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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - September 24, 2023

 
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The readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A highlight God’s generosity. In the first reading we are told that God does not think the way we think. The psalm praises God’s compassion, justice, and mercy. The second reading reminds us that we must labor to imitate Christ. And in the gospel Jesus tells the parable about the workers in the vineyard and the generous landowner who paid them all the same wage.
 
Theme: (You can choose or add songs that is relevant or connected for the message of this week readings)
 
  • Fair Compensation: This theme revolves around the concept of fairness in compensation for work done. It explores the idea that equal effort should result in equitable rewards.
  • Generosity and Grace: The gospel presents the idea of showing generosity and grace even when it’s unexpected. This theme underlines the value of extending kindness to others without a fixed set of conditions.
  • Challenging Conventional Norms: The text challenges the conventional understanding of work and rewards. It emphasizes that sometimes, established norms should be reevaluated to ensure a just and compassionate society.
  • Equality of Worth: This theme highlights the inherent worth of all individuals, regardless of their contributions. It suggests that everyone deserves respect and consideration, irrespective of their roles.
  • Jealousy and Comparison: This theme delves into the issue of jealousy and the tendency to compare oneself with others. It reflects on how such feelings can arise when others receive equal treatment despite differing efforts.
  • Divine Perspective: The gospel offers a divine perspective on matters of compensation and worth. It suggests that human notions of fairness may differ from how God perceives these concepts.
 
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. O 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.

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