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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

The Baptism of the Lord Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor

Procession/Gathering Song ~ Procesión/ Canto de Reunión

When Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended upon him like a dove and a voice from the heavens rang

out, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” No such dove was seen or voice was heard

when we were baptized, yet the Holy Spirit did descend upon us in baptism and we were welcomed into this

holy family, initiated into the body of Christ. Let us give thanks today for the blessings we received in

baptism, blessings we note in the baptism we celebrate today.

Pastoral Patterns, World Library Publications

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Penitential Act ~ Acto Penitencial

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and

sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and

in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have

failed to do; through my fault, through my fault,

through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask

blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints,

and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the

Lord our God.

Yo confieso ante Dios todopoderoso y ante ustedes,

hermanos, que he pecado mucho de pensamiento,

palabra, obra y omisión: por mi culpa, por mi culpa,

por mi gran culpa. Por eso ruego a santa María,

siempre Virgen, a los ángeles, a los santos y a

ustedes, hermanos, que intercedan por mí ante Dios,

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The Liturgy of the Word ~ Liturgia de la Palabra

First Reading ~ Primera Lectura Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11

“Consuelen, consuelen a mi pueblo, dice nuestro Dios. Hablen al corazón de Jerusalén y díganle a gritos que ya terminó

el tiempo de su servidumbre y que ya ha satisfecho por sus iniquidades, porque ya ha recibido de manos del Señor castigo

doble por todos sus pecados”.

Una voz clama:

“Preparen el camino del Señor en el desierto, construyan en el paramo una calzada para nuestro Dios. Que todo valle se

eleve, que todo monte y colina se rebajen; que lo torcido se enderece y lo escabroso se allane. Entonces se revelará la glo-

ria del Señor y todos los hombres la verán”. Así ha hablado la boca del Señor.

Sube a lo alto del monte, mensajero de buenas nuevas para Sión; alza con fuerza la voz, tú que anuncias noticias alegres

a Jerusalén. Alza la voz y no temas; anuncia a los ciudadanos de Judá: “Aquí está su Dios. Aquí llega el Señor, lleno

de poder, el que con su brazo lo domina todo. El premio de su victoria lo acompaña y sus trofeos lo anteceden.

Como pastor apacentará su rebaño; llevará en sus brazos a los corderitos recién nacidos y atenderá solícito a sus

madres’’.

Second Reading ~ Segunda Lectura Titus 2: 11-14, 3: 4-7

Beloved:

The grace of God has appeared, saving all and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temper-

ately, justly, and devoutly in this age, as we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of our great God

and savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as

his own, eager to do what is good.

When the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done

but because of his mercy, He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he richly

poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope

of eternal life.

Palabra de Dios. Te Alabamos, Señor

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The Liturgy of the Eucharist ~ Liturgia Eucaristía

Profession of Faith

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only son,

our Lord, At the following words, up to and including “virgin mary,” all bow.

who was conceived by the holy spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead;

he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; From there he will

come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the

communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation ~ Aclamación ante del Evangelio

Gospel ~ Evangelio Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22

En aquel tiempo, como el pueblo estaba en expectación y todos pensaban que quizá Juan el Bautista era el Mesías, Juan los sacó de

dudas, diciéndoles: “Es cierto que yo bautizo con agua, pero ya viene otro más poderoso que yo, a quien no merezco desatarle las cor-

reas de sus sandalias. Él los bautizará con el Espíritu Santo y con fuego”.

Sucedió que entre la gente que se bautizaba, también Jesús fue bautizado. Mientras éste oraba, se abrió el cielo y el Espíritu Santo

bajó sobre él en forma sensible, como de una paloma, y del cielo llegó una voz que decía: “Tú eres mi Hijo, el predilecto; en ti me com-

plazco”.

Homily ~ Homília

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Holy ~ Santo

Mystery of Faith ~ Misterio de la Fe

Amen ~ Amen

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Lamb of God ~ Cordero de Dios

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Communion Hymn ~ Canto de Comunión

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Sending Forth ~ Canto de Salida

Prayer for the Synod

We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.

With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts;

Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.

We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.

Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.

Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the

way of truth and what is right.

All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the

Father and the Son, forever and ever.

Amen.

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