24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - September 15, 2024

 The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings highlight faith, trust in God, and the call to follow Christ. These themes show us how to live out our faith in everyday life.

• Listening to God: Isaiah speaks about listening to God and not rebelling. We are called to be attentive to God’s voice in our lives.

• Enduring Suffering: Isaiah describes the suffering servant. Suffering can be a part of our journey with God.

• Faith and Works: James emphasizes that faith without works is dead. Our actions must reflect our faith in God.

• Confessing Jesus as Messiah: In the Gospel, Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah. Recognizing Jesus’ true identity is essential for our faith.

• Carrying the Cross: Jesus calls us to take up our cross and follow Him. We must be willing to face challenges for our faith.

• Losing Life to Save It: Jesus teaches that losing our life for His sake leads to true life. Sacrifice is part of our commitment to Christ.

These themes for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B guide us to deepen our relationship with God and to live out our faith in practical ways. Reflecting on these can help us grow closer to Christ and strengthen our commitment to following Him.

(Source: https://young-catholics.com/3386/24th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-b/)

Entrance…
1.     Diha sa Halaran
2.     Pag-inambitay
3.     Diosnong Magtutudlo
4.     Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros) 
5.     Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros) 
6.     Blest Be the Lord (Schutte)

Readings…

• First Reading – Isaiah 50:5-9A: God supports me, so I face opposition without shame or fear, confident that no one can prove me wrong.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 116: I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. I rejoice in God’s kindness as He listens and saves me from death, allowing me to live in His presence.

• Second Reading – James 2:14-18: Claiming faith without action is useless. True faith is demonstrated through caring deeds, not just words.

• Gospel – Mark 8:27-35: Jesus challenges His followers to recognize Him as the Messiah and teaches about self-denial and the hardships of following Him, promising life to those who sacrifice for His sake.

 

Offertory…
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios
2.     Mugna Sa Dios
3.     Dios Nia Ko
4.     Ania O Dios
5.     Narito Ako (San Andres)
6.     Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
7.     Pag-aalay (Francisco)
8.     Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco) A little bit Lenten though. 
9.     Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
10.   Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
11.   How Shall I Sing to God? (Haas) 
 
Communion…
1.     Kini Maong Akong Lawas
2.     Balaan nga Gugma
3.     Buta
4.     Ako ang Kahayag
5.     Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino) 
6.     Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Aquino) 
7.     Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon) 
8.     Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) 
9.     Bawat Sandali (Gan, Francisco)
10.   Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros) Stanzas 3 and 4 ang priority. 
11.   Gabing Kulimlim (Arboleda, Francisco) 
12.   Huwag Limutin (Aquino)
13.   Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros)
14.   Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
15.   Manalig Ka (Perez)
16.   Before the Sun Burned Bright (Schutte) 
17.   Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
18.   Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
19.   God of Love (Schutte)
20.  God of Silence (Francisco) 
21.   If I Could Touch You (Francisco)
22.  Jesus on the Cross (Go, Francisco) 
23.  Love is the Answer (Hannisian) 
24.  Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
25.  Now We Remain (Haas) Medyo for Easter, though.
26.  On Eagle's Wings (Joncas)
27.  Only This I Want (Schutte) Best choice.
 
Recessional…
1.     Kinsa?
2.     Ang Tawag
3.     Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.     Mapapalad
5.     Happy Are the Ones (Schutte) 
6.     Life Forevermore (Ellerton, Francisco)

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - September 8, 2024

Pasensya na po na nahuli ng update. Naubusan lang ng load. 

The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings highlight God’s healing and justice. They remind us of God’s care for the needy and the importance of treating everyone equally.

• God’s Promise of Healing: God promises to deliver and heal, turning barren landscapes into flourishing life. This is seen in Isaiah where God transforms the dry land into streams of water.

• Justice for the Poor: James emphasizes that favoritism based on wealth is against Christian faith. God honors the poor in spirit, promising them His kingdom.

• Jesus’ Healing Power: Jesus heals a deaf man with a speech problem. This miracle shows Jesus’ compassion and power to heal.

• Equality in Faith: James warns against treating people differently because of their wealth. True faith means treating everyone equally, as God does.

• God’s Care for the Needy: Isaiah’s prophecy shows God caring for the afflicted. He brings joy and healing to those who suffer.

• Faith in Action: The readings call us to act on our faith. This means helping those in need and not showing favoritism.

These themes remind us of God’s love and care for all people, especially the poor and needy. They call us to live our faith by treating everyone with equality and compassion.
 
Entrance…
1.   Pag-inambitay, swak sa First Reading
2.   Daygon ta ang Ginoo
3.     Diosnong Magtutudlo
4.     Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros) 
5.     Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros)
6.     Halina at Lumapit (Habito) 
7.     Halina’t Umawit (Flores, Villaroman) 
8.     Pag-aalaala (Francisco) 
9.     Purihin ang Panginoon (Isidro, Ramirez) 
10.   Magpuri sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
11.   All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford)
12.   Blest be the Lord (Schutte)
13.   City of God (Schutte)
14.   Come With Praise (Schutte)
15.   Praise the Lord My Soul (Foley)
16.   Throughout All Time (Haas)
 
Readings…

• First Reading – Isaiah 35:4-7A: God promises to deliver and heal, transforming the afflicted and the barren landscapes into flourishing life.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 146: Praise the Lord, my soul!

• Second Reading – James 2:1-5: Treating people differently based on wealth contradicts faith in Jesus Christ. God honors the poor in spirit, promising them His kingdom.

• Gospel – Mark 7:31-37: Jesus healed a deaf man with a speech issue in the Decapolis. Despite Jesus’ instructions, the news of his miraculous power spread widely among the astounded witnesses.
  
  
  

The Lord is forever faithful, providing justice, sustenance, and freedom, supporting the oppressed and thwarting the wicked, ruling through all generations.
 
Offertory…
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.     Gasa sa Gugma
3.     O Dios Dawata
4.     Nagahalad Kami
5.     Mula sa ‘Yo (Francisco) 
6.     Narito Ako (San Andres) 
7.      Pag-aalay (Francisco)
8.     Unang Alay (Magnaye)
9.     All that I have (Hangad)
10.   Earthen Vesels (Foley)
11.   One Bread, One Body (Foley) 
12.   To be your bread (Haas) 
 
Communion…
1.     Buta, swak sa first reading and gospel
2.     Ako ang Kahayag
3.     Kini Maong Akong Lawas
4.     Ang Dios Magbalantay, emphasize the chorus
5.     Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino) 
6.     Ang Kaluluwa Ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que) 
7.     Ang Paglingap ng Diyos (Hontiveros) 
8.     Awit ng Panghahangad (Cenzon) 
9.     Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) Very good choice 
10.   Gabing Kulimlim (Arboleda, Francisco) 
11.   Halina, Lumapit sa Akin (Isidro, Que) 
12.   Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino) 
13.   Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
14.   Manalig Ka (Perez)
15.   Manatili Ka (Francisco)
16.   O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco) Very Good Choice
17.   Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
18.   Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que)
19.   All I Ask of You (Norbet) 
20.  As Water to the Thirsty (Haas)
21.   Be Not Afraid (Dufford) 
22.  Come to Me (Francisco)
23.  Come to Me All Who are Weary (Schutte)
24.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
25.  Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
26.  God of Silence (Francisco)
27.  I Seek You for I Thirst (Valdellon)
28.  The Lord’s Steadfast Love (Hangad)
29.  Let me be your Stillness (Hangad)
30.  In Him Alone (Francisco)
31.   Lead Me Lord (De Pano)
32.  On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
33.  The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
34.  The Presence of Jesus (Haas)
35.  You Are Mine (Haas) Stanzas 2 and 3 ang priority. Very Good choice.
 
Recessional…
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Kinsa?
3.     Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco) 
4.     Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
5.     Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan & Go)
6.     Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros) Best choice
7.     Humayo Tayo (Panilinan, Hontiveros) 
8.     Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) 
9.     Mapapalad (Ramirez) 
10.   O Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino) 
11.   Before the Sun burned bright (Schutte)
12.   All My Days (Schutte, Murray) 
13.   Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) 
14.   I Will Sing Forever (Francisco) 
15.   My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino) 
16.   Praise God (Dufford, Foley)
17.   The Lord is My Light (Foley)