• Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, ReligiousNovember 17, 2025
  • Readings for the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

  Reading 1 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63

  [From the descendants of Alexander’s officers]
  there sprang a sinful offshoot, Antiochus Epiphanes,
  son of King Antiochus, once a hostage at Rome.
  He became king in the year one hundred and thirty seven
  of the kingdom of the Greeks.
  
  In those days there appeared in Israel
  men who were breakers of the law,
  and they seduced many people, saying:
  “Let us go and make an alliance with the Gentiles all around us;
  since we separated from them, many evils have come upon us.”
  The proposal was agreeable;
  some from among the people promptly went to the king,
  and he authorized them to introduce the way of living
  of the Gentiles.
  Thereupon they built a gymnasium in Jerusalem
  according to the Gentile custom.
  They covered over the mark of their circumcision
  and abandoned the holy covenant;
  they allied themselves with the Gentiles
  and sold themselves to wrongdoing.
  
  Then the king wrote to his whole kingdom that all should be one people,
  each abandoning his particular customs.
  All the Gentiles conformed to the command of the king,
  and many children of Israel were in favor of his religion;
  they sacrificed to idols and profaned the sabbath.
  
  On the fifteenth day of the month Chislev,
  in the year one hundred and forty-five,
  the king erected the horrible abomination
  upon the altar of burnt offerings
  and in the surrounding cities of Judah they built pagan altars.
  They also burned incense at the doors of the houses and in the streets.
  Any scrolls of the law which they found they tore up and burnt.
  Whoever was found with a scroll of the covenant,
  and whoever observed the law,
  was condemned to death by royal decree.
  But many in Israel were determined
  and resolved in their hearts not to eat anything unclean;
  they preferred to die rather than to be defiled with unclean food
  or to profane the holy covenant; and they did die.
  Terrible affliction was upon Israel.

  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158

  R. (see 88) Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.
  Indignation seizes me because of the wicked
  who forsake your law.
  R. Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.
  Though the snares of the wicked are twined about me,
  your law I have not forgotten.
  R. Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.
  Redeem me from the oppression of men,
  that I may keep your precepts.
  R. Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.
  I am attacked by malicious persecutors
  who are far from your law.
  R. Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.
  Far from sinners is salvation,
  because they seek not your statutes.
  R. Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.
  I beheld the apostates with loathing,
  because they kept not to your promise.
  R. Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

  Alleluia John 8:12

  R. Alleluia, alleluia.
  I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
  whoever follows me will have the light of life.
  R. Alleluia, alleluia.

  Gospel Luke 18:35-43

  As Jesus approached Jericho
  a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging,
  and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.
  They told him,
  “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
  He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!”
  The people walking in front rebuked him,
  telling him to be silent,
  but he kept calling out all the more,
  “Son of David, have pity on me!”
  Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him;
  and when he came near, Jesus asked him,
  “What do you want me to do for you?”
  He replied, “Lord, please let me see.”
  Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.”
  He immediately received his sight
  and followed him, giving glory to God.
  When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.

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• Memoria de Santa Isabel de Hungría, religiosaNovember 17, 2025
  • Readings for the Memoria de Santa Isabel de Hungría, religiosa

  Primera lectura 1 Macabeos 1, 10-15. 41-43. 54-57. 62-64

  En aquellos días, surgió un hombre perverso, Antíoco Epífanes, hijo del rey Antíoco, que había estado como rehén en Roma. Subió al trono el año ciento treinta y siete del imperio de los griegos.
  
  Hubo por entonces unos israelitas apóstatas, que convencieron a muchos diciéndoles: “Vamos a hacer un pacto con los pueblos vecinos, pues desde que hemos vivido aislados, nos han sobrevenido muchas desgracias”.
  
  Esta proposición fue bien recibida y algunos del pueblo decidieron acudir al rey y obtuvieron de él autorización para seguir las costumbres de los paganos. Entonces, conforme al uso de los paganos, construyeron en Jerusalén un gimnasio, simularon que no estaban circuncidados, renegaron de la alianza santa, se casaron con gente pagana y se vendieron para hacer el mal.
  
  Por su parte, el rey publicó un edicto en todo su reino y ordenó que todos sus súbditos formaran un solo pueblo y abandonaran su legislación particular. Todos los paganos acataron el edicto real y muchos israelitas aceptaron la religión oficial, ofrecieron sacrificios a los ídolos y profanaron el sábado.
  
  El día quince de diciembre del año ciento cuarenta y cinco, el rey Antíoco mandó poner sobre el altar de Dios un altar pagano, y se fueron construyendo altares en todas las ciudades de Judá. Quemaban incienso ante las puertas de las casas y en las plazas; rompían y echaban al fuego los libros de la ley que encontraban; a quienes se les descubría en su casa un ejemplar de la alianza y a los que sorprendían observando los preceptos de la ley, los condenaban a muerte en virtud del decreto real.
  
  A pesar de todo esto, muchos israelitas permanecieron firmes y resueltos a no comer alimentos impuros. Prefirieron la muerte antes que contaminarse con aquellos alimentos que violaban la santa alianza. Muy grande fue la prueba que soportó Israel.

  Salmo Responsorial Salmo 118, 53. 61. 134. 150. 155. 158

  R. (cf 88) Ayúdame, Señor, a cumplir tus mandamientos.
  Me indigno, Señor,
  porque los pecadores no cumplen tu ley.
  Las redes de los pecadores me aprisionan,
  pero yo no olvido tu voluntad.
  R. Ayúdame, Señor, a cumplir tus mandamientos.
  Líbrame de la opresión de los hombres,
  y cumpliré tus mandamientos.
  Se acercan a mí los malvados que me persiguen
  y están lejos de tu ley.
  R. Ayúdame, Señor, a cumplir tus mandamientos.
  Los malvados están lejos de la salvación,
  porque no han cumplido tus mandamientos.
  Cuando veo a los pecadores, siento disgusto,
  porque no cumplen tus palabras.
  R. Ayúdame, Señor, a cumplir tus mandamientos.

  Aclamación antes del Evangelio Juan 8, 12

  R. Aleluya, aleluya.
  Yo soy la luz del mundo, dice el Señor;
  el que me sigue tendrá la luz de la vida.
  R. Aleluya.

  Evangelio Lucas 18, 35-43

  En aquel tiempo, cuando Jesús se acercaba a Jericó, un ciego estaba sentado a un lado del camino, pidiendo limosna. Al oír que pasaba gente, preguntó qué era aquello, y le explicaron que era Jesús el nazareno, que iba de camino. Entonces él comenzó a gritar: “¡Jesús, hijo de David, ten compasión de mí!” Los que iban adelante lo regañaban para que se callara, pero él se puso a gritar más fuerte: “¡Hijo de David, ten compasión de mí!”
  
  Entonces Jesús se detuvo y mandó que se lo trajeran. Cuando estuvo cerca, le preguntó: “¿Qué quieres que haga por ti?” Él le contestó: “Señor, que vea”. Jesús le dijo: “Recobra la vista; tu fe te ha curado”.
  
  Enseguida el ciego recobró la vista y lo siguió, bendiciendo a Dios. Y todo el pueblo, al ver esto, alababa a Dios.
  
   

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  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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