First Reading – Acts 2:36-41 On the day of Pentecost, Peter said to the Jewish people, “Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and …
As Christ lay in the darkness of the earth he saw the light of a new glory. Let us cry out to him in joy: King of glory, hear us. We pray for all bishops, priests and deacons, that they may be zealous in their ministry, — and prepare for …
First Reading – Acts 2:14, 22-33 On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. “You who are children of Israel, …
The Holy Spirit raised the body of Christ to life and made it the source of life. With joy in our hearts let us call upon the risen Christ, saying: Lord, make all things new and fill them with life. Savior of the world and King of the new creation, …
When I was a kid in the 90’s, my family watched every Holy Week program available on local television every year. Back then in the Philippines, airing of regular TV shows were paused from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday. Although my family was among the first Filipinos who had a …
First Reading – Acts 10:34A, 37-43 Peter proceeded to speak and said: “You know what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those …
With joy in our hearts, let us call upon Christ the Lord, who died and rose again, and lives always to intercede for us: Victorious King, hear our prayer. Light and salvation of all peoples, — send into our hearts the fire of your Spirit, as we proclaim your resurrection. …
For our sake our Redeemer suffered death and was buried, and rose again. With heartfelt love let us adore him, and pray: Lord, have mercy on us. Lord Jesus, when your side was pierced, there flowed out blood and water, the marvelous symbol of the whole Church, — through your death, …
First Reading – Genesis 1:1—2:2 In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept over the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw how good …
Today we lovingly remember the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, from which was born new life for the whole world. Let us turn to God the Father, and say: By the merits of your Son’s death, hear us, Lord. Give unity to your Church. By the merits of your …
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