• Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, MartyrsSeptember 16, 2025
  • Readings for the Memorial of Saint Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Saint Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr

  Reading 1 1 Timothy 3:1-13

  Beloved, this saying is trustworthy:
  whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task.
  Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable,
  married only once, temperate, self-controlled,
  decent, hospitable, able to teach,
  not a drunkard, not aggressive, but gentle,
  not contentious, not a lover of money.
  He must manage his own household well,
  keeping his children under control with perfect dignity;
  for if a man does not know how to manage his own household,
  how can he take care of the Church of God?
  He should not be a recent convert,
  so that he may not become conceited
  and thus incur the Devil’s punishment.
  He must also have a good reputation among outsiders,
  so that he may not fall into disgrace, the Devil’s trap.
  
  Similarly, deacons must be dignified, not deceitful,
  not addicted to drink, not greedy for sordid gain,
  holding fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
  Moreover, they should be tested first;
  then, if there is nothing against them,
  let them serve as deacons.
  Women, similarly, should be dignified, not slanderers,
  but temperate and faithful in everything.
  Deacons may be married only once
  and must manage their children and their households well.
  Thus those who serve well as deacons gain good standing
  and much confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.

  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6

  R.(2) I will walk with blameless heart.
  Of mercy and judgment I will sing;
  to you, O LORD, I will sing praise.
  I will persevere in the way of integrity;
  when will you come to me?
  R. I will walk with blameless heart.
  I will walk with blameless heart,
  within my house;
  I will not set before my eyes
  any base thing.
  R. I will walk with blameless heart.
  Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret,
  him will I destroy.
  The man of haughty eyes and puffed up heart
  I will not endure.
  R. I will walk with blameless heart.
  My eyes are upon the faithful of the land,
  that they may dwell with me.
  He who walks in the way of integrity
  shall be in my service.
  R. I will walk with blameless heart.

  Alleluia Luke 7:16

  R. Alleluia, alleluia.
  A great prophet has arisen in our midst
  and God has visited his people.
  R. Alleluia, alleluia.

  Gospel Luke 7:11-17

  Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain,
  and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him.
  As he drew near to the gate of the city,
  a man who had died was being carried out,
  the only son of his mother, and she was a widow.
  A large crowd from the city was with her.
  When the Lord saw her,
  he was moved with pity for her and said to her,
  “Do not weep.”
  He stepped forward and touched the coffin;
  at this the bearers halted,
  and he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!”
  The dead man sat up and began to speak,
  and Jesus gave him to his mother.
  Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming,
  “A great prophet has arisen in our midst,”
  and “God has visited his people.”
  This report about him spread through the whole of Judea
  and in all the surrounding region.

  – – –
  

  Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

• Memoria de San Cornelio, Papa y san Cipriano, obispo, mártiresSeptember 16, 2025
  • Readings for the Memoria de San Cornelio, Papa y San Cipriano, obispo, mártires

  Primera lectura 1 Timoteo 3, 1-13

  Hermano: Es cierto que aspirar al cargo de obispo es aspirar a una excelente función. Por lo mismo, es preciso que el obispo sea irreprochable, que no se haya casado más que una vez, que sea sensato, prudente, bien educado, digno, hospitalario, hábil para enseñar, no dado al vino ni a la violencia, sino comprensivo, enemigo de pleitos y no ávido de dinero; que sepa gobernar bien su propia casa y educar dignamente a sus hijos. Porque, ¿cómo podrá cuidar de la Iglesia de Dios quien no sabe gobernar su propia casa? No debe ser recién convertido, no sea que se llene de soberbia y sea por eso condenado como el demonio. Es necesario que los no creyentes tengan buena opinión de él, para que no caiga en el descrédito ni en las redes del demonio.
  
  Los diáconos deben, asimismo, ser respetables y sin doblez, no dados al vino ni a negocios sucios; deben conservar la fe revelada, con una conciencia limpia. Que se les ponga a prueba primero y luego, si no hay nada que reprocharles, que ejerzan su oficio de diáconos. Las mujeres deben ser igualmente respetables, no chismosas, juiciosas y fieles en todo. Los diáconos, que sean casados una sola vez y sepan gobernar bien a sus hijos y su propia casa. Los que ejercen bien el diaconado alcanzarán un puesto honroso y gran autoridad para hablar de la fe que tenemos en Cristo Jesús.

  Salmo Responsorial Salmo 100, 1-2ab. 2cd-3ab. 5. 6

  R. (2b) Danos, Señor, tu bondad y tu justicia.
  Voy a cantar la bondad y la justicia;
  para ti, Señor, tocaré mi música.
  Voy a explicar el camino perfecto.
  ¿Cuándo vendrás a mí?
  R. Danos, Señor, tu bondad y tu justicia.
  Quiero proceder en mi casa
  con recta conciencia.
  No quiero ocuparme de asuntos indignos,
  aborrezco las acciones criminales.
  R. Danos, Señor, tu bondad y tu justicia.
  Al que en secreto difama a su prójimo
  lo haré callar;
  al altanero y al ambicioso
  no los soportaré.
  R. Danos, Señor, tu bondad y tu justicia.
  Escojo a gente de fiar
  para que vivan conmigo;
  el que sigue un camino perfecto
  será mi servidor.
  R. Danos, Señor, tu bondad y tu justicia.

  Aclamación antes del Evangelio Lucas 7, 16

  R. Aleluya, aleluya.
  Un gran profeta ha surgido entre nosotros.
  Dios ha visitado a su pueblo.
  R. Aleluya.

  Evangelio Lucas 7, 11-17

  En aquel tiempo, se dirigía Jesús a una población llamada Naím, acompañado de sus discípulos y de mucha gente. Al llegar a la entrada de la población, se encontró con que sacaban a enterrar a un muerto, hijo único de una viuda, a la que acompañaba una gran muchedumbre.
  
  Cuando el Señor la vio, se compadeció de ella y le dijo: “No llores”. Acercándose al ataúd, lo tocó, y los que lo llevaban se detuvieron. Entonces Jesús dijo: “Joven, yo te lo mando: Levántate”. Inmediatamente el que había muerto se levantó y comenzó a hablar. Jesús se lo entregó a su madre.
  
  Al ver esto, todos se llenaron de temor y comenzaron a glorificar a Dios, diciendo: “Un gran profeta ha surgido entre nosotros. Dios ha visitado a su pueblo”.
  
  La noticia de este hecho se divulgó por toda Judea y por las regiones circunvecinas.

  – – –
  

  Los textos de la Sagrada Escritura utilizados en esta obra han sido tomados de los Leccionarios I, II y III, propiedad de la Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana, copyright © 1987, quinta edición de septiembre de 2004. Utilizados con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. Debido a cuestiones de permisos de impresión, los Salmos Responsoriales que se incluyen aquí son los del Leccionario que se utiliza en México. Su parroquia podría usar un texto diferente.

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, 
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. 
I love You above all things, 
and I desire to receive You into my soul. 
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, 
come at least spiritually into my heart. 
I embrace You as if You were already there 
and unite myself wholly to You. 
Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Spiritual Communion Prayer

At Thy feet, O my Jesus, I prostrate myself and I offer Thee repentance of my contrite heart, which is humbled in its nothingness and in Thy holy presence. I adore Thee in the Sacrament of Thy love, the ineffable Eucharist. I desire to receive Thee into the poor dwelling that my heart offers Thee. While waiting for the happiness of sacramental communion, I wish to possess Thee in spirit. Come to me, O my Jesus, since I, for my part, am coming to Thee! May Thy love embrace my whole being in life and in death. I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, I love Thee. Amen.

Servant of God Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val

Anima Christi Prayer

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from Christ’s side, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.
From the malicious enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come unto Thee.
That I may praise Thee with Thy saints.
Forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer of Thanksgiving after Communion

Lord, Father all-powerful and ever-living God, I thank You, for even though I am a sinner, your unprofitable servant, not because of my worth but in the kindness of your mercy, You have fed me with the Precious Body & Blood of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that this Holy Communion may not bring me condemnation and punishment but forgiveness and salvation. 

May it be a helmet of faith and a shield of good will. May it purify me from evil ways and put an end to my evil passions. May it bring me charity and patience, humility and obedience, and growth in the power to do good. May it be my strong defense against all my enemies, visible and invisible, and the perfect calming of all my evil impulses, bodily and spiritual. May it unite me more closely to you, the One true God, and lead me safely through death to everlasting happiness with You.

And I pray that You will lead me, a sinner, to the banquet where you, with Your Son and holy Spirit, are true and perfect light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, gladness without end, and perfect happiness to your saints. grant this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

St. Thomas Aquinas

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