A. Introduction to the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ.
Good
morning!
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the celebration of our Sunday Holy Mass on
the Third Week of Advent, in the Liturgical Year A.
As
we are waiting for the coming of the Lord, we are also encouraged to be patient
the way farmers are working on the fields for a better harvest. In His faithfulness to what He has promised,
and mercy on short-tempered human beings, the Lord teaches us how to recognize
the signs of His power always active in the world, in our everyday life in
particular.
We
pray in this Holy Mass for the grace of perseverance in faith in the Lord, the
Master of history, and in charity works for the good of our neighbors, in order
to speed up Christ’s coming in glory.
Please
all stand for the the entrance hymn.
B. Introduction to the Readings
a) First Reading Is 35:1-6 a
Amidst
difficulties and suffering, particularly when having nothing to hope for and no
one to rely on, people always think of a
hero, a savior powerful enough to rescue them from all forms of evil. God of love and compassion never lets
humanity await in vain His salvation plan.
This belief having been proven true in the history of Israel in the Old
Testament time surely continues its effectiveness in our present days.
b) Second Reading Jas 5:7-10
The
Apostle of the Lord, Saint James, teaches Christians this reality that the more
patiently and humbly they wait for the time of the Lord, the stronger their
faith becomes, and the worthier their prayer.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a)
Entrance: Waiting in Silence (EM 2014
# 32)
b)
Offertory: Our Blessing Cup (EM 2014 #
144)
c)
Communion: Open My Eyes (EM 2014 # 216)
d)
Recessional: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
(EM 2014 # 26)
