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  • Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent

    Reading I Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62

    In Babylon there lived a man named Joakim,
    who married a very beautiful and God-fearing woman, Susanna,
    the daughter of Hilkiah;
    her pious parents had trained their daughter
    according to the law of Moses.
    Joakim was very rich;
    he had a garden near his house,
    and the Jews had recourse to him often
    because he was the most respected of them all.

    That year, two elders of the people were appointed judges,
    of whom the Lord said, “Wickedness has come out of Babylon:
    from the elders who were to govern the people as judges.”
    These men, to whom all brought their cases,
    frequented the house of Joakim.
    When the people left at noon,
    Susanna used to enter her husband’s garden for a walk.
    When the old men saw her enter every day for her walk,
    they began to lust for her.
    They suppressed their consciences;
    they would not allow their eyes to look to heaven,
    and did not keep in mind just judgments.

    One day, while they were waiting for the right moment,
    she entered the garden as usual, with two maids only.
    She decided to bathe, for the weather was warm.
    Nobody else was there except the two elders,
    who had hidden themselves and were watching her.
    “Bring me oil and soap,” she said to the maids,
    “and shut the garden doors while I bathe.”

    As soon as the maids had left,
    the two old men got up and hurried to her.
    “Look,” they said, “the garden doors are shut, and no one can see us;
    give in to our desire, and lie with us.
    If you refuse, we will testify against you
    that you dismissed your maids because a young man was here with you.”

    “I am completely trapped,” Susanna groaned.
    “If I yield, it will be my death;
    if I refuse, I cannot escape your power.
    Yet it is better for me to fall into your power without guilt
    than to sin before the Lord.”
    Then Susanna shrieked, and the old men also shouted at her,
    as one of them ran to open the garden doors.
    When the people in the house heard the cries from the garden,
    they rushed in by the side gate to see what had happened to her.
    At the accusations by the old men,
    the servants felt very much ashamed,
    for never had any such thing been said about Susanna.

    When the people came to her husband Joakim the next day,
    the two wicked elders also came,
    fully determined to put Susanna to death.
    Before all the people they ordered:
    “Send for Susanna, the daughter of Hilkiah,
    the wife of Joakim.”
    When she was sent for,
    she came with her parents, children and all her relatives.
    All her relatives and the onlookers were weeping.

    In the midst of the people the two elders rose up
    and laid their hands on her head.
    Through tears she looked up to heaven,
    for she trusted in the Lord wholeheartedly.
    The elders made this accusation:
    “As we were walking in the garden alone,
    this woman entered with two girls
    and shut the doors of the garden, dismissing the girls.
    A young man, who was hidden there, came and lay with her.
    When we, in a corner of the garden, saw this crime,
    we ran toward them.
    We saw them lying together,
    but the man we could not hold, because he was stronger than we;
    he opened the doors and ran off.
    Then we seized her and asked who the young man was,
    but she refused to tell us.
    We testify to this.”
    The assembly believed them,
    since they were elders and judges of the people,
    and they condemned her to death.

    But Susanna cried aloud:
    “O eternal God, you know what is hidden
    and are aware of all things before they come to be:
    you know that they have testified falsely against me. 
    Here I am about to die,
    though I have done none of the things
    with which these wicked men have charged me.”

    The Lord heard her prayer.
    As she was being led to execution,
    God stirred up the holy spirit of a young boy named Daniel,
    and he cried aloud:
    “I will have no part in the death of this woman.”
    All the people turned and asked him, “What is this you are saying?”
    He stood in their midst and continued,
    “Are you such fools, O children of Israel! 
    To condemn a woman of Israel without examination
    and without clear evidence?
    Return to court, for they have testified falsely against her.”

    Then all the people returned in haste.
    To Daniel the elders said,
    “Come, sit with us and inform us,
    since God has given you the prestige of old age.”
    But he replied,
    “Separate these two far from each other that I may examine them.”

    After they were separated one from the other,
    he called one of them and said:
    “How you have grown evil with age!
    Now have your past sins come to term:
    passing unjust sentences, condemning the innocent,
    and freeing the guilty, although the Lord says,
    ‘The innocent and the just you shall not put to death.’
    Now, then, if you were a witness,
    tell me under what tree you saw them together.”
    “Under a mastic tree,” he answered.
    Daniel replied, “Your fine lie has cost you your head,
    for the angel of God shall receive the sentence from him
    and split you in two.”
    Putting him to one side, he ordered the other one to be brought.
    Daniel said to him,
    “Offspring of Canaan, not of Judah, beauty has seduced you,
    lust has subverted your conscience.
    This is how you acted with the daughters of Israel,
    and in their fear they yielded to you;
    but a daughter of Judah did not tolerate your wickedness.
    Now, then, tell me under what tree you surprised them together.”
    “Under an oak,” he said.
    Daniel replied, “Your fine lie has cost you also your head,
    for the angel of God waits with a sword to cut you in two
    so as to make an end of you both.”

    The whole assembly cried aloud,
    blessing God who saves those who hope in him.
    They rose up against the two elders,
    for by their own words Daniel had convicted them of perjury.
    According to the law of Moses,
    they inflicted on them
    the penalty they had plotted to impose on their neighbor:
    they put them to death.
    Thus was innocent blood spared that day.

    OR:

    The assembly condemned Susanna to death.

    But Susanna cried aloud:
    “O eternal God, you know what is hidden
    and are aware of all things before they come to be:
    you know that they have testified falsely against me.
    Here I am about to die,
    though I have done none of the things
    with which these wicked men have charged me.”

    The Lord heard her prayer.
    As she was being led to execution,
    God stirred up the holy spirit of a young boy named Daniel,
    and he cried aloud:
    “I will have no part in the death of this woman.”
    All the people turned and asked him,
    “What is this you are saying?”
    He stood in their midst and continued,
    “Are you such fools, O children of Israel!
    To condemn a woman of Israel without examination
    and without clear evidence?
    Return to court, for they have testified falsely against her.”

    Then all the people returned in haste.
    To Daniel the elders said,
    “Come, sit with us and inform us,
    since God has given you the prestige of old age.”
    But he replied,
    “Separate these two far from each other that I may examine them.”

    After they were separated one from the other,
    he called one of them and said:
    “How you have grown evil with age!
    Now have your past sins come to term:
    passing unjust sentences, condemning the innocent,
    and freeing the guilty, although the Lord says,
    ‘The innocent and the just you shall not put to death.’ 
    Now, then, if you were a witness,
    tell me under what tree you saw them together.”
    “Under a mastic tree,” he answered.
    Daniel replied, “Your fine lie has cost you your head,
    for the angel of God shall receive the sentence from him
    and split you in two.”
    Putting him to one side, he ordered the other one to be brought. 
    Daniel said to him, “Offspring of Canaan, not of Judah,
    beauty has seduced you, lust has subverted your conscience.
    This is how you acted with the daughters of Israel,
    and in their fear they yielded to you;
    but a daughter of Judah did not tolerate your wickedness.
    Now, then, tell me under what tree you surprised them together.”
    “Under an oak,” he said.
    Daniel replied, “Your fine lie has cost you also your head,”
    for the angel of God waits with a sword to cut you in two
    so as to make an end of you both.”

    The whole assembly cried aloud,
    blessing God who saves those who hope in him.
    They rose up against the two elders,
    for by their own words Daniel had convicted them of perjury.
    According to the law of Moses,
    they inflicted on them
    the penalty they had plotted to impose on their neighbor:
    they put them to death.
    Thus was innocent blood spared that day.

    Responsorial Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6

    R. (4ab) Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side.
    The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
    Beside restful waters he leads me;
    he refreshes my soul.
    R. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side.
    He guides me in right paths
    for his name’s sake.
    Even though I walk in the dark valley
    I fear no evil; for you are at my side
    With your rod and your staff
    that give me courage.
    R. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side.
    You spread the table before me
    in the sight of my foes;
    You anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
    R. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side.
    Only goodness and kindness follow me
    all the days of my life;
    And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
    for years to come.
    R. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side.

    Verse before the Gospel Ez 33:11

    I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked man, says the Lord,
    but rather in his conversion, that he may live.

    Gospel Jn 8:1-11

    Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
    But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, 
    and all the people started coming to him, 
    and he sat down and taught them.
    Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman 
    who had been caught in adultery 
    and made her stand in the middle.
    They said to him,
    “Teacher, this woman was caught 
    in the very act of committing adultery.
    Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women.
    So what do you say?”
    They said this to test him,
    so that they could have some charge to bring against him.
    Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his finger.
    But when they continued asking him,
    he straightened up and said to them,
    “Let the one among you who is without sin 
    be the first to throw a stone at her.”
    Again he bent down and wrote on the ground.
    And in response, they went away one by one,
    beginning with the elders.
    So he was left alone with the woman before him.
    Then Jesus straightened up and said to her,
    “Woman, where are they?
    Has no one condemned you?”
    She replied, “No one, sir.”
    Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you.
    Go, and from now on do not sin any more.”

    – – –

    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.

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  • Lunes de la V semana de Cuaresma

    Primera Lectura Dn 13, 1-9. 15-17. 19-30. 33-62

    En aquel tiempo vivía en Babilonia un hombre llamado Joaquín, casado con Susana, hija de Quelcías, mujer muy bella y temerosa de Dios. Sus padres eran virtuosos y habían educado a su hija según la ley de Moisés. Joaquín era muy rico y tenía una huerta contigua a su casa, donde solían reunirse los judíos, porque era estimado por todos. Aquel año habían sido designados jueces dos ancianos del pueblo; eran de aquellos de quienes había dicho el Señor: “En Babilonia, la iniquidad salió de ancianos elegidos como jueces, que pasaban por guías del pueblo”. Éstos frecuentaban la casa de Joaquín y los que tenían litigios que resolver acudían ahí a ellos. Hacia el mediodía, cuando toda la gente se había retirado ya, Susana entraba a pasear en la huerta de su marido. Los dos viejos la veían entrar y pasearse diariamente, y se encendieron de pasión por ella, pervirtieron su corazón y cerraron sus ojos para no ver al cielo ni acordarse de lo que es justo.

    Un día, mientras acechaban el momento oportuno, salió ella, como de ordinario, con dos muchachas de su servicio, y como hacía calor, quiso bañarse en la huerta. No había nadie allí, fuera de los viejos, que la espiaban escondidos. Susana dijo a las doncellas: “Tráiganme jabón y perfumes, y cierren las puertas de la huerta mientras me baño”. Apenas salieron las muchachas, se levantaron los dos viejos, corrieron hacia donde estaba Susana y le dijeron: “Mira: las puertas de la huerta están cerradas y nadie nos ve. Nosotros ardemos en deseos de ti. Consiente y entrégate a nosotros. Si no, te vamos a acusar de que un joven estaba contigo y que por eso despachaste a las doncellas”. Susana lanzó un gemido y dijo: “No tengo ninguna salida; si me entrego a ustedes, será la muerte para mí; si resisto, no escaparé de sus manos. Pero es mejor para mí ser víctima de sus calumnias, que pecar contra el Señor”. Y dicho esto, Susana comenzó a gritar. Los dos viejos se pusieron a gritar también y uno de ellos corrió a abrir la puerta del jardín. Al oír los gritos en el jardín, los criados se precipitaron por la puerta lateral para ver qué sucedía. Cuando oyeron el relato de los viejos, quedaron consternados, porque jamás se había dicho de Susana cosa semejante.

    Al día siguiente, todo el pueblo se reunió en la casa de Joaquín, esposo de Susana, y también fueron los dos viejos, llenos de malvadas intenciones contra ella, para hacer que la condenaran a morir. En presencia del pueblo dijeron: “Vayan a buscar a Susana, hija de Quelcías y mujer de Joaquín”. Fueron por Susana, quien acudió con sus padres, sus hijos y todos sus parientes. Todos los suyos y cuantos la conocían, estaban llorando.

    Se levantaron entonces los dos viejos en medio de la asamblea y pusieron sus manos sobre la cabeza de Susana. Ella, llorando, levantó los ojos al cielo, porque su corazón confiaba en el Señor. Los viejos dijeron: “Mientras nosotros nos paseábamos solos por la huerta, entró ésta con dos criadas, luego les dijo que salieran y cerró la puerta. Entonces se acercó un joven que estaba escondido y se acostó con ella. Nosotros estábamos en un extremo de la huerta, y al ver aquella infamia, corrimos hacia ellos y los sorprendimos abrazados. Pero no pudimos sujetar al joven, porque era más fuerte que nosotros; abrió la puerta y se nos escapó. Entonces detuvimos a ésta y le preguntamos quién era el joven, pero se negó a decirlo. Nosotros somos testigos de todo esto”. La asamblea creyó a los ancianos, que habían calumniado a Susana, y la condenaron a muerte.

    Entonces Susana, dando fuertes voces, exclamó: “Dios eterno, que conoces los secretos y lo sabes todo antes de que suceda, tú sabes que éstos me han levantado un falso testimonio. Y voy a morir sin haber hecho nada de lo que su maldad ha tramado contra mí”. El Señor escuchó su voz. Cuando llevaban a Susana al sitio de la ejecución, el Señor hizo sentir a un muchacho, llamado Daniel, el santo impulso de ponerse a gritar: “Yo no soy responsable de la sangre de esta mujer”.

    Todo el pueblo se volvió a mirarlo y le preguntaron: “¿Qué es lo que estás diciendo?” Entonces Daniel, de pie en medio de ellos, les respondió: “Israelitas, ¿cómo pueden ser tan ciegos? Han condenado a muerte a una hija de Israel, sin haber investigado y puesto en claro la verdad. Vuelvan al tribunal, porque ésos le han levantado un falso testimonio”.

    Todo el pueblo regresó de prisa y los ancianos dijeron a Daniel: “Ven a sentarte en medio de nosotros y dinos lo que piensas, puesto que Dios mismo te ha dado la madurez de un anciano”. Daniel les dijo entonces: “Separen a los acusadores, lejos el uno del otro, y yo los voy a interrogar”.

    Una vez separados, Daniel mandó llamar a uno de ellos y le dijo: “Viejo en años y en crímenes, ahora van a quedar al descubierto tus pecados anteriores, cuando injustamente condenabas a los inocentes y absolvías a los culpables, contra el mandamiento del Señor: No matarás al que es justo e inocente. Ahora bien, si es cierto que los viste, dime debajo de qué árbol estaban juntos”. Él respondió: “Debajo de una acacia”. Daniel le dijo: “Muy bien. Tu mentira te va a costar la vida, pues ya el ángel ha recibido de Dios tu sentencia y te va a partir por la mitad”. Daniel les dijo que se lo llevaran, mandó traer al otro y le dijo: “Raza de Canaán y no de Judá, la belleza te sedujo y la pasión te pervirtió el corazón. Lo mismo hacían ustedes con las mujeres de Israel, y ellas, por miedo, se entregaban a ustedes. Pero una mujer de Judá no ha podido soportar la maldad de ustedes. Ahora dime, ¿bajo qué árbol los sorprendiste abrazados?” Él contestó: “Debajo de una encina”. Replicó Daniel: “También a ti tu mentira te costará la vida. El ángel del Señor aguarda ya con la espada en la mano, para partirte por la mitad. Así acabará con ustedes”.

    Entonces toda la asamblea levantó la voz y bendijo a Dios, que salva a los que esperan en él. Se alzaron contra los dos viejos, a quienes, con palabras de ellos mismos, Daniel había convencido de falso testimonio, y les aplicaron la pena que ellos mismos habían maquinado contra su prójimo. Para cumplir con la ley de Moisés, los mataron, y aquel día se salvó una vida inocente.

    O bien: 
    Dn 13, 41-62

    En aquel tiempo, la asamblea creyó a los ancianos que habían calumniado a Susana y la condenó a muerte. Entonces Susana, dando fuertes voces exclamó: “Dios eterno, que conoces los secretos y lo sabes todo antes de que suceda, tú sabes que éstos me han levantado un falso testimonio. Y voy a morir sin haber hecho nada de lo que su maldad ha tramado contra mí”. El Señor escuchó su voz. Cuando llevaban a Susana al sitio de la ejecución, el Señor hizo sentir a un muchacho, llamado Daniel, el santo impulso de ponerse a gritar: “Yo no soy responsable de la sangre de esta mujer”.

    Todo el pueblo se volvió a mirarlo y le preguntaron: “¿Qué es lo que estás diciendo?” Entonces Daniel, de pie en medio de ellos, les respondió: “Israelitas, ¿cómo pueden ser tan ciegos? Han condenado a muerte a una hija de Israel, sin haber investigado y puesto en claro la verdad. Vuelvan al tribunal, porque ésos le han levantado un falso testimonio”.

    Todo el pueblo regresó de prisa y los ancianos dijeron a Daniel: “Ven a sentarte en medio de nosotros y dinos lo que piensas, puesto que Dios mismo te ha dado la madurez de un anciano”. Daniel les dijo entonces: “Separen a los acusadores, lejos el uno del otro, y yo los voy a interrogar”.

    Una vez separados, Daniel mandó llamar a uno de ellos y le dijo: “Viejo en años y en crímenes, ahora van a quedar al descubierto tus pecados anteriores, cuando injustamente condenabas a los inocentes y absolvías a los culpables, contra el mandamiento del Señor: No matarás al que es justo e inocente. Ahora bien, si es cierto que los viste, dime debajo de qué árbol estaban juntos”. Él respondió: “Debajo de una acacia”. Daniel le dijo: “Muy bien. Tu mentira te va a costar la vida, pues ya el ángel ha recibido de Dios tu sentencia y te va a partir por la mitad”. Daniel les dijo que se lo llevaran, mandó traer al otro y le dijo: “Raza de Canaán y no de Judá, la belleza te sedujo y la pasión te pervirtió el corazón. Lo mismo hacían ustedes con las mujeres de Israel, y ellas, por miedo, se entregaban a ustedes. Pero una mujer de Judá no ha podido soportar la maldad de ustedes. Ahora dime, ¿bajo qué árbol los sorprendiste abrazados?” Él contestó: “Debajo de una encina”. Replicó Daniel: “También a ti tu mentira te costará la vida. El ángel del Señor aguarda ya con la espada en la mano, para partirte por la mitad. Así acabará con ustedes”.

    Entonces toda la asamblea levantó la voz y bendijo a Dios, que salva a los que esperan en él. Se alzaron contra los dos viejos, a quienes, con palabras de ellos mismos, Daniel había convencido de falso testimonio, y les aplicaron la pena que ellos mismos habían maquinado contra su prójimo. Para cumplir con la ley de Moisés, los mataron, y aquel día se salvó una vida inocente.

    Salmo Responsorial Salmo 22, 1-3a. 3b-4. 5-6

    R. (4a)  Nada temo, Señor, porque tú estás conmigo.
    El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta:
    en verdes praderas me hace reposar
    y hacia fuentes tranquilas me conduce
    para reparar mis fuerzas. R. 
    R. Nada temo, Señor, porque tú estás conmigo.
    Por ser un Dios fiel a sus promesas,
    me guía por el sendero recto;
    así, aunque camine por cañadas oscuras,
    nada temo, porque tú estás conmigo. 
    Tu vara y tu cayado me dan seguridad. R. 
    R. Nada temo, Señor, porque tú estás conmigo.
    Tú mismo me preparas la mesa,
    a despecho de mis adversarios;
    me unges la cabeza con perfume
    y llenas mi copa hasta los bordes. R. 
    R. Nada temo, Señor, porque tú estás conmigo.
    Tu bondad y tu misericordia me acompañarán
    todos los días de mi vida;
    y viviré en la casa del Señor
    por años sin término. R. 
    R. Nada temo, Señor, porque tú estás conmigo.

    Aclamación antes del Evangelio Ez 33, 11

    R. Honor y gloria a ti, Señor Jesús.
    No quiero la muerte del pecador,
    sino que se arrepienta y viva, dice el Señor.
    R. Honor y gloria a ti, Señor Jesús.

    Gospel Jn 8, 1-11

    En aquel tiempo, Jesús se retiró al monte de los Olivos y al amanecer se presentó de nuevo en el templo, donde la multitud se le acercaba; y él, sentado entre ellos, les enseñaba.

    Entonces los escribas y fariseos le llevaron a una mujer sorprendida en adulterio, y poniéndola frente a él, le dijeron: “Maestro, esta mujer ha sido sorprendida en flagrante adulterio. Moisés nos manda en la ley apedrear a estas mujeres. ¿Tú qué dices?”

    Le preguntaban esto para ponerle una trampa y poder acusarlo. Pero Jesús se agachó y se puso a escribir en el suelo con el dedo. Como insistían en su pregunta, se incorporó y les dijo: “Aquel de ustedes que no tenga pecado, que le tire la primera piedra”. Se volvió a agachar y siguió escribiendo en el suelo.

    Al oír aquellas palabras, los acusadores comenzaron a escabullirse uno tras otro, empezando por los más viejos, hasta que dejaron solos a Jesús y a la mujer, que estaba de pie, junto a él.

    Entonces Jesús se enderezó y le preguntó: “Mujer, ¿dónde están los que te acusaban? ¿Nadie te ha condenado?” Ella le contestó: “Nadie, Señor”. Y Jesús le dijo: “Tampoco yo te condeno. Vete y ya no vuelvas a pecar”.

    – – –

    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.

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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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March 17 – V Sunday of Lent

PROCESSIONAL

CHANGE MY HEART O GOD (Eddie Espinosa)

Change my heart O God, make it ever true
Change my heart O God, may I be like you
Change my heart O God, make it ever true
Change my heart O God, may I be like you

You are the potter, I am the clay
Mold me and make me, this is what I pray

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

PSALM 51 (Francesca la Rosa)
Create in me a clean, O God

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

PERFECT SACRIFICE (Nancy Cristobal)

Broken, beaten, disgraced
Through all the suffering You faced, you loved… you loved
The Victim to finally unwind
Death’s grip on all of mankind, with love…true love

Perfect Sacrifice, Unblemished Lamb
By your Precious Blood we’ll live again

Your throne was the cross that you bore
Crowned not with gold but with thorns and still…you loved
Laid down Your life for my sake
The chains of my sin You would break with love…true love

Perfect Sacrifice, Unblemished Lamb
By you Precious Blood we’ll live again
Perfect Sacrifice, O Spotless One
Death is powerless before the Son

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Victory in the Name above all names

MASS PARTS

SANCTUS

Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua
Hosanna in excelsis
Benedictus qui venit in nominee Domini
Hosanna in excelsis

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION

Mortem tuam anunciamos Domine
Et tuam resurrectionem confitemur
Donec venias

AGNUS DEI
Agnus Dei quitolis peccata mundi
Miserere nobis
Agnus Dei quitolis peccata mundi
Miserere nobis
Agnus Dei quitolis peccata mundi
Dona nobis pacem

COMMUNION

YOU ARE HERE (Nancy Cristobal, CJ Cristobal)

Heaven’s veil lifted at the altar
The Supper of the Lamb, a wedding feast
Poured out and broken, eternal covenant of love
I remember, I receive you, I believe!

In this bread, in this wine, your flesh and blood divine
You are here, truly present
A sacrifice so sublime, your flesh and blood with mine
You are here, truly present
You are here

In loving condescension you surrender
In grapes and wheat you choose to be made known
They become your body, they become your blood
Your very life you give to feed your own

You are offered and You offer
You’re the gift and the giver
The fullness of communion
And redemption of the sinner…(is)

POST-COMMUNION MEDITATION

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

RECESSIONAL

I WILL FOLLOW (Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram and Reuben Morgan)

Where You go I’ll go, where You stay I’ll stay
When You move I’ll move, I will follow you
Whom You love I’ll love, How You serve I’ll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow You

All Your ways are good, all Your ways are sure
I will trust in You alone
Higher than my sight, high above my life
I will trust in You alone, in You alone

In You there’s life everlasting
In You there’s freedom for my soul
In You there’s joy, unending joy
And I will follow


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