8th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - March 2, 2025

 On the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, the readings focus on important lessons about how we speak, act, and live as Christians. These themes help us reflect on our daily actions and their alignment with our faith.

• The Fruit of Words: Sirach 27:4-7 reminds us that our words reveal our true selves. Good words reflect a good heart.
• Victory Over Death: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 talks about the triumph over death through Jesus Christ. It gives us hope and courage to stand firm in our faith.
• Blind Leading the Blind: In Luke 6:39, Jesus warns about the dangers of following blind guides. We must seek true wisdom and guidance in our leaders.
• Removing the Beam: Luke 6:41-42 teaches us to look at our own faults before judging others. Self-examination leads to true humility.
• Good and Bad Fruit: Luke 6:43-45 compares people to trees, saying that good trees bear good fruit. Our actions and words should show our good hearts.
• Steadfast Labor: 1 Corinthians 15:58 encourages us to work hard in the Lord’s service. Our efforts are never in vain when done for God’s glory.

Reflecting on these themes helps us grow in our faith and live better Christian lives. By aligning our words, actions, and hearts with these lessons, we can follow Christ more closely.

 

AND HERE IS THE LINK FOR ASH WEDNESDAY SUGGESTED SONGS
https://choirmassguide.blogspot.com/2012/02/suggested-mass-line-up-of-songs-for-ash.html
 
Entrance:
1.      Pag-inambitay
2.      Daygon ta ang Ginoo
3.      Pag-aalaala (Francisco)
4.      Bayan, Magsiawit Na (Aquino)
5.      Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Esteban, Hontiveros)
6.      Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) “You have answered my plea.”
7.      Blest be the Lord (Schutte)

Readings:

• First Reading – Sirach 27:4-7: Speech reveals faults and true character. Just as a tree’s fruit shows its care, words show thoughts. Do not praise someone before hearing them speak.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 92: Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
• It is good to thank and praise the Lord, whose kindness and faithfulness are constant. The righteous flourish and bear fruit, proclaiming God’s justice and reliability.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 15:54-58: Through Jesus, we have victory over death. Be steadfast and devoted to the Lord’s work, knowing it is not in vain.
• Gospel – Luke 6:39-45: Jesus teaches that we must address our own faults before correcting others. A person’s actions reflect their inner character, just as a tree is known by its fruit.
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Offertory:
1.      Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2.      Diyutay lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
3.      Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
4.      Narito Ako (San Andres) Prioritize Stanza 2.
5.      Pag-aalay (Francisco) Prioritize Stanza 4.
6.      Dwelling Place (Foley)
7.      Earthen Vessels (Foley)
 
Communion:
1.      Kalig-on sa Pagtoo (Koro Viannista)
2.      Kon Magkatigum Ta
3.      Buhing Pagtoo, swak sa Ebanghelyo but literally ginakanta ni siya sa patay. Porke naandan na nga pangpatay dili na siya pwede kantahon sa lain nga kasaulogon? Same as the first reading di ba? The keyword there is NAANDAN… This song is intended for the mass not for burol or patay alone.
4.      Maging Akin Muli (Aquino)
5.      Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon)
6.      Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
7.      Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
8.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
9.      Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
10.  Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
11.  You are mine (Haas)
12.  I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
 
Recessional:
1.      Kay Kita Usa Ra
2.      Ang Tawag
3.      Kinsa?
4.      Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
5.      Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) Prioritize Stanza 2.
6.      Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
7.      I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)
8.      Lover of Us All (Schutte)
9.      My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)