Feast of Sto. Niño (Philippines) - January 17, 2021

 

1st Reading: Is 9:1-6

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great

light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has
shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing,
as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people
make merry when dividing spoils. For the yoke that burdened
them, the pole on their shoulder, and the rod of their
taskmaster you have smashed, as on the day of Midian. For every
boot that tramped in battle, every cloak rolled in blood, will
be burned as fuel for flames.
    For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder
dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor,
God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion
is vast and forever peaceful. He will rule as David’s successor,
basing his power on right and justice, from now until
the end of time. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this!

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 98

R –The Lord is King; let the many isles be glad!

* Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous

deeds; his right hand has won victory for him, his

holy arm. R.

* The Lord has made his salvation known; in the sight of

the nations he has revealed his justice. He has remembered

his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. R.

* All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our

God. Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song;

sing praise. R.

* Sing joyfully to the Lord with the harp, with the harp

and melodious song. With trumpets and the sound of the

horn, sing joyfully before the King, the Lord. R.

2nd Reading: Eph 1:3-6.15-18

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in

the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of

the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love

he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ,

in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory

of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. Therefore,

I, too, hearing of your faith in the Lord Jesus and of your

love for all the holy ones, do not cease giving thanks for

you, remembering you in my prayers.

    May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of

glory, give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting

in knowledge of him. May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened,

that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his

call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among

the holy ones.

Gospel Acclamation: Jn 1:14

Alleluia! Alleluia!

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Gospel: Mk 10:13-16

    People were bringing their little children to Jesus that he

might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When

Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them:

“Let the children come to me. Do not prevent them, for the

Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to

you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a

child will not enter it.” Then he embraced the children

and blessed them, placing his hands on them.