Saint Stephen, The First Martyr
San Esteban, el Primer Mártir
Antiphons / Las Antífonas
Entrance Antiphon
The gates of heaven were opened for blessed Stephen,
who was found to be first among the number of the Martyrs
and therefore is crowned triumphant in heaven.
Antífona de Entrada
Las puertas del cielo se abrieron para san Esteban,
el primero de los mártires,
y por esto ha recibido el premio de la gloria.
Communion Antiphon
As they were stoning Stephen, he called out:
Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
(Acts of the Apostles 7:58)
Antífona de Comunión
Mientras lo apedreaban, Esteban oraba así:
Señor Jesús, recibe mi espíritu.
(Hechos 7, 58)