Date: January 3, 2021
New American Bible readings
First reading (Isaiah 60: 1–6)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you: your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses. Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
Second reading (Ephesians 3: 2–3 and 5–6)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.
Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
Gospel (Matthew 2: 1–12)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
Catholic Pastoral Edition readings
First reading (Isaiah 60: 1–6)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
Arise and shine, Jerusalem, for your light has come. The Glory of the Lord rises upon you. Night still covers the earth and gloomy clouds veil the peoples, but the Lord now rises and over you his glory appears. Nations will come to your light and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes round about and see: they are all gathered and are coming to you, your sons from afar, your daughters tenderly carried. This sight will make your face radiant, your heart throbbing and full; the riches of the sea will be turned to you, the wealth of the nations will come to you. A flood of camels will cover you, caravans from Midian and Ephah. Those from Sheba will come, bringing with them gold and incense, all singing in praise of the Lord.
Second reading (Ephesians 3: 2–3 and 5–6)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.
Brothers and sisters: You may have heard of the graces God bestowed on me for your sake. By a revelation he gave me the knowledge of his mysterious design, as I have explained in a few words. This mystery was not made known to past generations but only now, through revelations given to holy apostles and prophets. Now the non-Jewish people share the Inheritance; in Christ Jesus the non-Jews are incorporated and are to enjoy the Promise, for this is the Good News.
Gospel (Matthew 2: 1–12)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in Judea, during the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem. They asked, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star in the east and have come to honor him." When Herod heard this, he was greatly disturbed and with him all of Jerusalem. He immediately called a meeting of all high-ranking priests and those who taught the people of God his Law, and asked them where the Messiah was to be born. "In the town of Bethlehem in Judea," they told him, "for this is what the prophet wrote: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are by no means the least among the clans of Judah, for from you will become a leader, the one who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod surreptitiously called the wise men and asked them the precise time the star appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem with the instruction, "Go and get precise information about the child. As soon as you have located him, report to me, so that I too may go and honor him." After the meeting with the king, they set out. The star that they had seen in the East went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. The wise men were overjoyed on seeing the star again. They went into the house and when they saw the child with Mary his mother, they knelt and worshiped him. They opened their bags and offered him their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh. In a dream they were warned not to return to Herod, so they returned to their home country by another way.
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in Judea, during the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem. They asked, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star in the east and have come to honor him." When Herod heard this, he was greatly disturbed and with him all of Jerusalem. He immediately called a meeting of all high-ranking priests and those who taught the people of God his Law, and asked them where the Messiah was to be born. "In the town of Bethlehem in Judea," they told him, "for this is what the prophet wrote: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are by no means the least among the clans of Judah, for from you will become a leader, the one who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod surreptitiously called the wise men and asked them the precise time the star appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem with the instruction, "Go and get precise information about the child. As soon as you have located him, report to me, so that I too may go and honor him." After the meeting with the king, they set out. The star that they had seen in the East went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. The wise men were overjoyed on seeing the star again. They went into the house and when they saw the child with Mary his mother, they knelt and worshiped him. They opened their bags and offered him their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh. In a dream they were warned not to return to Herod, so they returned to their home country by another way.
Responsorial psalm (Psalm 72) (Verses 1–2, 7–8, and 10–13)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with your justice, the king’s son; He shall govern your people with justice and your afflicted ones with judgment.
Justice shall flower in his days, and profound peace, till the moon be no more. May he rule from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts; the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute. All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him.
For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him. He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor; the lives of the poor he shall save.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteResponsorial psalm (Psalm 72) (Verses 1–2, 7–8, and 10–13)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
O God, endow the king with you justice, the royal son with with your righteousness. May he rule your people justly and defend the rights of the lowly.
Justice will flower in his days, and peace abound till the moon be no more. For he reigns from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth.
The kings of Tarshish and the islands render him tribute, the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts, all kings bow down to him, and all nations serve him.
He delivers the needy who call on him, the afflicted with no one to help them. His mercy is upon the weak and the poor, he saves the life of the poor.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteWe saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.
Alleluia, alleluia.
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DeletePrimera lectura (Isaías 60: 1–6)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Isaías.
Levántate y brilla, que ha llegado tu luz y la Gloria de Yahvé amaneció sobre ti. Mientras las tinieblas cubrían la tierra y los pueblos estaban en la noche, sobre ti se levantó Yahvé, y sobre ti apareció su Gloria. Los pueblos se dirigen hacia tu luz y los reyes, al resplandor de tu aurora. Levanta los ojos a tu alrededor y contempla: todos se reúnen y vienen a ti; tus hijos llegan de lejos y tus hijas son traídas en brazos. Tú entonces, al verlo, te pondrás radiante, palpitará tu corazón muy emocionado; traerán a ti tesoros del otro lado del mar y llegarán a ti las riquezas de las naciones. Te inundará una multitud de camellos: llegarán los de Madián y Efá. Los de Sabá vendrán todos trayendo oro e incienso, y proclamando las alabanzas de Yahvé.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 72) (Versículos 1–2, 7–8 y 10–13)
La respuesta es: Señor, todas las naciones en la tierra te adorarán.
• Oh Dios, concede tu justicia al rey y tu rectitud al descendiente de reyes, para que gobierne a tu pueblo con justicia y a tus pobres con rectitud.
• Que en sus días florezca la justicia y abunde la paz, mientras dure la luna; que domine de un mar hasta el otro, y desde el Río hasta los confines de la tierra.
• Que los reyes de Tarsis y de las costas lejanas le paguen tributo. Que los reyes de Arabia y de Sebá le traigan regalos; que todos los reyes le rindan homenaje y lo sirvan todas las naciones.
• Porque él librará al pobre que suplica y al humilde que está desamparado. Tendrá compasión del débil y del pobre, y salvará la vida de los indigentes.
Segunda lectura (Efesios 3: 2–3 y 5–6)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los efesios.
Porque seguramente habrán oído hablar de la gracia de Dios, que me ha sido dispensada en beneficio de ustedes. Fue por medio de una revelación como se me dio a conocer este misterio, tal como acabo de exponérselo en pocas palabras. Que no fue manifestado a las generaciones pasadas, pero que ahora ha sido revelado por medio del Espíritu a sus santos apóstoles y profetas. Este misterio consiste en que también los paganos participan de una misma herencia, son miembros de un mismo Cuerpo y beneficiarios de la misma promesa en Cristo Jesús, por medio del Evangelio.
Evangelio (Mateo 2: 1–12)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Mateo.
Jesús había nacido en Belén de Judá durante el reinado de Herodes. Unos Magos que venían de Oriente llegaron a Jerusalén preguntando: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos recién nacido? Porque hemos visto su estrella en el Oriente y venimos a adorarlo.” Herodes y toda Jerusalén quedaron muy alborotados al oír esto. Reunió de inmediato a los sumos sacerdotes y a los que enseñaban la Ley al pueblo, y les hizo precisar dónde tenía que nacer el Mesías. Ellos le contestaron: “En Belén de Judá, pues así lo escribió el profeta: Y tú, Belén, tierra de Judá, no eres en absoluto la más pequeña entre los pueblos de Judá, porque de ti saldrá un jefe, el que apacentará a mi pueblo, Israel.” Entonces Herodes llamó en privado a los Magos, y les hizo precisar la fecha en que se les había aparecido la estrella. Después los envió a Belén y les dijo: “Vayan y averigüen bien todo lo que se refiere a ese niño, y apenas lo encuentren, avísenme, porque yo también iré a rendirle homenaje.” Después de esta entrevista con el rey, los Magos se pusieron en camino; y fíjense: la estrella que habían visto en el Oriente iba delante de ellos, hasta que se detuvo sobre el lugar donde estaba el niño. ¡Qué alegría más grande: habían visto otra vez la estrella! Al entrar a la casa vieron al niño con María, su madre; se arrodillaron y le adoraron. Abrieron después sus cofres y le ofrecieron sus regalos de oro, incienso y mirra. Luego se les avisó en sueños que no volvieran donde Herodes, así que regresaron a su país por otro camino.
Unang pagbabasa (Isaias 60: 1–6)
ReplyDeleteAng pagbabasa sa aklat ni Propeta Isaias.
Bumangon ka, Jerusalem, at sumikat na tulad ng araw. Liliwanagan ka ng kaluwalhatian ni Yahweh. Mababalot ng kadiliman ang buong daigdig; ngunit ikaw ay liliwanagan ni Yahweh, at mapupuspos ka ng kanyang kaluwalhatian. Ang mga bansa ay lalapit sa iyong liwanag, ang mga hari ay pupunta sa ningning ng iyong pagsikat. Pagmasdan mo ang iyong kapaligiran, ang lahat ay nagtitipun-tipon upang magtungo sa iyo; manggagaling sa malayo ang mga anak mong lalaki; ang mga anak mong babae'y kakargahing parang mga bata. Magagalak ka kapag nakita sila; sa iyong damdami'y pawang kasiyahan ang madarama; sapagkat malaking yaman buhat sa karagata'y iyong matatamo, at mapapasaiyo ang kayamanan ng maraming bansa. Darating ang maraming pangkat ng kamelyo mula sa Midian at Efa; buhat sa Seba ay darating silang may dalang mga ginto at insenso, at naghahayag ng pagpupuri kay Yahweh.
Pangalawang pagbabasa (Efeso 3: 2–3 at 5–6)
Ang pagbabasa ni San Pablo sa mga Efeso.
Marahil ay nabalitaan na ninyo na dahil sa kagandahang-loob ng Diyos ay pinagkatiwalaan niya ako ng tungkuling ito para sa inyong ikabubuti. Tulad ng naisulat ko na sa ilang salita, ipinaalam sa akin ng Diyos ang kanyang lihim na panukala. Ito'y hindi ipinaalam sa mga tao noong mga nakaraang panahon, ngunit inihayag ngayon ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu, sa kanyang mga banal na apostol at mga propeta. At ito ang lihim: sa pamamagitan ng Magandang Balita, ang mga Hentil ay mga tagapagmana rin tulad ng mga Judio, kabilang din sa iisang katawan, at may bahagi sa pangako ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ni Cristo Jesus.
Ebanghelyo (Mateo 2: 1–12)
Ang magandang balita ayon kay San Mateo.
Panahon ng paghahari ni Herodes sa Judea nang ipanganak si Jesus sa Bethlehem. May mga pantas mula pa sa silangan na dumating sa Jerusalem. Nagtanung-tanong sila, “Nasaan ang ipinanganak na hari ng mga Judio? Nakita namin sa silangan ang kanyang bituin, kaya't naparito kami upang siya'y sambahin.” Nang mabalitaan ito ni Haring Herodes, siya'y naligalig, gayundin ang buong Jerusalem. Kaya't tinipon niya ang lahat ng mga punong pari at mga tagapagturo ng Kautusan at sila'y tinanong, “Saan ba isisilang ang Cristo?” Tumugon sila, “Sa Bethlehem po, sapagkat ganito ang isinulat ng propeta: ‘At Ikaw, Bethlehem, sa lupain ng Juda, ay hindi pinakahamak sa mga pangunahing bayan ng Juda. Sapagkat sa iyo magmumula ang isang pinuno na mamamahala sa aking bayang Israel.’” Nang mabatid ito, palihim na ipinatawag ni Herodes ang mga pantas at inusisa kung kailan lumitaw ang bituin. Pagkatapos, sila ay pinapunta niya sa Bethlehem na ganito ang bilin, “Hanapin ninyong mabuti ang sanggol. Kapag natagpuan ninyo siya, ipagbigay-alam agad ninyo sa akin upang ako man ay pumunta roon at sumamba rin sa kanya.” Pagkarinig sa bilin ng hari, sila'y nagpatuloy sa paghahanap. Ang bituin na nanguna sa kanila mula pa sa silangan ay tumigil sa tapat ng kinaroroonan ng bata. Ganoon na lamang ang kanilang kagalakan nang makita ang bituin. Pagpasok sa bahay, nakita nila ang bata sa piling ni Maria na kanyang ina. Nagpatirapa sila at sinamba ang bata. Inihandog din nila sa kanya ang mga dala nilang ginto, insenso at mira. Nang papauwi na ang mga pantas, nakatanggap sila ng babala sa pamamagitan ng panaginip na huwag nang bumalik kay Herodes, kaya't nag-iba na sila ng daan pauwi.
In most Catholic celebrations, priests bless chalk, water, and salt so that the bearer of these holy items can allow God to bless their respective homes. The inscription that is used on top of doors is usually 20 C + M + B + 21, or 20+C+ M+B+21, where the three letters represent not only the magi, but also a Latin phrase: Christus Mansionem Benedicat., meaning "May Christ bless our home."
ReplyDeleteThis is the Collect for the Epiphany of the Lord celebration.
ReplyDeleteO God, who on this day revealed your Only Begotten Son to the nations by the guidance of a star, grant in your mercy that we, who know you already by faith, may be brought to behold the beauty of your sublime glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Look with favor, Lord, we pray, on these gifts of your Church, in which are offered now not gold or frankincense or myrrh, but he who by them is proclaimed, sacrificed and received, Jesus Christ. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
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