22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - September 3, 2023

 
We are very sorry for the late post, busy lang po sa school.
 
The readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focus on our natural longing for God. In the first reading Jeremiah realizes he cannot escape his burning desire for God. The second reading tells us that we must allow ourselves to be transformed to be one with Christ. And in the gospel Jesus explains that following him means making sacrifices. Are we willing to do what it takes to be a disciple?
 

• Unwavering Resolve: In the first reading, Jeremiah affirms his commitment to proclaiming God’s message despite the challenges. This theme reflects the determination to persevere in one’s calling, even in the face of adversity.

• Living Sacrifice: The second reading encourages believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God. This theme emphasizes the idea of offering one’s whole life in dedicated service to God.

• Suffering Messiah: The gospel highlights Jesus’ prediction of His own suffering, death, and resurrection. This theme emphasizes the sacrificial aspect of His mission.

• Human Ambitions vs. God’s Will: Jesus rebukes Peter for opposing His path of suffering. This theme underscores the contrast between human desires and God’s divine plan.

• Self-Denial and Cross-Bearing: Jesus talks about taking up the cross to follow Him. This theme stresses the need for self-denial and a willingness to embrace difficulties for the sake of Christ.

• Sacrificing Earthly Gain: Jesus mentions gaining the world but losing one’s soul. This theme highlights the importance of prioritizing eternal values over temporary worldly gains.

• Judgment and Reward: The passage discusses the Son of Man coming to reward each person according to their deeds. This theme emphasizes accountability and the ultimate consequences of one’s choices.

 
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)