First Reading – Hebrews 2:5-12 It was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. Instead, someone has testified somewhere: What is man that you are mindful of him, or the son of man that you care for him? You made him …
Our Redeemer desired to be baptized in the Jordan by John; let us make our petition to him: Lord, send forth your Spirit upon us. Christ, Servant of God, the Father acknowledged you as his own Son with whom he was pleased, — send forth your Spirit upon us. Lord, send …
First Reading – Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard …
On this day our Savior was adored by the Magi. Let us also worship him with joy as we pray: Save the poor, O Lord. King of the nations, you called the Magi to adore you as the first representatives of the nations, — give us a willing spirit of adoration …
First Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your …
First Reading – 1 John 5:14-21 Beloved: We have this confidence in him that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, we know that what we have asked him for is ours. …
Today our Savior was adored by the Magi. Let us also worship him with joy as we pray: Save the poor, O Lord. King of the nations, you called the Magi to adore you as the first representatives of the nations, — give us a willing spirit of adoration and service. …
We pray now to the Father who has appointed Christ a light to the nations: Father, hear our prayer. Give increase to your Church, — and spread the glory of your Son. Father, hear our prayer. Eternal Father, you led the wise men from the East to your Son, — reveal him …
First Reading – 1 John 5:5-13 Beloved: Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came through water and Blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and Blood. The Spirit …
Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and their representative before God. We honor him and in our weakness we pray: Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women, — let Christians …
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