16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - July 21, 2024

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On the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the readings highlight God’s care for His people and the unity brought by Christ. They show how God promises to guide and protect us, breaking down barriers and giving us peace.

• God’s Promise to Lead: Jeremiah speaks of God condemning bad leaders and promising to lead His people with wisdom and justice. This shows God’s commitment to guide and protect His flock.
• Unity in Christ: Ephesians highlights how Christ’s sacrifice has made us one. He has broken down barriers, giving us all access to the Father and creating peace among us.
• Compassion of Jesus: In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus sees the crowd’s need and teaches them with compassion. He recognizes their need for guidance, like sheep without a shepherd.
• Just Leadership: Jeremiah’s message emphasizes the need for just and wise leaders. God promises to personally ensure the safety and growth of His people.
• Peace Through Sacrifice: Ephesians explains how Christ’s sacrifice brings peace. His actions reconcile us with God and each other.
• Need for Guidance: Mark’s Gospel shows people seeking Jesus’ guidance. Jesus responds with compassion, understanding their need for a shepherd.

The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B reminds us of God’s promise to lead and protect us. It also shows how Christ’s sacrifice unites us and brings peace.

 
Entrance:
1.     Pag-inambitay
2.     Himaya Kanimo Kristo Jesus, prioritize stanza 4
3.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco)
4.     Hosea (Norbet) admittedly pang Lent, pero if you prioritize and repeat Stanza 3. 
5.     I Rejoiced (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority. 
6.     My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino) Stanza 2 ang priority. 
7.     Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) Stanza 2 ang priority.
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Jeremiah 23:1-6: The LORD condemns leaders who mislead His flock and promises to personally restore and protect them with just and wise leadership, ensuring their safety and growth.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 23:  The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want

I am guided by the Lord and need nothing more. He comforts and protects me always, and I will dwell with Him forever.

• Second Reading – Ephesians 2:13-18; Christ has made us one by His sacrifice, breaking down barriers and granting us all access to the Father, ensuring peace among us.

• Gospel – Mark 6:30-34: Jesus and the apostles retreat for rest, but a large crowd follows. Seeing their need, Jesus compassionately teaches them, recognizing their guidance like sheep without a shepherd.

 

Offertory:
1.     Dios Nia Ko
2.     Mugna Sa Dios
3.     Pag-aalay (Francisco) 
4.     Unang Alay (Magnaye) 
5.     Blessed Be God 
6.     To Be Your Bread (Haas) 
 
Communion:
1.     Ang Dios Magbalantay (Fernandez)
2.     Ang Ginoo Akong Magbalantay (Koro Viannista)
3.     Kini Maong Akong Lawas
4.     Nadawat Namo Ginoo
5.     Ang Mabuting Pastol (Hontiveros)
6.     Ang Panginoon ang aking Pastol (Isidro, Ramirez)
7.     Kapayapaan (Aquino) 
8.     Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que) Stanza 3 ang priority. 
9.     Psalm 23 (Hangad)
10.   As Water to the Thirsty (Haas)
11.   Come to Me (Francisco)
12.   Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
13.   Like a Shepherd (Dufford)
14.   One More Gift (Francisco)
15.   Pastorale (Francisco)
16.   Prayer for Peace (Haas)
17.   Prayer of Saint Francis (Temple)
18.   Theme from the Cardinal 
19.   Turn to Me (Foley) 
 
Recessional:
1.     Kinsa?
2.     Ang Tawag
3.     Pagbanwag
4.     Paghigugma sa Ginoo
5.     Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco) 
6.     I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)