24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - September 13, 2026

Sorry if hindi kami nakapag-post last week at nagkaproblema lang.

The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focuses on mercy, forgiveness, and belonging to God. The readings show that God calls people to forgive others, just as He forgives them.

·       Forgiving Others: The Gospel teaches that people must forgive, just as God forgives them. Holding onto anger leads to judgment, but mercy brings peace.

·       God’s Mercy: The master in the parable shows great mercy to his servant. This reminds people that God forgives them even when they do not deserve it.

·       Hypocrisy in Unforgiveness: The servant who was forgiven a great debt refused to forgive a smaller one. This warns that people should not expect mercy from God if they do not show mercy to others.

·       Belonging to the Lord: The second reading says that whether people live or die, they belong to God. Their lives should reflect His love and mercy.

·       Letting Go of Anger: The first reading warns against wrath and hatred. People should remember that life is short and focus on love and forgiveness.

·       God’s Judgment: The Gospel shows that God expects people to forgive. Those who refuse to forgive will face consequences.

Forgiveness is not always easy, but it is necessary. The readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A remind people that God forgives them, so they must also forgive others.

Entrance:
1.      Pag-inambitay (swak sa gospel ilabina ang koro part)
2.      Pag-aalaala (Francisco) “inalipin” and “mahabagin” are so G.
3.      Hosea (Norbet)
 

• First Reading – Sirach 27:30—28:7: Wrath and anger are condemned, while forgiveness of others is commended. Remember mortality and God’s commandments, setting aside enmity and overlooking faults.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 103: The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion.

• Bless the Lord for his kindness and mercy. He pardons iniquities, heals ills, and redeems lives. His compassion is vast, putting transgressions far away from those who fear him.

• Second Reading – Romans 14:7-9: Whether living or dying, we belong to the Lord. Christ’s death and resurrection affirm that he is Lord of both the living and the dead, and our lives should reflect that.

• Gospel – Matthew 18:21-35: Jesus teaches about forgiveness using a parable of a servant forgiven a huge debt but who then refuses to forgive a smaller debt. The master, angry at this hypocrisy, punishes him. Jesus warns that we must forgive others wholeheartedly.

 

Offertory:

1. Paghalad ug Pagpasalamat
2. O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
3. Pag-aalay (Francisco) Stanza 4 ang priority. “Gawin pati aming buhay, ‘pagkat sa ‘Yo dumalisay.
4. Sumasamo Kami (Judan)
5. Dwelling Place (Foley)
6. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
7. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)

 
Communion:

1. O Dios, Ikaw Haduol (Cebuano version of You are Near)
2. Anino
3. Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) 
4. Diyos Ay Pag-ibig “Magmahalan tayo’t magtulungan” 
5. O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco) “Nang aking mahango kapwa kong kasimbigo” 
6. Pagbabalik (Alcaraz, Francisco) 
7. Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco) 
8. Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco) 
9. Pagpalain Kailanman (Aquino) 
10. Dakilang Pag-ibig. (Pangilinan, Hontiveros) Stanza 3 ang priority. "Iwasan lahat ang pagkapoot...yamot"
11. All I Ask of You (Norbet) Stanzas 2 & 3 ang priority. 
12. Empty Space (Go, Francisco) 
13. Father, Mercy (Dufford)
14. One More Gift (Francisco) "it would be peace here on earth"
15. Prayer of Saint Francis (Temple) Stanza 3 ang priority. "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
16. We Remember (Haugen) Make sure this isn’t your acclamation song. Stanza 4 ang priority. "See the Face of Christ revealed in ev'ry person standing by your side: gift to one another, and temples of Your love."

Recessional:

1. Ang atong Tulubagon
2. Pagbanwag
3. Pananagutan
4. Let there be Peace on Earth (Miller, Jackson) "Let me walk with my brother in perfect harmony"

 

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - August 30, 2026

 Thank you, kay M.A.B. Alvarez.

The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A teaches about sacrifice, suffering, and following God’s ways. The readings show that being faithful is not always easy, but it is worth it.

• God’s call is strong: Jeremiah feels overwhelmed by God’s message, but he cannot keep it inside. Even when people mock him, he must speak the truth.
• True worship requires sacrifice: Paul urges believers to offer themselves to God. This means living in a way that pleases God, not following what the world values.
• Suffering is part of faith: Jesus tells His disciples that He must suffer and die. This shows that following God’s plan often brings hardship, but it leads to life.
• God’s ways are not human ways: Peter wants to protect Jesus from suffering, but Jesus corrects him. Human thinking often focuses on comfort, but God’s plan is bigger.
• Carrying the cross: Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves and take up their crosses. Faith is not just about belief; it requires action and sacrifice.
• The soul is worth more than the world: Jesus warns that gaining everything means nothing if a person loses their soul. Faith is about seeking what lasts forever, not just what feels good now.
• God will judge each person: Jesus says that the Son of Man will come and repay people for their deeds. Faith is not just about words but about how a person lives.

The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A challenges believers to think differently. Following Jesus means sacrifice, but it leads to true life.

 

Entrance:
1.      Lungsod nga Balaan
2.      Pag-inambitay
3.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
4.      Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Hontiveros, Pangilinan)
5.      Come to Me (Francisco)
6.      Come to me all who are weary (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Jeremiah 20:7-9: You, O LORD, overcame me, and though I’m mocked and derided, I cannot hold back your word. It burns in my heart, and I cannot endure keeping it inside.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 63: My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

O God, I seek you with a thirst like dry, lifeless earth. I’ve seen your power and glory; your kindness is greater than life. My soul clings to you, and your right hand upholds me.

• Second Reading – Romans 12:1-2: I urge you to offer yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. Don’t conform to this age but renew your mind to discern what is good and pleasing to God.

·       Gospel – Matthew 16:21-27: Jesus begins to explain that He must suffer, be killed, and resurrect. Peter rebukes Him, but Jesus says that Peter’s thinking like a man, not God. He tells His followers to deny themselves, take up their crosses, and follow Him. Gaining the world but losing one’s soul is futile. The Son of Man will come and reward each according to their deeds. 

Offertory:
1.      Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2.      Mugna sa Dios (Koro Viannista)
3.      Daygon Ikaw, Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
4.      Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)
5.      Sumasamo Kami (Judan)
6.      Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
7.      Take and Receive
 
Communion:
1.      Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko (swak for the gospel verse 25)
2.      Ang Hagit sa Ebanghelyo
3.      Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon)
4.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
5.      Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
6.      Anima Christi (Arboleda)
7.      God of Silence (Francisco)
8.      In Him Alone (Francisco)
9.      Behold the Wood (Schutte)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
2.      Ang Tawag
3.      Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
4.      Save us, O Lord (Dufford)