The 5th Sunday of Lent Year C highlights God’s mercy and our journey in faith. The readings guide us to reflect on new beginnings and leaving behind our old ways.
- New
Beginnings: In Isaiah, God promises to do something new for His
people. This theme reminds us that God always offers us a fresh start.
- Forget
the Past: God tells His people to forget former things. This means we
should not dwell on past mistakes but focus on the future.
- Striving
for Christ: In Philippians, Paul talks about striving to know Christ
better. This theme encourages us to make Christ the center of our lives.
- Pressing
Onward: Paul also speaks about pressing on towards the goal. This
reminds us to keep moving forward in our faith journey.
- God’s
Mercy: In the Gospel, Jesus forgives the woman caught in adultery.
This theme shows that God is always ready to forgive our sins.
- Avoiding
Judgement: Jesus tells the accusers that whoever is without sin should
throw the first stone. This teaches us not to judge others, as we are all
sinners.
- Freedom
from Sin: Jesus’ forgiveness brings freedom to the woman. This reminds
us that God’s forgiveness frees us from the burden of sin.
- Hope
for Renewal: The readings give hope that God will renew our lives.
This theme encourages us to trust in God’s promises for a better future.
The 5th Sunday of Lent Year C calls us to embrace God’s mercy and strive for holiness. It reminds us to leave behind our old ways and look forward to the new life God offers.
Entrance:
1. Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2. Mag-awit Kita
3. Dios Namo sa Kalooy
4. Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio, Hontiveros)
5. Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena,
Hontiveros). “Buhay ay inialay N’ya sa dakilang Diyos Ama. Upang atin nang
makamtan buhay na walang hanggan.”
6. Hosea (Norbet)
7. Blest Be the Lord (Schutte)
Readings:
- First
Reading – Isaiah
43:16-21: God, who controls nature and armies, urges to forget the
past and see His new works: paths in wilderness, rivers in deserts,
providing for His chosen people, made to praise Him.
- Responsorial
Psalm – Psalm
126: The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
When the Lord restored Zion, our joy was like a dream, filled with laughter and praise. Nations recognized His great deeds. We pray for continued restoration and joyful harvest.- Second
Reading – Philippians
3:8-14: Everything is considered a loss compared to knowing Christ.
Righteousness comes from faith, not law. Striving to know Christ’s power
and share His sufferings, we press on towards eternal life with Him.
- Gospel – John 8:1-11: At the temple, Jesus encountered a woman accused of adultery, brought by scribes and Pharisees seeking to trap him. He responded wisely, suggesting only a sinless person should cast the first stone. This led her accusers to depart, and Jesus, left alone with the woman, chose not to condemn her, advising her to abandon her sinful life.
Offertory:
1. Dios Nia Ko
2. Ania Among Halad
3. O Dios Dawata
4. Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)
5. Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
6. Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro, Que)
7. Dwelling Place (Foley)
8. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
Communion:
1. Ako ang Kahayag
2. Anino
3. Balaan nga Gugma
4. Himig Heswita Medley (you can see it on
youtube.com)
5. Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad Santos)
6. Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
7. Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan,
Hontiveros)
8. Diyos ay Pag-ibig
9. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan,
Francisco)
10. Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
11. Maging Akin Muli (Aquino)
12. O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
13. Anima Christi (Arboleda)
14. Behold the Wood (Schutte)
15. Come to Me (Francisco)
16. Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte)
17. Come With Me Into The Fields (Schutte)
18. Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
19. Father, Mercy (Dufford)
20. Holy Darkness (Schutte)
21. If I Could Touch You (Francisco)
22. Jesus on the Cross (Go, Francisco)
23. Now We Remain (Haas)
24. Only This I Want (Schutte)
25. Out of Roads (Go, Aquino)
26. You Are Mine (Haas)
27. Your Heart Today (Francisco)
Recessional:
1. Kinsa?
2. Ang Atong Tulubagon
3. Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa
4. Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
5. Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
6. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)