-Entrance Hymn: ES # 35 "MARANATHA"
-Responsorial Psalm (Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6) - EM pages 62-63
R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Ðáp: Chúa đã đối xử đại lượng với chúng tôi, nên chúng tôi mừng rỡ hân hoan (c. 3).
When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
we were like men dreaming.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Xướng: Khi Chúa đem những người Si-on bị bắt trở về, chúng tôi dường như người đang mơ, bấy giờ miệng chúng tôi vui cười, lưỡi chúng tôi thốt lên những tiếng hân hoan.
Then they said among the nations,
“The LORD has done great things for them.”
The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Xướng: Bấy giờ dân thiên hạ nói với nhau rằng: Chúa đã đối xử với họ cách đại lượng. Chúa đã đối xử đại lượng với chúng tôi, nên chúng tôi mừng rỡ hân hoan.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those who sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Xướng: Lạy Chúa, xin hãy đổi số phận chúng con, như những dòng suối ở miền nam. Ai gieo trong lệ sầu, sẽ gặt trong hân hoan.
Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Xướng: Thiên hạ vừa đi vừa khóc, tay mang thóc đi gieo. Họ trở về trong hân hoan, vai mang những bó lúa.
Alleluia (Lk 3:4, 6)
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:
all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia: (Lc 3:4, 6)
Alleluia, alleluia! – Hãy dọn đường Chúa, hãy sửa đường Chúa cho ngay thẳng; và mọi người sẽ thấy ơn cứu độ của Thiên Chúa. – Alleluia.
Prayer Of The Faithful
Priest Celebrant
Longing for the day when the Lord will come again,
we bring our prayers before the Holy One.
Deacon or Lector
A. That thc Church embrace new challenges with the same joy and strength
as those retired religious who have prepared the way of the Lord for us,
let us pray to the Lord:
B. That every nation prepare now for the day of Christ
by working for peace and the good of all,
let us pray to the Lord:
C. That the prophets and witnesses to Christ in our time
proclaim him without fear,
let us pray to the Lord:
D. That those who are estranged from their families
forgive one another and be reconciled,
let us pray to the Lord:
E. That this community go forth
and hasten the coming of the Lord through love and charity,
let us pray to the Lord:
Priest Celebrant
Holy God, your glory fills creation with light and life.
Stay with us, and make us ever brighter signs of your presence.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
-BLESSING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
-Offertory Hymn: ES # 177 “ONE BREAD, ONE BODY”
-Communion Hymn: ES # 231 “THESE ALONE ARE ENOUGH”
-Recessional Hymn: ES # 40 "THE WHOLE WORLD IS WAITING FOR LOVE"
The Holy Spirit Choir
