Mass of the Holy Spirit - Saint Louis University

CEREMONIAL PROGRAM
Opening Hymn: The Majesty and Glory of Your Name.
Communion: Ave Maria.
Meditation Hymn: Holy Holy by Schubert.
Closing Hymn: Instrumental Music Piano.
WHAT IS THE MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT?
Good afternoon everybody and welcome to the Mass of the Holy Spirit, a tradition that dates back
to the 16th century and the founding of the first Jesuit schools.
As this Mass officially opens our academic year, we call upon the guidance of the Holy Spirit and
we gather as a university community to pray for the gifts of the Spirit, particularly the gift of
wisdom as we invest ourselves in study, research and service to the world.
Mindful of our Jesuit roots, we remember our mission as a Jesuit Catholic university today:
The Mission of Saint Louis University “is the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for
the service of humanity. As a Catholic, Jesuit University, this pursuit is motivated by the inspiration
and values of the Judeo-Christian tradition and is guided by the spiritual and intellectual ideals of
the Society of Jesus.”
Our celebrants today are Fr. James O´Leary, Chaplain of the Madrid Campus, and Fr. Alberto de
Mingo, Professor of theology at our university. Now please stand as we begin our liturgy.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Primera Lectura: Rom 8, 28-30
Hermanos: Ya sabemos que todo contribuye para bien de los que aman a Dios, de aquellos que
han sido llamados por él, según su designio salvador. En efecto, a quienes conoce de antemano,
los predestina para que reproduzcan en sí mismos la imagen de su propio Hijo, a fin de que él sea
el primogénito entre muchos hermanos.
A quienes predestina, los llama; a quienes llama, los justifica; y a quienes justifica, los glorifica.
Palabra de Dios.
Todos: Te alabamos, Señor.
First Reading: Rom 8:28-30
Brothers and sisters: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called
according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image
of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified
he also glorified.
The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm: With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
R. With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
Though I trusted in your mercy,
let my heart rejoice in your salvation.
R. With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
Let me sing of the LORD, “He has been good to me.”
R. With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
Salmo Responsorial: Me llenaré de alegría en el Señor.
R. Me llenaré de alegría en el Señor.
Confío, Señor, en tu lealtad,
mi corazón se alegra con tu salvación.
R. Me llenaré de alegría en el Señor.
Cantaré al Señor por el bien que me ha hecho,
tocaré mi música en honor del Dios altísimo.
R. Me llenaré de alegría en el Señor.
Gospel: Mt 1:18-23
A reading from the Gospel according to St. Mathew
ALL: Glory to you, oh Lord
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,
but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her
husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce
her quietly.
Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through
the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name
him Jesus,
because he will save his people from their sins.”
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall be
with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Evangelio: Mt 1, 18-23
Cristo vino al mundo de la siguiente manera: Estando María, su madre, desposada con José, y
antes de que vivieran juntos, sucedió que ella, por obra del Espíritu Santo, estaba esperando un
hijo. José, su esposo, que era hombre justo, no queriendo ponerla en evidencia, pensó dejarla en
secreto.
Mientras pensaba en estas cosas, un ángel del Señor le dijo en sueños: “José, hijo de David, no
dudes en recibir en tu casa a María, tu esposa, porque ella ha concebido por obra del Espíritu
Santo. Dará a luz un hijo y tú le pondrás el nombre de Jesús, porque él salvará a su pueblo de sus
pecados”.
Todo esto sucedió para que se cumpliera lo que había dicho el Señor por boca del profeta Isaías: He
aquí que la virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo, a quien pondrán el nombre de Emmanuel, que
quiere decir Dios-con-nosotros.
Palabra del Señor.
Todos: Gloria a ti, Señor Jesús.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
1. Por todos los miembros del pueblo santo de Dios, para que el Señor nos conceda a todos una
vida confiada y serena para gloria de Dios Padre.
Roguemos al Señor.
Te rogamos, óyenos.
2. For the Saint Louis University community of Madrid; the students, faculty, staff, administration
and benefactors. May we each be blessed with the ability to see and acknowledge our individual
gifts and use them as a service to others. We pray to the Lord.
Lord hear our prayer.
3. Por los responsables del gobierno de todas las naciones, para que Dios nuestro Señor, según
sus designios, les guíe en sus pensamientos y decisiones hacia la paz y libertad de todas las
personas.
Roguemos al Señor.
Te rogamos, óyenos.
4. For everyone preparing to begin another academic year: May we strive to find strength and
peace in Christ’s presence in our lives. We pray to the Lord.
Lord hear our prayer.
5. Por todos los que en el mundo sufren las consecuencias del pecado. Por los atribulados, por los
que padecen hambre o enfermedad o violencia, por los emigrantes y oprimidos, para que sientan
el auxilio y el consuelo de Dios. Roguemos al Señor.
Te rogamos, óyenos.
6. For all those who have died, especially for those who are known to us. May all of the faithfully
departed see God face-to-face. We pray to the Lord.
Lord hear our prayer.