26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - September 29, 2024

 On the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the readings highlight important lessons about community, wealth, and moral conduct. We see how God’s spirit works in unexpected ways and how serious the call to righteousness is.

• God’s Spirit is Free: In Numbers, God’s spirit rests on two men who were not in the meeting. This shows that God can choose anyone to share His message.
• Warning Against Wealth: James warns the rich about the misuse of wealth. Wealth should be used to help others, not just for personal gain.
• Inclusive Ministry: In the Gospel, Jesus says anyone who does good in His name is part of His mission. This teaches us to be open and inclusive.
• Avoiding Sin: Jesus warns about the seriousness of sin. He uses strong language to show how important it is to avoid sin at all costs.
• Helping the Needy: James speaks against those who hoard wealth while others suffer. Helping those in need is a key part of living our faith.
• Recognizing Others’ Good Works: The disciples try to stop someone casting out demons in Jesus’ name. Jesus teaches them to recognize and support good works done by others.

These themes for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B remind us to be open to God’s spirit in unexpected ways and to live justly. They call us to avoid sin, help others, and recognize good works.

 

Entrance…
1.      Lungsod nga Balaan
2.     Awit mga Binuhat
3.     Diosnong Magtutudlo
4.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco) Stanza 2 ang priority. 
5.     City of God (Schutte)
6.     Blest Be the Lord (Schutte)
 

Readings…

• First Reading – Numbers 11:25-29: The LORD bestowed Moses’ spirit on seventy elders, including Eldad and Medad who prophesied in the camp, leading Moses to wish all people were prophets.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 19: The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

God’s law revives the soul and gives wisdom; His judgments are true and fair. I seek forgiveness for unknown faults and pray to be kept from deliberate sins.

• Second Reading – James 5:1-6: The rich are admonished for hoarding wealth and exploiting workers; their luxury and injustice will lead to their downfall.
• Gospel – Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48: Jesus instructed his disciples not to hinder someone casting out demons in his name, affirming those not against them are allies. He stressed the gravity of causing believers to sin, using strong metaphors to emphasize the importance of avoiding sin and its severe consequences, even if it requires personal sacrifice.

Offertory…
1.      Dios Nia Ko
2.     Mugna sa Dios
3.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios
4.     Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin ((Francisco) 
5.     Narito Ako (San Andres) 
6.     Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
7.     Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio, Hontiveros) or (Arboleda, Francisco) 
8.     Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9.     Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco) 
10.   All That I Have (Hangad, This Time With You album)

Communion…
1.      Misyon sa Tawo
2.     Himoa Ko’ng Abayan sa Kalinaw
3.     Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
4.     Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) Stanza 2 ang priority. 
5.     Bawat Sandali (Gan, Francisco) 
6.     Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros) 
7.     Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa 
8.     Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco) 
9.     Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino) 
10.   All I Ask of You (Norbet)
11.    Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte) 
12.   Lead Me, Lord (De Pano) 
13.   This Alone (Manion) 
14.   I Seek You for I Thirst (Valdellon)
15.   All That Is Hidden (Farrell)

Recessional…
1.      Ang Tawag, since Vocation month pa po tayo..
2.     Kinsa?
3.     Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.     Mapapalad (Ramirez)
5.     Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
6.     I Will Sing Forever
 

Have a blessed weekend everyone and thanks for visiting my blog 😊