16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - July 20, 2025

 The Mass readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C include stories of hospitality, service, and devotion. These readings offer important lessons on how we can live out our faith in everyday life.

• Hospitality to Strangers: In the first reading, Abraham welcomes three visitors. This shows the importance of being open and welcoming to others.
• Service and Work: The Gospel tells the story of Martha and Mary. Martha’s busy work and Mary’s attentive listening show different ways to serve Jesus.
• Suffering for the Faith: In Colossians 1:24-28, Paul talks about rejoicing in his sufferings. This teaches us that enduring hardships can strengthen our faith.
• Listening to Jesus: Mary sits at Jesus’ feet in the Gospel. This highlights the importance of taking time to listen to Jesus’ teachings.
• God’s Promise: Genesis 18:1-10A includes God’s promise to Abraham about having a son. This reminds us that God keeps His promises.
• Balance of Work and Prayer: Martha and Mary show the need to balance work and prayer. Both are important in our faith journey.
• Mystery of Christ: The second reading speaks of the mystery of Christ. Understanding this mystery helps deepen our faith.

These themes from the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C remind us of the different ways we can live out our faith. By welcoming others, serving, listening, and trusting in God’s promises, we grow closer to Jesus.

 

Entrance:
1.     Pag-inambitay
2.     Himaya Kanimo Kristo Jesus, prioritize stanza 4
3.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco), best choice as Jesus is hospitable
4.     Hosea (Norbet)
5.     I Rejoiced (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
6.     My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino) Stanza 2 ang priority.
7.     Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) Stanza 2 ang priority.

 

Readings:

• First Reading – Genesis 18:1-10A: The Lord appeared to Abraham, who welcomed three visitors with hospitality. One of them promised that Sarah would have a son within a year.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 15: He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.
• Those who live justly, speak truthfully, avoid harm, reject corruption, and act fairly will live with the Lord and never be shaken.
• Second Reading – Colossians 1:24-28:  I suffer for you to share Christ’s afflictions and reveal the mystery of Christ in you, our hope of glory.
• Gospel – Luke 10:38-42: Martha, busy with serving, asked Jesus to tell Mary to help her. Jesus said Mary chose the better part by listening to him, and it won’t be taken from her.

 

Offertory:
1.     Dios Nia Ko
2.     Mugna Sa Dios
3.     Pag-aalay (Francisco)
4.     Unang Alay (Magnaye)
5.     Blessed Be God
6.     To Be Your Bread (Haas)
 
Communion: (We choose this songs because it is part of Jesus sacrifice as our theme for this Sunday is about hospitality. You can choose another song that fits for the theme. Just make it sure, it is liturgical.)
1.     Kini Mao’ng Akong Lawas, “dawata kini… langitnong kalan-on”
2.     Magsaulog Kita Karon, “Sa kauhaw ug kagutom, ang Ginoo nagapakaon.”
3.     Ito ang Aking Katawan (Isidro & Ramirez)
4.     Tinapay ng Buhay (Atienza, Borres & Francisco)
5.     Say the Word (Torres & Pantig-de Jesus)
6.     I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
 
Recessional
1.     Kinsa?
2.     Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.     Diocesan Shared Vision (if you have)
4.     Humayo Tayo (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
5.     Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
6.     I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)
7.     Pilgrim’s Theme (Go, Francisco)