• Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin MaryJuly 26, 2024
  • Readings for the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  Reading 1  JER 3:14-17

  Return, rebellious children, says the LORD,
  for I am your Master;
  I will take you, one from a city, two from a clan,
  and bring you to Zion.
  I will appoint over you shepherds after my own heart,
  who will shepherd you wisely and prudently.
  When you multiply and become fruitful in the land,
  says the LORD,
  They will in those days no longer say,
  “The ark of the covenant of the LORD!”
  They will no longer think of it, or remember it, 
  or miss it, or make another.

  At that time they will call Jerusalem the LORD’s throne;
  there all nations will be gathered together
  to honor the name of the LORD at Jerusalem,
  and they will walk no longer in their hardhearted wickedness.

  Responsorial Psalm  JER 31:10, 11-12ABCD, 13

  R. (see 10d) The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.
  Hear the word of the LORD, O nations,
  proclaim it on distant isles, and say:
  He who scattered Israel, now gathers them together,
  he guards them as a shepherd his flock. 
  R. The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.
  The LORD shall ransom Jacob,
  he shall redeem him from the hand of his conqueror.
  Shouting, they shall mount the heights of Zion,
  they shall come streaming to the LORD’s blessings:
  The grain, the wine, and the oil,
  the sheep and the oxen.
  R. The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.
  Then the virgins shall make merry and dance,
  and young men and old as well.
  I will turn their mourning into joy,
  I will console and gladden them after their sorrows.
  R. The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.

  Alleluia  LK 8:15

  R. Alleluia, alleluia.
  Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart
  and yield a harvest through perseverance.
  R. Alleluia, alleluia.

  Gospel  MT 13:18-23

  Jesus said to his disciples:
  “Hear the parable of the sower.
  The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the Kingdom
  without understanding it,
  and the Evil One comes and steals away
  what was sown in his heart.
  The seed sown on rocky ground
  is the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy.
  But he has no root and lasts only for a time.
  When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word,
  he immediately falls away.
  The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word,
  but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word
  and it bears no fruit.
  But the seed sown on rich soil
  is the one who hears the word and understands it,
  who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.”

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  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 Joaquín y Santa Ana, padres de la Santísima Virgen MaríaJuly 26, 2024
  • Readings for the Memoria de San Joaquín y Santa Ana, padres de la Virgen María

  Primera lectura Jer 3, 14-17

  “Vuélvanse a mí, hijos rebeldes, porque yo soy su dueño, dice el Señor: Iré tomando conmigo a uno de cada ciudad, a dos de cada familia y los traeré a Sión; les daré pastores según mi corazón, que los apacienten con sabiduría y prudencia.

  Después, cuando ustedes se hayan multiplicado y hayan prosperado en el país, palabra del Señor, ya no habrá necesidad de invocar el arca de la alianza del Señor, pues ya no pensarán en ella, ni se acordarán de ella, ni la echarán de menos, ni se les ocurrirá hacer otra.

  En aquel tiempo, llamarán a Jerusalén ‘el trono del Señor’, acudirán a ella todos los pueblos en el nombre del Señor y ya no seguirán la maldad de su corazón obstinado”.

  Salmo Responsorial Jeremías 31, 10. 11-12ab. 13

  R. (cf. 10d) El Señor es nuestro pastor.
  Escuchen, pueblos, la palabra del Señor,
  y anúncienla aun en las islas más remotas:
  “El que dispersó a Israel lo reunirá
  y lo cuidará como el pastor a su rebaño”. R.
  R. El Señor es nuestro pastor.
  Porque el Señor redimió a Jacob
  y lo rescató de las manos del poderoso.
  Ellos vendrán para aclamarlo al monte Sión
  Y correrán hacia los bienes del Señor. R.
  R. El Señor es nuestro pastor.
  Entonces se alegrarán las jóvenes, danzando;
  se sentirán felices jóvenes y viejos,   
  porque yo convertiré su tristeza en alegría,   
  y los llenaré de gozo y aliviaré sus penas. R.
  R. El Señor es nuestro pastor.

  Aclamación antes del Evangelio Cfr Lc 8, 15

  R. Aleluya, aleluya.
  Dichosos los que cumplen la palabra del Señor
  con un corazón bueno y sincero,
  y perseveran hasta dar fruto.
  R. Aleluya.

  Evangelio Mt 13, 18-23

  En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: “Escuchen ustedes lo que significa la parábola del sembrador. A todo hombre que oye la palabra del Reino y no la entiende, le llega el diablo y le arrebata lo sembrado en su corazón. Esto es lo que significan los granos que cayeron a lo largo del camino.

  Lo sembrado sobre terreno pedregoso significa al que oye la palabra y la acepta inmediatamente con alegría; pero, como es inconstante, no la deja echar raíces, y apenas le viene una tribulación o una persecución por causa de la palabra, sucumbe.

  Lo sembrado entre los espinos representa a aquel que oye la palabra, pero las preocupaciones de la vida y la seducción de las riquezas, la sofocan y queda sin fruto.

  En cambio, lo sembrado en tierra buena, representa a quienes oyen la palabra, la entienden y dan fruto; unos, el ciento por uno; otros, el sesenta; y otros, el treinta’’.

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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

Sunday, June 2nd – Corpus Christi

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