The 4th Sunday of Lent Year A invites us to reflect on seeing with the eyes of faith. The readings show how God looks at the heart, brings light to darkness, and heals spiritual blindness.
- Seeing
as God Sees: God chooses David because of his heart, not his
appearance. This reminds us to value inner goodness and to look beyond
outward appearances.
- Light
and Darkness: Believers are called to live as children of light.
This means rejecting sin and letting Christ’s light guide our actions.
- Spiritual
Blindness and Sight: Jesus heals the man born blind, revealing
spiritual blindness in those who refuse to believe. This shows the
importance of faith and openness to God’s truth.
- Faith
and Conversion: The blind man’s journey from physical healing to
faith in Jesus shows a deep conversion. This challenges us to grow in
faith and recognize Jesus as the Son of God.
- God’s
Choice and Calling: God chooses David, the unlikely shepherd, to
be king. This shows that God often chooses the humble and overlooked to
fulfill His plans.
- Courage
to Witness: The healed man boldly defends Jesus before the
Pharisees. His courage inspires us to stand up for our faith, even when
challenged.
The 4th Sunday of Lent Year A challenges us to open our hearts to God’s light and see with faith. It calls us to grow in trust, courage, and love for Christ.
Entrance:
1. Tun-I
Kami Ginoo
2. Pasaylo, Ginoo
3. Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros)
4. Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio, Hontiveros)
5. Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros)
6. Hosea (Norbet)
Readings:
- First
Reading – 1
Samuel 16:1B, 6-7, 10-13A: Samuel is sent by the Lord to anoint one of
Jesse’s sons as the new king of Israel, replacing Saul. Initially, Samuel
believes that Eliab, Jesse’s eldest son, must be the chosen one, but the
Lord reveals to him that he looks at the heart, not outward appearances,
and leads him to anoint David, the youngest son, who is a shepherd.
- Responsorial
Psalm – Psalm
23: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
- The
Lord is a faithful and loving shepherd who provides for and protects his
sheep. The psalmist describes the Lord’s provision of green pastures and
still waters, his guidance through dark valleys, and his comforting
presence, and concludes by affirming his confidence in the Lord’s goodness
and mercy throughout his life.
- Second
Reading – Ephesians
5:8-14: Believers should live as children of light, putting aside the
works of darkness and walking in the ways of righteousness. The passage emphasizes
the importance of exposing and reproving evil deeds, and notes that
everything that is exposed by the light becomes visible and that Christ
will shine on those who follow him.
- Gospel – John
9:1-41: Jesus heals a man who was born blind, but the Pharisees are
skeptical and investigate the miracle. They interrogate the man and his
parents, and ultimately cast the man out for declaring his belief in Jesus
as the Son of God.
Offertory:
1. O
Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2. Kini
Mao Akong Lawas
3. Alay Kapwa (Tinio &
Hontiveros)
4. Kung ‘Yong nanaisin (Francisco)
5. Take and Receive
6. Prayer of Rupert Mayer
7. One Bread, One Body
Communion:
1. Balaan
nga Gugma
2. Dios Namo sa Kalooy
3. Tubig ng Buhay
4. Bawat Sandali
5. Dakilang Pag-ibig
6. Kaibigan, Kapanalig
7. Anima Christi
8. God of Silence
Recessional:
1. Kinsa?
2. Mag-awit Kita
3. Natapos Na
4. Pagbabasbas
5. Pagmamahal sa Panginoon
6. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
Have a nice and productive week everyone 😊
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