A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Good
morning!
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the celebration of the VII Sunday in the
Ordinary Time.
As we are
taught that love is the most characteristic virtue of Christianity. We
were created in God’s image. Saint John writes that God is love. So
love must be the standard for the recognition of God’s likeness in His
children.
Our Lord
Jesus Christ wants Christians to live up to the New Commandment of Love by not
only forgiving their enemy but showing them true and sincere affection as
well.
We pray
in this Holy Mass that Christ’s love for us which led Him to death on the Cross
also enables us to love our neighbor no matter what cost we have to pay for
being His authentic believers.
Please
all stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading Lv 19:1-2.17-18
The Lord
God orders His Chosen People to practice love of neighbor without any excuse so
as to be worthy of Him Who is holy. It was for the first time that man
was taught by God to love others as himself.
-
Second Reading 1 Cor 3:16-23
Saint
Paul teaches Christians to honor the image of God in their fellow men and women
who are His living temple. Any attempt, therefore, to do harm to others would
be a serious offense against the Lord God Himself.
B.
Hymns for
the Holy Mass
a)
ES #142 –
Jesus Christ, You Are My Life
b)
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c)
ES #298 –
All Good Gifts
d)
ES #273 –
Age To Age
e)
ES #284 –
Prayer Of St. Francis
