A. Introduction
a) To the Holy Mass
Dear Sisters and
Brothers in Christ,
Good morning!
We joyfully and
gratefully celebrate this Sunday the Epiphany of the Lord.
Epiphany coming from
Greek means “apparition”. We need, however, to clarify in depth the
implications of the term so as to realize the importance of the feast in which
we are participating. The almighty Lord
God Creator and Savior has not only appeared to us in a certain form, but He
has come to us as a human person like us, to share with us joys and sorrows in
this life, to tell us of God’s love, and finally to save us from sin and death.
We pray in this Holy
Mass for the blessing of happiness because the Lord God has come to us and stayed
with us always to the end of the times.
b) To the Readings
1) First Reading Is 60:1-6
The Prophet Isaiah
announces to the world the good news of the glory of the Lord shining upon the
Holy City of Jerusalem. People from all
corners of the earth will come with praises and offerings to worship God.
2) Second Reading Eph 3:2-3a.5-6
Saint Paul believes
that the coming of Christ in the world has fulfilled God’s promises of granting
all peoples the grace of being members of His Holy Church.
B. Hymns for Holy Mass
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Entrance:
O Come, All Ye Faithful (EM 14 #44)
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Offertory:
We Three Kings (EM 14 #53)
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Communion:
What Child Is This (EM 14 #55)
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Recessional:
Joy to the World (EM 14 #45)
