16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - July 19, 2026

 The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focuses on God’s patience, mercy, and the growth of His kingdom. The readings show how God gives people time to change and how His kingdom grows in unexpected ways.

• God’s Justice and Mercy: God is strong but also kind. He gives people time to turn back to Him instead of punishing them right away.

• Patience in Growth: The parable of the wheat and weeds teaches that good and bad exist together for now. God waits until the right time to separate them.

• Power of Small Beginnings: The mustard seed and yeast show that God’s kingdom starts small but grows. What seems unimportant can have a big impact.

• The Spirit’s Help in Prayer: The Holy Spirit helps when people do not know what to say in prayer. God understands even when words fail.

• Hope for Repentance: God does not rush to punish but gives people chances to change. He wants them to turn back to Him.

• Trust in God’s Timing: The farmer in the parable waits for the right time to gather the harvest. God knows the right time to act in the world and in people’s lives.

The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds people that God is patient and merciful. He gives time for growth and change, and His kingdom will grow in ways they may not expect.
 
Entrance:
·       Awit sa Himaya
·       Awit sa Pagdayeg
·       Awit ng Pasasalamat
·       Buksan ang aming Puso (Tinio, Hontiveros)
·       Praise the Lord, My Soul (Foley)
·       All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Wisdom 12:13, 16-19: There is only one God who cares for all, exercising justice, and demonstrating might. God teaches us that power is accompanied by kindness and provides hope through the possibility of repentance.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 86:

• God is good, forgiving, and kind to those who call upon Him. All nations will worship Him for His wondrous deeds. He is merciful, patient, faithful, and gives strength to His servants.

• Second Reading – Romans 8:26-27: The Spirit assists us when we are unsure how to pray, speaking on our behalf in line with God’s will.

• Gospel – Matthew 13:24-43: Jesus tells a parable about a farmer who sowed good seeds in his field, but an enemy also sowed weeds among them. When the weeds grew, the farmer chose to let them coexist with the wheat until the harvest. He also shares parables of the mustard seed and yeast, illustrating the small beginnings and power of God’s kingdom.

 
Offertory:
·       Diyutay lang Kini
·       Ihalad Namo Kanimo
·       Pag-aalay ng Puso
·       Unang Alay
·       Christify
·       Blessed be GOD
 
Communion:
·       Ang Kinabuhi sa Tawo
·       Kini Maong Akong Lawas
·       Pagkakaibigan
·       Hiram sa Dios
·       One Thing I ask
·       Love and Truth Will Meet
 
Recessional:
·       Ang Tawag
·       Pananagutan
·       Tanda ng Kaharian ng Dios
·       Save us, O Lord..
 

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - July 12, 2026

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The readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focus on God’s word and how people receive it. They remind us that God’s message is meant to bring life, but it requires open hearts to grow.

• Power of God’s Word: God’s word is like rain that nourishes the earth. It always fulfills its purpose, just as the first reading says.

• Fertile Hearts and Faith: The parable of the sower shows that people respond to God in different ways. A heart that is open and willing to listen will grow in faith.

• Challenges to Faith: Some people struggle to hold on to God’s message. Distractions, worries, and hardships can keep faith from growing.

• Hope in Future Glory: The second reading reminds us that present struggles are small compared to the joy that will come. This hope helps believers stay strong.

• God’s Generosity in Creation: The psalm describes the beauty and richness of the earth. It reflects how God provides and blesses those who trust in Him.

• Call to Listen and Understand: Jesus explains that not everyone truly listens to God’s word. Understanding takes effort and a desire to grow.

God’s word is always working, but people must be ready to receive it. The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A calls us to trust, listen, and let faith take root.
Entrance:
 
1.      Diha sa Halaran (Koro Viannista)
2.      Atong Daygon ang Ginoo
3.      Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
4.      Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Pangilinan & Hontiveros)
5.      Come with into the Fields (Schutte)
3.      Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
4.      Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Pangilinan & Hontiveros)
5.      Come with into the Fields (Schutte)
Readings:

• First Reading – Isaiah 55:10-11: The Lord’s word is likened to rain that nourishes the earth, promising that it will accomplish its intended purpose without returning void.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 65: The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.

You enrich the land, making it fruitful. Your generosity fills the year with abundance, causing fields and valleys to flourish and sing with joy.

• Second Reading – Romans 8:18-23: Current sufferings are minimal compared to the future glory awaiting God’s children. All creation yearns for this liberation and shares in the anticipation of redemption.

• Gospel – Matthew 13:1-23: Jesus shares a parable about a sower who scattered seeds, symbolizing the spreading of God’s word. The seeds fell on different types of soil, representing various responses to the message. Some seeds produced abundant fruit, while others were hindered by thorns, rocky ground, or birds. Jesus explains the meaning of each element, highlighting the importance of receptive hearts for the growth and understanding of God’s teachings. 
  
  
  

Offertory:
1.      Dagyon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.      Diyutay Lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
3.      Banyuhay (Esteban)
4.      Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
5.      Christify (Bukas Palad)
6.      Blessed be GOD

Communion:
1.      Ang Magpupugas ug Daghan (swak na swak kaayo sa gospel)
2.      Ang Kinabuhi sa Tawo (swak sab kaayo as the song mentions BINHI)
3.      Ang Tawag
4.      Pagkakaibigan
5.      Ang Mabuting Pastol
6.      The Seed
7.      You are Mine
 
Recessional:
1.      Magpasalamat ta Niya
2.      Kahiusa
3.      Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa
4.      Glory and Praise to Our GOD