THE LITURGY OF THE DAY
of March 20, 2011
liturgical colors: Purple
Entrance Antiphon
Of you my heart says, "Seek his face."
Your face from me, O Lord.
not hide your face. (Ps 27.8-9)
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Father, you call us to listen to your beloved Son,
nourish our faith in your word
and purifies the eyes of our spirit,
because we enjoy the vision of your glory.
our Lord Jesus Christ ...
FIRST READING (Gen 12.1-4)
Calling of Abraham, the father of God's people
the Book of Genesis
In those days, the Lord said to Abram
"Go from your country,
your kindred and your father's house,
to the land that I will show you.
I will make of thee a great nation and I will bless
,
will make your name great and you can be a blessing.
bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you, and you
shall be blessed all the families of the earth. "
So Abram went, as the Lord commanded him.
Word of God
RESPONSORIAL PSALM (Ps 32)
Chorus: Lord, let your love in you hope.
Right
is the word of the Lord and all his works.
He loves righteousness and justice;
of the Lord fills the earth.
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his love,
to rescue them from death and keep them alive in famine.
Our soul waits for the Lord:
he is our help and our shield.
About us be your love, O Lord, we hope you like
.
SECOND READING (2 Tim 1.8 b-10)
God calls us and enlightens us.
from the second letter of Paul to Timothy
My son, with God's strength, suffer with me for the Gospel. Indeed, he has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his plan and his grace. That there was given you in Christ Jesus ages, but it's been revealed now, with the manifestation of our Saviour Jesus Christ He has conquered death and brought life el'incorruttibilità through the Gospel.
Word of God Gospel Acclamation (Mark 9.7)
Praise and honor to you, Lord Jesus! From
luminous cloud, they heard the voice of the Father:
"This is my Son, the Beloved: listen to him."
Praise and honor to you, Lord Jesus!
GOSPEL (Mt from 17.1 to 9)
His face shone like the sun
+ Gospel Reading Matthew
At that time, Jesus took Peter, James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain. And he was transfigured before them: and his face shone like the sun and his garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.
Speaking, Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is for us to be here! If you want, let us make here three tents, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. " He was still speaking when a bright cloud covered them with his shadow. And a voice from the cloud saying, "This is my Son, the Beloved: in him I am well pleased. Listen to him. "
On hearing this, the disciples fell on their faces and were terrified. But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Get up and do not be afraid." Looking up they saw no one but Jesus only.
While coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, before the Son of man is raised from the dead. Word of the Lord
Prayer of the faithful brothers and sisters, we too, like Abraham, we are called to abandon their idols to follow the path of faith, drawn by divine providence. We ask the Father to sustain us and illuminate our way. Please
saying: Lord hear us.
1. Why Christians are tired and weary in prayer is a refreshment for their faith, strengthened by the contemplation of the mystery of Jesus, crucified and risen for our salvation, we pray.
2. Because the powerful and the leaders of nations recognize and to be instruments of Providence are at the service, with humility, men and women who have been entrusted to them, please.
3. For those who are busy in the things of the world, so allow resonate in their hearts to God's call, and feel loved by him personally and tenderly, please.
4. For those who are in search for meaning in life, because the Lord is made to recognize their existence and make a journey of conversion and joy, we pray.
5. Because the encounter with Christ, in this Eucharist, convert and renew our hearts, and urges us to be leaven in the world of new life, please.
Hear, O Lord, our prayers and also transforms us, that we may be ever more conformed to your plan of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Prayer bids
This offer, merciful Lord,
obtain for us the forgiveness of our sins and sanctify us in the body
and spirit,
why we celebrate the Easter Holidays.
through Christ our Lord.
Preface
The news of the blessed passion transfiguration.
is really good thing,
our duty and our salvation,
giving thanks always and everywhere
to you, Lord, Holy Father, Almighty and eternal God
,
through Christ our Lord. He
, after giving to the disciples
the announcement of his death, on the holy mountain
revealed his glory
and calling witnesses to the law and the prophets to the apostles
indicated that only passion
we come to the triumph of the resurrection.
And we, together with the angels of heaven,
endless hail your holiness,
singing the hymn of praise: Holy ...
Communion Antiphon
"This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased
.
Listen. " (Mt 17:5, Mk 9:7, Lk 9.35).
Prayer after Communion
for your participation in the glorious mysteries
we give fervent thanks, O Lord,
because we are still pilgrims on earth
do foretaste of the goods of heaven.
Through Christ our Lord.
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