A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
This Third
Sunday of Advent is called “Rejoicing Sunday” because from the Entrance
Antiphon overwhelmingly resounds Saint Paul’s Letter to the Philippians:
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” Therefore pink is the color theme for this
Sunday’s liturgical vestment.
In fact, of
the four weeks of Advent we have completed two in preparation for the Birthday
of Christ. We feel the joy of meeting
the Lord more active in our hearts as the world is filled with Christmas songs.
In this Holy
Mass we pray hard to the Lord for strength and determination to make straight
the way of the Lord so that His Coming to us will find no hindrance.
Please all
stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading Is 61:1-2a.10-11
The Prophet
Isaiah depicts the identity of Christ as the Anointed by the Holy Spirit Who is
sent by God to bring healing, freedom, and blessing to a humanity seriously
wounded by sin and imprisoned by death.
-
Second Reading 1 Thes 5:16-24
Saint Paul
exhorts Christians to remain faithful to the Lord’s teaching by conducting a
life morally perfect, be sure that Christ will come soon to fulfil His
promises.
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a)
Entrance: Let Us Go to The Altar (EM #133)
b) Responsorial
Psalm: EM Page 37
c)
Offertory: All Good Gifts (EM #206)
d)
Communion: The God of All Grace (EM
#288)
e) Recessional: To Praise You (EM #285)
