A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the Sunday Holy Mass celebration on the
Third Sunday of Lent.
The
Gospel story of this Sunday tells us why and how Christ personally cleansed the
holy Temple from all forms of abuse, and even of idolatry. He scolded the people saying: “Stop making my
Father’s house a marketplace.”
We
are greatly concerned about the pollution of our living environment. We have done everything necessary for
environment preservation. But have we
spent enough time and effort for our religious environment? Christ seems to ask us this question.
We
pray hard in this Holy Mass for the best understanding of the Lord’s message
and for the gift of courage to put His teaching into practice.
Kindly
all stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading: Ex 20:1-17
The Lord God
teaches humanity His Law and grants them the strength and joy to keep His
Commandments.
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Second Reading: 1 Cor 1:22-25
Christians
find out this truth that God’s love for humanity surpasses all expectations and
knowledge.
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a) Entrance: Somebody’s Knockin’ At Your Door (EM #77)
b) Responsorial Psalm: EM Pages 79-80
c) Offertory: Worthy is The Lamb (EM #92)
d) Communion: Where Love is Found (EM #123)
e) Recessional: Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days (EM #71)
