20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - August 17, 2025

 The readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C highlight the challenges of living out the faith. They show how faith can bring division, suffering, and the need for perseverance.

• Faith and Conflict: Jesus speaks of bringing division, not peace. Faith can lead to disagreements and even conflict within families and communities.
• Perseverance in Suffering: Jeremiah suffers for speaking God’s truth. The reading from Hebrews calls us to persevere like Jesus, who endured the cross.
• The Cost of Discipleship: Following Jesus is not easy. It may mean facing opposition, even from those closest to us.
• The Role of Prophets: Jeremiah was persecuted for his message. Prophets often face rejection because they speak difficult truths.
• Endurance in the Race: The reading from Hebrews encourages us to run the race with endurance. We are called to keep our eyes on Jesus and not give up, even when it is hard.
• Fire of the Gospel: Jesus says He came to bring fire on the earth. The Gospel challenges us and calls for a passionate response.

These themes from the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C remind us that following Jesus requires courage and endurance. The readings encourage us to stay faithful, even when it is difficult.

Entrance:

1.     Diosnong Magtutudlo, “aron lamang mabuhi sa imong mga hatag.”
2.     Awit mga Binuhat Click Here!
3.     Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros) swak sa first reading
4.     Pag-aalaala (Francisco) “Sa piging”
5.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano & Francisco) 
6.     Sa Piging na Handog (Carlos, Villaroman) 
7.     Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros) 
8.     Table of Plenty

Readings:

• First Reading – Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10: The princes accused Jeremiah of demoralizing the people and threw him into a muddy cistern. Ebed-melech convinced the king to rescue Jeremiah before he died of starvation.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 40: Lord, come to my aid!

I waited for the LORD, and He saved me. He set my feet on a rock, gave me a new song, and is my help and deliverer.

• Second Reading – Hebrews 12:1-4: We must cast off sin and run our race with endurance, focusing on Jesus who endured the cross and opposition, so we do not lose heart.
• Gospel – Luke 12:49-53: Jesus tells His disciples that He came to bring fire and division, not peace. Families will be divided because of Him, with conflicts even among close relatives.

Offertory…
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios, “gikan sa imong kamanggihatagon, nadawat namo kini…”
2.     Uban Ning Pan ug Bino
3.     Gasa sa Gugma
4.     Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
5.     Pag-aalay (Francisco)
6.     Pag-aalay (Francisco)
7.     Sumasamo Kami (Judan)
8.     One Bread, One Body (Foley) Best Choice.
9.     Christify (Francisco & Reyes)
10.   Take our Bread (Wise)Click Here!

Communion…

1.       Ang Kaayo sa Ginoo
2.    Gugma ang Dios
3.    Gugma’g Paglaum
4.    Ang kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
5.    Awit ng Paghahangad "Ikaw ang LAGING hanap"
6.    Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) Empasis on Stanza 2.
7.    Hiram sa Diyos
8.    Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
9.    Huwag Limutin (Aquino)
10.  H’wag Mangamba (Francisco)
11.  Manalaig Ka (Perez)
12.  O Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros)
13.  Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
14.  Paghahandog (San Andres)
15.  Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio,Hontiveros)
16.  Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
17.  Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Arboleda, Francisco)
18.  Panalaging Maging Bukas Palad (Rodrigo, Ramirez)
19.  Pananalig (Borres, Francisco)
20.  Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
21.  Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
22.  Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que)
23.  Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Borres, Gan, Francisco)
24.  Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros) Stanza 3 ang priority.
25.  Tanging Yaman (Gan, Francisco)
26.  Come to Me (Francisco) Stanza 2 ang priority.
27.  Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte)
28.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
29.  Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
30.  God of Silence (Francisco)
31.  How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (Aquino)
32.  I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
33.  In Him Alone (Francisco)
34.  On Eagle’s Wings
35.  One Thing I Ask (Tirol)
36.  Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
37.  Prayer of St. Francis (Temple)
38.  Seek Ye First
39.  Shelter Me, O God (Hurd, Kingsbury)
40.  Take and Receive
41.  The Servant Song
42.  Turn to Me (Foley)

Recessional…
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Tanda ng Kaharian
3.     Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez)
4.     I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
5.    Prepare any Marian song as a recessional song