Reading 1 Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles
Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers,
“Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice,
you cannot be saved.”
Because there arose no little dissension and debate
by Paul and Barnabas with them,
it was decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some of the others
should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
The apostles and elders, in agreement with the whole church,
decided to choose representatives
and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.
The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas,
and Silas, leaders among the brothers.
This is the letter delivered by them:
“The apostles and the elders, your brothers,
to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia of Gentile origin: greetings.
Since we have heard that some of our number
who went out without any mandate from us
have upset you with their teachings and disturbed your peace of mind,
we have with one accord decided to choose representatives
and to send them to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
who have dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
So we are sending Judas and Silas
who will also convey this same message by word of mouth:
‘It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us
not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities,
namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols,
from blood, from meats of strangled animals, and from unlawful marriage.
If you keep free of these, you will be doing what is right. Farewell.’”
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
Reading 2 Rev 21:10-14, 22-23
A reading from the book of Revelation
The angel took me in spirit to a great, high mountain
and showed me the holy city Jerusalem
coming down out of heaven from God.
It gleamed with the splendor of God.
Its radiance was like that of a precious stone,
like jasper, clear as crystal.
It had a massive, high wall,
with twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed
and on which names were inscribed,
the names of the twelve tribes of the Israelites.
There were three gates facing east, three north, three south, and three west.
The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation,
on which were inscribed the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
I saw no temple in the city
for its temple is the Lord God almighty and the Lamb.
The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it,
for the glory of God gave it light,
and its lamp was the Lamb.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
Alleluia:
Alle, alle, alleluia,
Alle, alle, alleluia.
Alle, alle, alleluia.
Alle, alle, alle, alleluia.
Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him.
Alle, alle, alleluia,
Alle, alle, alleluia.
Alle, alle, alleluia.
Alle, alle, alle, alleluia.
Petitions for the General Intercessions:
Celebrant:
Our Lord commands us not to be distressed or fearful.
With confident trust, then, we bring our needs to him.
Lector:
That the Pope and bishops, as successors of the apostles, may clearly teach and lovingly guide the Church,
we pray to the Lord...
That all who have been baptized and received into the Church this Easter may grow in the Risen Life of Christ,
we pray to the Lord...
That public officials may find wisdom in God's word and grace in his presence,
we pray to the Lord...
That Christ's farewell gift of peace may be preserved through a renewed respect and protection for every human life,
we pray to the Lord...
For all students who are completing their academic year, that they may use the knowledge and skill they attain to serve God's people in truth and justice,
we pray to the Lord...
For all mothers for whom we celebrate the Mother’s Day today that their love and faith shine forth as an example to lead their children to know and do what is good, living not for themselves alone, but for God and for others.
we pray to the Lord...
For comfort to all who are ill, and eternal rest to all who have died,
we pray to the Lord...
Celebrant:
Father,
you have made your dwelling with us.
Hear our prayers, fulfill our needs,
and grant us your salvation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Conclusion:
Kính thưa các bà Mẹ,
Hôm nay là ngày Hiền Mẫu, chúng con cùng các em trong Cộng Đoàn muốn tỏ lòng cám ơn mẹ đã sinh ra và dưỡng dục chúng năm tháng, để chúng con được nên người qua bài thơ sau đây.
"Blessed be all mothers
Who have come into our lives
Whose kindness, care and loving
Remain with us to guide.
Your inspiration in us
Made us strive in every way
Especially to remember
Helping others makes our day.
Mothers, this little tribute
Flows directly from our heart
You are so loved and cherished
Invaluable, one and all, you are
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Xin Chúa chúc lành cho mẹ
Đã đưa con vào đời
Trong ân cần, lo lắng, thương yêu
Dẫn dắt con trong mọi lúc
Là người hằng khuyến khích
Để con cố gắng mọi cách
Và nhất là nhắc nhở con
Giúp đỡ kẻ khác ngày thêm tươi đẹp.
Mẹ ơi, con muốn tri ân
Từ trái tim còn non dại
Mẹ thật đáng yêu và đầy thương yêu
Và Mẹ khi nào cũng là vô giá.
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