A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good morning!
We
celebrate this Sunday the exaltation of the Holy Cross on which was crucified
Our Lord Jesus Christ in order for humankind to be saved from sin and death.
Similar to
a medal, the Holy Cross implies a double meaning: sacrifice and glory. For the salvation of the world, Christ
offered His life on the cross and went through suffering, death and
resurrection. Once He defeated the power
of the Evil One, He also brought great joy and lasting life to humanity.
Let us pray
to the Lord God for all Christians so that they may introduce to the world
their faith in Christ Who by His Cross restored love and peace both on earth
and in heaven when sinners were definitely reconciled to God the Father.
Please all
stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading Nm 21:4b-9
In their
suffering and danger of death in the desert, the people of Israel were
encouraged by the great Prophet Moses to look up to the sign of freedom and
life. This sign of salvation would
become a reality for all human beings when Christ was lifted up on the cross as
the sin offering.
-
Second Reading 2:6-11
Because of
obedience to God and love for humankind, Christ humbled Himself to death on the
cross. For this gesture of great virtue,
Christ was exalted above all created beings present both in heaven and on
earth.
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a) Entrance: Worthy Is the Lamb (EM #88)
b) Responsorial Psalm:
EM Pages 200-201
c) Offertory: Were You There (EM #82)
d) Communion: Only A Shadow (EM #196)
e) Recessional: Jesus Christ, You are My Life (EM #126)
