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Catholic Caucus: Daily Mass Readings, 02-02-06, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Candlemas
USCCB.org/New American Bible ^ | 02-02-06 | New American Bible

Posted on 02/02/2006 8:16:00 AM PST by Salvation

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Lk 2:22-40
# Douay-Rheims Vulgate
22 And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord: et postquam impleti sunt dies purgationis eius secundum legem Mosi tulerunt illum in Hierusalem ut sisterent eum Domino
23 As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: sicut scriptum est in lege Domini quia omne masculinum adaperiens vulvam sanctum Domino vocabitur
24 And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons: et ut darent hostiam secundum quod dictum est in lege Domini par turturum aut duos pullos columbarum
25 And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon: and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Ghost was in him. et ecce homo erat in Hierusalem cui nomen Symeon et homo iste iustus et timoratus expectans consolationem Israhel et Spiritus Sanctus erat in eo
26 And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. et responsum acceperat ab Spiritu Sancto non visurum se mortem nisi prius videret Christum Domini
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, et venit in Spiritu in templum et cum inducerent puerum Iesum parentes eius ut facerent secundum consuetudinem legis pro eo
28 He also took him into his arms and blessed God and said et ipse accepit eum in ulnas suas et benedixit Deum et dixit
29 Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace: nunc dimittis servum tuum Domine secundum verbum tuum in pace
30 Because my eyes have seen thy salvation, quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum
32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel. lumen ad revelationem gentium et gloriam plebis tuae Israhel
33 And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him. et erat pater eius et mater mirantes super his quae dicebantur de illo
34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted. et benedixit illis Symeon et dixit ad Mariam matrem eius ecce positus est hic in ruinam et resurrectionem multorum in Israhel et in signum cui contradicetur
35 And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed. et tuam ipsius animam pertransiet gladius ut revelentur ex multis cordibus cogitationes
36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser. She was far advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity. et erat Anna prophetissa filia Phanuhel de tribu Aser haec processerat in diebus multis et vixerat cum viro suo annis septem a virginitate sua
37 And she was a widow until fourscore and four years: who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day. et haec vidua usque ad annos octoginta quattuor quae non discedebat de templo ieiuniis et obsecrationibus serviens nocte ac die
38 Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord: and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel. et haec ipsa hora superveniens confitebatur Domino et loquebatur de illo omnibus qui expectabant redemptionem Hierusalem
39 And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth. et ut perfecerunt omnia secundum legem Domini reversi sunt in Galilaeam in civitatem suam Nazareth
40 And the child grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom: and the grace of God was in him. puer autem crescebat et confortabatur plenus sapientia et gratia Dei erat in illo

21 posted on 02/02/2006 7:45:38 PM PST by annalex
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The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

12 century
St. Catherine Monastery, Egypt

22 posted on 02/02/2006 7:47:40 PM PST by annalex
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Beautiful!


23 posted on 02/02/2006 8:41:57 PM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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The Word among Us

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Meditation
Luke 2:22-40



“Lord, grant me patience—and hurry up!” How many times have you said a prayer like this? In a world that pretends to offer immediate solutions to complex problems, instant success at work, and no delay in giving us gratification, the virtue of patience seems to have lost its sheen a bit.

Even in prayer, it is tempting to look for immediate answers to our requests, or to have an immediate experience of the Lord. Then, when nothing seems to happen, it’s equally as tempting to become frustrated and wonder why God isn’t answering us. “Does he not care?” we may wonder. “Do I even know how to pray? Or maybe I’m asking for the wrong thing, and God’s about to punish me for my lack of faith.” More likely than not, however, none of these is the real answer. It’s more likely that we have forgotten that our plans are not always his plans and our ways are not always his ways.

That’s why this feast day is so important for us. Simeon and Anna have much to teach us about patient prayer. Both of them had been looking forward to the time when God’s rule would be restored to Jerusalem, but they never showed any signs of frustration or impatience. Instead, Luke tells us that Simeon was a righteous and devout man who never wavered in his hope for the coming of the Messiah, while Anna had devoted her life to prayer and fasting in the Temple in anticipation of the Christ. Despite their anxious waiting, they continued to persist in righteousness and holiness, never allowing their own agendas and personal desires to distract them from their vigil.

How different the church would be if we all followed the example of these two holy people! Imagine the sense of peace and trust in the Lord that would characterize our gatherings. Or think of how much more open we would be to embracing God’s plan for our lives instead of trying to push our own agendas. May we all “present” ourselves to the Lord and, like Simeon and Anna, wait patiently for him to reveal himself to us!

“Lord Jesus, even though it is hard to be patient in prayer, I believe that you always hear me and will never forsake me. In times of doubt, help me to remember Simeon and Anna and their trust in your promises.”

Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18


24 posted on 02/02/2006 8:53:21 PM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Bump for the faithful example of Simeon and Anna.


25 posted on 02/02/2006 8:56:12 PM PST by Ciexyz (Let us always remember, the Lord is in control.)
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One Bread, One Body

One Bread, One Body

 

<< Thursday, February 2, 2006 >> Presentation of Jesus
 
Malachi 3:1-4
Hebrews 2:14-18
Psalm 24
Luke 2:22-40
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YOUR PRESENT TO GOD
 
"Be presented to the Lord." —Luke 2:22
 

I recently saw an advertisement for a bride's camp. This was a service for brides who had only a few months left before their wedding day. The "camp" involved a feverish workout, nutrition, and beauty regimen designed to put the bride in the best possible shape for her wedding day. The idea is to make her "presentable" in the best possible way.

Our presentation of ourselves to God involves much more than the above example. It's true that God loves us "just as we are." We don't need to make ourselves presentable since He never rejects anyone who comes to Him (Jn 6:37). Jesus says: "Come to me" (Mt 11:28). Even if we come to Him at the most disgusting low point of our life (see Lk 15:16ff), Jesus loves us completely.

Yet, out of sheer love for the Lord, we want to "look our best" for Him "to present to [Him] a glorious church, holy and immaculate" (Eph 5:27). He Himself helps us by making us holy and beautiful through His abundant grace. Catholic families teach their children this concept by dressing up in their Sunday best for Mass. We want to love the Lord so much more than a bride loves her husband. We will fast, pray, read and obey His word, sacrifice, evangelize, and bear fruit — simply to bring joy to the Lord. We want Him to rejoice because of us (Zep 3:17). We want to present ourselves to Him "beautiful as a bride prepared to meet her husband" (Rv 21:2). Give Jesus the present of your presentation to Him today.

 
Prayer: Jesus, I present to You my body as a living sacrifice (Rm 12:1) and a weapon for justice (Rm 6:13).
Promise: "Since He was Himself tested through what He suffered, He is able to help those who are tempted." —Heb 2:18
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who humbled Himself to the point of becoming a small Child for our sake and the sake of the whole world.
 

26 posted on 02/02/2006 8:57:13 PM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Compline -- Night Prayer

Compline (Night Prayer)

O God, come to my aid.
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
 as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
 world without end.
Amen. Alleluia.


This is an excellent moment for an examination of conscience. In a communal celebration of Compline, one of the penitential acts given in the Missal may be recited.

A suitable hymn may be inserted at this point.


Psalm 15 (16)
The Lord, my inheritance
My body will rest in calm and hope. Alleluia.
Preserve me, Lord, I put my hope in you.

I have said to the Lord “You are my Lord, in you alone is all my good”.
As for the holy and noble men of the land, in them is all my delight.
But for those who run to alien gods, their sorrows are many.
I will not share in their libations of blood. I will not speak their names.

You, Lord, are my inheritance and my cup. You control my destiny,
the lot marked out for me is of the best, my inheritance is all I could ask for.
I will bless the Lord who gave me understanding; even in the night my heart will teach me wisdom.
I will hold the Lord for ever in my sight: with him at my side I can never be shaken.
Thus it is that my heart rejoices, heart and soul together; while my body rests in calm hope.

You will not leave my soul in the underworld. You will not let your chosen one see decay.
You will show me the paths of life, the fullness of joy before your face, and delights at your right hand until the end of time.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
 as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
 world without end.
Amen.
My body will rest in calm and hope. Alleluia.

Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:23
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you in every way and preserve your life and your soul and your body without blemish, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Short Responsory ?
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
- Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord, God of faithfulness.
- Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
- Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.

Canticle Nunc Dimittis
Keep us safe, Lord, while we are awake, and guard us as we sleep, so that we can keep watch with Christ and rest in peace. Alleluia.
Now, Master, you let your servant go in peace.
 You have fulfilled your promise.
My own eyes have seen your salvation,
 which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples.
A light to bring the Gentiles from darkness;
 the glory of your people Israel.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
 as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
 world without end.
Amen.
Keep us safe, Lord, while we are awake, and guard us as we sleep, so that we can keep watch with Christ and rest in peace. Alleluia.

Prayer
Let us pray.
Lord our God, we are tired by the work of the day. Refresh us with peaceful sleep and, forever renewed by the help you give, let us always be dedicated to you in body and mind.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

May the almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
A M E N
An antiphon to Our Lady should be recited here.

27 posted on 02/02/2006 8:59:53 PM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Here's wishing a peaceful night's rest to all reading this thread.


28 posted on 02/02/2006 9:05:34 PM PST by Ciexyz (Let us always remember, the Lord is in control.)
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To: Salvation

Mass bump,a little late.


29 posted on 02/02/2006 11:07:40 PM PST by fatima (Just say it if it is for love-have no regrets.)
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