-Entrance Hymn: ES # 78 "The Glory Of These Forty Days"
-Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14.) - EM page 92
R. (1a) The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Ðáp: Chúa là sự sáng và là Ðấng Cứu Ðộ tôi. (c. 1a)
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
The LORD is my life’s refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Xướng: Chúa là sự sáng, là Ðấng Cứu Ðộ, tôi sợ chi ai? Chúa là Ðấng phù trợ đời tôi, tôi sợ gì ai?
Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call;
have pity on me, and answer me.
Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks.
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Xướng: Lạy Chúa, xin nghe tiếng con kêu cầu, xin thương xót và nhậm lời con. Về Chúa, lòng con tự nhắc lời: “Hãy tìm ra mắt Ta”.
Your presence, O LORD, I seek.
Hide not your face from me;
do not in anger repel your servant.
You are my helper: cast me not off.
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Xướng: Và lạy Chúa, con tìm ra mắt Chúa, xin Chúa đừng ẩn mặt xa con, xin đừng xua đuổi tôi tớ Ngài trong cơn thịnh nộ. Chúa là Ðấng phù trợ, xin đừng hất hủi con.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Xướng: Con tin rằng con sẽ được nhìn xem những ơn lành của Chúa trong cõi nhân sinh. Hãy chờ đợi Chúa, hãy sống can trường, hãy phấn khởi tâm hồn và chờ đợi Chúa!
Verse Before the Gospel (Matthew 17:5)
From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard:
This is my beloved Son, hear him.
Câu Xướng Trước Phúc Âm: (Mt 17:5)
Từ trong đám mây sáng chói có tiếng Chúa Cha phán rằng: “Ðây là Con Ta yêu dấu, các ngươi hãy nghe lời Người”.
Prayer of the Faithful
Priest Celebrant
In the spirit of the covenant that God made with the chosen people,
we present our petitions, knowing that they will be heard.
Deacon or Lector
A For all who dedicate themselves to God’s love,
that when tested, they follow Abraham’s example of faith,
let us pray to the Lord:
B For patient leaders of nations,
that they strive again and again for a permanent end to war,
let us pray to the Lord:
C For the elect (among us) preparing for Easter sacraments,
that their community sustain them in faith,
let us pray to the Lord:
D For those living under tyranny,
that their faith in God be an enduring source of strength,
let us pray to the Lord:
E For our parish community,
that no members feel alienated or alone,
let us pray to the Lord:
Priest Celebrant
Transfigure these prayers, Lord God, by the power of your Holy Spirit,
that what we ask in word may be fulfilled in deed, through Christ our Lord.
-Offertory Hymn: ES # 240 “Christify”
-Communion Hymn: ES # 363 “Where Love Is Found”
-Recessional Hymn: ES # 345 "Whatsoever You Do"
The Holy Spirit Choir
