- Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
- Readings for the Mass during the Day
- Readings for the Vigil
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.
- Solemnidad de Natividad de san Juan Bautista
- Readings for the Misa del día
- Readings for the Misa vespertina de la vigilia
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
Sunday, April 13th – Palm Sunday
PROCESSIONAL
HOSANNA (PRAISE IS RISING) (Paul Baloche)
Hosanna, hosanna!
You are the God that saves us, worthy of all our praises
Hosanna, hosanna!
Come have your way among us, we welcome You here, Lord Jesus
Praise is rising, eyes are turning to You, we turn to You
Hope is stirring, hearts are yearning for You, we long for You
‘Cause when we see You we find strength to face the day
In your Presence all our fears are washed away, washed away
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
PSALM 22 (Francesca la Rosa)
My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR
EVEN UNTO DEATH (Audrey Assad)
Jesus, the very thought of you
It fills my heart with love
Jesus, You burn like wildfire
And I am overcome
Lover of my soul even unto death
With my every breath, I will love you
Lover of my soul even unto death
With my every breath, I will love you
Jesus, You are my only hope
And you, my prize shall be
Jesus, You are my glory now
And in eternity
One thing I desire
To see you in your beauty
You are my delight, You are my glory
You, my sacrifice
Oh, your love is all consuming
You are my delight, You are my glory
COMMUNION
O THE BLOOD (Mary E. Miller and Thomas Miller)
O the blood, crimson love
Price of life’s demand
Shameful sin placed on Him
The Hope of every man
O the blood of Jesus washes me
O the blood of Jesus shed for me
What a sacrifice that saved my life
Yes, the blood, it is my victory
Savior Son, Holy One
Slain so I can live
See the Lamb, the great I Am
Who takes away my sin
Oh the blood of the Lamb!
Oh the blood of the Lamb!
Oh the blood of the Lamb!
The precious blood of the Lamb!
What a sacrifice that saved my life
Yes, the blood, it is my victory
Oh what love, no greater love
Grace, how can it be?
That in my sin, yes even then
He shed his blood, his blood for me
POST-COMMUNION MEDITATION
FOR THE JOY SET BEFORE HIM (Latifah Makuyi)
On that hill there’s a broken man
A broken world cries for blood
Crying out for His Father’s hand
Darker days there were none
I can’t but look away as tears stream down His face
I thought all hope was lost, my Savior on that cross
I heard Him say, “It is finished now”
I saw the sky chase the sun
I heard the tear of Temple cloth
As He gave His spirit to God
The soldiers stood in awe, surely a righteous man He was
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Son of God
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Son of God
Heaven touched earth that day
In the most beautiful way
For the joy set before Him
For the joy set before Him
RECESSIONAL
IN CHRIST ALONE (Stuart Townsend and Keith Getty)
In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All.
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! – who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe.
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground his body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain.
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine –
Bought with the precious Blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand,
Till He returns to call me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
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