EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
THROUGH THE LITURGICAL YEAR (Vol. 3, n. 7)
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
January 14-20, 2007
“The Espoused”
(+) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(A moment of silence)
SONG: Any Eucharistic hymn or any appropriate song may be sung.
INTRODUCTION
(Cf. St. Ephraim, deacon and doctor of the Church, c. 306-373)
The wine he offers, Christ makes excellent, to suggest the treasures hidden in his life-giving blood. The first sign he accomplishes is the wine that gladdens the celebrants; the significance is that this blood rejoices the nations. All earthly joys come together in wine; all salvation is joined in the mystery of his blood. He offers the sweet wine that transforms hearts, as they believe in the inebriating doctrine that transforms them.
SILENT ADORATION
OPENING PRAYER
Leader: Loving Father,
at the wedding of Cana,
your Son Jesus gifted us with the “new wine” of the messianic age
and brought gladness to our souls.
As we partake of the “new wine” at the nuptial banquet of the Eucharist,
may we be deeply transformed and be renewed inwardly
so that we may fully radiate your saving glory
as Church, the beloved “Espoused” of Christ,
who lives and reigns forever and ever.
Assembly: Amen.
Part I
JESUS MASTER TRUTH
Listening to the Word
FIRST READING: Is 62:1-5
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
GOSPEL READING: Jn 2:1-11
PERSONAL REFLECTION
(As a tool for personal reflection, please visit the PDDM Website: www.pddm.org // www.pddm.us for BREAKING THE BREAD OF THE WORD [Series 5, n. 7]: A Lectio Divina Approach to the Sunday Liturgy. The Biblico-Liturgical Reflections are an aid for a deeper understanding of the Gospel reading.)
SONG: Any Eucharistic hymn or song of praise may be sung.
Part II
JESUS MASTER WAY
Confrontation with the Word
POINTS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE HEART
A. Do we believe in the faithfulness of God and in his nuptial love that never fails? Do we welcome wholeheartedly the love song addressed to us by God through the prophet Isaiah: “No more shall people call you Forsaken … You shall be called My Delight, and your land Espoused … As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you”?
B. Do we rejoice that through the Christmas-Epiphany mystery of Jesus, the Son of God, the Word Made Flesh, we are already partakers of the messianic banquet that presupposes a new world, a new wine, a new love, and the new people of God made one in the joy of the kingdom? Do we thank God for this messianic time in which we are no longer the “forsaken” Spouse, but the Church - Bride of Christ – totally renewed and fully redeemed by the “new wine”, the blood of the paschal lamb, Jesus Christ?
C. Do we endeavor to realize the mystery of the continuing “epiphany” or manifestation of God’s glory in this world? Do we perceive that the glory manifested by Christ attains its fullness through his death and rising to life? Do we take up our daily cross as an “alleluia people” destined for glory, as coheirs with him who invites us now to the feast of Cana?
PRAYING WITH THE WORD
(Adapted from Romanus the Melodist, 5th century musician, singer: cf. Hymnes, XLIII, 20, Sources chretiennes 110)
Assembly: Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Leader: When Christ changed the water into wine by his power, the crowd rejoiced, delighting in the taste of this wine.
Assembly: Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Leader: Today, it is at the banquet of the Church that we are all seated, for the wine is changed into the blood of Christ, and we drink it with blessed joy, glorifying the great bridegroom.
Assembly: Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Leader: For the true bridegroom is the son of Mary, the Word from all eternity, who has taken the form of a slave and who created all in his wisdom.
Assembly: Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Part III
JESUS LIFE
Acting upon the Word
PERSONAL PRAYER
CONTEMPLATING WITH MARY THE FACE OF CHRIST: The Mysteries of Light of the Rosary may be prayed in part or in full.
THE WAY OF SOLIDARITY: PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
Priest: My brothers and sisters, we are gathered to celebrate the mystery of our salvation in Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom of the Church. Let us ask the Father to continue to offer to all peoples and nations the gift of the “new wine” of the messianic age. We pray:
(R.) LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
1. For the Holy Father’s General Intention for this month of January: That in our time, unfortunately marked by many episodes of violence, the Church’s bishops and priests may continue to indicate the way of peace and understanding among peoples. We pray: (R.)
2. For the Holy Father’s Mission Intention for this month of January: That the Church in Africa may become a constantly more authentic witness of the Good News of Christ and be committed in every nation to the promotion of reconciliation and peace. We pray: (R.)
3. For the Church, the “Espoused” and the Bride of Christ that we may fully receive the “new wine” that Jesus brings into our lives and welcome the Eucharistic sacrifice that it implies. We pray: (R.)
4. For those who promote the sanctity and the beauty of married life and the life of religious consecration: that their apostolic work may be blessed with joy and success. We pray: (R.)
5. For those who are experiencing the hurt of betrayal in nuptial relationships: that they may experience healing and the comfort of God who loves us unconditionally. We pray: (R.)
6. For all of us who endeavor to bring about the renewal of our inner selves and of flawed social structures and institutions, powered by the “new wine” of Christ: that we may be filled with messianic joy. We pray: (R.)
7. For our beloved deceased brothers and sisters: that they may relish eternally the glory of God reserved for his espoused “alleluia people”. We pray: (R.)
(Other prayers may be added.)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Leader: Father of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the Church,
hear our prayers
and show us the way to a deeper nuptial love
and a more self-sacrificing service
for we are the “Espoused” of Christ,
who lives and reigns forever and ever.
Assembly: Amen.
FINAL SONG: Any Eucharistic hymn or song of praise may be sung.
Prepared by Sr. Mary Margaret Tapang PDDM
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