17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - July 27, 2025

The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focuses on prayer, trust, and God’s care for us. The readings show how people turn to God with faith and hope, asking for help and guidance.

• Persistence in prayer: Abraham and Jesus teach the importance of continuing to ask God for help. Both show that faith means trusting God will listen and respond.
• God’s justice and mercy: Abraham asks God to spare the innocent when Sodom is judged. This reminds us that God is both fair and full of mercy.
• Faith and forgiveness: Paul tells the Colossians that their sins are forgiven because of Jesus. This shows that faith brings new life and freedom from sin.
• The gift of prayer: Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray, giving them the Lord’s Prayer. Prayer is a way to build a deeper relationship with God.
• Trust in God’s care: Jesus says God gives good gifts to those who ask. This reminds us to trust in God, who loves and provides for us.
• Interceding for others: Abraham’s prayer for Sodom shows the power of asking God to help others. Prayer is not just for ourselves but for those in need.

These themes help us reflect on how we pray and trust in God. They encourage us to turn to God with faith, knowing that He listens and cares for us.

Entrance:

1.     Diosnong Magtutudlo,
2.     Pag-inambitay
3.     Kasaulogan sa Kinabuhi
4.     Bayan, Magsiawit Na! (Aquino)
5.     Bayan, Umawit (Borres, Baltazar, Francisco)
6.     Come With Praise (Schutte)
7.     For You Are My God (Foley)
8.     Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte)

Readings:

• First Reading – Genesis 18:20-32: God tells Abraham He will check on Sodom and Gomorrah’s sin. Abraham asks God to spare the city if ten innocent people are found, and God agrees.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 138: Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.
• I thank the Lord for hearing my prayers, giving me strength, and protecting me. His kindness lasts forever, and He will complete His work for me.
• Second Reading – Colossians 2:12-14: In baptism, you were buried and raised with Christ. God forgave your sins, canceled your debt, and made you alive with Christ.
• Gospel – Luke 11:1-13: Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray and emphasizes persistence in prayer, assuring them that God will answer. He highlights God’s readiness to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask.
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Offertory:
1.     Dios Nia Ko,
2.     O Dios Dawata,
3.     Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
4.     Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Arboleda, Francisco)
5.     Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
6.     Prayer of Rupert Mayer
 
Communion:
1.     Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon,
2.    Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
3.    Ang Paglingap ng Diyos (Hontiveros) Don’t forget to change Yahweh to Poon.
4.    Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
5.    H’wag Mangamba (Francisco)
6.    Manalig Ka (Perez) best choice as we pray, nananalig tayo
7.    Manatili Ka (Francisco)
8.    O Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros)
9.    O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
10. Pagbabalik (Alcaraz, Francisco)
11.  Pananalanging Maging Bukas-Palad (Rodrigo, Ramirez)
12. Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez) good choice, as we pray God will guide us
13. Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Borres, Gan, Francisco)
14. Sa ‘Yong Piling (Castro, Villaroman)
15. Sino Kayo? (Javellana, Que)
16. Tungo Sa’Yo (Francia, Reyes, Tirol)
17. Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
18. I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
19. I Love the Lord (Aquino)
20.I Seek You for I Thirst (Valdellon)
21. In Him Alone (Francisco)
22.On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
23.Your Heart Today (Franc.isco)
24.Here I Am, Lord
25. In your Own Time (Tirol)
26. Lead Me, Lord
 
Recessional:
1.     Kinsa?
2.    Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.    Diocesan Shared Vision
4.    Humayo’t Ihayag
5.    Magpasalamat sa Kanya
6.    I Will Sing Forever
7.    All My Days