Liturgical Leaflet for an Active Participation in the Celebration of the Eucharist A A vy ZaS 2 February 2024 ENTATI a day dedicated to the ble: consecration to the Lord remine FTHEL A Life Vowedte God his year, the first Friday of February coin- cides with the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and so we are invited to concentrate on Jesus, the Light ofall Nations. Chrisi the Light is the reason today is traditionally known as “Candelaria,” a day set aside for the blessing of candles. Today is the day when the “light of Christ” began to shine in a dark world, hence ing of candles that symbolize this truth. His us also of our own consecration to Him on the day of our baptism. Like Jesus, we too, are expected to live in an attitude of constant self-offering in the service of the Kingdom. Like Jesus, we too are expected to appreciate life and do our best to promote it in all its poten- tials, and to protect it from all attacks and whatever endangers or harms it As devotees of the Sacred Heart, in this Eucharist, let us renew our commitment to love life and to make amends for all the profanations and attacks it constantly ‘s. Let our blessed candles not remain mere symbols but let them become a fresh impetus to action. LITURGICAL NOTE Today the Eucharistic celebration is preceded by the blessing of the candles. This takes the place of the Penitential Rite. BLESSING OF CANDLES The blessing of the candles may be done in either of the following two ways: A. Blessing of Candles followed by Procession The faithful gather outside the church and light their candles while a suitable hymn is. sung. The priest celebrant greets them and explains briefly the meaning of the ceremony they are about io participate in and its relation- ship to Jesus, the “Light of revelation to the Gentiles and the glory of his people Israel.” Subsequently, he blesses the candles by re- citing one of the prescribed prayers, and sprin- kles the candles with holy water. Then the pro- cession into the church begins while the choir and the people sing the antiphon “Christ is the light of the nations and the glory of Israel, His people,” followed by the entrance hymn of the Mass. B. Blessing of Candles without Procession The faithful gather within the church and light their candles while a suitable hymn is sung. Standing in front of them, the celebrant greets the people, and explains to them the meaning of the ceremony. He then recites one of the prescribed prayers of blessing and sprinkles the candles with holy water. Imme- diately after, he proceeds to the altar while the antiphon indicated on the next page or an ap- propriate hymn is sung. After kissing the altar, he right away intones the “Gloria.”INT! Entrance Antiphon (To be recited only when no Entrance Hymn is sung.) Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving Greetings P-Grace and peace from God our Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit be with you all. All~ And with your spirit! Gloria Collect (Opening Prayer) P -Almighty ever-living God, we humbly implore your maj- esty that, just as your Only Begotten Son was presented on this day in the Temple in the substance of our flesh, so, by your grace, we may be pre- sented to you with minds made pure. 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. All-Amen! 14 The prophet Malachi spoke of a “Messenger of the Cov- enant” who would come to the Temple to purify the Levites so that their worship might be acceptable to the Lord. The Church sees this prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, the Messen- ger and Author of the New Covenant. R —-Aproclamation from the Book of the Prophet Mal- achi Thus says the Lord God: Lo, | am sending my Messen- ger to prepare the way before me. And suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek, and the Mes- senger of the Covenant whom you desire. Yes, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who will endure the day of his coming? And who can stand when he appears? For heis like the refiner’s fire, or like the fuller’s lye. He will sit refining and purifying sil- ver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, refining them like gold or like silver that they may of- fer due sacrifice to the Lord. ‘Then the sacrifice of Judah and Jerusalem will please the Lord, as in the days of old, as in years gone by. ‘The Word of the Lord! All—Thanks be to God! Responsorial Psalm — Ps 24 R Whois the king of glory? isthe Lord! RM. Velez Ce tm © LS Who isthe king of glory? It roo is the Lord * Lift up, O gates, your lin- tels; reach up, you ancient por- tals, that the king of glory may come in! R * Who is this king of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle. R. * Lift up, O gates, your lin- tels; reach up, you ancient por- tals, that the king of glory may come in! R * Who is this king of glory? The Lord of hosts; he is the king of glory. R 2nd Reading Heb 2:14-18 In order to effectively inter- cede for all human beings and become their compassion- ate High Priest, God's Son needed to become a human being, totally similar to us in every aspect, except sin. This is what Jesus was and did, as the author of the Letter to the Hebrews states in today’s passage. R -Aproclamation from the Letter to the Hebrews Since the children share in blood and flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, thatis: the devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. Surely he did not help an- gels but rather the deseen- dants of Abraham. There- fore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every that he might be a mer- ciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested through what he suf- fered, he is able to help those who are being tested. The Word of the Lord! All-Thanks be to God! Gospel Acclamation Lk 2:32 AUl-Alleluia! Allelui Alight of revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel. Alleluia! All Gospel Lk 2:22-32 The basic purpose of God’s Son coming into the world was 10 offer himself in atonement for the sins of all mankind. His sacrificial offering, which culminated on Calvary, was foreshadowed in his presenia- tion in the Temple, forty days after his birth, as we read in today’s Gospel account. P ~The Lord be with you! All-And with your spirit!P =A proclamation from the holy Gospel accord- ing to Luke All-Glory to you, O Lord! When the days were com- pleted for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him tothe Lord, justas itis written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, and 2 February 2024to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pi- geons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord. Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. He was righteous and devout, awaiting the consola- tion of Israel, and_ the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not sce death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. He came, led by the Spirit, into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, Sime- on took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Now, Master, you may let your ser- vant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” The Gospel of the Lord! All-Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Homily Prayer of the Faithful P ~The presentation of the Baby Jesus in the Temple re- minds us of our own consecra- tion to the Lord at our baptism, and our vocation to be a light through an authentic Christian life. Aware of our need to be empowered by God’s grace to fulfill this duty, let us pray All-Lord, we consecrate our- selves to You! C ~That the entire community of believers may be for the rest of humankind a source of in- spiration and encouragement to pursue what is good and right, let us pray! C ~That the Holy Father and all other spiritual leaders may continue to guide us with their example of faithfulness to the Gospel of Life, letus pray! R. C ~That our civil authorities at all levels may guide our nation to days of peace and prosperity with the wisdom of their deci- sion, their selflessness and tegrity of life, let us pray! C_~That as we start the month of Respect and Care for Life we may remain faithful to our com- mitment to promote human life in all its aspects and to protect it from numerous attacks, let us pray! R € —That all the devotees of the Sacred Heart may take the lead in promoting and protecting hu- man life, let us pray! R P —Lord God, Your Son Jesus isthe light of our life. Strengthen us in our effort to live our bap- tismal commitments. Enable us to witness to Your saving love in a world constantly saddened by exploitation, fear, and suffering, You who live and reign for ever and ever, All—Amen! utuneyor © THE ST Preparation of the Gifts P -Pray, brethren... All-May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church, Prayer over the Offerings P —May the offering made with exultation by your Church be pleasing to you, O Lord, we pray, for you willed that your Only Be- gotten Son be offered to you for the life of the world as the Lamb without blemish. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. All-Ament Preface P. ~The Lord be with you! All~And with your spirit! P. -Liftup your hearts! All-We lift them up to the ord! P —Let us give thanks to the Lord our God! AU-It is right and just! P -It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, al- ways and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God. For your co-eternal Son was presented on this day in the Tem- ple and revealed by the Spirit as the glory of Israel and Light of the nations. And so, we, too, go forth, rejoicing to encounter your Sal- vation, and with the Angels and Saints praise you, as without end we ac All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest! Memorial Acclamation P_ ~The mystery of faith! All-When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again! U TE All-Our Father... P —Deliverus, Lord All-For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ev Sign of Peace Breaking of the Bread All—Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have merey on us. (2x) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace. Communion P —This is the Lord Jesus, the light of all nations, He is the Lamb of God who takes upon himself the sins of the world, Blessed are those who are called to his Supper. All-Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shail be healed. First FridayCommunion Antiphon (Ta be recited only when no Com- ‘munion Hymn is sung) My eyes have seen your salvation, which you pre- pared in the sight of all the peoples. Prayer after Communion P —By these holy gifts which we have received, O Lord, bring your grace to perfection within us, and, as you fulfilled Simeon’s expectation that he would not see death until he had been privileged to welcome the Christ, so may we, going forth to meet the Lord, obtain the gift of eternal life. Through Christ our Lord. All-Amen! P —The Lord be with you All—And with your spirit! P —Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing. (Pause) —May the Sacred Heart of Jesus make you more ap- preciative of the unique value of human life and be grateful for it, All-Amen! P —May the Sacred Heart al- ways support you in your effort to be faithful to your consecration and to remain true to your bap- tismal commitment. All—Amen! P —May the Sacred Heart of Jesus enable you to over- come all difficulties and draw you ever closer to him. All-Amen! P —Mayalmighty God bless you: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All—Amen! P -Go in peace, glorifying Likeuson the Lord by your life. All-Thanks be to God! Facebook Wor ano Lire PUBLICATIONS. NOVENA PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS Divine Jesus, you have said, *“Ask, and you shall receive; + seek, and you shall find; * knock, and it shall be opened unto you,” * Behold me kneeling at your feet, filled with a lively faith and confidence + in the promises dictated by your Sacred Heart and pronounced by your adorable lips. * | come to ask this favor: (Silently mention your petitions.) To whom can | turn if not to you * whose heart is the source of all graces and merits? * Where should | seek if not in the treasure which contains all the riches of your kindness and mercy? * Where should! knock + if not at the door through which God gives himself tous» and through which we go to God? «| have recourse to you, Heart of Jesus.* In you I find consolation when afflicted, « protection when persecuted, * strength when burdened with trials, * and light in doubt and darkness. 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Cleote« Circul 1, SalduaPatnubay para sa Masiglang Pakikibahagi sa Pagdiriwang ng Banal na Misa od Zou e/ 2024 Fet ¢ synodal Cherch COO pinakamabisa’t tinatanggap na “ganap na Tagapagpagaling.” Dulot niya'y pag-asa at kaligtasan sa lahat ng may karamdaman, bukod sa nangangahulugan ito ng pagkagapi ng kasamaan. ‘Ang “lakbayin tungo sa kagalingan,” na nagsimula kasunod ng pagpa- pahayag ng Ehanghelyo mga 2,000 taon nang nakalilipas, ay nagpapatuloy pa rin ngayon sa buong mundo. Patuloy si Kristong mahabaging Tagapagpagal- ing sa kanyang misyon sa pamamagitan ng Simbahan at tahat ng taong may mabuting kalooban na nag-aalaga sa mga maysakit at nagdurusa. Naroon si Kristo't kumikilos sa mga taong nagsisikap at kinakasangkapan ng kan- yang mapagkalingang pag-ibig para sila’y magpaginhawa sa pagdurusang ¢: mundong puno ng mga paghihirap at karamdaman, si Hesus ang kanilang kapwa. Pambungad (pahahayag lamang kung walang awiting nakahanda.) Halina’t atingsambahin ang Diyosna Poon natin, Lumuhod at manalangin sa Manlilikhang bu- tihin. Siya'y Poong mahabagin. Paghati P-Sangalan ng Amaat ng Anak at ng Espiritu Santo! B— Amen! P—Ang biyaya at kapayapaan ng ating Diyos Ama at Panginoong Hesukristo ay sumainyo. B-At sumaiyo rin! Pags P-Bilang nagkakatipong mga anak ng Diyos, buong pananalig nating hilingin ang pagpapatawad ng Panginoon, pagkat siya’y puspos ng kagandahang-loob at dakilang habag. (Manahimik saglit.) P~ Panginoong Hesus, naparito ka upang makibahagi sa kahinaan ng aming pagkatao. Panginoon, kaawaan mo kami! B-Panginoon, kaawaan mo kami! P-Panginoong Hesus, naparito ka upang hilumin kami sa aming mga karamdaman at pagdurusa Kristo, kaawaan mo kami! B Kristo, kaawaan mo ka P—Panginoong Hesus, naparito ka upang ipangaral ang mabuting, balita sa mgadukha. Panginoon, kaawaan mo kami! B-Panginoon, kaaw kamit P—Kaawaan tayo ng makap yarihang Diyos, patawarin tayo saating mga kasalanan, at patnu- bayan tayo sa buhay na walang hanggan. B-Amen! Papuri B~Papuri sa Diyos sa kaitaasan at sa lupa’y kapayapaan sa mga taong kinalulugdan niya. Pinupu- ri kanamin, dinarangal ka namin sinasamba ka namin, ipinagbu- bunyi ka namin, pinasasalamatan ka namin dahil sa dakila mong angking kapurihan, Panginoong Diyos, Hari ng langit, Diyos Amang makapangyarihan sa lah: Panginoong Hesukristo, Bug- tong na Anak, Panginoong Diyos, Kordero ng Diyos, Anak ng Ama Ikaw na nag-aalis ng mga kasala- nan ng sanlibutan, maawa ka sa amin. Tkaw na nag-aalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan, tang- gapin mo ang aming kahilingan, Tkaw na naluluklok sa kanan ng Ama, maawa ka sa amin. Sa- pagkat ikaw lamang ang banal, ikaw lamang ang Panginoon, ikaw lamang, O Hesukristo, an; Kataas-taasan, kasama ng Espirit Santo sa kadakilaan ng Diyos Ama, Amen! This issue ot Pammubay s2 Alisa for tree from waw wordandife.org. A “love offering” for the continuation of our apostolate will be ap- preciated, Please, send your donation to Word and Life Publications.” Our Savings Account is BPI —# 3711-0028-46. Send us a copy cf tha deposit slip with your name and (emai) address for proper acknowledgment. See contact details on the last page. Thank You!Panalanging Pambungad P —Ama naming makapang: rihan, lagi mong lingapin patnubayan kaming mga kabilang sa iyong angkan. Sa tanging pag- asa naming ikaw ang nagbibigay, kami’y tangkilikin mo at laging subaybayan sa pamama; Hesukristo kasama ng Espiritu Santo magpasawalang hanggan, B-Ament PAGPAPAHAYAG Nt SALITA NG DIYOS Unang Pagbasa Job 7:1-4.6-7 Bahagi na ng buhay ng tao ang pagdurusa’t kabiguan. Mabubuti mang tao'y dumara- nas din ng paghihirap gaya ng pinaturunayan ng kuwento ni Job. Palibhasa’y di niya nauunawaan ang sanhi ng kanyang mga pagsubok, ang kaawa-awang ‘matanda ay umabot sa malulung- kot na kapasiyahang mababasa sa sipi ngayon. L—Pagpapahayag mula sa Aklat ni Job Nagsalita si Job at sinabi niya: “Ang buhay ng tao’y sa- gana sa hirap, batbat ng tiisin atlungkot na dinaranas, Siya’y tulad ng alipin, pahinga ang hinahangad, para siyang mang- gagawa, naghihintay ng kanyang bayad. Maraming buwan na ang lumipas, walang layon ang buhay ko. At tuwing sasapit ang gabi ay namimighati ako. Ang gabi ay matagal, wari’y wala nang umaga, di mapanatag sa higaan at palaging balisa. Mga araw ng buhay ko'y mabilis na nalalagas, Pag-asa ko’y luma- labo, at matuling tumatakas. O Diyos, iyong alalahaning ang buhay ko'y parang hangin. Ang ligaya ng buhay ko’y napalitan na ng lagim.” Ang Salita ng Diyos! lamat sa Diyos! B- Salmong Tugunan — Awit 146 B-Panginoon ay purihin; siya ay nagpapagaling! an RM. Velez FE Gmc7 ibe coy ; Oeil Pa: ngino-on ay pu- r+ hin, sya ay neg-pa- page I * Purihin ang Panginoon! © kay buti ng umawit at magpuri sa ating Diyos. Ang magpuri sa kanya’y tunay na nakalulugod. Ang Lunsod rng Jerusalem, muli niyang ibabalik sa kanyang mga lingkod anatepon at nalupig. * Yaong mga pusong wasak ay kanya ring lulunasan. Ang natamo nilang sugat, agad-agad tatapalan. ‘Alam niya't natitiyak ang bilang ng ‘mga tala, isa-isang tinatawag, yong ngalang itinakda. * Panginoong ating Diyos ay dakila at malakas. Ang taglay niyang ka- runungan ay walang makasusukat. Yaong mapagpakumbaba'y siya niyangitataas, ngunit yaong mapag- hambog sa lupa ay ibabagsak. B. Ikalawang Pagbasa 1 Cor 9:16- 19.22-23 No ay isang magandang buod ng palagay ni San Pablo sa kanyang pangangaral_ bilang alagad at lahat ng ginawa niya alang-alang sa Ebanghelyo. L -Pagpapahayag mulasa Unang Sulat ni Apostol San Pablo sa mga taga-Corinto Mga kapatid: Hindi ngayo’t nan- gangaral ako ng Mabu- ting Balita ay maaari na akong magmalaki. Tyan ang tungkuling iniatang sa akin, Sa aba ko, kung hindi ko ipangaral ang Mabuting Balita! Kung ginagawa ko ito sa sarili kong kalooban, ako’y may gantim- palang hihintayin; ngunit gi- nagawa ko ito bilang pagtupad sa tungkulin sapagkat ito’y ipinagkatiwala sa akin. Ano ngayon ang aking gan- timpala? Ang maipangaral ko na walang bayad ang Mabuting Balita at ang di ko pagkuha ng nauukol sa akin bilang taga- pangaral Malaya ako at di alipin ninu- man; ngunit napaalipin ako sa lahat upang makahikayat ako ng lalong marami. Sa piling ng mahihina, ako’y naging gaya ng mahihina upang mahikayat ko sila, Ako'y nakibagay sa lahat mg tao upang ang ilan man lamang ay maligtas ko, kahit sa anong paraan. Ginagawa ko ang lahat ngito alang-alang sa Mabuting Balita, upang makabahagi ako sa mga pagpapala nito. Ang Salita ng Di B-Salamat sa Di Aleluya Mt 8:17 B-Aleluya! Aleluyat Inako ni Hesukristo ang sakit ng mga tao upang matubos n’ya tayo! Aleluya! Aleluya! Mabuting Bal Me 1:29-39 Si Hesus ay laging handang magdulot ng buti sa iba, lato na samga maysakit at binabagabag ng demonyo. Sa Ebanghelyo ngayon, binibigyang-diin ni San Marcos ang katangiang ito sa pag-tudlat sa atin ng karaniwang raw sa buhay ng Panginoon. P-Sumainyo ang Panginoon! B-At sumaiyo rin! P—Ang Mabuting Balita ng Pangi- noon ayon Kay San Marcos B—Papuri sa iyo, Panginoon! Noong panahongiyon, mula sasinagoga, si Hesus ay nagtuloy sabahay nina Andres at Simon. Kasama niya sina Santiago at Juan. ‘aratay noon ang biyenan ni Simon Pedro, dahil sa matinding lagnat, at ito’y agad nilang sinabi kay Hesus. Nilapitan ni Hesus ang babae, hinawakan sa me atibinan- gon. Noon ibsan ito ng fagnat at naglingkod sa kanila Pagkalubog ng araw, dinala kay Hesus ang lahat ng may- sakit at ang mga inaalihan ng demonyo, at nagkatipon ang buong bayan sa may pintuan ng bahay. Pinagaling niya ang maraming maysakit, anuman ang kanilang karamdaman, at nagpalayas siya ng mga de- monyo. Hindi niya hinayaang magsalita ang mga ito, sapagkat alam nila kung sino siya. Madaling-araw pa’y bu- mangon na si Hesus at nag- tungo sa isang ilang na pook at nanalangin, Hinanap siya ni Simon at ng kanyang mga kasama. Nang siya'y matagpuan, sinabi nila, “Hinahanap po kayo ng lahat.” Neunit sinabi ni Hesus, “Kailan- gang pumunta rin naman tayo 4 Pebrero 2024sa mga kalapit-bayan upang makapangaral ako roon — ito ang dahilan ng pag-alis ko sa ‘Capernaum.” Atnilibot niya ang buong Galilea, na nangangaral sa mga sinagoga at nagpapalayas ng mga demonyo, Ang Mabuting Balita ng Pa- nginoon! B-Pinupuri ka namin, Pangi- noong Hesukristo! Homiliya Sumasampalataya B~Sumasampalataya ako sa Di- yos Amang makapangyarihan sa jahat, namay gawang langitat lupo. Sumasampalataya ako kay Hesukristo, isang Anak ng Panginoon nating lahat. N tawang-tao siya lalang ng Espiritu Santo, ipinanganak ni Santa Ma- riang Bithen, Pinagpakasakit ni Poncio Pilato, ipinako sa krus, namatay, inilibing. Nanaog sa kinaroroonan ng mga yumao, Nang may ikatlong araw nabuhay na mag-uli, Umakyat sa langit. Naluluklok sa kanan ng Diyos Amang makapangyarihan sa lahat. Doon magmumulang paririto at huhukom sa nangabubuhay at nangamatay na tao. Sumasampalataya naman ako sa Diyos Espiritu Santo, sa banal na Simbahang Katolika, sa kasamahan ng mga banal, sa kapatawaran ng mga kasalanan, sa pagkabuhay na muli ng nanga- matay na tao at sa buhay na walang hanggan. Amen! Panalangin ng Bayan P—Buong pananalig tayong dumu- log sa trono ng Banal na Awa at ilahad ang ating mga kahilingan sa Panginoon sa matibay na pag- asang diringgin niya tayo: B-Panginoon, dinggin mo kami! * Para sa Inang Simbahang na patuloy na nagsasagawa ng mapagpagaling na misyon ni Kristo: Nawa’y tupdin niya ito nang may buong katapatan at kabukasang-palad. Manalangin tayo! B. * Para sa Santo Papa at lahat ng katulong sa pangangaral ng Mabuting Balita: Nawa’y matamo 1g bunga ng kanilang pag- lilingkod sa buhay ng kanilang kawan. Manalangin tayo! B. * Para sa mga doktor, nars, at Jahat ng nagtataguyod sa kalu- sugan: Nawa'y makita nila si Hesus sa kanilang mga pasyente at gamutin nila ang mga ito nang, buong ingat. Manalangin tayo! B. * Para sa mga maysakit at matatanda: Nawa'y matagpuan nila sa kanilang mga kamag-anak at mga kasama sa pamayanan ang, pagkalinga upang mapasan nila ang kani-kanilang krus nang ma- rangal at may pag-asa. Manalangin tayo! B. * Para sa mga kasapi sa ating pamayanan: Nawa’y matuto tayo kay Hesus kung paanong magi- ng mahinahon sa lahat at puno ng sigla para sa pangangaral ng Mabuting Balita, Manalangin tayo! B. * Para sa ating lahat; Nawa'y puspusin tayong Espiritu Santong paggalang sa kabanalan ng buhay ng tao, upang makatulong tayo sa lahat ng nagsisikap na ipagtaguyod ang kahalagahan nito, Manakangin tayo! B. P -Panginoong Diyos, tulungan Mo kaming tumulad kay He ang “Tao para sa Tba’” na buong, habag na nakikitungo sa mga nagtitiisng ano mang pagdurusa. Matuto nawa kami sa kanyang maging malapit sa mga saw palad at pa nila’ ing mga kasangkapan ng lyong mapagpagaling na pagmamahal, Tkaw na nabubuhay at naghahari magpakailanman! B —Amen! P—Manalangin kayo. . B-Tanggapin nawa ng Pa- nginoon itong paghahain sa iyong mga kamay sa kapurihan niya at karangalan, sa ating kapakina- bangan at sa buong Sambayanan niyang banal. Panalangin ukol sa mga Alay P—Ama naming Lumikha, ang pagkai't inuming narito ay iyong sginawa upang mapalakas kaming mga mahihina. Ipagkaloob mong ito ay aming mapagsaluhan bilang pakikinabang sa buhay mong pangmagpakailanman sa pama- magitan ni Hesukristo kasama ng Espiritu Santo magpasawalang hanggan. B- Amen! Prepasyo V P—Sumainyo ang Panginoon! B—At sumaiyo rin! P-Itaas sa Diyosang inyong puso 2as na namin sa Panginoon! P—Pasalamatan natin ang Pangi- noong ating Diyos! B—Marapat na siya ay pasala- mata P= Ama naming makapangyarihan, tunay ngang marapat na ikaw ay aming pasalamatai Tkaw ang lumikha satanan, Tkaw ang nagtakdang magkaroon ng gabi at araw, gayundin ng tag-init at tag-ulan. Ikaw ang humubog sa tao bilang iyong kawangis namapagk: katiwalaang mangasiwa sa daigdig. Tkaw ngayo’y pinaglilingkuran sa pagganap sa pananagutan ng iyong pinagtitiwalaan sa pamamagitan ng ‘Anak mong mahal. Kaya kaisa ng mga anghel na nagsisiawit ng papuri sa iyo nang walang humpay sa kalangitan, kami'y nagbubunyi sa iyong kadakilaan: B~Santo, santo, santo Pangino- ong Diyos ng mga hukbo. Napu- puno ang langit at lupa ng kada- kilaan mo. Osana sa kaitaasan! Pinagpala ang naparirito sa ngalan ng Panginoon. Osana sa kaitaasan! Pagbubunyi B— Aming ipinahahayag na na- matay ang ‘yong Anak, nabuhay bilang Mesiyas at maghabalik sa wakas para mahayag sa lahat, B- Ama namin... P—Hinihiling namin. B—Sapagkat iyo ang kaharian at ang kapangyarihan at ang kapu- rihan magpakailanman! Amen! Paanyaya sa Kapayapaan Paghahati-hati sa ‘Tinapay B-Kordero ng aalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan, maawa ka sa amin. (2x) Ika-5 Lingo sa Karanwwang Panahon (B)Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibu- tan, ipagkaloob mo sa amin ang kapayapaan, Paanyaya sa Pakikinabang P~Ito ang Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan. Mapalad ang mga inaanyayahan sa kanyang piging. B~Panginoon, hindi ako kara- pat-dapat na magpatuloy sa iyo ngunit sa isang salita mo lamang ay gagaling na ako. Antipona ng Pakikinabang ((patiahayag Tamang kung walang awtiling nakahanda,) Ang D’yos ay pasalamatan sa pag-ibign'ya sa tanan. Pagkai’t inuming tunay na may dulot kasiyahan ang sa ati'y kanyang, bigay. Panalangin Pagkapakinabang P-Ama naming mapagmahal pagkai’t inuming pagkakaisa ang ibinibigay kami’y niloob mong makapakinabang. Kaisa ni Kristo kami nawa’y makapamuhay upang makapamunga nang may kagalakan para sa kapakanan ng aming kapwa tao sa sanlibutan sa pamamagitan niya kasama ng Espiritu Santo magpasawalang hanggan, B-Ament P—Sumainyo ang Panginoon. B—Atsumaiyo rin! P—Magsiyuko kayo at ipanalangin ang pagpapala ng Diyos. (Manahimik saglit.) ~Pagkalooban nawa kayo ng Panginoon ng kalusugan upang, makatulong kayo para sa kapak- anan ng inyong mag-anakat iba pang kasama sa pamayanan, B-Amen! P—Pagkalooban Niya nawa kayo ng pusong mahabagin sa lahat ng nagdurusa,nang kayo"y mag- ing para sa kanila isang tanda at kasangkapan ng Kanyang nakagagaling na pagmamahal, B- Amen! P—Pagkalooban Niya nawa kayo ng pang-unawa sa kabanalan ng buhay, at lalo na ng buhay pantao. Tulungan Niya nawa Kayong magtanggol at mag- arito para sa kabt sangkatauhan. B- Amen! P—Pagpalain nawa kayo ng maka- pangyarihang Diyos: Ama, Anak, at Espiritu Santo, B-Amen! P—Humayo kayo sa kapayapaan upang mahalin at paglingkuran ang Panginoon sainyong kapwa. B-Salamat sa Diyos!Liturgical Leaflet for an Active Participation in the Celebration of the Eucharist Fore synodal Chutch Cae a Ars SUT E Va Umer eA God Is Close to the Brokenhearted na world full of suffering and illnesses, Jesus was the most powerful i Healer.” His presence brought hope and salvation to all the af- flict even as it meant defeat for the Evil One. The “healing journey,” which began on the trail of the proclamation of the Gospel two thousand years ago, continues today in the whole world. Christ, the compassionate Healer, continues his mission through the Church and all the people of goodwill who care for the sick and the afflicted. Wherever human beings do th their neighbor, Christ is present and ai healing love. eir best to relieve the pains of ive in them as instruments of his INTRODUCTORY RITES Q Entrance Antiphon (To be recited only when no Entrance Hymn is sung) O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God, Greeting P —Inthe name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit! All—Amen! P ~Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you! All—And with your spirit! Pe P —Coming together as God’s family, with confidence let us ask the Lord's forgiveness, for he is full of gentleness and compas- sion. (Pause) tential Act P Lord Jesus, you came to share the frailty of our hu- man nature. Lord, have mercy! All—Lord, have mercy! P -Lord Jesus, you came to heal our ills and sufferings, Christ, have merey! All-Christ, have merey! P —Lord Jesus, you came to preach the good news to the poor. Lord, have mercy! All- Lord, have mercy! P —May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. All-Amen! Gloria All-Glory to God in the high- est, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen! Collect (Opening Prayer) P —Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care, that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace, they may be de- fended always by your protection. 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. All-Amen! This issue of Eucholtte may be downloaded for free anywhere in the world. A “love offering” forthe continuation of our apostolate vill be appreciated, Please, send your donation to “Word & Life Publications,” our Savings Account is BPI — # 3711-0028-46. Send us copy ofthe deposit sip with your name and (email) address for proper acknowledgment. Thank You!LITURGY OF THE WORD << Ist Reading Sh 7:1-4.6-7 Sufferings and frustrations are part and parcel of human life. Even good people suffer as the dramatic story of Job confirms. Unable to understand the cause of his trials, the poor man drew the pessimistic conclusions we read in today's passage. R —A proclamation from the Book of Job Job spoke, saying: Is not man’s life on earth a drudg- ery? Are not his days those of a hireling? He is a slave who longs for the shade, a hireling who waits for his wages. So haye been assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted to me. Ifin bed I say, “When shall Larise?” then the night drags on; Lam filled with restlessness until the dawn, My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope. Remember that my life is ike the wind; I shall not see happiness again, The Word of the Lord! All-Thanks be to God! Ps 7 R -Praise the Lord, who heals Responsorial Psalm the brokenhearted! RM. Veer &b Bb Ab be i tpp yy a rs x on | Praise the Lord, who heals the a) até ed ‘ro-kon-neat * Praise the Lord, for he is good; sing praise to our God, for he is gracious; itis fitting to praise him. The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; the dispersed of Israel he gathers. R. * He heals the brokenheart- ed and binds up their wounds. He tells the number of the stars; he calls each by name. R. * Great is our Lord and mighty in power; to his wis- dom, there is no limit. The Lord sustains the lowly; the wicked he casts to the ground, R 2nd Reading 1 Cor 9:16-19. 22-23 Here is a beautiful synthesis of how St. Paul viewed his preach- ing and all that he did for the sake of the Gospel. R ~A proclamation from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Brothers and si fl preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it! If I do so ingly, I haye a recompense, but then I have been entrusted with a stewardship. What then is my recom- pense? That, when I preach, I offer the gospel free of charge so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel. Although am free in regard to all, Ihave made myself a slave to all so as to win over as many as pos- sible. To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak. I have become all things to 2 to save at least some, All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it, The Word of the Lord! All—Thanks be to God! Gospel Acclamation = Mz 8:17 All—Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ took away our in- firmities and bore our dis- eases. Alleluia! Alleluia! Gospel Mk 1:29-39 Jesus was constantly available to bring about the good of oth- ers, especially the sick and those tormented by the devil. In today’s Gospel, St. Mark emphasizes this trait by giving us the tableau of a typical day in the Lord's life. P ~The Lord be with you! All~And with your spirit! P ~A proclamation from the holy Gospel according to Mark All-Glory to you, O Lord! On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Si- mon 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 Jesus all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with vari- ous diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him, Rising very early be- fore 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 pur- pose have I come.” So he went into their syna- gogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee. The Gospel of the Lord! All~Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Hot Profession of Faith (Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed) All believe in one God, the Fa- ther almighty, maker of heave and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father be- fore all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (how)* and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Vir- 4 February 2024gin Mary, and became man.* For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suf fered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen! Prayer of the Faithful P Let us approach with con- fidence the throne of Divine Mercy and present our petitions to the Lord in the firm assurance that he will hear our prayer: All-Lord, graciously hear us! C -For the universal Church who continues through the cen- turies the healing mission of Christ: May she do so with faith- ful generosity. Let us pray! R. C -For the Holy Father and all those involved in the preaching of the Good News: May they see the fruits of their ministry in the lives of their flocks. Let us pray! R. C _ -For doctors, nurses and all other people who are involved in the healing ministry: May they see Jesus in their patients and treat them with reverent care. Let us pray! R. C -For all the sick and the aged: May they find in their relatives and the rest of the community the loving care that will enable them to bear their erosses with dignity and hope. Let us pray! R C -For the members of our community: May we learn from Jesus to be patient with all, and be full of zeal for the preaching of the Good News. Let us pray! € -For all mankind: May the Holy Spirit instill in us respect for the sacredness of human life from the moment of conception until death, so that we may sup- port all those who struggle to uphold this supreme value. Let us pray! R P. -Lord God, enable us to imi tate Jesus “the Man for Others” who bends with compassion over those who suffer in any form May we learn from him to be close to the brokenhearted and be for them instruments of Your healing love. You who live and care for ever and ever! All—Amen! LITURGY OF Preparation of the Gifts P -Pray, brethren... All~May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Chureh, Prayer over the Offerings P —O Lord our God, who once established these created things to sustain us in our frailty, grant, we pray, that they may become for us now the Sacrament of eter- nal life. Through Christ our Lord. All-Amen! Preface V P ~The Lord be with you! All~And with your spi P -Liftup your hearts! All—We lift them up to the Lord! P —Letus give thanks to the Lord our God! All-Itis right and just! P —Itis truly right and just. our duty and our salvation, al- ways and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God. For you laid the foundations of the world and have arranged the changing of times and sea- sons; you formed man in your own image and set humanity over the whole world in all its wonder, to rule in your name over all you have made and for ever praise you in your mighty works, through Christ our Lord. And so, With all the Angels, we praise you, as in joyful cel- ebration, we acclaim: Al-Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosan- na in the highest! Memorial Acclamation P. ~The mystery of faith! All-Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free. COMMUNION RITE ANl—Our Father... P ~Deliverus, Lord... All-For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Sign of Peace Breaking of the Bread All—Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have merey on us. (2x) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace, Communion P —This is the Lord Jesus, the source of all life, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are invited to the Banquet of the Kingdom. All-Lord, 1 am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Communion Antiphon (To be recited only when no Communion Hyman is sung) Let them thank the Lord for his merey, his wonders for the children of men, for he satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hun- gry he fills with good things. Prayer after Communion P -O God, who have willed ‘th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)that we be partakers in the one Bread and the one Chalice, grant us, We pray, so to live that, made one in Christ, we may joyfully bear fruit for the salvation of the world, Through Christ our Lord. All-Amen! P ~The Lord be with you. AllAnd with your spirit! P —Bow your heads and pray for God's blessing. (Pause) —May the Lord grant you good health that you may Contribute to the welfare of your family and the rest of the community. All—Amen! P —May the Lord give you a compassionate heart toward all those who suffer, that you may become for them. Signs and instruments of His healing love. All-Amen! P —May He make you messen- gers of His healing love to all those you meet in your life. All-Amen! P —May almighty God bless you: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All—Amen! P —Go in peace to love and serve the Lord in your neighbor. All-Thanks be to God! NN Cs» as BISPERAS A VERITAS (846 kHz) Saturdays 5:00 - 6:00 am. Ware via FB Live @ DZRV 846 Facebook Pace ALL FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL Kalakbay at Katoto Tos. the Lord’s gospel message confronts us with a sense of ur gency. There is a little air of apparent compulsion as we hear the Lord say “Let us go on to the other villages, that I may preach there also, For this purpose have I come.” But this challenge is preceded by yet another paradox, an apparent contradiction in images, presented in the first reading by a figure of a tired and weary, complaining Job whose laments strike us to the core: “Is not man’s life a drudgery? Are not his days those of hirelings? He is a slave who longs for the shade, ahireling who waits for his wages?” Job would most likely have made a very good trial lawyer! His ar- gumentation is very cogent. His reasoning appears logical. And the cases he stands for are all very existential! They are all very real, and close to the experience of anyone who has seen suffering in any form. Will anyone please who has not suffered stand up? address myself to you who all long for respite from so much “sweat and care and cumber; sorrows passing number!” | address myself to you who, like Job, can identify with the slave who longs for the shade. 1 identify myself with thousands of Filipino fathers who, in their desire to give their children a brighter future, have endured, and I! endure, so many long years of absence from family and loved ones. I identify myself with even bigger numbers of mothers who often single-handedly try with might and main, to raise and educate a brood of impressionable young minds fast falling prey to the lure of social media and malls, and the allure of woke-ism and the siren songs of false narratives and fake news. | identify myself with forlorn and abandoned children of absentee parents who work abroad! Taddress this piece of good news to you in pain, you in sorrow, you who are siding with Job, you who seem to ask in the midst of so much darkness and uncertainty, “When shall [ arise? Yes, | address myself to fellow Filipinos whose very questioning deep in their troubled hearts betray a very deep sense of hope and faith. I then ask you to look at this other side of the picture ~ the proverbial resiliency of the Filipino, the almost unlimited capacity to endure, the admirable ability of the Filipino to bounce back, to come out the winner despite the odds! Today's good news rings loud and clear for us: God is close to the broken-hearted! Our response today, mind you, is not more of Job’s plaints and cries. Itis more like a Job renewed, a Job refreshed, a Job risen from misery, and a Job back on his feet of steadfast trust and faith in a God who “gives” and “takes away.” Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted! How can a man like Job do this? What is behind all this turnaround? Read for yourself... Job’s problems were not undone. His arguments failed to reverse his long list of woes. His losses never came back. But there is one thing that happened to him who was honest and sincere enough to take his case to the God who is close to the broken- hearted. Enslaved by suffering and pain without him looking for them, he turned to the Lord and declared his helplessness. Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted! ‘Don Bosco Compound, A. Amaiz Ave.cor. Chino Roces Ave, Makati, Metro Manila WORD AND LIFE PUBLICATIONS Postal Address: P.O. Box 1820, MCPO, 1258 Makati, Metro Manila, Phifppines Tel, Nos, 8394-5401; 8475-6945 « Telefax: 8994-5241 + Website: ww. wordandlife.org + E-mail wordandifepubications@ gmail.com + FB: Word & Life Publications * Ealtortal Team: Fr. B. Nolasco, Fr. J. Camaya, F.C. Dmaranan, V. Dav, R. Volomog, D. Daguo + Illustrations: A. Sarmiento, B. Cleote Circulation: R. Saldua