A.
Introduction
a)
to
the Holy Mass
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ.
Good morning!
Welcome to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the
celebration of our Sunday Holy Mass on the Third Week of Advent, in the Liturgical
Year A.
As we are waiting for the coming of the Lord, we are also
encouraged to be patient the way farmers are working on the fields for a better
harvest. In His faithfulness to what He
has promised, and mercy on short-tempered human beings, the Lord teaches us how
to recognize the signs of His power always active in the world, in our everyday
life in particular.
We pray in this Holy Mass for the grace of perseverance
in faith in the Lord, the Master of history, and in charity works for the good
of our neighbors, in order to speed up Christ’s coming in glory.
Please all stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
to the Readings
-
First
Reading Is 35:1-6 a
Amidst difficulties and suffering, particularly when
having nothing to hope for and no one to rely on, people always think of a hero, a savior
powerful enough to rescue them from all forms of evil. God of love and compassion never lets
humanity await in vain His salvation plan.
This belief having been proven true in the history of Israel in the Old
Testament time surely continues its effectiveness in our present days.
- Second
Reading Jas 5:7-10
The Apostle of the Lord, Saint James, teaches Christians
this reality that the more patiently and humbly they wait for the time of the
Lord, the stronger their faith becomes, and the worthier their prayer.
B.
Hymns
for Holy Mass
a)
ES
#33: “Waiting in Silence”
b)
EM page 42
c)
Response
to the Universal Prayer: “Come,
Lord Jesus, Maranatha!”
d)
ES
#219: “Christify”
e)
ES
#212: “There Is A Longing”
f)
ES
#273: “Age to Age”
The Holy Spirit Choir
