This Sunday's Gospel

Manach · 20-10-2024 11:14AM

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lectionary: 146

Gospel

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and said to him,
"Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you."
He replied, "What do you wish me to do for you?"
They answered him, "Grant that in your glory
we may sit one at your right and the other at your left."
Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking.
Can you drink the cup that I drink
or be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?"
They said to him, "We can."
Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink, you will drink,
and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized;
but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give
but is for those for whom it has been prepared."
When the ten heard this, they became indignant at James and John.
Jesus summoned them and said to them,
"You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles
lord it over them,
and their great ones make their authority over them felt.
But it shall not be so among you.
Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant;
whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.
For the Son of Man did not come to be served
but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many."

OR:

Jesus summoned the twelve and said to them,
"You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles
lord it over them,
and their great ones make their authority over them felt.
But it shall not be so among you.
Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant;
whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.
For the Son of Man did not come to be served
but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 26-10-2024 01:41PM

Feastof our Lord Jesus Christ the King

Commemoration of the Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost

Double of the First Class

White Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Colossénses

Coli. 12-20

Fratres: Grátias ágimus Deo Patri, qui dignos nos fecit in partem sortis sanctórum in lúmine: qui erípuit nos de potestáte tenebrárum, ettránstulit in regnum Fílii dilectiónis suæ, in quo habémusredemptiónem per sánguinem eius, remissiónem peccatórum: qui estimágo Dei invisíbilis, primogénitus omnis creatúra: quóniam inipso cóndita sunt univérsa in cœlis et in terra, visibília etinvisibília, sive Throni, sive Dominatiónes, sive Principátus,sive Potestátes: ómnia per ipsum, et in ipso creáta sunt: et ipseest ante omnes, et ómnia in ipso constant. Et ipse est caputcórporis Ecclésiæ, qui est princípium, primogénitus ex mórtuis:ut sit in ómnibus ipse primátum tenens; quia in ipso complácuitomnem plenitúdinem inhabitáre; et per eum reconciliáre ómnia inipsum, pacíficans per sánguinem crucis eius, sive quæ in terris,sive quæ in cœlis sunt, in Christo Iesu Dómino nostro.

R. Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Colossians

Col1. 12-20

Brethren: We give thanks to God the Father Who has made us worthy to share thelot of the saints in light. He has rescued us from the power ofdarkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, inWhom we have our redemption through His blood, the remission of sins.He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature. For in Him were created all things in the heavens and onthe earth, things visible and things invisible, whether Thrones, or Dominations, or Principalities, or Powers. All things have beencreated through and unto Him, and He is before all creatures, and inHim all things hold together. Again, He is the head of the body, the Church; He, Who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, thatin all things He may have the first place. For it has pleased God the Father that in Him all fullness should dwell and that throughHim He should reconcile to Himself all things, whether on the earth or in the heavens, making peace through the blood of His Cross, in Christ Jesus our Lord.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Ioánnem.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Ioann. xviii. 33-37

In illo témpore: Dixit Pilátus ad Iesum: Tu es Rex Iudæórum?Respóndit Iesus: A temetípso hoc dicis, an álii dixérunt tibi deme? Respóndit Pilátus: Numquid ego Iudǽus sum? Gens tua etpontífices tradidérunt te mihi: quid fecísti? Respóndit Iesus:Regnum meum non est de hoc mundo. Si ex hoc mundo esset regnum meum,minístri mei útique decertárent, ut non tráderer Iudǽis: nuncautem regnum meum non est hinc. Dixit ítaque ei Pilátus: Ergo Rexes tu? Respóndit Iesus: Tu dicis, quia Rex sum ego. Ego in hoc natussum et ad hoc veni in mundum, ut testimónium perhíbeam veritáti:omnis, qui est ex veritáte, audit vocem meam.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

Gospel

Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to John

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

John xviii. 33 - 37

At that time, Pilate said to Jesus, Are You the King of the Jews? Jesusanswered, Do you say this of yourself, or have others told you of Me?Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Your own people and the chief priestshave delivered You to me. What have You done? Jesus answered, Mykingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, Myfollowers would certainly have fought that I might not be deliveredto the Jews. But, as it is, My kingdom is not from here. Pilatetherefore said to Him, You are then a King? Jesus answered, You sayit: I am a King. This is why I was born, and why I have come into theworld, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truthhears My voice.

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

In his Encyclical of 11th December, 1925, H.H. Pius XI denounced the great modern heresy of laicism. It refuses to recognisethe rights of God and His Christ over persons and peoples and organises the lives of individuals, family, and of society itself, asthough God did not exist. This laicism ruins society, because in place of God and one’s neighbour, it substitutes pride and egoism. It begets jealousy between individuals, hatred between classes andr ivalry between nations.

The world denies Christ because they ignore His royal perogatives. It must be instructed on this subject.

The Word Incarnate is, by right, the King of the world but he has left to temporal kings the exercise of civil power; He kept, however, His spiritual royalty, to rule the mind and conscience of men by doctrine and faith.

St Andrew Daily Missal; with Vespers for Sunday and Feasts, Dom Gaspar Lefebvre OSB of the Abbey of S. André, Liturgical Apostolate, St André-near-Bruges (Belgium), 1940/47, pp. 1533, 1536.

Manach · 27-10-2024 10:56AM

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lectionary: 149

Gospel

Mk 10:46-52

As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd,
Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus,
sat by the roadside begging.
On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth,
he began to cry out and say,
"Jesus, son of David, have pity on me."
And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent.
But he kept calling out all the more,
"Son of David, have pity on me."
Jesus stopped and said, "Call him."
So they called the blind man, saying to him,
"Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you."
He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus.
Jesus said to him in reply, "What do you want me to do for you?"
The blind man replied to him, "Master, I want to see."
Jesus told him, "Go your way; your faith has saved you."
Immediately he received his sight
and followed him on the way.

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 02-11-2024 03:06PM

24th Sunday after Pentecost (Resumed Fourth Sunday after Epiphany)

Commemoration of the third day within the octave of All Hallows

Semi-Double

Green Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Romános.

Rom. Xiii. 8-10

Fratres: Némini quidquam debeátis, nisi ut ínvicem diligátis: qui enimdíligit próximum, legem implévit. Nam: Non adulterábis, Nonoccídes, Non furáberis, Non falsum testimónium dices, Nonconcupísces: et si quod est áliud mandátum, in hoc verboinstaurátur: Díliges próximum tuum sicut teípsum. Diléctiopróximi malum non operátur. Plenitúdo ergo legis est diléctio.

R. Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Romans

Col1:9-14

Brethren: Owe no man anything except to love one another; for he who loves hisneighbor has fulfilled the Law. For You shall not commit adultery.You shall not kill. You shall not steal. You shall not bear falsewitness. You shall not covet; and if there is any other commandment,it is summed up in this saying, You shall love your neighbor asyourself. Love does no evil to a neighbor. Love therefore is thefulfillment of the Law.

R. Thanksbe to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Matthaeum.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Matt ix. 23-27

In illo témpore: Ascendénte Jesu in navículam, secúti sunt eumdiscípuli ejus: et ecce, motus magnus factus est in mari, ita utnavícula operirétur flúctibus, ipse vero dormiébat. Etaccessérunt ad eum discípuli ejus, et suscitavérunt eum, dicéntes:Dómine, salva nos, perímus. Et dicit eis Jesus: Quid tímidi estis, módicæ fídei? Tunc surgens, imperávit ventis et mari, et factaest tranquíllitas magna. Porro hómines miráti sunt, dicéntes:Qualis est hic, quia venti et mare obœ́diunt ei?

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Matt ix. 23-27

At that time, Jesus got into a boat, and His disciples followed Him. Andbehold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat wascovered by the waves; but He was asleep. So they came and woke Him,saying, Lord, save us! we are perishing! But He said to them, Why areyou fearful, O you of little faith? Then He arose and rebuked thewind and the sea, and there came a great calm. And the men marvelled,saying, What manner of Man is this, that even the wind and the seaobey Him?

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

The Gospel recounts one of the most impressive miracles of Jesus, thecalming of the storm. The Collect asks God to help us in the perilswe encounter during life.

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for every day of the year ,conforming with the latest decrees of the Holy See, edited by anIrish bishop, with supplements for Ireland and other English speaking countries, Dublin, M.H. Gill and Son, Ltd., 1938, p. 195.

Today's Gospel is the last in the Epiphany cycle. Its main point is the divine power exercised by our Lord when he calmed the raging watersof the lake and in this way shows he was truly the Son of God. The chants of the Mass on this and the following Sundays, up to Septuagesima, are the same as the third Sunday. With the exception of the Communion Song, they express the main themes of Epiphany.

TheSt. Jerome Daily Missal with liturgical commentary, Volume 1, FirstSunday of Advent...Shrove Tuesday, edited by Reverend Thomas BMcDonough, S.T.L. J.D. and Joseph Marren, M.A. p. 93.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa1oFQts2Y8

Manach · 03-11-2024 09:56AM

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lectionary: 152

Gospel
Mk 12:28b-34
One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him,
"Which is the first of all the commandments?"
Jesus replied, "The first is this:
Hear, O Israel!
The Lord our God is Lord alone!
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind,
and with all your strength.
The second is this:
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
There is no other commandment greater than these."
The scribe said to him, "Well said, teacher.
You are right in saying,
'He is One and there is no other than he.'
And 'to love him with all your heart,
with all your understanding,
with all your strength,
and to love your neighbor as yourself'
is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."
And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding,
he said to him,
"You are not far from the kingdom of God."
And no one dared to ask him any more questions.

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 09-11-2024 04:01PM

Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Resumed Fifth Sunday after Epiphany)

Commemoration of St Martin Confessor and Bishop

Semi-Double

Green Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Colossénses

Col. iii. 12-17

Fratres: Indúite vos sicut electi Dei, sancti et dilecti, víscera misericórdiæ, benignitátem, humilitátem, modéstiam, patiéntiam:supportántes ínvicem, et donántes vobismetípsis, si quis advérsus áliquem habet querélam: sicut et Dóminus donávit vobis, ita etvos. Super ómnia autem hæc caritátem habéte, quod est vínculum perfectionis: et pax Christi exsúltet in córdibus vestris, in quaet vocáti estis in uno córpore: et grati estóte. Verbum Christihábitet in vobis abundánter, in omni sapiéntia, docéntes etcommonéntes vosmetípsos psalmis, hymnis et cánticis spirituálibus,in grátia cantántes in córdibus vestris Deo. Omne, quodcúmque fácitis in verbo aut in ópere, ómnia in nómine Dómini Jesu Christi, grátias agéntes Deo et Patri per Jesum Christum, Dóminumnostrum.

R.Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lessonfrom the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Colossians

Col.iii. 12-17

Brethren:Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience. Bear with one another andforgive one another, if anyone has a grievance against any other; even as the Lord has forgiven you, so also do you forgive. But aboveall these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection. And may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts; unto that peace, indeed, you were called in one body. Show yourselves thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly: in all wisdom teach and admonish one another by psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing in your hearts to God by His grace. Whatever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Jesus Christ our Lord.

R.Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Matthaeum.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Matt xiii. 24-30

In illo témpore: Dixit Jesus turbis parábolam hanc: Símile factum estregnum cœlórum hómini, qui seminávit bonum semen in agro suo. Cumautem dormírent hómines, venit inimícus ejus, et superseminávit zizánia in médio trítici, et ábiit. Cum autem crevísset herba etfructum fecísset, tunc apparuérunt et zizánia. Accedéntes autem servi patrisfamílias, dixérunt ei: Dómine, nonne bonum semen seminásti in agro tuo? Unde ergo habet zizánia? Et ait illis:Inimícus homo hoc fecit. Servi autem dixérunt ei: Vis, imus, etcollígimus ea? Et ait: Non: ne forte colligéntes zizánia eradicétis simul cum eis et tríticum. Sínite utráque créscere usque ad messem, et in témpore messis dicam messóribus: Collígiteprimum zizáania, et alligáte ea in fascículos ad comburéndum,tríticum autem congregáta in hórreum meum.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S.Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Matt xiii. 24-30

At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to the crowds: The kingdom ofheaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men were asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. And when the blade sprang up and brought forth fruit, then the weeds appeared as well. And the servants of the householder came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have weeds?’ He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ And the servants said to him, ‘Will you have us go and gather them up?’ ‘No,’ he said, ‘lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them. Let both grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will say to the reapers: Gather up the weeds first, and bind them in bundles to burn; but gather thewheat into my barns.’

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

Thedivinity of Jesus was manifested to the Jews, not only by works, butalso by his words. His teaching was extraordinary in its directsimplicity, its depth of meaning and its power.

The Introit, Gradual, Offertory and Communion as on the Third Sunday.

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for every day of the year,conforming with the latest decrees of the Holy See, edited byan Irish bishop, with supplements for Ireland and other Englishspeaking countries, Dublin, M.H. Gill and Son, Ltd., 1938, p. 197.

Bymeans of a parable, our Lord teaches us about the mystery of iniquity(as St Paul calls it): the weeds growing unchecked among the weeds.Not long before the day of judgement will the weeds be rooted up; inthe Church on earth both saints and sinners are living side by side.

The St Jerome Sunday Missal with Liturgical Commentary, edited by Thomas B. McDonough, S.T.L, J.D. & Joseph Marren MA, p 299,London 1966, p. 299.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jun3RUVzZs

Manach · 10-11-2024 10:58AM

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lectionary: 155

Gospel

Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44

In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds,
"Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes
and accept greetings in the marketplaces,
seats of honor in synagogues,
and places of honor at banquets.
They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext
recite lengthy prayers.
They will receive a very severe condemnation."

He sat down opposite the treasury
and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury.
Many rich people put in large sums.
A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents.
Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,
"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more
than all the other contributors to the treasury.
For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth,
but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had,
her whole livelihood."

OR:

Jesus sat down opposite the treasury
and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury.
Many rich people put in large sums.
A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents.
Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,
"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more
than all the other contributors to the treasury.
For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth,
but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had,
her whole livelihood."

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 16-11-2024 02:29PM

Resumed Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Commemoration of St Gregory Thaumaturgus

Semi-double

Green Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Thessalonicénses

1 Thess i. 2-10

Fratres: Grátias ágimus Deo semper pro ómnibus vobis, memóriam vestri faciéntes in oratiónibus nostris sine intermissióne, mémoresóperis fídei vestræ, et labóris, et caritátis, et sustinéntiæspei Dómini nostri Iesu Christi, ante Deum et Patrem nostrum:sciéntes, fratres, dilécti a Deo. electiónem vestram: quiaEvangélium nostrum non fuit ad vos in sermóne tantum, sed et invirtúte, et in Spíritu Sancto, et in plenitúdine multa, sicutscitis quales fuérimus in vobis propter vos. Et vos imitatóresnostri facti estis, et Dómini, excipiéntes verbum in tribulatiónemulta, cum gáudio Spíritus Sancti: ita ut facti sitis forma ómnibuscredéntibus in Macedónia et in Acháia. A vobis enim diffamátus est sermo Dómini, non solum in Macedónia et in Acháia, sed et inomni loco fides vestra, quæ est ad Deum, profécta est, ita ut nonsit nobis necésse quidquam loqui. Ipsi enim de nobis annúntiant,qualem intróitum habuérimus ad vos: et quómodo convérsi estis adDeum a simulácris, servíre Deo vivo et vero, et exspectáre Fíliumeius de coelis quem suscitávit ex mórtuis Iesum, qui erípuit nosab ira ventúra

RDeo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonicénses

1 Thess i. 2-10

Brethren: We give thanks to God always for you all, continually making aremembrance of you in our prayers; being mindful before God our Father of your work of faith, and labor, and charity, and yourenduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. We know, brethren, beloved of God, how you were chosen. For our Gospel was not delivered to you inword only, but in power also, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much fullness, as indeed you know what manner of men we have been amongyou for your sakes. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, receiving the word in great tribulation, with joy of the Holy Spirit,so that you became a pattern to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For from you the word of the Lord has been spread abroad, notonly in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has gone forth, so that we need say nothing further. For theythemselves report concerning us how we entered among you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve the living and true God, and toawait from heaven Jesus, His Son, Whom He raised from the dead, Who has delivered us from the wrath to come.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia✠ sancti Evangélii secúndumMatthaeum.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Matt xiii, 31-35

Inillo témpore: Dixit Iesus turbis parábolam hanc: Símile est regnumcoelórum grano sinápis, quod accípiens homo seminávit in agrosuo: quod mínimum quidem est ómnibus semínibus: cum autemcréverit, maius est ómnibus oléribus, et fit arbor, ita ut vólucres coeli véniant et hábitent in ramis eius. Aliam parábolam locútus est eis: Símile est regnum coelórum ferménto, quodaccéptum múlier abscóndit in farínæ satis tribus, donec fermentátum est totum. Hæc ómnia locútus est Iesus in parábolisad turbas: et sine parábolis non loquebátur eis: ut impleréturquod dictum erat per Prophétam dicéntem: Apériam in parábolis osmeum, eructábo abscóndita a constitutióne mundi

R.Laus tibi, Christe!

S.Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

R.Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Matt xiii, 31-35

At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to the crowds: The kingdom ofheaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed inhis field. This indeed is the smallest of all the seeds; but when itgrows up it is larger than any herb and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and dwell in its branches. He told them anotherparable: The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and buried in three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened. Allthese things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables, and without parables he did not speak to them; that what was spoken by theprophet might be fulfilled, I will open My mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world. S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

The tiny mustard seed grew into a sheltering tree and a source of food. Christ’s Mystical Body grows, draws men of every race into brotherhood, and feeds them with truth and love and sacramental life. Daily Missal of the Mystical Body, edited by The Maryknol lFathers with the collaboration of Charles J Callan O.p. S.T.M., Litt.D. Professor Emeritus of Sacred Scripture, Maryknoll Seminary,1957 p 597

St Athanasius remarks that the Apostle affirms the superiority of Christto the angels, by way of showing the difference between nature of theSon and that of His creatures (Second Nocturn). Similarly the Massfor today brings up the Divinity of Our Blessed Lord. He is God because He utters thing hidden in God and unknown to the world(Gospel). His word, compared by Him to a tiny seed cast out into thef ield of the world (Gospel), and to a little leaven in the lump, isdivine because it calms our passions and brings forth in our hearts those marvels of faith, hope and charity of which we read in theEpistle.

St Andrew Daily Missal; with Vespers for Sunday and Feasts, DomGaspar Lefebvre OSB of the Abbey of S. André, Liturgical Apostolate,St André-near-Bruges (Belgium), 1940/47, p 230.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkxlYcdp9XQ

Manach · 17-11-2024 10:00AM

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lectionary: 158

Gospel

Mk 13:24-32

Jesus said to his disciples:
"In those days after that tribulation
the sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give its light,
and the stars will be falling from the sky,
and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

"And then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in the clouds'
with great power and glory,
and then he will send out the angels
and gather his elect from the four winds,
from the end of the earth to the end of the sky.

"Learn a lesson from the fig tree.
When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves,
you know that summer is near.
In the same way, when you see these things happening,
know that he is near, at the gates.
Amen, I say to you,
this generation will not pass away
until all these things have taken place.
Heaven and earth will pass away,
but my words will not pass away.

"But of that day or hour, no one knows,
neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 23-11-2024 12:22PM

Twenty fourth and last Sunday after Pentecost

Commemoration of St. John of the Cross, Confessor and Doctor of the Church

Semi-double

Green Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Colossénses

Coli. 9-14

Fratres:Non cessámus pro vobis orántes et postulántes, ut impleámini agnitióne voluntátis Dei, in omni sapiéntia et intelléctuspiritáli: ut ambulétis digne Deo per ómnia placéntes: in omniópere bono fructificántes, et crescéntes in scientia Dei: in omnivirtúte confortáti secúndum poténtiam claritátis eius in omnipatiéntia, et longanimitáte cum gáudio, grátias agentes DeoPatri, qui dignos nos fecit in partem sortis sanctórum in lúmine: qui erípuit nos de potestáte tenebrárum, et tránstulit in regnum Fílii dilectiónis suæ, in quo habémus redemptiónem per sánguinemeius, remissiónem peccatórum.

R. Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Collosians

Coli. 9-14

Brethren: We have been praying for you unceasingly, asking that you may be filled with knowledge of God’s will, in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. May you walk worthily of God and please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God. May you be completely strengthened through His glorious power unto perfect patience and long-suffering; joyfully rendering thanksto God the Father, Who has made us worthy to share the lot of the saints in light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in Whom we have our redemption, through His Blood, the remission of our sins.

R. Thanksbe to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Matthaeum.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Matt xxiv. 15-35

In illo témpore: Dixit Iesus discípulis suis: Cum vidéritis abominatiónem desolatiónis, quæ dicta est a Daniéle Prophéta,stantem in loco sancto: qui legit, intélligat: tunc qui in Iudǽasunt, fúgiant ad montes: et qui in tecto, non descéndat tóllereáliquid de domo sua: et qui in agro, non revertátur tólleretúnicam suam. Væ autem prægnántibus et nutriéntibus in illisdiébus. Oráte autem, ut non fiat fuga vestra in híeme vel sábbato.Erit enim tunc tribulátio magna, qualis non fuit ab inítio mundiusque modo, neque fiet. Et nisi breviáti fuíssent dies illi, nonfíeret salva omnis caro: sed propter eléctos breviabúntur diesilli. Tunc si quis vobis díxerit: Ecce, hic est Christus, aut illic:nolíte crédere. Surgent enim pseudochrísti et pseudoprophétæ, etdabunt signa magna et prodígia, ita ut in errórem inducántur - sifíeri potest - étiam elécti. Ecce, prædíxi vobis. Si ergodíxerint vobis: Ecce, in desérto est, nolíte exíre: ecce, inpenetrálibus, nolíte crédere. Sicut enim fulgur exit ab Oriénteet paret usque in Occidéntem: ita erit et advéntus Fílii hóminis.Ubicúmque fúerit corpus, illic congregabúntur et áquilæ. Statimautem post tribulatiónem diérum illórum sol obscurábitur, et lunanon dabit lumen suum, et stellæ cadent de cælo, et virtútescœlórum commovebúntur: et tunc parébit signum Fílii hóminis incœlo: et tunc plangent omnes tribus terræ: et vidébunt Fíliumhóminis veniéntem in núbibus cæli cum virtúte multa et maiestáte. Et mittet Angelos suos cum tuba et voce magna: etcongregábunt eléctos eius a quátuor ventis, a summis cœlórumusque ad términos eórum. Ab árbore autem fici díscite parábolam:Cum iam ramus eius tener fúerit et fólia nata, scitis, quia prope est æstas: ita et vos cum vidéritis hæc ómnia, scitóte, quiaprope est in iánuis. Amen, dico vobis, quia non præteríbit generátio hæc, donec ómnia hæc fiant. Cœlum et terra transíbunt,verba autem mea non præteríbunt.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation ☩ ofthe Holy Gospel according to Matthew

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Matt. xxiv. 15-35

At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: When you see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place - let him who reads understand - then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains; and let him who is on the house top not go down to take anything from his house; and let him who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak. But woe to those who are with child, or have infants at the breast in those days! But pray that your flight may not be in the winter, or on the Sabbath. For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, nor will be. And unless those days had been shortened, no living creature would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. Then if anyone say to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise, and wills how great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Behold, I have told it to you beforehand. If therefore they say to you, ‘Behold, He is in the desert,’ do not go forth; ‘Behold, He is in the inner chambers,’ do not believe it. For as the lightning comes forth from the east and shines even to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Wherever the body is, there will the eagles be gathered together. But immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give her light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of heaven will be shaken. And then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven; and then will all tribes of the earth mourn,and they will see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of heavenwith great power and majesty. And He will send forth His angels witha trumpet and a great sound, and they will gather His elect from thefour winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. Now from the fig tree learn this parable. When its branch is now tender, and theleaves break forth, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see all these things, know that it is near, even at the door. Amen Isay to you, this generation will not pass away till all these things have been accomplished. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

On the last Sunday of the liturgical year our thoughts are directed to the great truths of the ending of the world and the coming of Christin judgement. The Gospel describes the events that dread day. God hasg iven us redemption through the blood of Christ: if we call on Him, He will hear us and bring back from captivity. Therefore, if we would have the shelter of divine mercy at the end we must strive to cooperate with divine grace.

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for every day of the year, conforming with the latest decrees of the Holy See, edited by an Irish bishop, with supplements for Ireland and other English speaking countries, Dublin, M.H. Gill and Son, Ltd., 1938, p. 759.

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Manach · 24-11-2024 11:29AM

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Lectionary: 161

Gospel

Jn 18:33b-37

Pilate said to Jesus,
"Are you the King of the Jews?"
Jesus answered, "Do you say this on your own
or have others told you about me?"
Pilate answered, "I am not a Jew, am I?
Your own nation and the chief priests handed you over to me.
What have you done?"
Jesus answered, "My kingdom does not belong to this world.
If my kingdom did belong to this world,
my attendants would be fighting
to keep me from being handed over to the Jews.
But as it is, my kingdom is not here."
So Pilate said to him, "Then you are a king?"
Jesus answered, "You say I am a king.
For this I was born and for this I came into the world,
to testify to the truth.
Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 30-11-2024 09:03PM

First Sunday of Advent

Privileged Sunday of the First Class, Semi Double

Purple Vestments

Lectio

Lectio Epístolæ beati Pauli Apostoli ad Romános

Rom xiii. 11-14

Fratres: Scientes, quia hora est iam nos de somno súrgere. Nunc enim própior est nostra salus, quam cum credídimus. Nox præcéssit, dies autem appropinquávit. Abiiciámus ergo ópera tenebrárum, et induámurarma lucis. Sicut in die honéste ambulémus: non in comessatiónibus et ebrietátibus, non in cubílibus et impudicítiis, non incontentióne et æmulatióne: sed induímini Dóminum Iesum Christum.

R. Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Romans

Rom xiii. 11-14

Brethren:Understand, for it is now the hour for us to rise from sleep, because now our salvation is nearer than when we came to believe. The nightis far advanced; the day is at hand. Let us therefore lay aside theworks of darkness, and put on the armour of light. Let us walk becomingly as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in debauchery and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Lucam.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Luc xxi. 25-33

In illo témpore: Dixit Iesus discípulis suis: Erunt signa in sole etluna et stellis, et in terris pressúra géntium præ confusiónesónitus maris et flúctuum: arescéntibus homínibus præ timóre et exspectatióne, quæ supervénient univérso orbi: nam virtútescoelórum movebúntur. Et tunc vidébunt Fílium hóminis veniéntemin nube cum potestáte magna et maiestáte. His autem fíeriincipiéntibus, respícite et leváte cápita vestra: quóniamappropínquat redémptio vestra. Et dixit illis similitúdinem:Vidéte ficúlneam et omnes árbores: cum prodúcunt iam ex sefructum, scitis, quóniam prope est æstas. Ita et vos, cum vidéritishæc fíeri, scitóte, quóniam prope est regnum Dei. Amen, dico vobis, quia non præteríbit generátio hæc, donec ómnia fiant.Coelum et terra transíbunt: verba autem mea non transíbunt.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Luke

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Luc xxi. 25-33

At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations bewildered by the roaring of sea and waves; men fainting for fear and for expectation of the things that are coming on the world; for thepowers of heaven will be shaken. And then they will see the son of Man coming upon a cloud with great power and majesty. but when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads, because your redemption is at hand. And He spoke to them a parable. Behold the fig tree, and all the trees. When they now put forth their buds, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things coming to pass, know that the kingdom of God is near. Amen I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all things have been accomplished. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

This Sunday is now the beginning of the liturgical year. The station at StMary Major, one of the principal Roman basilicas and consecrated to Our Lady, shows the prominent place given to devotion to Our Ladythis season. The other parts of the Mass also allude to the coming of the Messias and are a preparation for it.

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for every day in the year.Introduction and liturgical notes by Abbot Cabrol, O.S.B, TheTalbot Press, Dublin 1957, p 1.

Thename Advent is applied, in the Latin Church, to that period of the year, during which the Church requires the faithful to prepare for the celebration of the feast of Christmas, the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. The mystery of that day had every right to the honour of being prepared for by prayers and works of penance; and, in fact, it is impossible to state, with any certainty, when this season of preparation (which had been long observed before receiving its present name of Advent) was first instituted. It would seem, however, that its observance first begin in the west, since itis evident that Advent could not have been looked on as a preparation for the feast of Christmas, until that feast was fixed to the twenty-fifth of December; which was done in the east only towards the close of the fourth century; whereas it is certain that the Church of Rome kept the feast on that day at a much earlier period.

The Liturgical Year, by Abbot Guéranger, O.S.B., translated from the French by Dom Laurence Shepherd O.S.B., Advent, Burns & Oates. Ltd. R &TWashbourne, Ltd., Art & Book Company Ltd., London 1910, p 21.

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Manach · 01-12-2024 11:19AM

First Sunday of Advent

Lectionary: 3

Gospel

Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

Jesus said to his disciples:
“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars,
and on earth nations will be in dismay,
perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves.
People will die of fright
in anticipation of what is coming upon the world,
for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
And then they will see the Son of Man
coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
But when these signs begin to happen,
stand erect and raise your heads
because your redemption is at hand.

“Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy
from carousing and drunkenness
and the anxieties of daily life,
and that day catch you by surprise like a trap.
For that day will assault everyone
who lives on the face of the earth.
Be vigilant at all times
and pray that you have the strength
to escape the tribulations that are imminent
and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 06-12-2024 02:35PM

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Commemoration of the Second Sunday of Advent

Doubleof the First Class with an Octave

PurpleVestments

Lectio

Lectio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apostoli ad Romános.

Provviii. 22-35

Dóminus possedit me in inítio viárum suárum, ántequam quidquam fáceret aprincípio. Ab ætérno ordináta sum, et ex antíquis, ántequamterra fíeret. Nondum erant abýssi, et ego iam concépta eram:necdum fontes aquárum erúperant: necdum montes gravi moleconstíterant: ante colles ego parturiébar: adhuc terram non féceratet flúmina et cárdines orbis terræ. Quando præparábat coelos,áderam: quando certa lege et gyro vallábat abýssos: quando æthera firmábat sursum et librábat fontes aquárum: quando circúmdabatmari términum suum et legem ponébat aquis, ne transírent finessuos: quando appendébat fundaménta terræ. Cum eo eram cunctacompónens: et delectábar per síngulos dies, ludens coram eo omnitémpore: ludens in orbe terrárum: et delíciæ meæ esse cum filiis hóminum. Nunc ergo, filii, audíte me: Beáti, qui custódiunt viasmeas. Audíte disciplínam, et estóte sapiéntes, et nolíte abiícere eam. Beátus homo, qui audit me et qui vígilat ad foresmeas cotídie, et obsérvat ad postes óstii mei. Qui me invénerit, invéniet vitam et háuriet salútem a Dómino.

R. Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the book of Proverbs

Prov viii. 22-35 [

The Lord begot me, the first born of His ways, the forerunner of His prodigies of long ago; from of old I was poured forth, at the first,before the earth. When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no fountains or springs of water; before the mountains were settled into place, before the hills, I was brought forth; while as yet the earth and the fields were not made, nor the first clods ofthe world. When He established the heavens I was there, when He marked out the vault over the face of the deep; when He made firm the skies above, and poised the fountains of waters; when He set for the sea its limit, so that the waters should not transgress His command; when He fixed fast the foundations of the earth; then was I beside Him as His craftsman, and I was His delight day by day, playing before Him all the while, playing on the surface of His earth and I found delight in the sons of men. So now, O children, listen to me; happy those who keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, andrefuse it not. Happy the man who obeys me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorsteps, for he who finds me finds life, and wins favour from the Lord.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Lucam.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Luke i. 26-28 [

In illo témpore: Missus est Angelus Gábriël a Deo in civitátem Galilææ, cui nomen Názareth, ad Vírginem desponsátam viro, cuinomen erat Ioseph, de domo David, et nomen Vírginis María. Etingréssus Angelus ad eam, dixit: Ave, grátia plena; Dóminus tecum:benedícta tu in muliéribus.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Matt.xi. 2-10 [

At that time, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And when the angel come to her, he said, Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin was celebrated in the East on 9th December since the eight century, and in Ireland in May since the ninth century. The feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th spread in the West after the twelfth century; in 1476 it was approved for the Universal Church, and in 1854 the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception was defined asan article of revealed faith by Pius IX. The doctrine is summed up and contained in the Angel’s saluation which we read in the Gospel.

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for every day of the year, conforming with the latest decrees of the Holy See, edited by an Irish bishop, with supplements for Ireland and other English speaking countries, Dublin, M.H. Gill and Son, Ltd., 1938, p. 784.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHhs1s7wEOI

Manach · 08-12-2024 11:05AM

Second Sunday of Advent

Lectionary: 6

Gospel
Lk 3:1-6
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar,
when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea,
and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee,
and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region
of Ituraea and Trachonitis,
and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene,
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas,
the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert.
John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan,
proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,
as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah:
A voice of one crying out in the desert:
“Prepare the way of the Lord,
make straight his paths.
Every valley shall be filled
and every mountain and hill shall be made low.
The winding roads shall be made straight,
and the rough ways made smooth,
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 14-12-2024 06:24PM

Third Sunday of Advent 'Gaudete Sunday'

Commemoration of the Octave of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Station at St Peter’s

Privileged Sunday of the Second Class, Semi Double

Rose Vestments

Lectio

Lectio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Philippénses

Philipp iv, 4-7

Fratres:Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Modéstia vestranota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus prope est. Nihil sollícitisitis: sed in omni oratióne et obsecratióne, cum gratiárumactióne, petitiónes vestræ innotéscant apud Deum. Et pax Dei, quæ exsúperat omnem sensum, custódiat corda vestra et intellegéntias vestras, in Christo Iesu, Dómino nostro.

R. Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Philippians

Philipp iv, 4-7

Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Let your moderation be known to all men. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety, but in every prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God. And may the peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Ioánnem.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Ioanni. 19-23

In illo tempore: Misérunt Iudaei ab Ierosólymis sacerdótes et levítasad Ioánnem, ut interrogárent eum: Tu quis es? Et conféssus est, et non negávit: et conféssus est: Quia non sum ego Christus. Et interrogavérunt eum: Quid ergo? Elías es tu? Et dixit: Non sum. Prophéta es tu? Et respondit: Non. Dixérunt ergo ei: Quis es, ut respónsum demus his, qui misérunt nos? Quid dicis de te ipso? Ait: Ego vox clamántis in desérto: Dirígite viam Dómini, sicut dixit Isaías Prophéta. Et qui missi fúerant, erant ex pharisaeis. Et interrogavérunt eum, et dixérunt ei: Quid ergo baptízas, si tu nones Christus, neque Elías, neque Prophéta? Respóndit eis Ioánnes, dicens: Ego baptízo in aqua: médius autem vestrum stetit, quem vosnescítis. Ipse est, qui post me ventúrus est, qui ante me factus est: cuius ego non sum dignus ut solvam eius corrígiam calceaménti. Hæc in Bethánia facta sunt trans Iordánem, ubi erat Ioánnes baptízans.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to John

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

John i, 19-23

At that time, the Jews sent to John from Jerusalem priests and Levites to ask him, Who are you? And he acknowledged and did not deny; and he acknowledged, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What then? Are you Elias? And he said, I am not. Are you the Prophet? And he answered, No. They therefore said to him, Who are you? that we maygive an answer to those who sent us. What have you to say of yourself? He said, I am the voice of one crying in the desert, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as said Isaias the prophet. And they who had been sent were from among the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said to him, Why, then, do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elias, nor the Prophet? John said to them in answer, Ibaptize with water; but in the midst of you there has stood One Whom you do not know. He it is Who is to come after me, Who has been set above me, the strap of Whose sandal I am not worthy to loose. These things took place at Bethany, beyond the Jordan, where John was baptising.

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

This Sunday, known as Gaudete Sunday from the first word of the Introit is entirely given to joy, because as St Paul says in the Epistle: ‘theLord is nigh.’ The station as on all Sundays of Advent is at one ofthe chief Roman basilicas; today it is at that of St Peter, firstbuilt by Constantine over the tomb of the Saint.

St John the Baptist in the Gospel continues his mission of preparation for Christ's coming.

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for every day in the year. Introduction and liturgical notes by Abbot Cabrol, O.S.B, The Talbot Press, Dublin 1957, p 9.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_3xlXB_tjI

Manach · 15-12-2024 10:57AM

Third Sunday of Advent
Lectionary: 9

Gospel

Lk 3:10-18

The crowds asked John the Baptist,
“What should we do?”
He said to them in reply,
“Whoever has two cloaks
should share with the person who has none.
And whoever has food should do likewise.”
Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him,
“Teacher, what should we do?”
He answered them,
“Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.”
Soldiers also asked him,
“And what is it that we should do?”
He told them,
“Do not practice extortion,
do not falsely accuse anyone,
and be satisfied with your wages.”

Now 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.
His winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floor
and to gather the wheat into his barn,
but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
Exhorting them in many other ways,
he preached good news to the people.

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 21-12-2024 11:44PM

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Station at the church of the Twelve Apostles

Indulgence of 15 years and 15 quarantines

Privileged Sunday of the Second Class, Semi double

Violet Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Corínthios

1Cor iv. 1-5

Fratres:Sic nos exístimet homo ut minístros Christi, et dispensatóres mysteriórum Dei. Hic iam quǽritur inter dispensatóres, ut fidélisquis inveniátur. Mihi autem pro mínimo est, ut a vobis iúdicer autab humano die: sed neque meípsum iudico. Nihil enim mihi cónsciussum: sed non in hoc iustificátus sum: qui autem iúdicat me, Dóminusest. Itaque nolíte ante tempus iudicáre, quoadúsque véniatDóminus: qui et illuminábit abscóndita tenebrárum, etmanifestábit consília córdium: et tunc laus erit unicuique a Deo.

R. Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians

1 Cor iv. 1-5

Brethren: Let a man so account us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Now here it is required in stewards that a man be found trustworthy. But with me it is a very small matter to be judged by you or by man’s tribunal. Nay I do not even judge my own self.For I have nothing on my conscience, yet I am not thereby justified; but he who judges me is the Lord. Therefore, pass no judgment before the time, until the Lord comes, Who will both bring to light the things hidden in darkness and make manifest the counsels of hearts;and then everyone will have his praise from God.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Lucam.

R.Gloria tibi, Domine!

Luc3:1-6

Anno quinto décimo impérii Tibérii Cǽsaris, procuránte Póntio PilátoIudǽam, tetrárcha autem Galilǽæ Heróde, Philíppo autem fratreeius tetrárcha Iturǽæ et Trachonítidis regionis, et Lysánia Abilínæ tetrárcha, sub princípibus sacerdotum Anna et Cáipha: factum est verbum Domini super Ioannem, Zacharíæ filium, indeserto. Et venit in omnem regiónem Iordánis, prǽdicans baptísmum pæniténtiæ in remissiónem peccatórum, sicut scriptum est inlibro sermónum Isaíæ Prophétæ: Vox clamántis in desérto:Paráte viam Dómini: rectas fácite sémitas eius: omnis vallisimplébitur: et omnis mons et collis humiliábitur: et erunt prava indirécta, et áspera in vias planas: et vidébit omnis caro salutáre Dei

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation ✠ of the Holy Gospel according to Luke

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

LucM3:1-6

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was procurator of Judea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of the district of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zachary, in the desert. And he went into all the region about the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the desert, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, make straight His paths. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked ways shall be made straight, and the rough ways smooth; and all mankind shall see the salvation of God.’ S.[ By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

The central event in the history of the world is about to take place. In accordance with Isias’ prophecy St. John the Baptist is about to introduce the Messias to the world, and it is of the first importance to determine the historic moment when this took place.

St Andrew Daily Missal; with Vespers for Sunday and Feasts, Dom Gaspar Lefebvre OSB of the Abbey of S. André, Liturgical Apostolate, St André-near-Bruges (Belgium), 1940/47, p. 118.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGgp9tDwpwg

Manach · 22-12-2024 11:19AM

Fourth Sunday of Advent
Lectionary: 12

Gospel

Lk 1:39-45

Mary set out
and traveled to the hill country in haste
to a town of Judah,
where she entered the house of Zechariah
and greeted Elizabeth.
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting,
the infant leaped in her womb,
and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit,
cried out in a loud voice and said,
“Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
And how does this happen to me,
that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears,
the infant in my womb leaped for joy.
Blessed are you who believed
that what was spoken to you by the Lord
would be fulfilled.”

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 28-12-2024 04:47PM

Sunday within the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord

Semi-Double

White Vestments

Lectio

Lectio Epístolæ beati Pauli Apostoli ad Gálatas

Gali v. 1-7

Fratres: Quanto témpore heres párvulus est, nihil differt a servo, cum sitdóminus ómnium: sed sub tutóribus et actóribus est usque adpræfinítum tempus a patre: ita et nos, cum essémus párvuli, subeleméntis mundi erámus serviéntes. At ubi venit plenitúdotémporis, misit Deus Fílium suum, factum ex mulíere, factum sublege, ut eos, qui sub lege erant, redímeret, ut adoptiónem filiórum reciperémus. Quóniam autem estis fílii, misit Deus Spíritum Fíliisui in corda vestra, clamántem: Abba, Pater. Itaque iam non estservus, sed fílius: quod si fílius, et heres per Deum.

R. Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Galatians

Galiv. 1-7

Brethren: As long as the heir is a child, he differs in no way from a slave, though he is the master of all; but he is under guardians and stewards until the time set by his father. So we too, when we were children, were enslaved under the elements of the world. But when thefullness of time came, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that wemight receive the adoption of sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Sothat He is no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, an heir alsothrough God.

R.Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Lucam.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Luke ii. 33-40

In illo témpore: Erat Ioseph et Maria Mater Iesu, mirántes super hisquæ dicebántur de illo. Et benedíxit illis Símeon, et dixit ad Maríam Matrem eius: Ecce, pósitus est hic in ruínam et in resurrectiónem multórum in Israël: et in signum, cui contradicétur: et tuam ipsíus ánimam per transíbit gládius, utreveléntur ex multis córdibus cogitatiónes. Et erat Annaprophetíssa, fília Phánuel, de tribu Aser: hæc procésserat indiébus multis, et víxerat cum viro suo annis septem a virginitáte sua. Et hæc vídua usque ad annos octogínta quátuor: quæ nondiscedébat de templo, ieiúniis et obsecratiónibus sérviens nocte ac die. Et hæc, ipsa hora supervéniens, confitebátur Dómino, etloquebátur de illo ómnibus, qui exspectábant redemptiónem Israël.Et ut perfecérunt ómnia secúndum legem Dómini, revérsi sunt inGalilaeam in civitátem suam Názareth. Puer autem crescébat, et confortabátur, plenus sapiéntia: et grátia Dei erat in illo.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Luke

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Luke ii. 33-40

At that time, Joseph and Mary, the mother of Jesus were marvelling at the things spoken concerning Him. And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that shall be contradicted. And your own soul a sword shall pierce, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. There was also Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser. She was of agreat age, having lived with her husband seven years from her maidenhood, and by herself as a widow to eighty-four years. She never left the temple, with fastings and prayers worshipping night and day. And coming up at that very hour, she began to give praise to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had fulfilled all things as prescribed in the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, into their own town of Nazareth. And the Child grew and became strong. He was full of wisdom and the grace of God was upon Him.

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Today’s liturgy admirably complete the teaching of Christmas. The Son of God has come into the world to redeem us to make us sons of God(Epistle). He will be the sign of contradiction which shall be set free for the fall and resurrection of many in Israel (Gospel).

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for every day in the year; Introduction and liturgical notes by Abbot Cabrol OSB, sixteenth edition, revised and brought up to date by the Benedictines of Quarr Abbey, The Talbot Press, Dublin, 1957, pp 55-57.

The sacred liturgy in revealing to us the supernatural Sonship of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which affects our souls mores especially at this time of Christmas, makes the Divinity under the aspect of Fatherhood resplendent in our eyes.

The Universal Daily Missal by Sylvester P. Juergens, S.M., Doctor of Sacred Theology, Washbourne Quinlan Ltd, Dublin, 1966, p 100.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RBhuPATNuY

Manach · 29-12-2024 11:16AM

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Lectionary: 17

Gospel

Lk 2:41-52

Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast
of Passover,
and when he was twelve years old,
they went up according to festival custom.
After they had completed its days, as they were returning,
the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem,
but his parents did not know it.
Thinking that he was in the caravan,
they journeyed for a day
and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances,
but not finding him,
they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.
After three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the teachers,
listening to them and asking them questions,
and all who heard him were astounded
at his understanding and his answers.
When his parents saw him,
they were astonished,
and his mother said to him,
“Son, why have you done this to us?
Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.”
And he said to them,
“Why were you looking for me?
Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
But they did not understand what he said to them.
He went down with them and came to Nazareth,
and was obedient to them;
and his mother kept all these things in her heart.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and favor
before God and man.

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 04-01-2025 10:47PM

Feastof the Most Holy Name of Jesus

Double of the second class

White Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Actuum Apostolorum

Activ. 8 - 12

In diébus illis: Petrus, replétus Spíritu Sancto, dixit: Príncipespópuli et senióres, audíte: Si nos hódie dijudicámur inbenefácto hóminis infírmi, in quo iste salvus factus est, notumsit ómnibus vobis et omni plebi Israël: quia in nómine Dómininostri Jesu Christi Nazaréni, quem vos crucifixístis, quem Deussuscitávit a mórtuis, in hoc iste astat coram vobis sanus. Hic estlapis, qui reprobátus est a vobis ædificántibus: qui factus est incaput ánguli: et non est in alio áliquo salus. Nec enim aliud nomenest sub cœlo datum homínibus, in quo opórteat nos salvos fíeri.

RDeo gratias.

Lesson

Lessonfrom the Acts of the Apostles

Activ. 8 - 12

In those days, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said, Rulers of the people and elders, if we are on trial today about a good work done to a cripple, as to how this man has been cured, be it known to all ofyou and to all the people of Israel that in the Name of Jesus Christof Nazareth, Whom you crucified, Whom God has raised from the dead,even in this Name does he stand here before you, sound. This is ‘The stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the corner stone.’ Neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Lucam.

R.Gloria tibi, Domine!

Lucii. 21

In illo témpore: Postquam consummáti sunt dies octo, utcircumciderétur Puer: vocátum est nomen ejus Jesus, quod vocátum est ab Angelo, priúsquam in útero conciperétur.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S.Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

At that time, when eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given Him by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Matt. xxiv. 15-35

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Devotion to the Holy Name was preached by St. Bernardine of Siena (fifteenth century) and was spread by his brethren of the Franciscan Order. A special feast in its honour was established for the Universal Church by Innocent XII in 1721, and affixed to Sunday by Pius X. If there is no Sunday between the Circumcision and Epiphany, the Feast is to be celebrated on January 2nd.

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for every day of the year, conforming with the latest decrees of the Holy See, edited by an Irish bishop, with supplements for Ireland and other English speaking countries, Dublin, M.H. Gill and Son, Ltd., 1938, p. 168.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0XzL75DR74

Manach · 05-01-2025 10:39AM

The Epiphany of the Lord

Lectionary: 20

Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12
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.

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 11-01-2025 11:57PM

Feast of the Holy Family

Commemoration of the seventh day within the octave of the Epiphany

Greater-double

White Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Isaíæ Prophétæ

Col iii. 12-17

Fratres: Indúite vos sicut elécti Dei, sancti et dilécti, víscera misericórdiæ, benignitátem, humilitátem, modéstiam, patiéntiam: supportántes ínvicem, et donántes vobis metípsis, si quis advérsus áliquem habet querélam: sicut et Dóminus donávit vobis, ita etvos. Super ómnia autem hæc caritátem habéte, quod est vínculumperfectiónis: et pax Christi exsúltet in córdibus vestris, in quaet vocáti estis in uno córpore: et grati estóte. Verbum Christihábitet in vobis abundánter, in omni sapiéntia, docéntes etcommonéntes vosmetípsos psalmis, hymnis et cánticis spirituálibus,in grátia cantántes in córdibus vestris Deo. Omne, quodcúmquefácitis in verbo aut in ópere, ómnia in nómine Dómini IesuChristi, grátias agéntes Deo et Patri per ipsum.

R. Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Colossians

Col iii. 12-17

Brethren: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience. Bear with one another and forgive one another, if anyone has a grievance against any other; even as the Lord has forgiven you, so also do you forgive. But above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection. And may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts; unto that peace, indeed, you were called in one body. Show yourselves thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly: in all wisdom teach and admonish one another by psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing in your hearts to God by His grace. Whatever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Jesus Christ our Lord.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Lucam.

R. Gloria tibi, Domine!

Luke ii. 42-52

Cum factus esset Iesus annórum duódecim, ascendéntibus illisIerosólymam secúndum consuetúdinem diéi festi, consummatísquediébus, cum redírent, remánsit puer Iesus in Ierúsalem, et noncognovérunt paréntes eius. Existimántes autem illum esse incomitátu, venérunt iter diéi, et requirébant eum inter cognátoset notos. Et non inveniéntes, regréssi sunt in Ierúsalem,requiréntes eum. Et factum est, post tríduum invenérunt illum intemplo sedéntem in médio doctórum, audiéntem illos etinterrogántem eos. Stupébant autem omnes, qui eum audiébant, superprudéntia et respónsis eius. Et vidéntes admiráti sunt. Et dixitMater eius ad illum: Fili, quid fecísti nobis sic? Ecce, pater tuuset ego doléntes quærebámus te. Et ait ad illos: Quid est, quod mequærebátis? Nesciebátis, quia in his, quæ Patris mei sunt,opórtet me esse? Et ipsi non intellexérunt verbum, quod locútusest ad eos. Et descéndit cum eis, et venit Názareth: et eratsúbditus illis. Et Mater eius conservábat ómnia verba hæc incorde suo. Et Iesus proficiébat sapiéntia et ætáte et grátiaapud Deum et hómines.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Luke

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Luke ii. 42-52

When Jesus was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. And after they had fulfilled the days, when they were returning, the Boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and His parents did not know it. But thinking that He was in the caravan, they had come a day’s journey before it occurred to them to look for Him among their relatives and acquaintances. And not finding Him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of Him. And it came to pass after three days, that they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who were listening to Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers. And when they saw Him, they were astonished. And His Mother said to Him, Son, why have You done so to us? Behold, in sorrow Your father and I have been seeking You. And He said to them, How is it that you sought Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business? And they did not understand the word that He spoke to them. And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them; and His Mother kept all these things carefully in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and grace before God and men.

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

The Church proposes for our imitation the virtues of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in their hidden and lowly life at Nazareth, especially the humility of the Son of God, shown in His obedience to His mother andfoster father.

Saint Joseph Daily Missal: The Official Prayers of the Catholic Church forthe Celebration of Daily Mass, Completely Revised Edition Including New Mass Rubrics and the Holy Week Liturgy, Edited by Hugo H. HoeverS.O.Cist., Ph.D, Introduction by Rev. Richard Kugelman C.P. S.T.L.,S.S.L in according the New Code of Rubrics, New Edition 1963. p.91.

The liturgical celebration of the Feast of the Holy Family was inaugurated in Canada in the seventeenth century. It was strongly encouraged by Pope Leo XIII and in 1921 Pope Benedict XV appointed this Mass for the Universal Church. The Holy Family of Nazareth teaches us lessons which are of crucial importance to the present day– the family is holy and of divine institution, that manual labour is honourable and that poverty is no disgrace.

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for Every Day of the Year, Confirming with the Latest Decrees of the Holy See, edited by An Irish Bishop, with supplements for Ireland and other English speaking countries, Dublin, M.H. Gill & Son, Ltd. 1938., p. 180.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-uXdQkWnS4

Manach · 12-01-2025 11:03AM

The Baptism of the Lord
Lectionary: 21

Gospel

Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

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.”

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 18-01-2025 11:41PM

Second Sunday after Epiphany

Commemoration of SS. Marius, Audifax & Abachum, Martyrs

Semi-double

Green Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Romános

Rom XII. 6-16

Fratres:Habéntes donatiónes secúndum grátiam, quæ data est nobis,differéntes: sive prophétiam secúndum ratiónem fídei, siveministérium in ministrándo, sive qui docet in doctrína, quiexhortátur in exhortándo, qui tríbuit in simplicitáte, qui præestin sollicitúdine, qui miserétur in hilaritáte. Diléctio sinesimulatióne. Odiéntes malum, adhæréntes bono: Caritátefraternitátis ínvicem diligéntes: Honóre ínvicem præveniéntes:Sollicitúdine non pigri: Spíritu fervéntes: Dómino serviéntes:Spe gaudéntes: In tribulatióne patiéntes: Oratióni instántes:Necessitátibus sanctórum communicántes: Hospitalitátem sectántes.Benedícite persequéntibus vos: benedícite, et nolíte maledícere.Gaudére cum gaudéntibus, flere cum fléntibus: Idípsum ínvicemsentiéntes: Non alta sapiéntes, sed humílibus consentiéntes.

RDeo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Romans

Rom XII. 6-16

Brethren: We have gifts differing according to the grace that has been given us, such as prophecy to be used according to the proportion of faith; or ministry, in ministering; or he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhorting; he who gives, in simplicity; he who presides, with carefulness; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be without pretense. Hate what is evil, hold to what is good. Love one another with honor. Be not slothful in zeal; be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, rejoicing in hope. Be patient in tribulation, persevering in prayer. Share the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Be of one mind towards one another. Do not set your mind on high things but condescend to the lowly.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Ioánnem..

R.Gloria tibi, Domine!

Ioann II. 1-11

In illo témpore: Núptiæ factæ sunt in Cana Galilaeæ: et erat MaterIesu ibi. Vocátus est autem et Iesus, et discípuli eius ad núptias.Et deficiénte vino, dicit Mater Iesu ad eum: Vinum non habent. Etdicit ei Iesus: Quid mihi et tibi est, mulier? nondum venit hora mea.Dicit Mater eius minístris: Quodcúmque díxerit vobis, fácite.Erant autem ibi lapídeæ hýdriæ sex pósitæ secúndumpurificatiónem Iudæórum, capiéntes síngulæ metrétas binas velternas. Dicit eis Iesus: Implete hýdrias aqua. Et implevérunt easusque ad summum. Et dicit eis Iesus: Hauríte nunc, et fertearchitriclíno. Et tulérunt. Ut autem gustávit architriclínus aquam vinum fáctam, et non sciébat unde esset, minístri autem sciébant, qui háuserant aquam: vocat sponsum architriclínus, etdicit ei: Omnis homo primum bonum vinum ponit: et cum in ebriátifúerint, tunc id, quod detérius est. Tu autem servásti bonum vinumusque adhuc. Hoc fecit inítium signórum Iesus in Cana Galilaeæ: et manifestávit glóriam suam, et credidérunt in eum discípuli eius.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation☩ of the Holy Gospel according to John

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

John II. 1-11

At that time, a marriage took place at Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now Jesus too was invited to the marriage, and also His disciples. And the wine having run short, the mother of Jesus said to Him, They have no wine. And Jesus said to her, What would you have me do, woman? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the attendants, Do whatever He tells you. Now six stonewater-jars were placed there, after the Jewish manner of purification, each holding two or three measures. Jesus said to them, Fill the jars with water. And they filled them to the brim. And Jesus said to them, Draw out now, and take to the chief steward. And they took it to him. Now when the chief steward had tasted the water after it had become wine, not knowing whence it was - though the attendants who had drawn the water knew, - the chief steward called the bridegroom, and said to him, Every man at first sets forth the good wine, and when they have drunk freely, then that which is poorer. But you have kept the good wine until now. This first of His signs Jesus worked at Cana of Galilee; and He manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.

S.By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Our Lord at the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee graciously worked themiracle of changing water into wine prompted by Mary, His mother.This establishes Mary, the mother of God, as our Mediatrix.

Saint Joseph Daily Missal: The Official Prayers of the Catholic Church for the Celebration of Daily Mass, in accordance with the latest Vaticanedition of Missale Romanum, Edited by Hugo H. Hoever S.O.Cist.,Ph.D, Introduction by Rev. Richard Kugelman C.P. S.T.L., S.S.L in according the New Code of Rubrics, New Edition 1963. p. 70.

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Manach · 19-01-2025 10:47AM

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lectionary: 66

Gospel

John 2:1-11

There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee,
and the mother of Jesus was there.
Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.
When the wine ran short,
the mother of Jesus said to him,
“They have no wine.”
And Jesus said to her,
“Woman, how does your concern affect me?
My hour has not yet come.”
His mother said to the servers,
“Do whatever he tells you.”
Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings,
each holding twenty to thirty gallons.
Jesus told them,
“Fill the jars with water.”
So they filled them to the brim.
Then he told them,
“Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter.”
So they took it.
And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine,
without knowing where it came from
— although the servers who had drawn the water knew —,
the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him,
“Everyone serves good wine first,
and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one;
but you have kept the good wine until now.”
Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee
and so revealed his glory,
and his disciples began to believe in him.

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 26-01-2025 12:01AM

Third Sunday after Epiphany

Commemoration of S. Polycarp bishop and Martyr

Semi-Double

Green Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Romános

Romxii. 16-21

Fratres:Nolíte esse prudéntes apud vosmetípsos: nulli malum pro malo reddéntes: providéntes bona non tantum coram Deo, sed étiam coram ómnibus homínibus. Si fíeri potest, quod ex vobis est, cum ómnibus homínibus pacem habéntes: Non vosmetípsos defendéntes, caríssimi,sed date locum iræ. Scriptum est enim: Mihi vindícta: egoretríbuam, dicit Dóminus. Sed si esuríerit inimícus tuus, cibaillum: si sitit, potum da illi: hoc enim fáciens, carbónes igniscóngeres super caput eius. Noli vinci a malo, sed vince in bono malum.

R.Deo gratias.

Lesson

Lesson from the letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Romans

Rom xii. 16-21

Brethren: Be not wise in your own conceits. To no man render evil for evil, but provide good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as in you, be at peace with all men. Revenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it is written, Vengeance is Mine: I will repay, saith the Lord. But, If thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give to drink; for by so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.

R. Thanks be to God.

Evangelium

Sequéntia ✠ sancti Evangélii secúndum Matthaeum.

R.Gloria tibi, Domine!

Matt viii. 1-13

In illo témpore: Cum descendísset Iesus de monte, secútæ sunt eum turbæ multæ: et ecce, leprósus véniens adorábat eum, dicens:Dómine, si vis, potes me mundáre. Et exténdens Iesus manum,tétigit eum, dicens: Volo. Mundáre. Et conféstim mundáta estlepra eius. Et ait illi Iesus: Vide, némini díxeris: sed vade, osténde te sacerdóti, et offer munus, quod præcépit Móyses, intestimónium illis. Cum autem introísset Caphárnaum, accéssit adeum centúrio, rogans eum et dicens: Dómine, puer meus iacet in dom oparalýticus, et male torquetur. Et ait illi Iesus: Ego véniam, et curábo eum. Et respóndens centúrio, ait: Dómine, non sum dignus,ut intres sub tectum meum: sed tantum dic verbo, et sanábitur puermeus. Nam et ego homo sum sub potestáte constitútus, habens sub memílites, et dico huic: Vade, et vadit; et alii: Veni, et venit; etservo meo: Fac hoc, et facit. Audiens autem Iesus, mirátus est, et sequéntibus se dixit: Amen, dico vobis, non inveni tantam fidem inIsraël. Dico autem vobis, quod multi ab Oriénte et Occidénte vénient, et recúmbent cum Abraham et Isaac et Iacob in regnocoelórum: fílii autem regni eiiciéntur in ténebras exterióres: ibi erit fletus et stridor déntium. Et dixit Iesus centurióni: Vadeet, sicut credidísti, fiat tibi. Et sanátus est puer in illa hora.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Gospel

Continuation☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Matt viii. 1-13

At that time, when Jesus had come down from the mountain, great crowds followed Him. And behold, a leper came up and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, if You will, You can make me clean. And stretching forth His hand Jesus touched him, saying, I will; be made clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus said to him, See thatyou tell no one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a witness to them. Now when He had entered Capharnaum, there came to Him a centurion who entreated Him, saying, Lord, my servant is lying sick in the house, paralyzed, andis grievously afflicted. Jesus said to him, I will come and cure him.But in answer the centurion said, Lord, I am not worthy that Youshould come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant willbe healed. For I too am a man subject to authority, and have soldierssubject to me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’and he does it. And when Jesus heard this, He marveled, and said to those who were following Him, Amen I say to you, I have not foundsuch great faith in Israel. And I tell you that many will come from the east and from the west and will feast with Abraham and Isaac andJacob in the kingdom of heaven, but the children of the kingdom willbe put forth into the darkness outside; there will be the weeping, and the gnashing of teeth. Then Jesus said to the centurion, Go yourway; as you have believed, so be it done to you. And the servant was healed in that hour.

S.By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Thecenturion asked only one word of Jesus so that his servant could becured. Jesus’ word will likewise heal our souls if we approach Him with faith and humility.

Saint Joseph Daily Missal: The Official Prayers of the Catholic Church for the Celebration of Daily Mass, Completely Revised Edition Including New Mass Rubrics and the Holy Week Liturgy, Edited by Hugo H. Hoever S.O. Cist., Ph.D, Introduction by Rev. Richard Kugelman C.P.S.T.L., S.S.L in according the New Code of Rubrics, New Edition 1963. p. 101.

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Manach · 26-01-2025 11:11AM

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lectionary: 69

Reading 1

Gospel

Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events
that have been fulfilled among us,
just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning
and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,
I too have decided,
after investigating everything accurately anew,
to write it down in an orderly sequence for you,
most excellent Theophilus,
so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings
you have received.

Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit,
and news of him spread throughout the whole region.
He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all.

He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up,
and went according to his custom
into the synagogue on the sabbath day.
He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah.
He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring glad tidings to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free,
and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.
Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down,
and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him.
He said to them,
"Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."

Source :

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

Irish : https://www.catholicireland.net/read...day&lang=irish

Audio : http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

Commentary: Hahn, Scott; Mitch, Curtis. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament

Thinkingaboutit · 01-02-2025 11:09PM

Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Commemoration of fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Semi-Double

Green Vestments

Lectio

Léctio Malachíæ Prophétæ

Malach iii. 1-4

Hæc dicit Dóminus Deus: Ecce, ego mitto Angelum meum, et præparábit viam ante fáciem meam. Et statim véniet ad templum suum Dominátor, quem vos quæritis, et Angelus testaménti, quem vos vultis. Ecce, venit, dicit Dóminus exercítuum: et quis póterit cogitáre diem advéntus eius, et quis stabit ad vidéndum eum? Ipse enim quasi ignis conflans et quasi herba fullónum: et sedébit conflans et emúndans argéntum, et purgábit fílios Levi et colábit eos quasi aurum et quasi argéntum: et erunt Dómino offeréntes sacrifícia in iustítia. Et placébit Dómino sacrifícium Iuda et Ierúsalem, sicut dies sǽculi et sicut anni antíqui: dicit Dóminus omnípotens.

R. Deo Gratias

Epistle
Lesson from the book of Malachias

Mal iii. 1-4

Thus says the Lord God: Lo, I am sending My messenger to prepare the way before Me; and suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord Whom you seek, and the Messenger of the covenant Whom you desire. Yes. He is coming, says the Lord of Hosts. But who will endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like the refiner's fire, or like the fuller's lye. He will sit refining and purifying silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi, refining them like gold or like silver that they may offer due sacrifice to the Lord. Then the sacrifice of Juda and Jerusalem will please the Lord, as in the days of old, as in years gone by, says the Lord almighty.

R. Thanks be to God.

Sequéntia ☩ ancti Evangélii secúndum Lucam

R. Glória tibi, Dómine.

Luc ii. 22-32

In illo témpore: Postquam impleti sunt dies purgatiónis Maríæ, secúndum legem Moysi, tulérunt Iesum in Ierúsalem, ut sísterent eum Dómino, sicut scriptum est in lege Dómini: Quia omne masculínum adapériens vulvam sanctum Dómino vocábitur. Et ut darent hóstiam, secúndum quod dictum est in lege Dómini, par túrturum aut duos pullos columbárum. Et ecce, homo erat in Ierúsalem, cui nomen Símeon, et homo iste iustus et timorátus, exspéctans consolatiónem Israël, et Spíritus Sanctus erat in eo. Et respónsum accéperat a Spíritu Sancto, non visúrum se mortem, nisi prius vidéret Christum Dómini. Et venit in spíritu in templum. Et cum indúcerent púerum Iesum parentes eius, ut fácerent secúndum consuetúdinem legis pro eo: et ipse accépit eum in ulnas suas, et benedíxit Deum, et dixit: Nunc dimíttis servum tuum, Dómine, secúndum verbum tuum in pace: Quia vidérunt óculi mei salutáre tuum: Quod parásti ante fáciem ómnium populórum: Lumen ad revelatiónem géntium et glóriam plebis tuæ Israël.

R. Laus tibi, Christe!

S. Per Evangelica dicta, deleantur nostra delicta.

Continuation☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Luk ii. 24-30

At that time, when the days of Mary's purification were fulfilled according to the Law of Moses, they took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord - as it is written in the Law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord - and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons. And behold, there was in Jerusalem a man named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. And he came by inspiration of the Spirit into the temple. And when His parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the Law, he also received Him into his arms and blessed God, saying, Now You dismiss Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word, in peace; because my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared before the face of all peoples: a light of revelation to the Gentiles, and a glory for Your people Israel.

R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.

From as early as the fourth century, the Church has celebrated on this day the most ancient feasts of Our Lady, to commemorate her ritual Purification and the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. The feast has been celebrated with the blessing and procession of candles to signify that Christ has come as the light of the world.

The Roman Missal in Latin and English for every day of the year, conforming with the latest decrees of the Holy See, edited by an Irish bishop, with supplements for Ireland and other English speaking countries, Dublin, M.H. Gill and Son, Ltd., 1938, p. 828.

By means of a parable, our Lord teaches us about the mystery of iniquity (as St Paul calls it): the weeds growing unchecked among the weeds. Not long before the day of judgement will the weeds be rooted up; in the Church on earth both saints and sinners are living side by side.

Even the humblest object such as a candle, may serve as a symbol of the most high, of the most holy. It represents Christ the divine light, 'a light of revelation to the gentiles and the people of Israel.'

The St Jerome Sunday Missal with Liturgical Commentary, edited by Thomas B. McDonough, S.T.L, J.D. & Joseph Marren MA, p 299, London 1965, p. 277.

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