25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - September 20, 2026

 

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The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds us that God’s ways are different from ours. He is generous and merciful, offering grace to all who seek Him.

• God’s Mercy is Generous: God forgives and welcomes sinners who turn to Him. His mercy is greater than human expectations.
• God’s Ways are Higher: People expect fairness based on effort, but God’s justice is different. He gives according to His wisdom, not human standards.
• Living for Christ: Paul shows that life is about serving Christ. Whether in life or death, we belong to Him.
• The Call to Seek God: Isaiah urges people to turn to God while there is time. God is near to those who seek Him with sincerity.
• God’s Justice is Different: The landowner pays all workers the same wage, showing God’s generosity. He gives freely, not based on human ideas of fairness.
• Humility Before God: People should not question God’s decisions. His ways are beyond human understanding.
• Faithful Living: Paul encourages Christians to live in a way that honors the gospel. Actions should reflect faith in Christ.

The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A teaches that God is merciful and generous. He calls people to trust in His ways and live in faith.

Entrance:
1.      Diosnong Magtutudlo
2.      Pag-inambitay
3.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
4.      Buksan ang aming Puso (Tinio) Prioritize Stanza 2. Lenten, but Stanza 2 is about opening our minds to God’s thoughts....
5.      Seek the Lord (O’Connor) swak sa 1R
6.      City of God (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Isaiah 55:6-9: Seek God while He’s close; abandon wickedness. Turn to the merciful Lord. His thoughts surpass ours, as heaven is above earth. His ways and thoughts are beyond ours.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 145: The Lord is near to all who call upon him.

Daily I’ll bless and praise You, O Lord, forever. Your greatness is beyond measure. You’re gracious, merciful, slow to anger, kind, and just. You’re near to all who call upon You.

• Second Reading – Philippians 1:20C-24, 27A: In life or death, I magnify Christ. Life means fruitful labor. Caught between longing for departure to be with Christ and staying for your benefit. Live worthily of the gospel.

• Gospel – Matthew 20:1-16A: The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who hires laborers at different times. Those who worked only an hour received the same wage as those who worked all day. The landowner’s generosity teaches that God’s ways are not based on human standards of fairness.

Offertory:
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.     Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
3.     Nagahalad Kami
4.     Dios Nia Ko
5.     Mula sa ‘Yo (Francisco)
6.     Pag-aalay (Francisco)
7.     Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Arboleda, Francisco)
8.     Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9.     Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
 
Communion:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas
2.      O Dios Ikaw, Haduol (swak sa unang pagbasa)
3.      Hiyas (prioritize stanza 2 after chorus swak sa gospel)
4.      Hagit sa Kristohanong Katilingban (literally dili jud siya sibo sa gospel but in terms of challenge na naexperience nato karong mga panahona masibo gihapon siya)
5.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
6.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
7.      O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
8.      Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
9.      Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
10.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
11.  Here in This Place (Haas)
12.  I Hear My Name (Francisco)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
2.      Ang Tawag
3.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
4.      Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
5.      Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte)
6.      Magnificat (Haas) Sing Stanzas 2 and 3.

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"