Reading 1 Acts 13:44-52 On the following sabbathalmost the whole citygathered to hear the word of the Lord.When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousyand with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said,“It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first,but […]
Reading I Acts 13:26-33 When Paul came to Antioch in Pisidia, he said in the synagogue: “My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those others among you who are God-fearing, to us this word of salvation has been sent. The inhabitants of Jerusalem and their leaders failed to recognize him, and by condemning […]
Reading 1 1 Pt 5:5b-14 Beloved: Clothe yourselves with humilityin your dealings with one another, for:God opposes the proudbut bestows favor on the humble.So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,that he may exalt you in due time.Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.Be sober and vigilant.Your opponent the Devil […]
Reading I Acts 12:24—13:5a The word of God continued to spread and grow. After Barnabas and Saul completed their relief mission, they returned to Jerusalem, taking with them John, who is called Mark. Now there were in the Church at Antioch prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Symeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who […]
Reading 1 Acts 11:19-26 Those who had been scattered by the persecutionthat arose because of Stephenwent as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch,preaching the word to no one but Jews.There were some Cypriots and Cyrenians among them, however,who came to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks as well,proclaiming the Lord Jesus.The hand of […]
Reading 1 Acts 11:1-18 The Apostles and the brothers who were in Judeaheard that the Gentiles too had accepted the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalemthe circumcised believers confronted him, saying,'You entered the house of uncircumcised people and ate with them." Peter began and explained it to them step by step, […]
Reading 1 Acts 4:8-12 Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said:"Leaders of the people and elders:If we are being examined todayabout a good deed done to a cripple,namely, by what means he was saved,then all of you and all the people of Israel should knowthat it was in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazoreanwhom […]
Reading 1 Acts 9:31-42 The Church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samariawas at peace. She was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord,and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit she grew in numbers.As Peter was passing through every region,he went down to the holy ones living in Lydda. There he […]
Reading 1 Acts 9:1-20 Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord,went to the high priest and asked himfor letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that,if he should find any men or women who belonged to the Way,he might bring them back to Jerusalem in chains. On his journey, as he was […]
Reading 1 Acts 8:26-40 The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip,“Get up and head south on the roadthat goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza, the desert route.” So he got up and set out. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch,a court official of the Candace,that is, the queen of the Ethiopians,in charge of her […]
Primera lectura Hch 13, 44-52 El sábado siguiente casi toda la ciudad de Antioquía acudió a oír la palabra de Dios. Cuando los judíos vieron una concurrencia tan grande, se llenaron de envidia y comenzaron a contradecir a Pablo con palabras injuriosas. Entonces Pablo y Bernabé dijeron con valentía: “La palabra de Dios debía ser […]
Primera Lectura Hch 13, 26-33 En aquellos días, Pablo continuó su predicación en la sinagoga de Antioquía de Pisidia con estas palabras: “Hermanos míos, descendientes de Abraham, y cuantos temen a Dios: Este mensaje de salvación les ha sido enviado a ustedes. Los habitantes de Jerusalén y sus autoridades no reconocieron a Jesús, y al […]
Primera lectura 1 P 5, 5-14 Queridos hermanos: Que en su trato mutuo la humildad esté siempre presente, pues Dios es enemigo de los soberbios, y en cambio, a los humildes les concede su gracia. Humíllense, pues, ante la mano poderosa de Dios, para que él los levante y encumbre en el momento oportuno. Dejen […]
Readings for the Memoria Opcional de San Fidel de SigmaringenPrimera Lectura Hch 12, 24–13, 5 En aquel tiempo, la palabra del Señor cundía y se propagaba. Cumplida su misión en Jerusalén, Saulo y Bernabé regresaron a Antioquía, llevando consigo a Juan Marcos. Había en la comunidad cristiana de Antioquía algunos profetas y maestros, como Bernabé, […]
Readings for the Memoria Opcional de San Jorge, mártirReadings for the Memoria Opcional de San Adalberto, obispo y mártirPrimera lectura Hch 11, 19-26 En aquellos días, algunos de los que se habían dispersado, huyendo de la persecución desatada después de la muerte de Esteban, llegaron hasta Fenicia, Chipre y Antioquía; pero predicaban el Evangelio solamente […]
Primera lectura Hch 11, 1-18 En aquellos días, los apóstoles y los hermanos que vivían en Judea se enteraron de que también los paganos habían recibido la palabra de Dios. Cuando Pedro regresó a Jerusalén, los circuncidados le hicieron reproches, diciendo: “Has entrado en la casa de unos incircuncisos y has comido con ellos”.Entonces Pedro […]
Primera lectura Hch 4, 8-12 En aquellos días, Pedro, lleno del Espíritu Santo, dijo: "Jefes del pueblo y ancianos, puesto que hoy se nos interroga acerca del beneficio hecho a un hombre enfermo, para saber cómo fue curado, sépanlo ustedes y sépalo todo el pueblo de Israel: este hombre ha quedado sano en el nombre […]
Primera lectura Hch 9, 31-42 En aquellos días, las comunidades cristianas gozaban de paz en toda Judea, Galilea y Samaria, con lo cual se iban consolidando, progresaban en la fidelidad a Dios y se multiplicaban, animadas por el Espíritu Santo.Pedro recorría toda la región y una vez fue a visitar a los fieles que vivían […]
Primera lectura Hch 9, 1-20 En aquellos días, Saulo, amenazando todavía de muerte a los discípulos del Señor, fue a ver al sumo sacerdote y le pidió, para las sinagogas de Damasco, cartas que lo autorizaran para traer presos a Jerusalén a todos aquellos hombres y mujeres seguidores del Camino.Pero sucedió que, cuando se aproximaba […]
Primera lectura Hch 8, 26-40 En aquellos días, un ángel del Señor le dijo a Felipe: "Levántate y toma el camino del sur, que va de Jerusalén a Gaza y que es poco transitado". Felipe se puso en camino. Y sucedió que un etíope, alto funcionario de Candaces, reina de Etiopía, y administrador de sus […]
A Night Prayer from St. Alphonsus Liguori
Jesus Christ, my God, I adore you and I thank you for the many favors you have bestowed on me this day.
I offer you my sleep and all the moments of this night, and I pray that you preserve me from sin. Therefore, I place myself in your most sacred side, and under the mantle of our Blessed Lady, my Mother. May the holy Angels assist me and keep me in peace, and may your blessing be upon me. Amen.
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Happy Aloha Friday! Tuesday night was truly spectacular with Francesca LaRosa. The church resonated with joyous praise, heartfelt worship, and the graceful movements of hula. Francesca had lessons with our very own, Anita Okimoto. Capturing the moment in photos seemed unnecessary, as being fully present was enough to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. Gratitude to Francesca and David for this memorable experience! @francescaclarosa
Don't forget TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Our FREE Easter Concert, featuring the amazing FRANCESCA LAROSA @francescaclarosa ! Potluck dinner at 5:30pm followed by the concert at 7PM. E KOMO MAI!!!
Every year, a tradition here at St. Michael's is to bring a lei to the cross during veneration to show our love to the Lord. Reposting last year's photos. Will post last night's soon.