Posted on 04/12/2006 7:51:50 AM PDT by Salvation
Wednesday of Holy Week
Reading 1
Is 50:4-9a
The Lord GOD has given me
a well-trained tongue,
That I might know how to speak to the weary
a word that will rouse them.
Morning after morning
he opens my ear that I may hear;
And I have not rebelled,
have not turned back.
I gave my back to those who beat me,
my cheeks to those who plucked my beard;
My face I did not shield
from buffets and spitting.
The Lord GOD is my help,
therefore I am not disgraced;
I have set my face like flint,
knowing that I shall not be put to shame.
He is near who upholds my right;
if anyone wishes to oppose me,
let us appear together.
Who disputes my right?
Let him confront me.
See, the Lord GOD is my help;
who will prove me wrong?
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34
R. (14c) Lord, in your great love, answer me.
For your sake I bear insult,
and shame covers my face.
I have become an outcast to my brothers,
a stranger to my mother’s sons,
because zeal for your house consumes me,
and the insults of those who blaspheme you fall upon me.
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.
Insult has broken my heart, and I am weak,
I looked for sympathy, but there was none;
for consolers, not one could I find.
Rather they put gall in my food,
and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.
I will praise the name of God in song,
and I will glorify him with thanksgiving:
“See, you lowly ones, and be glad;
you who seek God, may your hearts revive!
For the LORD hears the poor,
and his own who are in bonds he spurns not.”
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.
Gospel
Mt 26:14-25
One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot,
went to the chief priests and said,
“What are you willing to give me
if I hand him over to you?”
They paid him thirty pieces of silver,
and from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand him over.
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread,
the disciples approached Jesus and said,
“Where do you want us to prepare
for you to eat the Passover?”
He said,
“Go into the city to a certain man and tell him,
‘The teacher says, “My appointed time draws near;
in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.”’”
The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered,
and prepared the Passover.
When it was evening,
he reclined at table with the Twelve.
And while they were eating, he said,
“Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.”
Deeply distressed at this,
they began to say to him one after another,
“Surely it is not I, Lord?”
He said in reply,
“He who has dipped his hand into the dish with me
is the one who will betray me.
The Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him,
but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed.
It would be better for that man if he had never been born.”
Then Judas, his betrayer, said in reply,
“Surely it is not I, Rabbi?”
He answered, “You have said so.”
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| 14 | Then went one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, to the chief priests. | tunc abiit unus de duodecim qui dicitur Iudas Scarioth ad principes sacerdotum |
| 15 | And said to them: What will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you? But they appointed him thirty pieces of silver. | et ait illis quid vultis mihi dare et ego vobis eum tradam at illi constituerunt ei triginta argenteos |
| 16 | And from thenceforth he sought opportunity to betray him. | et exinde quaerebat oportunitatem ut eum traderet |
| 17 | And on the first day of the Azymes, the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the pasch? | prima autem azymorum accesserunt discipuli ad Iesum dicentes ubi vis paremus tibi comedere pascha |
| 18 | But Jesus said: Go ye into the city to a certain man and say to him: The master saith, My time is near at hand. With thee I make the pasch with my disciples. | at Iesus dixit ite in civitatem ad quendam et dicite ei magister dicit tempus meum prope est apud te facio pascha cum discipulis meis |
| 19 | And the disciples did as Jesus appointed to them: and they prepared the pasch. | et fecerunt discipuli sicut constituit illis Iesus et paraverunt pascha |
| 20 | But when it was evening, he sat down with his twelve disciples. | vespere autem facto discumbebat cum duodecim discipulis |
| 21 | And whilst they were eating, he said: Amen I say to you that one of you is about to betray me. | et edentibus illis dixit amen dico vobis quia unus vestrum me traditurus est |
| 22 | And they being very much troubled began every one to say: Is it I, Lord? | et contristati valde coeperunt singuli dicere numquid ego sum Domine |
| 23 | But he answering said: He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, he shall betray me. | at ipse respondens ait qui intinguit mecum manum in parapside hic me tradet |
| 24 | The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of man shall be betrayed. It were better for him, if that man had not been born. | Filius quidem hominis vadit sicut scriptum est de illo vae autem homini illi per quem Filius hominis traditur bonum erat ei si natus non fuisset homo ille |
| 25 | And Judas that betrayed him answering, said: Is it I, Rabbi? He saith to him: Thou hast said it. | respondens autem Iudas qui tradidit eum dixit numquid ego sum rabbi ait illi tu dixisti |
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Pray for A Voice in the Desert
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Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA This action of the Archbishop is not related to any scandal We regret any inconvenience and humbly ask for your prayers. Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn |
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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 Meditation Matthew 26:14-25 The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. (Matthew 26:23) What a cryptic saying! Was Jesus really trying to reveal the identity of his betrayer? Or was he simply suggesting that all the apostles would betray him in some way or another? After all, each of them had dipped his hand into the bowl with Jesus at some point during the meal. It was only as Judas spoke up that he was singled out. Like the twelve, each of us “dips into the bowl” with Jesus whenever we eat his body and drink his blood. Again, like the twelve, each of us has betrayed the Lord in some way at one time or another in our lives. And the chances are that we’ll do it again. Why? Because it’s part of our fallen nature. This can sound so depressing, but there is good news: We are also forgiven. Whether we have committed great sins or small ones, it doesn’t matter. The Pharisees—who were trying hard but had become inflexible—needed forgiveness just as much as the prostitutes and tax collectors—who were notorious sinners. And so do we. Whether we have committed murder or are simply harboring a grudge against someone, we all need Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross to set us free. What hope we can have—not just for ourselves but also for one another! Every one of us who comes to the table is a forgiven sinner. The next time you are at Mass, take a look around at your brothers and sisters in Christ and recognize them as your family. You are all “dipping into the bowl” with Jesus. Thank the Lord that you are also all covered by his mercy and love. May this realization bring us to unity with each other. Jesus’ greatest desire is that we would all be one as he and the Father are one. Let’s ask him today to teach us to be merciful as he is merciful, so that this deep longing of his might be fulfilled! “Thank you, Lord, for your sacrifice on the cross. Please make us one in you, as you and the Father are one. Give us true humility and compassion for one another as we strive together to live for you.” Isaiah 50:4-9; Psalm 69:8-10,21-22,31,33-34 |
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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.
| 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 30 (31) |
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| Trustful prayer in time of adversity |
| O God, protect me; be my refuge. |
| In you, Lord, I put my trust: may I never be put to shame. In your justice, set me free, Turn your ear to me, make haste to rescue me. Be my rampart, my fortification; keep me safe. For you are my strength and my refuge: you will lead me out to the pastures, for your own name’s sake. You will lead me out of the trap that they laid for me – for you are my strength. Into your hands I commend my spirit: you have redeemed me, Lord God of truth. 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. |
| O God, protect me; be my refuge. |
| Psalm 129 (130) |
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| Out of the depths |
| Out of the depths I have cried to you, Lord. |
| Out of the depths I have cried to you, Lord: Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears listen out for the voice of my pleading. If you took notice of our transgressions, Lord – Lord, who would be left? But with you is forgiveness, and for this we revere you. I rely on you, Lord, my spirit relies on your promise; my soul hopes in the Lord, more than the watchman for daybreak. More than the watchman for daybreak, let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is kindness and abundant redemption. He himself will redeem Israel from all its transgressions. 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. |
| Out of the depths I have cried to you, Lord. |
| Reading | Ephesians 4:26-27 |
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| Be angry if you must, but do not sin: do not let your anger outlast the sunset: do not give the Devil his chance. | |
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| 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. |
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| Canticle | Nunc Dimittis |
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| 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. | |
| 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. |
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| 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. | |
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| Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, you lay a gentle yoke upon those who follow you. Meek and humble, you give them a light burden to carry. Receive the work and the prayers we have offered to you today; and give us rest, to make us more eager to serve you, who live and reign for ever and ever, Amen. |
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| May the almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. |
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The Archbishop's Response - with a commentary
