by L'équipe de publication | Jan 14, 2026 | Evangelium
SAINT REMI
Psalter I
GREEN
He was a prominent figure in early Christian asceticism, considered the first Christian hermit. Born around 227 AD in Thebaid, Egypt, he fled to the desert to escape persecution and lived a life of prayer, penance, and solitude. He lived in a cave in the desert for almost 90 years, spending his time in prayer, contemplation, and fasting. He sustained himself with the fruit of a palm tree and later, a raven brought him a daily loaf of bread. He was known for his humility and devotion to God.
Entrance Antiphon
Upon a lofty throne, I saw a man seated, whom a host of angels adore, singing in unison: Behold him, the name of whose empire is eternal.
Collect
Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care, O Lord, we pray, that they may see what must be done and gain strength to do what they have seen. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
First Reading: 1 Samuel 4:1-11
The Philistines gathered for an attack on Israel. Israel went out to engage them in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek. The Philistines then drew up in battle formation against Israel. After a fierce struggle Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who slew about four thousand men on the battlefield. When the troops retired to the camp, the elders of Israel said, “Why has the Lord permitted us to be defeated today by the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the Lord from Shiloh that it may go into battle among us and save us from the grasp of our enemies.” So the people sent to Shiloh and brought from there the ark of the Lord of hosts, who is enthroned upon the cherubim. The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were with the ark of God. When the ark of the Lord arrived in the camp, all Israel shouted so loudly that the earth resounded. The Philistines, hearing the noise of shouting, asked, “What can this loud shouting in the camp of the Hebrews mean?” On learning that the ark of the Lord had come into the camp, the Philistines were frightened. They said, “Gods have come to their camp.” They said also, “Woe to us! This has never happened before. Woe to us! Who can deliver us from the power of these mighty gods? These are the gods that struck the Egyptians with various plagues and with pestilence. Take courage and be manly, Philistines; otherwise you will become slaves to the Hebrews, as they were your slaves. So fight manfully!” The Philistines fought and Israel was defeated; every man fled to his own tent. It was a disastrous defeat, in which Israel lost thirty thousand foot soldiers. The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were among the dead.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25
R/ Redeem us, Lord, because of your mercy.
- Yet now you have cast us off and put us in disgrace, and you go not forth with our armies. You have let us be driven back by our foes; those who hated us plundered us at will.
- You made us the reproach of our neighbors, the mockery and the scorn of those around us. You made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples.
- Why do you hide your face, forgetting our woe and our oppression? For our souls are bowed down to the dust, our bodies are pressed to the earth.
Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 4:23
Alleluia, alleluia. Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. Then he said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.
Prayer over the Offerings
May your people’s oblation, O Lord, find favour with you, we pray, that it may restore them to holiness and obtain what they devoutly entreat. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 35: 10
With you, O Lord, is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light.
Prayer after Communion
Humbly we ask you, almighty God, be graciously pleased to grant that those you renew with your Sacraments may also serve with lives pleasing to you. Through Christ our Lord.Meditation
“If you want to, you can cure me.” In the First Reading, the Israelites turned to God for help in their war against the Philistines, but they were defeated. In the Gospel, the leper came to Jesus for healing and he was healed. Why did God give different responses to these two requests? The answer lies in the disposition of those who came to him. The Israelites asked for the Ark of the Covenant to be brought to the battlefield, but their hearts were far away from God. Hosni and Phinehas, the priests who carried the Ark to the battlefield, led sinful lives in the eyes of God. For this reason, the Israelites went to war with the Ark but without God. On the other hand, the leper came to Jesus with faith. He said, “If you want to, you can cure me.” This statement was an acknowledgement of his complete confidence in the healing power of Jesus. The question then is: how do we pray? How do we approach God? We should learn to pray in faith, with absolute trust in Jesus, and our prayer should be accompanied by a real effort to live lives that are acceptable in God’s sight.
by L'équipe de publication | Jan 13, 2026 | Agenda Biblique
SAINTE NINA
(Psautier I –Vert)
Diminutif de Kristina. Jeune captive chrétienne qui vécut au IVe siècle en Ibérie région intérieure de l’actuelle Géorgie, sur le continent asiatique. Après avoir guéri la reine Nana, elle obtint sa conversion puis celle du roi qui, ayant demandé un évêque à l’Archevêque de Constantinople, entreprit de faire évangéliser le royaume.
Antienne d’ouverture
Portons notre regard vers l’homme à qui le ciel est donné pour trône ; la foule des anges l’adore en chantant d’une seule voix : « Voici Celui dont le pouvoir subsiste pour les siècles ».
Prière d’ouverture
Aux appels de ton peuple en prière, réponds, Seigneur, en ta bonté : Donne à chacun la claire vision de ce qu’il doit faire et la force de l’accomplir. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : 1 S 3, 1-10.19-20
En ces jours-là, le jeune Samuel assurait le service du Seigneur en présence du prêtre Éli. La parole du Seigneur était rare en ces jours-là, et la vision, peu répandue. Un jour, Éli était couché à sa place habituelle – sa vue avait baissé et il ne pouvait plus bien voir. La lampe de Dieu n’était pas encore éteinte. Samuel était couché dans le temple du Seigneur, où se trouvait l’arche de Dieu. Le Seigneur appela Samuel, qui répondit : « Me voici ! » Il courut vers le prêtre Éli, et il dit : « Tu m’as appelé, me voici. » Éli répondit : « Je n’ai pas appelé. Retourne te coucher. » L’enfant alla se coucher. De nouveau, le Seigneur appela Samuel. Et Samuel se leva. Il alla auprès d’Éli, et il dit : « Tu m’as appelé, me voici. » Éli répondit : « Je n’ai pas appelé, mon fils. Retourne te coucher. » Samuel ne connaissait pas encore le Seigneur, et la parole du Seigneur ne lui avait pas encore été révélée. De nouveau, le Seigneur appela Samuel. Celui-ci se leva. Il alla auprès d’Éli, et il dit : « Tu m’as appelé, me voici. » Alors Éli comprit que c’était le Seigneur qui appelait l’enfant, et il lui dit : « Va te recoucher, et s’il t’appelle, tu diras : “Parle, Seigneur, ton serviteur écoute. » Samuel alla se recoucher à sa place habituelle. Le Seigneur vint, il se tenait là et il appela comme les autres fois : « Samuel ! Samuel ! » Et Samuel répondit : « Parle, ton serviteur écoute. » Samuel grandit. Le Seigneur était avec lui, et il ne laissa aucune de ses paroles sans effet. Tout Israël, depuis Dane jusqu’à Bershéba, reconnut que Samuel était vraiment un prophète du Seigneur.
Psaume : 39 (40), 2abc.5ab, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10
R/ Me voici, Seigneur, je viens faire ta volonté.
- D’un grand espoir, j’espérais le Seigneur :, il s’est penché vers moi Heureux est l’homme qui met sa foi dans le Seigneur.
- Tu ne voulais ni offrande ni sacrifice, tu as ouvert mes oreilles ; tu ne demandais ni holocauste ni victime, alors j’ai dit : « Voici, je viens.
- « Dans le livre, est écrit pour moi ce que tu veux que je fasse. Mon Dieu, voilà ce que j’aime : ta loi me tient aux entrailles. »
- J’annonce la justice dans la grande assemblées, Seigneur, tu le sais.
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Mes brebis écoutent ma voix, dit le Seigneur ; moi, je les connais, et elles me suivent. Alléluia. (Jn 10, 27)
Évangile : Mc 1, 29-39
En ce temps-là, aussitôt sortis de la synagogue de Capharnaüm, Jésus et ses disciples allèrent, avec Jacques et Jean, dans la maison de Simon et d’André. Or, la belle-mère de Simon était au lit, elle avait de la fièvre. Aussitôt, on parla à Jésus de la malade. Jésus s’approcha, la saisit par la main et la fit lever. La fièvre la quitta, et elle les servait. Le soir venu, après le coucher du soleil, on lui amenait tous ceux qui étaient atteints d’un mal ou possédés par des démons. La ville entière se pressait à la porte. Il guérit beaucoup de gens atteints de toutes sortes de maladies, et il expulsa beaucoup de démons ; il empêchait les démons de parler, parce qu’ils savaient, eux, qui il était. Le lendemain, Jésus se leva, bien avant l’aube. Il sortit et se rendit dans un endroit désert, et là il priait. Simon et ceux qui étaient avec lui partirent à sa recherche. Ils le trouvent et lui disent : « Tout le monde te cherche. » Jésus leur dit : « Allons ailleurs, dans les villages voisins, afin que là aussi je proclame l’Évangile ; car c’est pour cela que je suis sorti. » Et il parcourut toute la Galilée, proclamant l’Évangile dans leurs synagogues, et expulsant les démons.
Prière sur les offrandes
Daigne accepter, Seigneur, l’offrande de ton peuple : Qu’elle contribue à le sanctifier, et lui obtienne ce qu’il demande avec confiance. Par Jésus.
Antienne de la communion Ps 35, 10
De toi, Seigneur, jaillit la vie, dans ta lumière, nous voyons la lumière.
Prière après la communion
Nous t’en supplions, Dieu tout-puissant : Toi qui refais nos forces par tes sacrements, donne-nous aussi de pouvoir te servir par une vie qui te plaise. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Jésus rencontre un accueil extraordinaire à Capharnaüm, jusqu’à connaître une certaine « presse » de la foule, qui le fera « sortir » au petit matin, dans un endroit désert pour prier. Si Jésus est sorti, ce n’est pas pour s’esquiver et fuir, mais pour se préparer à l’annonce de la Bonne Nouvelle, qui n’est pas seulement la tâche qu’il s’est fixée pour ce jour-là : elle était le but même, le but permanent, pour lequel il avait été envoyé. L’évangile suggère, avec une exemplaire discrétion, comment parvenir à une attitude juste, dans le bruit de la foule. Selon l’exemple de Jésus ici, c’est par la prière prolongée dans la solitude. Il n’est pas dit que c’est le seul chemin ; mais c’en est un, à coût sûr. Quand on est en incertitude sur le sens de la vie, c’est toujours une bonne chose à essayer en prenant son temps pour prier.
by L'équipe de publication | Jan 13, 2026 | Evangelium
SAINT FELIX OF NOLA
PRIEST
Psalter I
GREEN
He lived a life of Christian devotion, distributing his inheritance to the poor after his father’s death. He became an assistant to Bishop Maximus of Nola, and was imprisoned and tortured during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Decius. Although initially believed to have died a martyr’s death, he is now listed in the General Roman Calendar as a Confessor of the Faith who survived his persecutions.
Entrance Antiphon
Upon a lofty throne, I saw a man seated, whom a host of angels adore, singing in unison: Behold him, the name of whose empire is eternal.
Collect
Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care, O Lord, we pray, that they may see what must be done and gain strength to do what they have seen. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20
During the time young Samuel was minister to the Lord under Eli, a revelation of the Lord was uncommon and vision infrequent. One day Eli was asleep in his usual place. His eyes had lately grown so weak that he could not see. The lamp of God was not yet extinguished, and Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the Lord where the ark of God was. The Lord called to Samuel, who answered, “Here I am.” Samuel ran to Eli and said, “Here I am. You called me.” “I did not call you,” Eli said. “Go back to sleep.” So he went back to sleep. Again the Lord called Samuel, who rose and went to Eli. “Here I am,” he said. “You called me.” But Eli answered, “I did not call you, my son. Go back to sleep.” At that time Samuel was not familiar with the Lord, because the Lord had not revealed anything to him as yet. The Lord called Samuel again, for the third time. Getting up and going to Eli, he said, “Here I am. You called me.” Then Eli understood that the Lord was calling the youth. So Eli said to Samuel, “Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.'” When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the Lord came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” Samuel grew up, and the Lord was with him, not permitting any word of his to be without effect. Thus all Israel from Dan to Beersheba came to know that Samuel was an accredited prophet of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10
R/ Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
- I have waited, waited for the Lord, and he stooped toward me and heard my cry. Blessed the man who makes the Lord his trust; who turns not to idolatry or to those who stray after falsehood.
- Sacrifice or oblation you wished not, but ears open to obedience you gave me. Burnt offerings or sin-offerings you sought not; then said I, “Behold I come.”
- In the written scroll it is prescribed for me. To do your will, O my God, is my delight, and your law is within my heart!”
- I announced your justice in the vast assembly; I did not restrain my lips, as you, O Lord, know.
Gospel Acclamation: John 10:27
Alleluia, alleluia. My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord. I know them, and they follow me. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him. Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.
Prayer over the Offerings
May your people’s oblation, O Lord, find favour with you, we pray, that it may restore them to holiness and obtain what they devoutly entreat. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 35: 10
With you, O Lord, is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light.
Prayer after Communion
Humbly we ask you, almighty God, be graciously pleased to grant that those you renew with your Sacraments may also serve with lives pleasing to you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
“Here I am, Lord, I come to do your will.” The goal of the Christian here on earth is to do the will of God. Jesus knew why God sent him into the world; to bring salvation to men by announcing the Good News to them and liberating them from the power of the evil one. You too have a purpose in this life. You were not born by accident; God sent you into this world for a reason. You have to discover God’s will for you in this life and set about accomplishing it. In order to discover God’s will, you have to go to him in prayer like Jesus, who went to a lonely place to pray. Listen to him like the young Samuel. Seek his voice in the silence of your heart. Seek his voice in his Word. Seek guidance from your spiritual leaders, who like Eli can help you to discover him. Discern his will, and like Samuel and Jesus, devote your life to accomplishing it.
by L'équipe de publication | Jan 12, 2026 | Evangelium
SAINT HILARY
BISHOP AND DOCTOR
Psalter I
GREEN//WHITE
Hilary was born at the beginning of the fourth century. He was elected Bishop of Poitiers in 350. He fought strongly against Arianism and was exiled by the Emperor Constantius. His works are full of wisdom and learning, directed to the strengthening of the Catholic faith and the right interpretation of Scripture. He died in 367. He was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1851.
Entrance Antiphon
Upon a lofty throne, I saw a man seated, whom a host of angels adore, singing in unison: Behold him, the name of whose empire is eternal.
Collect
Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care, O Lord, we pray, that they may see what must be done and gain strength to do what they have seen. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:9-20
Hannah rose after a meal at Shiloh, and presented herself before the Lord; at the time, Eli the priest was sitting on a chair near the doorpost of the Lord’s temple. In her bitterness she prayed to the Lord, weeping copiously, and she made a vow, promising: “O Lord of hosts, if you look with pity on the misery of your handmaid, if you remember me and do not forget me, if you give your handmaid a male child, I will give him to the Lord for as long as he lives; neither wine nor liquor shall he drink, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” As she remained long at prayer before the Lord, Eli watched her mouth, for Hannah was praying silently; though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli, thinking her drunk, said to her, “How long will you make a drunken show of yourself? Sober up from your wine!” “It isn’t that, my lord,” Hannah answered. “I am an unhappy woman. I have had neither wine nor liquor; I was only pouring out my troubles to the Lord. Do not think your handmaid a ne’er-do-well; my prayer has been prompted by my deep sorrow and misery.” Eli said, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.” She replied, “Think kindly of your maidservant,” and left. She went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and no longer appeared downcast. Early the next morning they worshiped before the Lord, and then returned to their home in Ramah. When Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, the Lord remembered her. She conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she called Samuel, since she had asked the Lord for him.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd
R/ My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.
- My heart exults in the Lord, my horn is exalted in my God. I have swallowed up my enemies; I rejoice in my victory.”
- The bows of the mighty are broken, while the tottering gird on strength. The well-fed hire themselves out for bread, while the hungry batten on spoil. The barren wife bears seven sons, while the mother of many languishes.”
- The Lord puts to death and gives life; he casts down to the nether world; he raises up again. The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he humbles, he also exalts.”
- He raises the needy from the dust; from the dung heap he lifts up the poor, To seat them with nobles and make a glorious throne their heritage.”
Gospel Acclamation: 1 Thessalonians 2:13
Alleluia, alleluia. Receive the word of God, not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are–the Holy One of God!” Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.
Prayer over the Offerings
May your people’s oblation, O Lord, find favour with you, we pray, that it may restore them to holiness and obtain what they devoutly entreat. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 35: 10
With you, O Lord, is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light.
Prayer after Communion
Humbly we ask you, almighty God, be graciously pleased to grant that those you renew with your Sacraments may also serve with lives pleasing to you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
“I was pouring out my soul before the Lord.” For many of us, prayer is a mechanical and routine act. We recite an Our Father and a Hail Mary, or we sit through mass on Sunday, and it means little to us. We pray with our lips and not with our hearts. In the First Reading, we see an example of true prayer; Hannah poured out her soul before God. When we pray, we should speak to God from our hearts; we should tell him how we feel and what we desire; we should express our hopes, worries, and fears, as well as our joys and sorrows. We should say what we mean and mean what we say. This also applies to prayers with fixed words and patterns, like the Our Father, the Hail Mary, the Rosary or the Mass. We should not simply recite them; rather, we should make the words our own and pronounce them as if they came from us. It is this type of prayer that touches the heart of God. It is in response to such a prayer that Jesus will visit us and expel from our hearts, families and lives every demon that may be tormenting us.
by L'équipe de publication | Jan 12, 2026 | Agenda Biblique
SAINT HILAIRE
Évêque et Docteur de l’Église
(Psautier I –Vert // Blanc)
Évêque de Poitiers, Hilaire (315-367) fut l’ardent défenseur de la foi en la divinité du Christ, niée par les ariens ; il souffrit l’exil en raison de sa prise de position contre ces hérétiques. En Orient où cet évêque gaulois avait été exilé par l’empereur Constance, il ne cessa d’écrire à la gloire du Christ, qu’il n’avait pourtant découvert qu’à l’âge adulte. En effet, avant de devenir évêque (350) de sa ville natale, Hilaire avait d’abord été un père de famille païen. C’est par la méditation des Ecritures que cet homme en quête de vérité découvrit la splendeur du Christ et mérita de devenir le premier grand docteur de la foi que la Gaule avait donné à l’Eglise.
Antienne d’ouverture
Portons notre regard vers l’homme à qui le ciel est donné pour trône ; la foule des anges l’adore en chantant d’une seule voix : « Voici Celui dont le pouvoir subsiste pour les siècles ».
Prière d’ouverture
Aux appels de ton peuple en prière, réponds, Seigneur, en ta bonté : Donne à chacun la claire vision de ce qu’il doit faire et la force de l’accomplir. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : 1 S 1, 9-20
En ces jours-là, Anne se leva, après qu’ils eurent mangé et bu à Silo. Le prêtre Éli était assis sur son siège, à l’entrée du sanctuaire du Seigneur. Anne, pleine d’amertume, se mit à prier le Seigneur et pleura abondamment. Elle fit un vœu en disant : « Seigneur de l’univers ! Si tu veux bien regarder l’humiliation de ta servante, te souvenir de moi, ne pas m’oublier, et me donner un fils, je le donnerai au Seigneur pour toute sa vie, et le rasoir ne passera pas sur sa tête. » Tandis qu’elle prolongeait sa prière devant le Seigneur, Éli observait sa bouche. Anne parlait dans son cœur : seules ses lèvres remuaient, et l’on n’entendait pas sa voix. Éli pensa qu’elle était ivre et lui dit : « Combien de temps vas-tu rester ivre ? Cuve donc ton vin ! » Anne répondit : « Non, mon seigneur, je ne suis qu’une femme affligée, je n’ai bu ni vin ni boisson forte ; j’épanche mon âme devant le Seigneur. Ne prends pas ta servante pour une vaurienne : c’est l’excès de mon chagrin et de mon dépit qui m’a fait prier aussi longtemps. » Éli lui répondit : « Va en paix, et que le Dieu d’Israël t’accorde ce que tu lui as demandé. » Anne dit alors : « Que ta servante trouve grâce devant toi ! » Elle s’en alla, elle se mit à manger, et son visage n’était plus le même. Le lendemain, Elcana et les siens se levèrent de bon matin. Après s’être prosternés devant le Seigneur, ils s’en retournèrent chez eux, à Rama. Elcana s’unit à Anne sa femme, et le Seigneur se souvint d’elle. Anne conçut et, le temps venu, elle enfanta un fils ; elle lui donna le nom de Samuel (c’est-à-dire : Dieu exauce) car, disait-elle, « Je l’ai demandé au Seigneur. »
Cantique : 1 S 2, 1, 4-5ab, 6-7, 8abcd
R/ Mon cœur exulte à cause du Seigneur : il donne le salut.
- Mon cœur exulte à cause du Seigneur ; mon front s’est relevé grâce à mon Dieu ! Face à mes ennemis, s’ouvre ma bouche : oui, je me réjouis de ta victoire !
- L’arc des forts sera brisé, mais le faible se revêt de vigueur. Les plus comblés s’embauchent pour du pain, et les affamés se reposent.
- Le Seigneur fait mourir et vivre ; il fait descendre à l’abîme et en ramène. Le Seigneur rend pauvre et riche ; il abaisse et il élève.
- De la poussière il relève le faible, il retire le pauvre de la cendre pour qu’il siège parmi les princes et reçoive un trône de gloire.
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Accueillez la parole de Dieu : pour ce qu’elle est réellement : non pas une parole d’hommes, mais la parole de Dieu. Alléluia. (cf. 1 Th 2, 13)
Evangile : Mc 1, 21-28
Jésus et ses disciples entrèrent à Capharnaüm. Aussitôt, le jour du sabbat, il se rendit à la synagogue, et là, il enseignait. On était frappé par son enseignement, car il enseignait en homme qui a autorité, et non pas comme les scribes. Or, il y avait dans leur synagogue un homme tourmenté par un esprit impur, qui se mit à crier : « Que nous veux-tu, Jésus de Nazareth ? Es-tu venu pour nous perdre ? Je sais qui tu es : tu es le Saint de Dieu. » Jésus l’interpella vivement : « Tais-toi ! Sors de cet homme. » L’esprit impur le fit entrer en convulsions, puis, poussant un grand cri, sortit de lui. Ils furent tous frappés de stupeur et se demandaient entre eux : « Qu’est-ce que cela veut dire ? Voilà un enseignement nouveau, donné avec autorité ! Il commande même aux esprits impurs, et ils lui obéissent. » Sa renommée se répandit aussitôt partout, dans toute la région de la Galilée.
Prière sur les offrandes
Daigne accepter, Seigneur, l’offrande de ton peuple : Qu’elle contribue à le sanctifier et lui obtienne ce qu’il demande avec confiance. Par Jésus.
Antienne de la communion
De toi, Seigneur, jaillit la vie, dans ta lumière, nous voyons la lumière.
Prière après la communion
Nous t’en supplions, Dieu tout-puissant : Toi qui refais nos forces par tes sacrements, donne-nous aussi de pouvoir te servir par une vie qui te plaise. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Jésus marche avec ses disciples. C’est en sa présence, à son contact, qu’ils vont apprendre le chemin du salut. Jésus entre dans la synagogue et enseigne. Survient un pauvre homme qui crie, tourmenté par un esprit mauvais. Jésus le délivre, rapidement, vivement, avec autorité. En ce premier miracle, Jésus guérit les profondeurs de l’homme, ce lieu obscur qui fait si mal, caché au fond des êtres. La vie commence toujours ainsi, à l’intérieur, dans le secret des cœurs. C’est le jour du sabbat, le jour de Dieu, le jour où il faut rendre à Dieu ce qui est Dieu : rendre grâce pour la création du monde et le salut de l’homme.
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SAINTE TATIANA DE ROME
(Psautier I –Vert)
Fille d’un consul romain et dénoncée comme chrétienne sous le règne de l’empereur Sévère Alexandre, elle fut condamnée à être suspendue à une potence, le corps labouré et mis à nu avec des peignes de fer. Les bourreaux l’outragèrent en lui tondant la chevelure et la décapitèrent finalement.
Antienne d’ouverture Mt 3, 16-17
Portons notre regard vers l’homme à qui le ciel est donné pour trône ; la foule des anges l’adore en chantant d’une seule voix : « Voici Celui dont le pouvoir subsiste pour les siècles ».
Prière d’ouverture
Aux appels de ton peuple en prière, réponds, Seigneur, en ta bonté : Donne à chacun la claire vision de ce qu’il doit faire et la force de l’accomplir. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : 1 S 1, 1-8
Il y avait un homme de la ville de Rama, dans la montagne d’Éphraïm ; il s’appelait Elcana, c’était un Éphratéen. Cet homme avait deux femmes. L’une s’appelait Anne, l’autre Peninna. Peninna avait des enfants, mais Anne n’en avait pas. Chaque année, Elcana montait de sa ville au sanctuaire de Silo pour se prosterner devant le Seigneur de l’univers et lui offrir un sacrifice. C’est à Silo que résidaient, comme prêtres du Seigneur, les deux fils d’Éli, Hofni et Pinhas. Un jour, Elcana offrait le sacrifice ; il distribua des parts de la victime à sa femme Peninna, à tous ses fils et à toutes ses filles. Mais à Anne, il donna une part de choix car il aimait Anne, que pourtant le Seigneur avait rendue stérile. Sa rivale cherchait, par des paroles blessantes, à la mettre en colère parce que le Seigneur l’avait rendue stérile. Cela recommençait tous les ans, quand Anne montait au sanctuaire du Seigneur : Peninna cherchait à la mettre en colère. Anne pleura et ne voulut rien manger. Son mari Elcana lui dit : « Anne, pourquoi pleures-tu ? Pourquoi ne manges-tu pas ? Pourquoi ton cœur est-il triste ? Et moi, est-ce que je ne compte pas à tes yeux plus que dix fils ? »
Psaume : 115 (116b), 12-13, 14.17, 18-19
R/ Seigneur, je t’offrirai le sacrifice d’action de grâce. ou : Alléluia !
- Comment rendrai-je au Seigneur tout le bien qu’il m’a fait ? J’élèverai la coupe du salut, j’invoquerai le nom du Seigneur.
- Je tiendrai mes promesses au Seigneur, oui, devant tout son peuple ! Je t’offrirai le sacrifice d’action de grâce, j’invoquerai le nom du Seigneur.
- Je tiendrai mes promesses au Seigneur, oui, devant tout son peuple, à l’entrée de la maison du Seigneur, au milieu de Jérusalem !
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Le règne de Dieu est tout proche. Convertissez-vous et croyez à l’Évangile. Alléluia. (Mc 1, 15)
Évangile : Mc 1, 14-20
Après l’arrestation de Jean, Jésus partit pour la Galilée proclamer l’Évangile de Dieu ; il disait : « Les temps sont accomplis : le règne de Dieu est tout proche. Convertissez-vous et croyez à l’Évangile. » Passant le long de la mer de Galilée, Jésus vit Simon et André, le frère de Simon, en train de jeter les filets dans la mer, car c’étaient des pêcheurs. Il leur dit : « Venez à ma suite. Je vous ferai devenir pêcheurs d’hommes. » Aussitôt, laissant leurs filets, ils le suivirent. Jésus avança un peu et il vit Jacques, fils de Zébédée, et son frère Jean, qui étaient dans la barque et réparaient les filets. Aussitôt, Jésus les appela. Alors, laissant dans la barque leur père Zébédée avec ses ouvriers, ils partirent à sa suite.
Prière sur les offrandes
Daigne accepter, Seigneur, l’offrande de ton peuple : Qu’elle contribue à le sanctifier et lui obtienne ce qu’il demande avec confiance. Par Jésus.
Antienne de la communion : Ps 35, 10
De toi, Seigneur, jaillit la vie, dans ta lumière, nous voyons la lumière.
Prière après la communion
Nous t’en supplions, Dieu tout-puissant : Toi qui refais nos forces par tes sacrements, donne-nous aussi de pouvoir te servir par une vie qui te plaise. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Jésus vient, et le royaume est là : il faut se convertir, il y a urgence. Aussitôt, Jésus appelle Simon et André, puis Jacques et Jean, son frère, occupé à leur barque de pêcheurs. Aussitôt, ils viennent à lui, tout entiers, tels qu’ils sont, dans une démarche simple et totale, une démarche de folle confiance. Il faut venir à Jésus de cette façon : lâcher ses filets, lâcher ses ficelles, tout ce qui nous tient et nous retient. Dans l’aventure humaine, il y a bien sûr des seuils décisifs et très visibles, mais il y a surtout des réponses au plus secret des cœurs, jour après jour, dans l’obéissance de la foi. On ne devient pas disciple de Jésus en un seul jour ; c’est le travail d’une vie entière qui porte du fruit en son temps. Aujourd’hui, commençons donc chacun et chacune ce travail.
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SAINTE TATIANA OF ROME
MARTYR
Psalter I
GREEN
Known for her steadfast faith and devotion to Christ. Born into a Roman family where her father was a secret Christian, she chose a life of virginity and service to God as a deaconess. During the persecution of Christians under Emperor Severus Alexander, she was arrested and tortured for refusing to renounce her faith. Miraculously, her prayers are said to have caused an earthquake that destroyed an idol and part of a temple. She was eventually beheaded on January 12th, and is revered as a patron saint of students and victims of slander.
Entrance Antiphon
Upon a lofty throne, I saw a man seated, whom a host of angels adore, singing in unison: Behold him, the name of whose empire is eternal.
Collect
Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care, O Lord, we pray, that they may see what must be done and gain strength to do what they have seen. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:1-8
There was a certain man from Ramathaim, Elkanah by name, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. He had two wives, one named Hannah, the other Peninnah; Peninnah had children, but Hannah was childless. This man regularly went on pilgrimage from his city to worship the Lord of hosts and to sacrifice to him at Shiloh, where the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were ministering as priests of the Lord. When the day came for Elkanah to offer sacrifice, he used to give a portion each to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters, but a double portion to Hannah because he loved her, though the Lord had made her barren. Her rival, to upset her, turned it into a constant reproach to her that the Lord had left her barren. This went on year after year; each time they made their pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the Lord, Peninnah would approach her, and Hannah would weep and refuse to eat. Her husband Elkanah used to ask her: “Hannah, why do you weep, and why do you refuse to eat? Why do you grieve? Am I not more to you than ten sons?”
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19
R/ To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.
- How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for me? The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.
- My vows to the Lord I will pay in the presence of all his people. Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones.
- O Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your handmaid; you have loosed my bonds.
- My vows to the Lord I will pay in the presence of all his people, In the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem.
Gospel Acclamation: Mark 1:15
Alleluia, alleluia. The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the Gospel. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.
Prayer over the Offerings
May your people’s oblation, O Lord, find favour with you, we pray, that it may restore them to holiness and obtain what they devoutly entreat. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 35: 10
With you, O Lord, is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light.
Prayer after Communion
Humbly we ask you, almighty God, be graciously pleased to grant that those you renew with your Sacraments may also serve with lives pleasing to you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
“Repent and believe the Good News.” This phrase could be considered as a summary of the Christian message. It contains two key things Jesus requires us to do as Christians. First, we must repent; in other words, we must change our ways. We must abandon one way of life in favour of another. Just as Simon, Andrew, James and John left their families and boats to follow him, we have to leave behind every aspect of our lives that contradicts the Christian ideal. We have to abandon dishonesty, duplicity, injustice, laziness, sexual impurity, and every other character trait that goes against the message of Christ. Secondly, we have to believe. To believe the Good News is to accept the message of Christ as true and to live according to it. To believe is to accept Jesus as our Lord and our God and to allow him to reign in our lives. To believe is to have the conviction that whatever pain, difficulty or trial we may go through, we have a God who will never let us down. May these two words remain imprinted in our hearts: repent and believe.
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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
SOLEMNITY
Psalter PROPER
WHITE
Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Mt 3: 16-17
After the Lord was baptized, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.
Collect
Almighty ever-living God, who, when Christ had been baptized in the River Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him, solemnly declared him your beloved Son, grant that your children by adoption, reborn of water and the Holy Spirit, may always be well pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
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 in the street. A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the Lord, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 29:1–2, 3–4, 3, 9–10
R/ The Lord will bless his people with peace.
- Give to the Lord, you sons of God, give to the Lord glory and praise, Give to the Lord the glory due his name; adore the Lord in holy attire.
- The voice of the Lord is over the waters, the Lord, over vast waters. The voice of the Lord is mighty; the voice of the Lord is majestic.
- The God of glory thunders, and in his temple all say, “Glory!” The Lord is enthroned above the flood; the Lord is enthroned as king forever.
Second Reading: Acts 10:34–38
Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. You know the word that he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all, what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”
Gospel Acclamation: Mark 9:7
Alleluia, alleluia. The heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, listen to him. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: Matthew 3:13–17
Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Prayer over the Offerings
Accept, O Lord, the offerings we have brought to honour the revealing of your beloved Son, so that the oblation of your faithful may be transformed into the sacrifice of him who willed in his compassion to wash away the sins of the world. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Communion Antiphon: Jn 1: 32, 34
Behold the One of whom John said: I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.
Prayer after Communion
Nourished with these sacred gifts, we humbly entreat your mercy, O Lord, that, faithfully listening to your Only Begotten Son, we may be your children in name and in truth. Through Christ our Lord.Meditation
“This is my Son, the Beloved.” When Jesus was baptised, the Holy Spirit descended on him and the Father acknowledged him as his beloved Son. When we are baptised, we too receive the Holy Spirit and we become children of God. Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, went about doing good and curing those who had fallen into the power of the devil. We too are filled with the Holy Spirit, and we should be agents of righteousness in this world. Our baptism has made us priests, prophets and kings: as priests, we should sanctify the world by our prayers and works of mercy; as prophets, we should stand for the truth and denounce the ills of society; as kings, we should ensure that wherever we have authority and influence (in our homes, our workplaces and our social or religious gatherings), we contribute to positive change by promoting justice and fairness. In these ways, we shall truly be the servants of God, his chosen ones in whom his soul delights. Let us renew our baptismal vows today and ask Jesus for the grace to be faithful to
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BAPTÊME DU SEIGNEUR – SOLENNITÉ
SAINT PAULIN D’AQUILÉE
(Psautier Propre –Blanc)
Antienne d’ouverture : Mt 3, 16-17
Au baptême de Jésus, les cieux s’ouvrirent ; l’Esprit, comme une colombe, reposa sur lui, la voix du Père se fit entendre : « Celui-ci est mon Fils bien-aimé ; en lui j’ai mis tout mon amour ».
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu éternel et tout-puissant, quand le Christ fut baptisé dans le Jourdain, et que l’Esprit Saint reposa sur lui, tu l’as désigné comme ton Fils bien-aimé ; Accorde à tes fils adoptifs, nés de l’eau et de l’Esprit, de se garder toujours dans ta sainte volonté. Par Jésus.
1ère lecture : Is 42, 1-4.6-7
Ainsi parle le Seigneur : Voici mon serviteur que je soutiens, mon élu en qui j’ai mis toute ma joie. J’ai fait reposer sur lui mon esprit ; devant les nations, il fera paraître le jugement que j’ai prononcé. Il ne criera pas, il ne haussera pas le ton, on n’entendra pas sa voix sur la place publique. Il n’écrasera pas le roseau froissé, il n’éteindra pas la mèche qui faiblit, il fera paraître le jugement en toute fidélité. Lui ne faiblira pas, lui ne sera pas écrasé, jusqu’à ce qu’il impose mon jugement dans le pays, et que les îles lointaines aspirent à recevoir ses instructions. Moi, le Seigneur, je t’ai appelé selon la justice, je t’ai pris par la main, je t’ai mis à part, j’ai fait de toi mon Alliance avec le peuple et la lumière des nations ; tu ouvriras les yeux des aveugles, tu feras sortir les captifs de leur prison, et de leur cachot ceux qui habitent les ténèbres.
Psaume : 28(29), 1-2, 3ac-4, 3b.9c-10
R/ Dieu, bénis ton peuple, donne-lui la paix.
- Rendez au Seigneur, vous, les dieux, Rendez au Seigneur gloire et puissance. Rendez au Seigneur la gloire de son nom, adorez le Seigneur, éblouissant de sainteté.
- La voix du Seigneur domine les eaux, le Dieu de la gloire déchaîne le tonnerre, le Seigneur domine la masse des eaux. Voix du Seigneur dans sa force, voix du Seigneur qui éblouit,
- Le Dieu de la gloire déchaîne le tonnerre. Et tous dans son temple s’écrient : « Gloire ! » Au déluge le Seigneur a siégé ; il siège, le Seigneur, il est roi pour toujours !
2ème lecture : Ac 10, 34-38
Quand Pierre arriva à Césarée, chez un centurion de l’armée romaine, il s’adressa à ceux qui étaient là : « en vérité, je le comprends : Dieu ne fait pas de différence entre les hommes ; mais, quelle que soit leur race, il accueille les hommes qui l’adorent et font ce qui est juste. Il a envoyé la Parole aux fils d’Israël, pour leur annoncer la paix par Jésus Christ : c’est lui, Jésus, qui est le Seigneur de tous. Vous savez ce qui s’est passé à travers tout le pays des Juifs, depuis les débuts en Galilée, après le baptême proclamé par Jean : Jésus de Nazareth, Dieu l’a consacré par l’Esprit Saint et rempli de sa force. Là où il passait, il faisait le bien, et il guérissait tous ceux qui étaient sous le pouvoir du démon. Car Dieu était avec lui. »
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. « Aujourd’hui le ciel s’est ouvert, l’Esprit descend sur Jésus et la voix du Père domine les eaux : ‘Voici, mon Fils, mon bien-aimé’ »
Évangile : Mt 3, 13-17
Jésus, arrivant de Galilée, paraît sur les bords du Jourdain, et il vient à Jean pour se faire baptiser par lui. Jean voulait l’en empêcher et disait : « C’est moi qui ai besoin de me faire baptiser par toi, et c’est toi qui viens à moi ! » Mais Jésus lui répondit : « Pour le moment, laisse-moi faire ; c’est de cette façon que nous devons accomplir parfaitement ce qui est juste. » Alors Jean le laisse faire. Dès que Jésus fut baptisé, il sortit de l’eau ; voici que les cieux s’ouvrirent, et il vit l’Esprit de Dieu descendre comme une colombe et venir sur lui. Et des cieux, une voix disait : « Celui-ci est mon Fils bien-aimé ; en lui j’ai mis tout mon amour. »
Prière sur les offrandes
Seigneur, accepte les offrandes que nous te présentons en ce jour où ton Fils nous est révélé : Qu’elles deviennent ainsi le sacrifice de celui qui a enlevé le péché du monde. Lui qui.
Antienne de communion : Jn 1, 32, 34
Voici celui dont Jean Baptiste disait : « Oui, j’ai vu et je rends témoignage : c’est lui le Fils de Dieu ».
Prière après la communion
Nourris de ton eucharistie et sûrs de ta bonté, nous te prions, Seigneur : Accorde à ceux qui sauront écouter ton Fils unique de mériter le nom de fils de Dieu, et de l’être vraiment. Par Jésus.
Méditation
La fête du Baptême du Christ est l’achèvement du temps de l’Epiphanie. Elle est le sommet de la manifestation de la venue du Fils de Dieu parmi les hommes. Pourquoi Jésus, le Verbe fait chair, se fait-il baptiser ? Au bord du Jourdain, telle était déjà la question de Jean Baptiste, et c’est encore la nôtre. Loin d’avoir besoin d’un baptême, Jésus vient « accomplir ce qui est juste. » Pour lui, la plongée dans l’eau n’est pas une nécessité, car en lui tout est à l’unisson de l’amour de son Père. C’est exactement ce que confirme la voix venue du ciel : « Celui-ci est mon Fils bien-aimé ; en lui, j’ai mis tout mon amour ». Le baptême de Jésus est avant tout un don pour nous. Baptisés dans le Christ Jésus, nous sommes immergés dans sa mort pour renaître à sa vie, une vie pleine et heureuse. Merveille de l’amour du Père !
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SAINT PETER ORSEOLO
MONK
Psalter II
WHITE
A Venetian ruler who later became a Benedictine monk. Born into a powerful family, he rose through the ranks, serving as commander of the Venetian fleet and eventually becoming Doge (duke) of Venice. He later renounced worldly power to live a life of solitude and prayer, eventually becoming a saint.
Entrance Antiphon: Gal 4: 4-5
God sent his Son, born of a woman, so that we might receive adoption as children.
Collect
Almighty ever-living God, who through your Only Begotten Son have made us a new creation for yourself, grant, we pray, that by your grace we may be found in the likeness of him, in whom our nature is united to you. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
First Reading: First John 5: 14-21
And this is the confidence which we have towards him: That, whatsoever we shall ask according to his will, he heareth us. And we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask: we know that we have the petitions which we request of him. He that knoweth his brother to sin a sin which is not to death, let him ask, and life shall be given to him, who sinneth not to death. There is a sin unto death: for that I say not that any man ask. All iniquity is sin. And there is a sin unto death. We know that whosoever is born of God, sinneth not: but the generation of God preserveth him, and the wicked one toucheth him not. We know that we are of God, and the whole world is seated in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come: and he hath given us understanding that we may know the true God, and may be in his true Son. This is the true God and life eternal. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149: 1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b
R. (4a) The Lord takes delight in his people.
- Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints.
- Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: and let the children of Sion be joyful in their king.
- Let them praise his name in choir: let them sing to him with the timbrel and the psaltery.
- For the Lord is well pleased with his people: and he will exalt the meek unto salvation.
- The saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds.
- The high praise of God shall be in their mouth. This glory is to all his saints. Alleluia.
Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 4: 16
Alleluia, alleluia. The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death light has arisen. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: John 3: 22-30
After these things Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judea: and there he abode with them, and baptized. And John also was baptizing in Ennon near Salim; because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized. For John was not yet cast into prison. And there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews concerning purification: And they came to John, and said to him: Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou gavest testimony, behold he baptizeth, and all men come to him. John answered, and said: A man cannot receive any thing, unless it be given him from heaven. You yourselves do bear me witness, that I said, I am not Christ, but that I am sent before him. He that hath the bride, is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, who standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth with joy because of the bridegroom’s voice. This my joy therefore is fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease.
Prayer over the Offerings
O God, who give us the gift of true prayer and of peace, graciously grant that, through this offering, we may do fitting homage to your divine majesty and, by partaking of the sacred mystery, we may be faithfully united in mind and heart. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Jn 1: 16
From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.
Prayer after Communion
May your people, O Lord, whom you guide and sustain in many ways, experience, both now and in the future, the remedies which you bestow, that, with the needed solace of things that pass away, they may strive with ever deepened trust for things eternal. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
“He must grow greater, I must grow smaller.” St. John teaches us in the First Reading that we will receive from God whatever we ask him if it is in accordance with his will. Armed with this assurance, let us pray today for the humility to avoid drawing attention to ourselves and to rather lead people to God. John the Baptist is a model of the true prophet; he points people to Jesus, and once people have encountered Jesus, he disappears from the scene. We are prophets by virtue of our baptism, and we too should lead people to God. But sometimes we get carried away by the admiration people have for us and our efforts to do what is right. We are tempted to think that the good things we accomplish are the work of our hands. These feelings stem from the root of pride, and we must uproot it from our hearts. We should teach people to turn to Christ and not try to make them depend on us. We should accept the fact that people can be better than us in one thing or the other. Finally, we should always remind ourselves that it is by God’s grace, and not by our power, that we do the things we do.
