Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Rejoice, Rejoice!
Let all the world rejoice,
today upon the earth
a light has shone.
A child is born the
promise of our God,
the Savior Christ the Lord.
O sing to the Lord a new song,
sing to the Lord
and bless God’s name,
Announce to the world the
goodness of the Lord,
proclaim it in every land.
Rejoice, Rejoice!
Let all the world rejoice,
today upon the earth
a light has shone.
A child is born the
promise of our God,
the Savior Christ the Lord.
Let heaven be glad
and earth rejoice, you waves
of the sea lift up your voice,
You meadows and hills,
the forests and the fields,
now tremble before the Lord.
Rejoice, Rejoice!
Let all the world rejoice,
today upon the earth
a light has shone.
A child is born the
promise of our God,
the Savior Christ the Lord.
Exult and be glad for God
has come, to reign in our
hearts with steadfast love,
The Lord rules the earth,
with righteousness and truth,
with justice and peace for all.
Rejoice, Rejoice!
Let all the world rejoice,
today upon the earth
a light has shone.
A child is born the
promise of our God,
the Savior Christ the Lord.
Psalmody
Ant. 1 The soldier baptizes his king, the servant his Lord, John his Savior; the waters of the Jordan tremble, a dove hovers as a sign of witness, and the voice of the Father is heard: This is my Son.
O God, you are my God, for you I long; *
for you my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you *
like a dry, weary land without water.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary *
to see your strength and your glory.
For your love is better than life, *
my lips will speak your praise.
So I will bless you all my life, *
in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet, *
my mouth shall praise you with joy.
On my bed I remember you. *
On you I muse through the night
for you have been my help; *
in the shadow of your wings I rejoice.
My soul clings to you; *
your right hand holds me fast.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.
Psalm Prayer
Father, creator of unfailing light, give that same light to those who call to you. May our lips praise you; our lives proclaim your goodness; our work give you honor, and our voices celebrate you for ever.
Ant. The soldier baptizes his king, the servant his Lord, John his Savior; the waters of the Jordan tremble, a dove hovers as a sign of witness, and the voice of the Father is heard: This is my Son.
Ant. 2 Springs of water were made holy as Christ revealed his glory to the world. Draw water from the fountain of the Savior, for Christ our God has hallowed all creation.
Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord. *
You heavens, bless the Lord.
All you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord. *
All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Sun and moon, bless the Lord. *
Stars of heaven, bless the Lord.
Every shower and dew, bless the Lord. *
All you winds, bless the Lord.
Fire and heat, bless the Lord. *
Cold and chill, bless the Lord.
Dew and rain, bless the Lord. *
Frost and chill, bless the Lord.
Ice and snow, bless the Lord. *
Nights and days, bless the Lord.
Light and darkness, bless the Lord. *
Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord.
Let the earth bless the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Mountains and hills, bless the Lord. *
Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord.
You springs, bless the Lord. *
Seas and rivers, bless the Lord.
You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord. *
All you birds of the air, bless the Lord.
All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord. *
You sons of men, bless the Lord.
O Israel, bless the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord. *
Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord. *
Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord.
Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord. *
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. *
Let us praise and exalt him above all forever.
Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven. *
Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever.
Ant. Springs of water were made holy as Christ revealed his glory to the world. Draw water from the fountain of the Savior, for Christ our God has hallowed all creation.
Ant. 3 You burned away man’s guilt by fire and the Holy Spirit. We give praise to you, our God and Redeemer.
Sing a new song to the Lord, *
his praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel rejoice in its maker, *
let Zion’s sons exult in their king.
Let them praise his name with dancing *
and make music with timbrel and harp.
For the Lord takes delight in his people. *
He crowns the poor with salvation.
Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, *
shout for joy and take their rest.
Let the praise of God be on their lips *
and a two-edged sword in their hand,
to deal out vengeance to the nations *
and punishment on all the peoples;
to bind their kings in chains *
and their nobles in fetters of iron;
to carry out the sentence pre-ordained; *
this honor is for all his faithful.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.
Psalm Prayer
Let Israel rejoice in you, Lord, and acknowledge you as creator and redeemer. We put our trust in your faithfulness and proclaim the wonderful truths of salvation. May your loving kindness embrace us now and for ever.
Ant. You burned away man’s guilt by fire and the Holy Spirit. We give praise to you, our God and Redeemer.
1st Reading
Is 42:1-4, 6-7
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah
Thus says the LORD:
Here is my servant whom I uphold,
my chosen one with whom I am pleased,
upon whom I have put my spirit;
he shall bring forth justice to the nations,
not crying out, not shouting,
not making his voice heard in the street.
A bruised reed he shall not break,
and a smoldering wick he shall not quench,
until he establishes justice on the earth;
the coastlands will wait for his teaching.
I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice,
I have grasped you by the hand;
I formed you, and set you
as a covenant of the people,
a light for the nations,
to open the eyes of the blind,
to bring out prisoners from confinement,
and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.
Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 9-10
R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
Give to the LORD, you sons of God,
give to the LORD glory and praise,
give to the LORD the glory due his name;
adore the LORD in holy attire.
R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
The voice of the LORD is over the waters,
the LORD, over vast waters.
The voice of the LORD is mighty;
the voice of the LORD is majestic.
R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
The God of glory thunders,
and in his temple all say, “Glory!”
The LORD is enthroned above the flood;
the LORD is enthroned as king forever.
R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
2nd Reading
Acts 10:34-38
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles
Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered
in the house of Cornelius and said,
“In truth, I see that God shows no partiality.
Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him.
You know the word that he sent to the Israelites
as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all,
what has happened all over Judea,
beginning in Galilee after the baptism
that John preached,
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth
with the Holy Spirit and power.
He went about doing good
and healing all those oppressed by the devil,
for God was with him.
Thanks be to God.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
The heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered:
This is my beloved Son, listen to him.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Gospel
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
The people were filled with expectation,
and all were asking in their hearts
whether John might be the Messiah.
John answered them all, saying,
“I am baptizing you with water,
but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
After all the people had been baptized
and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,
heaven was opened and the holy Spirit descended upon him
in bodily form like a dove.
And a voice came from heaven,
“You are my beloved Son;
with you I am well pleased.”
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of
the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right
hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the
Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son
is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in One, Holy,
Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism
for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to
the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
Lord, we gather today, in your house we kneel down and pray.
We ask for your mercy as we
open our hearts to receive your forgiveness, O Lord.
Lord, we lift up to you, all these gifts we offer for your glory.
We will eat this living bread,
we will drink this saving cup,
and feel your presence, O Lord.
As we offer this bread and
as we bring you this wine,
bless them Lord Jesus,
feed us now, give us life.
Send us your spirit,
the source of our lives,
and together we will
serve you with love.
As we offer this bread and
as we bring you this wine,
bless them Lord Jesus,
feed us now, give us life.
Send us your spirit,
the source of our lives,
and together we will
serve you with love.
O come all ye faithful
joyful and triumphant,
o come ye, o come ye
to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him,
born the King of angels;
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him
Christ, the Lord.
Sing choirs of angels,
sing in exultation,
sing all ye citizens
of Heaven above;
glory to God in the Highest;
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him
Christ, the Lord.
Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes;
venite, venite in Bethlehem.
Natum videte, regem angelorum.
Venite adoremus,
venite adoremus,
venite adoremus Dominum.
Sanctus, sanctus,
sanctus Dominus
Deus sabbaoth,
Deus sabbaoth.
Pleni sunt caeli et terra
gloria tua.
Hosanna, hosanna
in excelsis.
Sanctus, sanctus,
sanctus Dominus
Deus sabbaoth,
Deus sabbaoth.
Benedictus qui venit
in nomine Domini.
Hosanna, hosanna
in excelsis.
Sanctus, sanctus,
sanctus Dominus
Deus sabbaoth,
Deus sabbaoth.
M.V. Francisco, SJ
Holy, holy, holy
Lord God of Hosts!
Heaven and Earth
are full of Your glory,
full of Your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
M.V. Francisco, SJ
When we eat this Bread
and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death,
O Lord,
until you come again,
until you come again,
we proclaim your Death,
O Lord.
M.V. Francisco, SJ
Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread, and
forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who
trespass against us;
and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us,
deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and forever.
M.V. Francisco, SJ
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins
of the world, have mercy,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins
of the world, have mercy,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins
of the world, grant us peace,
grant us peace.
Espiritu ning Ginu atyu kanaku
uling pinili na ku:
ban ipanaral ing Mayap a Balita
ning lugud at kapayapan.
Pinili na ku, tutubud na ku,
ban ipayabut karing pakakalulu.
Iting balita, masayang balita
ning pamagligtas ning Ginu.
Espiritu ning Ginu atyu kanaku
uling pinili na ku:
ban ipanaral ing Mayap a Balita
ning lugud at kapayapan.
Pinili na ku, tutubud na ku,
karing bihag at sablang mayayalipit.
Ing katimawan at katuliran,
yang payabut na ning Ginu.
Espiritu ning Ginu atyu kanaku
uling pinili na ku:
ban ipanaral ing Mayap a Balita
ning lugud at kapayapan.
Pinili na ku, tutubud na ku,
karing tatangis at malungkut a pusu.
Datang ya ing Ginu, pulisan
lua yu alilan na’ng tula
ing lungkut yu.
Espiritu ning Ginu atyu kanaku
uling pinili na ku:
ban ipanaral ing Mayap a Balita
ning lugud at kapayapan.
Pinili na ku, tutubud na ku,
karing kababayatnan na
king bie ra.
Karing mapagal na,
karing sayad na kapainawan
ing pangaku ning Ginu.
Espiritu ning Ginu atyu kanaku
uling pinili na ku:
ban ipanaral ing Mayap a Balita
ning lugud at kapayapan.
Gospel Canticle
Ant. Christ is baptized, the world is made holy; he has taken away our sins. We shall be purified by water and the Holy Spirit.
Canticle of Zechariah
Luke 1:68-79
The Messiah and his forerunner
Blessed + be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.
He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old †
that he would save us from our enemies, *
from the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers *
and to remember his holy covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: *
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
free to worship him without fear, *
holy and righteous in his sight
all the days of our life.
You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; *
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
to give his people knowledge of salvation *
by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God *
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.
Ant. Christ is baptized, the world is made holy; he has taken away our sins. We shall be purified by water and the Holy Spirit.
Angels we have heard
on high sweetly singing
o’re the plains,
and the mountain in reply
echoing their joyous strains.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Shepherd why this jubilee?
Why our joyous strains prolong?
Say what may the tidings be
which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
come adore on bended knee,
Christ the Lord the newborn King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
See Him in a manger laid,
whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
while our hearts in love we raise.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!