4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - February 1, 2026

 The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A speaks about humility and trust in God. The readings show how God chooses the lowly and blesses those who follow His ways.

• Seeking humility and justice: Zephaniah calls people to be humble and do what is right. God cares for those who trust Him and live simply.
• God lifts up the lowly: Paul reminds the Corinthians that God often chooses those who seem weak or unimportant. This shows that human strength and status do not matter to God.
• Trusting in God’s wisdom: Paul says that God’s ways are different from human ways. Real wisdom comes from following Christ, not from human success.
• Blessings for the poor in spirit: In the Gospel, Jesus says that those who know they need God are blessed. They will receive the kingdom of heaven.
• Peace and mercy matter: Jesus blesses those who are peacemakers and show mercy. God’s children act with kindness and work for peace.
• Suffering for doing right: Jesus teaches that those who face trouble for following Him will be rewarded. God sees their struggles and will bless them.

The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds people to trust God and live simply. God blesses those who seek Him, show mercy, and stand firm in their faith.

ENTRANCE:
1.      Pag-inambitay
2.      Diosnong Magtutudlo ,
3.      Purihin ang Panginoon (Isidro, Ramirez)
4.      Halina at Lumapit (Habito)
5.      Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)
6.      Blest be the Lord (Schutte)

READINGS:

• First Reading – Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13: The humble who follow God’s commands are urged to seek justice and humility for refuge from His wrath. Among them, a peaceful, truthful remnant of Israel will be preserved.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 146: Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
• The Lord is eternally faithful, upholding justice, feeding the hungry, freeing prisoners, healing, supporting the humble, and ensuring His righteous reign forever.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31: God chose the unwise, weak, and lowly to confound the mighty, ensuring no one boasts before Him. In Christ, we gain wisdom, righteousness, holiness, and redemption, boasting only in the Lord.
• Gospel – Matthew 5:1-12A: On a mountain, Jesus taught his disciples, outlining the Beatitudes. He declared blessings on the spiritually humble, mourners, the gentle, those yearning for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, peacemakers, and those persecuted for righteousness. He encouraged joy amidst persecution for his sake, promising heavenly reward. 
  
  
  

OFFERTORY:
1.      Dios Nia Ko
2.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
3.      Ginoo Walay Sukod (Juris of MYMP) “I don’t know if pang offertory ba jud siya but the lyrics seems to be for offertory”
4.      Diyutay Lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
5.      Mugna sa Dios (Koro Viannista)
6.      Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Arboleda, Francisco)
7.      Narito Ako (San Andres)
8.      Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
9.      Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
 
COMMUNION:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas (Koro Viannista)
2.      Natawag ko na Ikaw
3.      Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
4.      Kalig-on sa Pagtoo
5.      Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
6.      Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon)
7.      H’wag Mangamba (Francisco)
8.      Manatili Ka (Francisco)
9.      O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
10.  Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
11.  God of Silence (Francisco)
12.  Here I Am, Lord (Schutte)
13.  On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
14.  You are mine (Haas)
15.  Your Heart Today (Francisco)
16. I Seek You For I Thirst
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.      Ang Tawag (Koro Viannista version)
2.      Kinsa?
3.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.      O Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino)
5.      I am the Bread of Life (Toolan).

 

 

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - January 25, 2026

 

The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A highlights Jesus as the light that leads people out of darkness. The readings show how God calls people to unity and invites them to follow Jesus.

• Light in darkness: Isaiah speaks of people walking in darkness who see a great light. Jesus brings this light by preaching and healing in Galilee.
• Call to unity: Paul urges the Corinthians to be united and not divided. Following Jesus means working together and not focusing on human leaders.
• Jesus calls disciples: Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him. They leave everything behind to be with Him.
• Repent and believe: Jesus begins His preaching with a call to repentance. He invites people to change their ways and trust in God.
• God’s plan unfolds: The prophecy in Isaiah is fulfilled in Jesus. His presence in Galilee shows that God’s promises come true.
• Spreading the good news: Jesus goes from town to town preaching and healing. He shows that the message of God’s kingdom is for everyone.

God brings light, calls people to follow Jesus, and asks for unity. The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds people to trust in God’s plan.

ENTRANCE :
1. Diha sa Halaran
2. Himaya Kanimo
3. Bayan Magsiawit Na
4. City of God
5. Come with Praise

READINGS:

• First Reading – Isaiah 8:23–9:3: God transformed the fortunes of Zebulun and Naphtali, bringing light to their darkness, joy like a harvest, and breaking the bonds of oppression, reminiscent of Midian’s defeat.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 27: The Lord is my light and my salvation.
• The Lord is my light, salvation, and stronghold, eliminating all fear. I desire to dwell in His presence forever, confidently expecting to see His goodness in my life.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17: I urge unity and no divisions among you, to avoid factions that claim allegiance to different leaders. Christ alone should be our focus, not human leaders.
• Gospel – Matthew 4:12-23: Jesus retreated to Galilee, fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy by bringing light to a darkened region. He began preaching repentance and assembled his first disciples, starting his ministry of teaching, proclaiming, and healing. 
  
  
  

OFFERTORY:
1. Ang Pagtawag
2. Dios Nia Ko
3. Pag-aalay ng Sarili
4. Paghahandog ng Sarili
5. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
6. Take and Receive
7. Prayer for Generosity
 
COMMUNION:
1. Mangingisda ug Tawo
2. Ang Tawag sa Panahon
3. Pagkakaibigan
4. Panunumpa
5. Hesus ng Aking Buhay
6. Mangingisda ng Tao
7. Awit ng Paghilom
8. Pastorale
9. Hear I am Lord
10. Prayer of St. Francis
 
RECESSIONAL:
1. Ang Tawag
2. Ang Atong Tulubagon
3. Kinsa?
4. Pananagutan
5. Sinong Makapaghihiwalay
6. Before the Sun Burned Bright