Readings for the Memoria de San Antonio, abad Primera Lectura 1 Sm 15, 16-23 En aquellos días, Samuel le dijo a Saúl: “Te voy a manifestar lo que el Señor me dijo hoy en la noche”. Él le contestó: “¿Qué te dijo?” Samuel prosiguió: “Aunque a tus propios ojos no valías nada, ¿no llegaste acaso … [Read more…]
Reading I 1 Sm 4:1-11 The Philistines gathered for an attack on Israel. Israel went out to engage them in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek. The Philistines then drew up in battle formation against Israel. After a fierce struggle Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who slew about four … [Read more…]
Reading I 1 Jn 3:22–4:6 Beloved: We receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. Those who keep his commandments remain in … [Read more…]
Readings for the Memoria del Santísimo Nombre de Jesús Primera Lectura 1 Jn 3, 22–4, 6 Queridos hijos: Puesto que cumplimos los mandamientos de y hacemos lo que le agrada, ciertamente obtendremos de él todo lo que le pidamos. Ahora bien, éste es su mandamiento: que creamos en la persona de Jesucristo, su Hijo, y … [Read more…]
Reading I Nm 6:22-27 The LORD said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to … [Read more…]
Reading I 1 Jn 1:1-4 Beloved: What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the Word of life — for the life was made visible; we have seen it and testify to it and proclaim to you … [Read more…]
Primera Lectura 1 Jn 1, 1-4 Queridos hermanos: Les anunciamos lo que ya existía desde el principio, lo que hemos oído y hemos visto con nuestros propios ojos, lo que hemos contemplado y hemos tocado con nuestras propias manos. Nos referimos a aquel que es la Palabra de la vida. Esta vida se ha hecho … [Read more…]
Reading I Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and preserves himself from them. When he prays, he is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother. Whoever honors his father … [Read more…]
Primera Lectura 1 Sm 1, 20-22. 24-28 En aquellos días, Ana concibió, dio a luz un hijo y le puso por nombre Samuel, diciendo: “Al Señor se lo pedí”. Después de un año, Elcaná, su marido, subió con toda la familia para hacer el sacrificio anual para honrar al Señor y para cumplir la promesa … [Read more…]
Reading I 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God dwells in a tent!” Nathan answered … [Read more…]
