は、彼を待ち望んでいるすべての人の救いを完成させるために来られるのです。ですから、愛する皆さん。いま私たちは、イエスが血を流されたことによって、神のおられる至聖所に堂々と入って行けるのです。この新しいいのちに至る道は、キリストがご自分の体という幕を引き裂くことによって開いてくださいました。私たちはこの道を通って、きよい神の前に進み出ることができるのです。また、このキリストという偉大な大祭司が神の家を支配しておられるのですから、私たちは、まちがいなく受け入れられるという確信と真実な心をもって、神の御前にまっすぐ進み出ようではありませんか。すでに、私たちの心はキリストの血を注がれてきよめられ、体はきよい水で洗われているのです。いま私たちは、神が約束してくださった救いを、希望をもって待ち望むことができ、救いが確実であることを疑いなく語ることができます。神のことばは必ず実現します。
福音書（ルカ第24章：46詩–53詩）
この読み物はルカの福音書です。
イエスは、さらに続けられました。「キリストは苦しめられ、殺され、そして三日目に復活することが、ずっと昔から記されていたのです。悔い改めてわたしのもとに立ち返る人は、だれでも罪が赦されます。この救いの知らせは、エルサレムから始まり、世界中に伝えられるのです。あなたがたはこのことの証人です。初めから何もかも見てきたのですから。わたしは、父が約束してくださった聖霊をあなたがたに送ります。しかし、聖霊が来て、天からの力で満たしてくださるまでは、都にとどまっていなさい。」それからイエスは、彼らをベタニヤまで連れて行き、手を上げて祝福してから、彼らから離れて行かれました。彼らは喜びに胸を躍らせて、エルサレムに戻り、いつも宮にいて神を賛美していました。