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. The Word of God in the Second Sunday of Lent
is characterized with the Lord’s epiphany—the divine glorious apparition—on the
high mountain.
This
spectacular event happened in order for the disciples’ faith in Christ to be
strengthened before they
face the Paschal Mystery.
We, too, need
the Lord’s help in preparation for the celebration of Easter Sunday when we
solemnly acclaim Christ’s Rising from the dead.
Kindly all
stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
- First Reading: Gn
22:1-2.9a.10-13.15-18
The patriarch Abraham obeying
divine order offered God Isaac, his only son, as a sacrifice of praise. His devotion and dedication without reserve
to God’s Holy Will has gained for him the great title of “the father of all who
believe.”
- Second Reading: Rom
8:31b-34
The fact that
God the Father gave His Only Beloved Son for the salvation of the human race
assures the truth that together with the gift of Christ all divine blessings
are also granted to us.
B. Hymns for Holy Mass
a) “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days”
ES #77
c) “Christify” ES #219
d) “You Are The Healing” ES #211
e) “Open My Eyes” ES #207
