Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

First Reading

Isaiah 49:3,5-6

God’s servant, Israel, will be made a light to the nations.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 40:2,4,7-10

God desires obedience.

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Paul greets the Church in Corinth.

Gospel Reading

John 1:29-34

John testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God, God’s own Son.

Background on the Gospel Reading

This Sunday we break from our reading of Matthew’s Gospel (the primary Gospel for our current liturgical cycle, Cycle A) to read from John’s Gospel. We heard Matthew’s account of Jesus’ baptism last Sunday, on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Today, we hear John the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus as found in John’s Gospel. John’s Gospel differs from the other Gospels because John does not describe Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. Instead, John the Baptist announces that he knows that Jesus is the Son of God.

In today’s reading, John the Baptist sees Jesus approaching and cries out, giving witness about who Jesus is. In John’s testimony he says that he saw the Spirit descend upon Jesus. By this sign, John the Baptist knew that Jesus was the one who is to come after him.

John the Baptist uses two titles for Jesus that are familiar to us. John calls Jesus the “Lamb of God” and the “Son of God.” By using these titles, John the Baptist identifies Jesus’ ultimate purpose: to redeem sinful humanity.

John the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus clearly distinguishes John’s baptism from the Baptism that Jesus will inaugurate. John baptizes with water; Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit. John also puts his practice of baptism in the context of Jesus’ ministry. The purpose of John’s baptism was to make Jesus known to Israel.

John the Baptist’s sense of purpose is clearly identified in this reading: he baptized in order to prepare for and make known the ministry of the One who was to follow. John’s witness is an excellent example of what it means to be a disciple. By our Baptism, we are called to make Jesus known to all the world by our words and by the witness of our lives.

1st Annual Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament

Presented by St. Patrick’s and Saint Thomas More Councils

Friday February 24th, 2023

Next Family Mass



Our next Family Mass will take place on Sunday, January 22 at the 9:00 am Mass. Fr. Ron’s homily will be directed toward all the children present. We rejoice that 4 young children from two families of our parish will be baptized at the Mass. Come and join the celebration

Blood Drive

Save the date! As part of our commitment to our community, St. Patrick Catholic Church is hosting a blood drive on January 22, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. When you donate blood, you are making a difference in someone's life. There is no substitute for your lifesaving gift. 

Please make a commitment to save a life on 01/22/2023. Schedule your appointment today.

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini 

Sergey Rachmaninov lived in Russia from 1873-1943). He composed Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in A minor, Op. 43 in 1934.

As the program notes say: “Unlike any other piano concertos, “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” is a thing of its own. Rachmaninoff pays homage to the legendary Paganini by composing 24 variations on the theme of his 24th caprice, but in the end, he sends his hero straight to hell. The composer injects jazz colors into the score, as if engaging a dialogue with Gershwin but unlike the American composer, he clearly feels no enthusiasm for it! Of the many who wrote variations of this caprice, Rachmaninoff is the first to turn it upside down and as a result - one of the most beautiful melodies in the world is born, next to which even its original source pales.”

World Youth Day and Eudist Pilgrimage

The Eudist fathers are organizing a group of teens and chaperones to go on a Eudist pilgrimage and "World Youth Day, Lisbon 2023" adventure!

Un Saludo de parte del Diacono Miguel,

“En aquel tiempo, vio Juan el Bautista a Jesús, que venía hacia él, y exclamó: "Éste es el Cordero de Dios, el que quita el pecado del mundo”. Juan 1:29. En este Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, escuchamos al Profeta Isaías decir, “que él nos formó desde el seno materno” y que Dios “nos convertirá luz de las naciones”. En la segunda lectura, Pablo nos dice en su carta a los corintios, “Ustedes, a quienes Dios santifico en Cristo Jesús y que son un pueblo santo”. Meditemos sobre estas palabras, ¿qué nos quiere decir Dios con ellas? La semana pasada en la Fiesta de la Epifanía, miramos cómo los Magos están atentos, ven una estrella brillante en el cielo, y van a buscar al niño que ha nacido, que es el Salvador del mundo para adorarlo. Ahora escuchamos a Juan el Bautista que está predicando la necesidad de “enderezar el camino”. Juan les dice que él no es el Mesías, pero que viene otro más grande que él. Y cuando está hablando, ve a Jesús que se le acerca, y dice “Este es el Cordero de Dios, el que quita el pecado del mundo”. ¡Qué gran testimonio de Juan para la gente de ese día y para nosotros! Jesús es Cordero de Dios, el que es entregado y sacrificado para que toda la humanidad tuviera la vida eterna. Dios cumple su promesa. Ahora, somos enviados en misión, a compartir este regalo de vida con todos. Por nuestro bautizo, Cristo nos ha ungido, somos santos y pertenecemos a un pueblo santo. Por nuestro bautizo hemos sido convertidos en “luz para nuestras familias”. ¿Estamos cumpliendo con nuestra misión?

Detente

Hablemos del Cordero de Dios

3821 Adams Street

Carlsbad, California 92008

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