Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Year C - June 15, 2025

 Trinity Sunday Year C celebrates the mystery of the Holy Trinity. The readings help us understand God’s wisdom, love, and truth through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

• Wisdom’s Role in Creation: The first reading from Proverbs speaks of Wisdom present at the creation of the world. This shows the involvement of God’s wisdom in all creation.
• Justification by Faith: In Romans, Paul tells us that we are justified by faith and have peace with God. This peace comes through Jesus Christ, showing our connection to God through faith.
• Hope and Endurance: Paul also speaks of enduring afflictions, which build character and hope. This hope is because of the Holy Spirit within us, highlighting the Spirit’s role in our lives.
• Spirit of Truth: Jesus, in the Gospel, promises the Spirit of truth who will guide us. This Spirit will reveal God’s truth to us, showing how the Holy Spirit helps us understand God’s will.
• Unity of the Trinity: Jesus speaks of the unity between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Everything the Father has is also the Son’s, showing their deep connection and shared mission.
• God’s Delight in Humanity: Proverbs mentions that Wisdom found delight in the human race. This highlights that God takes joy in His creation, especially humanity.

Trinity Sunday Year C reminds us of the interconnectedness of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It calls us to reflect on how each Person of the Trinity is active in our lives.

Entrance:

1.     Diosnong Magtutudlo
2.    Diha sa Halaran
3.    Himaya Kanimo
4.    Lungsod nga Balaan
5.    Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Esteban & Hontiveros). Make sure you complete all three stanzas. Never ever cut short this song. Best choice.
6.    Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez). Prioritize Stanza 2.
7.    Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
8.    Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
9.    For You Are My God (Foley)
10. Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) Stanzas 1 and 3 ang priority.
11.  Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) Stanzas 3 and 4 ang priority.
 

Readings:

• First Reading – Proverbs 8:22-31: God’s wisdom declares it was created first, before the earth and oceans. Present during creation, it rejoiced beside God, delighting in the formation of the world and humankind.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 8:  O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
• In awe of the heavens and stars, I marvel at human significance and dignity, honored by God with dominion over all creatures of earth, sea, and air.
• Second Reading – Romans 5:1-5: Justified by faith, we are at peace with God through Jesus, and rejoice in hope. Our sufferings produce endurance, character, and hope, filled with God’s love through the Holy Spirit.
• Gospel – John 16:12-15: Jesus acknowledged the disciples’ limitations in understanding and promised the coming of the Spirit of truth. This Spirit would guide them into all truth, speaking not independently, but revealing future events and glorifying Jesus by sharing His teachings. Jesus affirmed that the Spirit’s revelations are from His divine authority.
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Offertory:
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.    Diyutay Lang Kini
3.    Ning Adlaw sa kalipay
4.    Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio-Hontiveros, or Arboleda-Francisco)
5.    Paghahandog (San Andres)
6.    Dwelling Place (Foley)
7.    Take our bread (Wise)
 
Communion:
1.     Kini Maong Akong Lawas
2.    Way Sukod ang Pagmahal
3.    Ako ang Kahayag
4.    Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
5.    Ang Kaluluwa ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que)
6.    Awit ng Pag-asam (Hangad)
7.    In Him Alone (Francisco)
8.    One More Gift (Francisco)
9.    Sing of Him (Dufford)
10. The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
 
Recessional:
1.     Ang Tawag
2.    Diocesan Shared Vision
3.    Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.    Himaya Kanimo (if not used in Entrance)
5.    Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
6.    I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)