Churches of the Day
Pictorial Thought for Today
May 26 - St Philip Neri: Pippo Buono: (1515-95)
Called Pippo Buono or "good little Phil" from boyhood, Philip had a very sociable disposition and he used this to lead people to God. He was the founder of a congregation called the Oratorians, which Cardinal Newman joined. The congregation has oratories in London and Birmingham, England.Fr John Murray PP tells his story.
Warm Personality and Infectious Humour
'Come stai? How are you?' the young man asked. The passer-by stopped, his attention engaged. Then would begin a conversation which would lead to the usual question, 'Well brother, when shall we begin to do good?' And Philip lost no time in converting good intentions into action, bringing his 'catch' to visit the sick in the hospitals or to pray in one of the seven great churches of Rome.
Like a 'Bee catching the Fly with Honey'
Philip Neri would have been at home today in the work of Campus Crusade or a street outreach project on the streets of Dublin or London today. His method was direct but, like a bee catching the fly with honey, he attracted people to stop and chat by the warmth of his personality and by his infectious humour. But we are not talking about today and modern evangelism techniques, for Philip lived in the sixteenth century and at a time which was no less critical for the Church than it is at present.
His Birth and 'Conversion'
Philip was born in 1515 in Florence. Sadly, his mother died when he was young but a capable stepmother took her place, and Philip himself grew up with a happy disposition, earning the title Pippo Buono or 'good little Phil'. After a solid education, he was sent to live with an uncle near the town of Monte Casino and it was hoped that he would get involved in his kinsman's business. Soon after his arrival, he had a mystical experience - in later life he spoke of it as a 'conversion' - and he returned to Rome to live by providence. Except for the time he spent tutoring two young pupils, he spent much time in prayer in his bare attic. The years of prayer and solitude were followed then by a time of study in philosophy and theology. Now he felt ready to launch out on his mission to the people of Rome.
Religion at a Low Ebb
Religion was at a low ebb in the city, which had not recovered from the devastating invasion of the German and Spanish armies in 1527, a decade earlier. There were also grave abuses within the Church, and although they had long been recognized, too little was being done to cure them.
Luther's protest of 1517 had led to the rise of Protestantism in Germany and beyond. The Sacred College of Cardinals, with a few notable exceptions, were worldly men who thought in terms of power and politics, rather than men dedicated to God and the Church.
Indifference and luxury were rife among the clergy, many of whom allowed their churches to fall into disrepair, seldom said Mass, and completely neglected their flocks. Little wonder that the laity were lapsing into cynicism and disbelief!
To fill the people of Rome with new ardour, to re-evangelise the city, became Philip Neri's life work. He travelled throughout the city seeking opportunities of entering into conversation with people and leading them to talk about the things that mattered.
Personal Approach
Often Philip would engage people at a shop or in the street, indeed wherever he would find them willing to stop and chat. By his warm and personal approach he gradually prevailed upon many to give up their careless way of life. Then would come the question about 'doing good' and Philip leading the way to his new disciple.
For ten years Philip continued this work, but in 1548 he felt he needed to formalize his efforts and he founded a congregation called The Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity whose primary object was to minister to the needs of the thousands of poor pilgrims who came to Rome especially in years of jubilee. He knew that one such Holy Year was only two years away.
The work extended to looking after the sick, and under his auspices the famous hospital of Santa Trinità was founded. In the Jubilee year of 1575 no less than 145,000 pilgrims were looked after by the hospital.
Confessor
Initially Philip shied away from the priesthood but his confessor convinced him that he should be ordained and in 1551 this took place. Then began a new ministry, that of confessor. Like St. John Vianney and Padre Pio in later centuries he would sit for hours hearing confessions, often telling penitents their sins before they confessed them!
By now others had come to join Philip and the locals called them the 'oratorians' because they rang a little bell to summon people to pray in their oratory. From small beginnings the congregation grew and Pope Gregory XIII (Ugo Boncompagni pope from 1572 to 1585) formally approved it in 1575.
Chiesa Nuova
By April 1577, work on the Chiesa Nuova - 'new church' - was almost finished. Philip moved to it some years later. Not only did his spiritual sons have free access to him, but his room was constantly crowded by others. Rich and poor climbed the steps that led to his refuge at the top of the house.
The Roman people loved and venerated Philip, and visitors even came from other countries to speak with him. In the words of one of his biographers, 'He was all things to all men.... when he was called upon to be merry, he was so; if there was a demand upon his sympathy, he was equally ready'.
Two years before his death Philip retired from his office as superior in favour of his disciple, Caesar Baronius, later to be made Cardinal. He obtained permission from the Pope to celebrate Mass daily in a little Oratory adjoining his room.
A Corpus Christi Death
On the Feast of Corpus Christi, 25 May 1595, Philip was in a radiantly happy mood, and his physician told him that he had not looked so well for ten years. He alone realized that his hour had come.
All day he heard confessions and saw visitors as usual. About midnight, he had a severe haemorrhage and the fathers in the house were called to his bedside. Unable to speak, Philip raised his hand, and in the act of benediction passed to his reward. He had reached the age of eighty and his work was done.
His body rests today in the New Church, Chiesa Nuova, which the Oratorians still serve. Six years later he was beatified; Pope Gregory XV canonized him in 1622.
This article first appeared in The Messenger (May 2007), a publication of the Irish Jesuits.
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Memorable Sayings for Today
A saint can be defined as one who has a divine sense of humour,
for a saint never takes this world seriously as the lasting city.
~ Ven. Fulton J. Sheen ~
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Tuesday of the Eight Week in Ordinary Time, Year 2
Saint of the Day: 26 May; St Philip Neri, priest
C/f A short life of be this saint can be found below todays' Readings and Reflection.
FIRST READING
A reading from the first letter of St Peter 1:10-16
Their prophecies were about the grace which was to come to you. Free your minds, then, of encumbrances.
It was this salvation that the prophets were looking and searching so hard for; their prophecies were about the grace which was to come to you. The Spirit of Christ which was in them foretold the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would come after them, and they tried to find out at what time and in what circumstances all this was to be expected. It was revealed to them that the news they brought of all the things which have now been announced to you, by those who preached to you the Good News through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, was for you and not for themselves. Even the angels long to catch a glimpse of these things.Free your minds, then, of encumbrances; control them, and put your trust in nothing but the grace that will be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Do not behave in the way that you liked to before you learnt the truth; make a habit of obedience: be holy in all you do, since it is the Holy One who has called you, and scripture says: 'Be holy, for I am holy.'
The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 97;1-4
Response The Lord has made known his salvation.
1. Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.
His right hand and his holy arm have brought salvation. Response
2. The Lord has made known, his salvation; has shown his justice to the nations.
He has remembered his truth and love for the house of Israel. Response
3. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Shout to the Lord all the earth, ring out your joy. Response
Gospel Acclamation Phil 2: 15. 16
Alleluia, alleluia!
You will shine in the world like bright stars because
you are offering it the word of life.
Alleluia!
or Mt 11: 25
Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children .
Alleluia!
GOSPEL
The Lord be with you. And with your spirit
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark 10:28-31 Glory to you, O Lord
You will be repaid a hundred times over, not without persecutions, now in this present time and, in the world to come, eternal life.
'What about us?' Peter asked Jesus. 'We have left everything and followed you.' Jesus said, 'I tell you solemnly, there is no one who has left house, brothers, sisters, father, children or land for my sake and for the sake of the gospel who will not be repaid a hundred times over, houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and land - not without persecutions - now in this present time and, in the world to come, eternal life.
'Many who are first will be last, and the last first.'
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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Gospel Reflection Tuesday Eighth Week in Ordinary Time Mark 10:28-31
In today’s first reading, St Peter says that the prophets were looking and searching hard for the grace that was given to us with the coming of Jesus. He goes on to say that ‘even the angels long to catch a glimpse of these things’. The author is reminding us of how greatly we have been blessed and graced through the coming of the Lord. We can take for granted the gospel that we have heard because it is so familiar to us. However, it is worth constantly renewing our appreciation for all that God has revealed to us and given us through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
In giving us his Son, God has given us the greatest gift he could give us. He alone is worth following and giving our lives to, because he is the way, the truth and the life. In the gospel reading, Jesus promises that if we do give our lives to him, if we allow him to shape and direct our lives, then we will receive much more from the Lord than we will give to him. Peter had the honesty to say to Jesus in that gospel reading, ‘What about us? We have left everything to follow you’. Having given up so much, he was wondering what they would gain. Even though it is a slightly self-serving question, Jesus takes it seriously, declaring that those who forego personal gain in their efforts to follow him will receive a hundred times over, not just in eternal life but in the present time. The way the Lord calls us to take is often the road less travelled because it is seen as the more difficult road, but if we take it Jesus assures us we will find life to the full both in the here and now and in eternity.
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The Scripture Readings are taken from The Jerusalem Bible, published 1966 by Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd. and used with the permission of the publishers. http://dltbooks.com/
The Scripture Reflection is made available with our thanks from his book Reflections on the Weekday Readings : The Word is near to you, on your lips and in your heart by Martin Hogan and published by Messenger Publications c/f www.messenger.ie/bookshop/
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Saint of the Day: 26 May; St Philip Neri, priest
Philip was born in Florence (Italy) in 1515; died at Rome on this day in 1595. An outstanding proponent of Church reform after the Council of Trent. Worked among the young and the poor in Rome and founded the Congregation of the Oratory. Honoured as a spiritual director, for his pastoral initiatives, and for his humour, simplicity, and charity.
Called' Pippo Buono' or "good little Phil" from boyhood, Philip had a very sociable disposition and he used this to lead people to God. He was the founder of a congregation called the Oratorians, which Cardinal Newman joined. The congregation has oratories in London and Birmingham, England.
Fr John Murray PP tells his story.
Warm Personality and Infectious Humour
'Come stai? How are you?' the young man asked. The passer-by stopped, his attention engaged. Then would begin a conversation which would lead to the usual question, 'Well brother, when shall we begin to do good?' And Philip lost no time in converting good intentions into action, bringing his 'catch' to visit the sick in the hospitals or to pray in one of the seven great churches of Rome.
Like a 'Bee catching the Fly with Honey'
Philip Neri would have been at home today in the work of Campus Crusade or a street outreach project on the streets of Dublin or London today. His method was direct but, like a bee catching the fly with honey, he attracted people to stop and chat by the warmth of his personality and by his infectious humour. But we are not talking about today and modern evangelism techniques, for Philip lived in the sixteenth century and at a time which was no less critical for the Church than it is at present.
His Birth and 'Conversion'
Philip was born in 1515 in Florence. Sadly, his mother died when he was young but a capable stepmother took her place, and Philip himself grew up with a happy disposition, earning the title Pippo Buono . After a solid education, he was sent to live with an uncle near the town of Monte Casino and it was hoped that he would get involved in his kinsman's business. Soon after his arrival, he had a mystical experience - in later life he spoke of it as a 'conversion' - and he returned to Rome to live by providence. Except for the time he spent tutoring two young pupils, he spent much time in prayer in his bare attic. The years of prayer and solitude were followed then by a time of study in philosophy and theology. Now he felt ready to launch out on his mission to the people of Rome.
Religion at a Low Ebb
Religion was at a low ebb in the city, which had not recovered from the devastating invasion of the German and Spanish armies in 1527, a decade earlier. There were also grave abuses within the Church, and although they had long been recognized, too little was being done to cure them.
Luther's protest of 1517 had led to the rise of Protestantism in Germany and beyond. The Sacred College of Cardinals, with a few notable exceptions, were worldly men who thought in terms of power and politics, rather than men dedicated to God and the Church.
Indifference and luxury were rife among the clergy, many of whom allowed their churches to fall into disrepair, seldom said Mass, and completely neglected their flocks. Little wonder that the laity were lapsing into cynicism and disbelief!To fill the people of Rome with new ardour, to re-evangelise the city, became Philip Neri's life work. He travelled throughout the city seeking opportunities of entering into conversation with people and leading them to talk about the things that mattered.
Personal Approach
Often Philip would engage people at a shop or in the street, indeed wherever he would find them willing to stop and chat. By his warm and personal approach he gradually prevailed upon many to give up their careless way of life. Then would come the question about 'doing good' and Philip leading the way to his new disciple.
For ten years Philip continued this work, but in 1548 he felt he needed to formalize his efforts and he founded a congregation called The Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity whose primary object was to minister to the needs of the thousands of poor pilgrims who came to Rome especially in years of jubilee. He knew that one such Holy Year was only two years away. The work extended to looking after the sick, and under his auspices the famous hospital of Santa Trinità was founded. In the Jubilee year of 1575 no less than 145,000 pilgrims were looked after by the hospital.
Confessor
Initially Philip shied away from the priesthood but his confessor convinced him that he should be ordained and in 1551 this took place. Then began a new ministry, that of confessor. Like St. John Vianney and Padre Pio in later centuries he would sit for hours hearing confessions, often telling penitents their sins before they confessed them! by now others had come to join Philip and the locals called them the 'oratorians' because they rang a little bell to summon people to pray in their oratory. From small beginnings the congregation grew and Pope Gregory XIII (Ugo Boncompagni pope from 1572 to 1585) formally approved it in 1575.
Chiesa Nuova
By April 1577, work on the Chiesa Nuova - 'new church' - was almost finished. Philip moved to it some years later. Not only did his spiritual sons have free access to him, but his room was constantly crowded by others. Rich and poor climbed the steps that led to his refuge at the top of the house.
The Roman people loved and venerated Philip, and visitors even came from other countries to speak with him. In the words of one of his biographers, 'He was all things to all men.... when he was called upon to be merry, he was so; if there was a demand upon his sympathy, he was equally ready'.
Two years before his death Philip retired from his office as superior in favour of his disciple, Caesar Baronius, later to be made Cardinal. He obtained permission from the Pope to celebrate Mass daily in a little Oratory adjoining his room.A Corpus Christi Death
On the Feast of Corpus Christi, 25 May 1595, Philip was in a radiantly happy mood, and his physician told him that he had not looked so well for ten years. He alone realized that his hour had come.
All day he heard confessions and saw visitors as usual. About midnight, he had a severe haemorrhage and the fathers in the house were called to his bedside. Unable to speak, Philip raised his hand, and in the act of benediction passed to his reward. He had reached the age of eighty and his work was done.
His body rests today in the New Church, Chiesa Nuova, which the Oratorians still serve. Six years later he was beatified; Pope Gregory XV canonized him in 1622.
This article first appeared in The Messenger (May 2007), a publication of the Irish Jesuits.
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Memorable Sayings for Today
A saint can be defined as one who has a divine sense of humour,
for a saint never takes this world seriously as the lasting city.
~ Ven. Fulton J. Sheen ~
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Sliocht as an céad Litir Naomh Peadar 1:10-16
Is faoin slánú seo a rinne na fáithe cuardach agus grinncheistiú.
A chlann ionúin, na fáithe a thairngir faoin ngrásta a bhí i ndán daoibhse, is faoin slánú seo a rinne siad cuardach agus grinncheistiú. Scrúdaigh siad cén duine nó cén uain a bhí á thaispeáint ag Spiorad Íosa a bhí iontu agus é ag réamhfhógairt pháis Chríost agus na glóire a leanfadh í. Foilsíodh dóibh nach dóibh féin a bhí siad ag fónamh ach daoibhse I gcás na nithe atá fógraithe daoibhse anois acu siúd a chraol an dea-scéal daoibh le cabhair an Spioraid Naoimh a seoladh ó neamh, nithe a mbíonn na haingil féin ag tnúth le sracfhéachaint a fháil orthu.Dá bhrí sin cuirigí bhur n-aigne i gcóir chun oibre, bígí stuama, agus bíodh bhur muinín go hiomlán as an ngrásta a dháilfear oraibh nuair a fhoilseofar Íosa Críost. Dála leanaí géilliúla, ná téigí i gcosúlacht ainmhianta an aineolais ina raibh sibh cheana, ach amhail is naofa eisean a ghlaoigh oraibh, bígí-se naofa in bhur n-iompar go léir,mar tá scríofa: “Bígí naofa mar go bhfuilimse naofa.
Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
Salm le Freagra Sm 97; 1-4
Freagra D’fhoilsigh an Tiarna a shlánú
Malairt Freagra Alleluia
1. Canaigí amhrán úr don Tiarna, óir rinne sé éachtaí.
Le neart a dheasláimhe is a chuisle naofa, rug sé bua dó féin. Freagra
2. D’fhoilsigh an Tiarna a shlánú; nocht sé a fhíréantacht do na náisiúin.
Chuimhnigh sé ar a bhuanghrá agus a dhílse do theaghlach Iosrael. Freagra
3. Chonaic críocha uile na cruinne slánú ár nDé.
Gairdigí sa Tiarna a thíortha uile, agus nochtaigí bhur n-áthas dó. Freagra
SOISCÉAL
Go raibh an Tiarna libh. Agus le do spiorad féin
Sliocht as an Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Marcas 10:28-31 Glóir duit, a Thiarna
Gheobhaidh níos mó faoi chéad san aimsir seo anois,fara géarleanúintí, agus an bheatha shíoraí sa saol atá le teacht.
San am sin chrom Peadar ar a rá le h Íosa:
“Sinne, féach, d’fhágamar an uile ní agus leanamar thusa.”
Dúirt Íosa:
“Deirim libh go fírinneach nach bhfuil aon duine a d’fhág teach ná deartháireacha, ná deirfiúracha, ná máthair, ná athair, ná clann, ná tailte, mar gheall ormsa agus ar an soiscéal nach bhfaighidh níos mó faoi chéad san aimsir seo anois, tithe agus deartháireacha agus deirfiúracha agus máithreacha agus clann agus tailte, fara géarleanúintí, agus an bheatha shíoraí sa saol atá le teacht.
“Tá a lán ar tosach a bheidh ar deireadh, agus a lán ar deireadh a bheidh ar tosach.”
Soiscéal an Tiarna. Moladh duit, a Chriost
AN BÍOBLA NAOFA
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The Most Holy Trinity
‘In the Church one God is preached, who is “above all things and through all things and in all things”. Yes, certainly, “above all things” as the Father, the first principle and origin; and truly “through all things”, that is through the Word, and finally “in all things” in the Holy Spirit' (St Athanasius )
FIRST READING
A reading from the Book of Exodus 34:4-6. 8-9
Our Lord is a God of tenderness and compassion.
With the two tablets of stone in his hands, he went up the mountain of Sinai in the early morning as the Lord had commanded him. And the Lord descended in the form of a cloud, and Moses stood with him there.He called on the name of the Lord. The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, the Lord, a God of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger, rich in kindness and faithfulness; And Moses bowed down to the ground at once and worshipped.
'If I have indeed won your favour, Lord,' he said 'let my Lord come with us, I beg. True, they are a headstrong people, but forgive us our faults and our sins, and adopt us as your heritage.'
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm Dan 3:52-56
Response To you glory and praise for evermore.
1. You are blest, Lord God of our fathers. Response: To you glory and praise for evermore.
Blest your glorious holy name. Response: To you glory and praise for evermore.
2. You are blest in the temple of your glory. Response: To you glory and praise for evermore.
You are blest on the throne of your kingdom. Response: To you glory and praise for evermore.
3. You are blest who gaze into the depths. Response: To you glory and praise for evermore.
You are blest in the firmament of heaven. Response: To you glory and praise for evermore.
SECOND READING
A reading from the second letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 13:11-13
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Brothers, we wish you happiness; try to grow perfect; help one another.
Be united; live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Greet one another with the holy kiss. All the saints send you greetings.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God
Gospel Acclamation Apoc 1:8
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
the God who is, who was, and who is to come
Alleluia!
GOSPEL
The Lord be with you And with your spirit.
A reading from the Gospel according to John 3:16-18Glory to you, O Lord
For God sent his Son into the world so that through him the world might be saved.
Jesus said to Nicodemus,
'God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life.
For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved.
No one who believes in him will be condemned; but whoever refuses to believe is condemned already because he has refused to believe in the name of God's only Son.'
The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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Taken from THE JERUSALEM BIBLE, published and copyright 1966, by Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday, a division of Random House Inc, and used by permission of the publishers.
Sliocht as an Leabhar Exodus 34:4-6. 8-9
A Thiarna, a Thiarna, Dia na cineáltachta agus na trócaire.
Ghearr Maois dhá leac chloiche dá bhrí sin ar aon dul leis na chéad chinn, agus go luath ar maidin ghabh sé faoi Shliabh Shíonái suas leis an dá leac chloiche ina lámha faoi mar a d’ordaigh an Tiarna dó. Tháinig an Tiarna anuas i bhfoirm néil, agus sheas Maois ansiúd in éineacht leis.Glaoigh sé ar ainm an Tiarna. Ghabh an Tiarna thar bráid os a chomhair agus d’fhógair sé:
“A Thiarna, a Thiarna, Dia na cineáltachta agus na trócaire, is mall é chun feirge, is lán é de bhuanghrá agus de dhílseacht; Shléacht Maois go talamh gan mhoill ag adhradh agus dúirt: “Má fuair mé fabhar i do láthair, a Thiarna, tagadh mo Thiarna in éineacht linn, achainím ort, fág gur ceanndána an pobal iad; ach maith dúinn ár gcionta agus ár bpeacaí, agus glac linn mar oidhreacht agat.”
Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
Salm Le Freagra. Dan 3
Freagra Le moladh agus le glóiriú de shíor.
1. Is beannaithe thú, a Thiarna, Dia ár n-aithreacha, Freagra : le moladh agus le glóiriú de shíor.
Is beannaithe é do naomhainm uasal, Freagra: le moladh agus le glóiriú de shíor.
2. Is beannaithe thú i dteampall do naomhghlóire, Freagra : le moladh agus le glóiriú de shíor.
Is beannaithe thú i gcathaoir ríoga do fhlaithis, Freagra : le moladh agus le glóiriú de shíor.
3. Is beannaithe thú ag iniúchadh na ndubhaigéan, Freagra : le moladh agus le glóiriú de shíor.
4. Is beannaithe thú i bhfirmimint neimhe Freagra : le moladh agus le glóiriú de shíor.
DARA LÉACHT
Sliocht as dara litir Naomh Pól chuig na gCoirintigh 13:11-13
Grásta ár dTiarna Íosa Críost agus grá Dé agus cumann an Spioraid Naoimh libh go léir.
A bhráithre, fágaim slán agaibh. Déanaigí bhur mbeatha a leasú.
Tugaigí spreagadh dá chéile. Bígí socair síochánta le chéile agus beidh Dia an ghrá agus na síochána faraibh.
Beannaígí dá chéile leis an bpóg naofa. Cuireann na naoimh go léir a mbeannacht chugaibh.
Grásta ár dTiarna Íosa Críost agus grá Dé agus cumann an Spioraid Naoimh libh go léir.
Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
SOISCÉAL
Go raibh an Tiarna libh. Agus le do spiorad féin
Sliocht as Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Eoin 3:16-18 Glóir duit, a Thiarna.
Chuir Dia a Mhac uaidh ar an saol chun go slánófaí an saol tríd.
San am sin dúirt Íosa lena dheisceabail:
Óir ghráigh Dia an domhan chomh mór sin gur thug sé a Aonghin Mic uaidh i dtreo, gach duine a chreideann ann, nach gcaillfí é ach go mbeadh an bheatha shioraí aige.
Óir ní chun daorbhreith a thabhairt ar an saol a chuir Dia a Mhac uaidh ar an saol ach chun go slánófaí an saol tríd.
An té a chreideann ann ní thabharfar daorbhreith air, ach an té nach gcreideann ann, tá daorbhreith tugtha air cheana féin, mar nár chreid sé in ainm Mhac Dé, a Aonghin.
Soiscéal an Tiarna. Moladh duit, a Chriost
AN BÍOBLA NAOFA
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