2nd Sunday of Lent - Year C - March 16, 2025

2^nd Sunday of Lent Year C
March  16, 2025
 
On the 2nd Sunday of Lent Year C, the readings invite us to reflect on faith, transformation, and God’s promises. These themes help us to grow closer to God during Lent.

• God’s Promise to Abram: God promises Abram descendants as numerous as the stars. This shows God’s faithfulness and His plan for our salvation.

• Covenant with Abram: God makes a covenant with Abram, ensuring his future and the land for his descendants. This covenant is a sign of God’s commitment to His people.

• Faith and Righteousness: Abram’s faith is counted as righteousness. This teaches us the importance of faith in our relationship with God.

• Heavenly Citizenship: St. Paul urges us to follow his example and live as citizens of heaven. This reminds us to focus on our heavenly home and not just on earthly things.

• Christ’s Glory Revealed: In the Transfiguration, Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John. This shows His divine nature and prepares them for His suffering and death.

• Listen to Jesus: God the Father tells the disciples to listen to His beloved Son. This emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ teachings and following His example.

The 2nd Sunday of Lent Year C calls us to deepen our faith and trust in God’s promises. It encourages us to listen to Jesus and live as citizens of heaven.
 
ENTRANCE:
1. Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2. Pasaylo Ginoo
3. Alay sa Kapwa
4. Ang Tawag Niya
5. Buksan ang aming Puso
6. Bless the Lord, My Soul (Berthier)
7. God of Mercy and Compassion (Vaughn)
8. Hosea (Norbet)
9. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)
 
READINGS:

• First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18: God promised Abram countless descendants and the land from Egypt to the Euphrates. Abram believed, and God made a covenant with him, marked by a ritual with animal sacrifices.

• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

• The Lord is my light and salvation. I seek His presence and help, trusting I will see His goodness. Wait for the Lord with courage.

• Second Reading: Philippians 3:17 – 4:1: Imitate those who follow Christ. Many focus on earthly things and face destruction. Our citizenship is in heaven, and Jesus will transform us. Stand firm in the Lord.

• Gospel: Luke 9:28B-36: Jesus took Peter, John, and James to pray on a mountain. His appearance changed, and Moses and Elijah appeared. A cloud overshadowed them, and a voice said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”

 

OFFERTORY:
1. O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2. Kini Mao Akong Lawas
3. Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
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3. Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
4. Narito Ako (San Andres)
5. Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)
6. Earthen Vessels (Foley) “Light has shown”
7. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
8. Take Our Bread (Wise)
9. To Be Your Bread (Haas)
10. To You, O Lord (Haugen)
11. We Remember (Haugen)
 
COMMUNION:
1. Misyon sa Tawo
2.  Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.  Ang Tawo Niining kalibutan
4.  O Krus Kaluwasan
5. Ama kong Mahal (Aquino)
6. Ang Biyaya ng Diyos (Judan, Hontiveros)
7. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
8. Huwag Mangamba (Francisco)
9. Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros)
10. Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
11. Manalig Ka (Perez)
12. Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
13. Sa Piling Mo (Borres, Que)
14. Sa Iyong mga Yapak (Cerino)
15. Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros)
16. Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
17. Manalig Ka (Perez)
18. Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
19. Sa Piling Mo (Borres, Que)
20. Sa Iyong mga Yapak (Cerino)
21. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
22. Salmo 27 (Magnaye)
23. Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
24. Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
25. Now We Remain (Haas)
26. Only This I Want (Schutte)
27. Yahweh the Faithful One (Schutte) “Yahweh’s love” becomes “The Lord’s love”
28. On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas) “shine like the sun”
29. Prayer for Peace (Haas)
30. Empty Space (Go & Francisco)
 
RECESSIONAL:
1. Asin ug Kahayag
2. Kinsa?
3. Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
4. Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
5. Brother to Brother (Hontiveros)
6. Service (Ceasar)
7. Time to Change (Jacinto)
8. What You Hear in the Dark (Schutte) Prioritize Stanzas 1 & 2.