18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - August 4, 2024

 Salamat po sa suporta at pagbisita.

The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings focus on God’s care and our call to live in righteousness. These readings remind us of God’s constant presence and the need for spiritual nourishment.

• God’s Care for Needs: God provided bread and meat to the Israelites in the desert, showing His care for their physical needs. This reminds us that God listens and responds to our needs.

• Bread from Heaven: The manna from heaven in Exodus and Jesus as the bread of life in John show that God provides both physical and spiritual nourishment. This teaches us to seek God for our true sustenance.

• Rejecting Old Ways: Paul tells the Ephesians to discard their old sinful ways and embrace a new life. This means living according to Jesus’ teachings in righteousness and holiness.

• Renewal of Mind: Renewal in Christ means changing how we think and act. Paul calls us to let go of sinful thoughts and behaviors and adopt a Christ-like mindset.

• Seeking Eternal Life: In John, Jesus tells the crowd to seek food that endures to eternal life. This highlights the importance of focusing on spiritual growth and salvation over earthly desires.

• Jesus as the Bread of Life: Jesus declares that He is the bread of life, promising that those who come to Him will never hunger or thirst. This signifies that true fulfillment comes from a relationship with Jesus.

These themes from the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B encourage us to trust in God’s care and seek a deeper relationship with Christ. Reflecting on these themes can guide us in our spiritual journey.
 
Entrance…
1.     Diosnong Magtutudlo, “aron lamang mabuhi sa imong mga hatag.”
2.     Awit mga Binuhat
3.     Pag-aalaala (Francisco) “Sa piging”
4.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano & Francisco) 
5.     Table of Plenty
 
Readings…

• First Reading – Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15: The Israelites complained of hunger, so God promised to send bread from heaven and meat at dusk to demonstrate His power and care.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 78: The Lord gave them bread from heaven.
• God provided manna from heaven as food and led the faithful to His holy land, demonstrating His power and care.

• Second Reading – Ephesians 4:17, 20-24: Discard your old ways and renew your mind. Embrace a new self, crafted in righteousness and holiness, as taught by Jesus Christ.

• Gospel – John 6:24-35: Jesus teaches in Capernaum, telling the crowd to seek eternal sustenance. He identifies himself as the bread of life, promising that those who come to him will never hunger or thirst.

Offertory…
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios, “gikan sa imong kamanggihatagon, nadawat namo kini…”
2.     Uban Ning Pan ug Bino
3.     Gasa sa Gugma
4.     Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
5.     Pag-aalay (Francisco)
6.     One Bread, One Body (Foley) Best Choice.
7.     Christify (Francisco & Reyes)
8.     Take our Bread (Wise)
 
Communion…
1.     Kini Mao’ng Akong Lawas, “dawata kini… langitnong kalan-on”
2.     Magsaulog Kita Karon, “Sa kauhaw ug kagutom, ang Ginoo nagapakaon.”
3.     Ito ang Aking Katawan (Isidro & Ramirez)
4.     Tinapay ng Buhay (Atienza, Borres & Francisco) 
5.     Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena & Hontiveros) admittedly Lenten, but if you prioritize Stanza 3...
6.     Tanggapin Ninyo (Que) 
7.     Say the Word (Torres & Pantig-de Jesus)
8.     Anima Christi (Arboleda)
9.     The Presence of Jesus (Haas)
10.   We Remember (Haugen) Stanzas 1 and 2 ang priority.
 
Recessional…
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Tanda ng Kaharian
3.     I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)