22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year C - August 31, 2025

      On the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, the readings teach us about humility and generosity. These lessons are shown through simple actions and attitudes.

• Humility before God: Sirach advises humility, reminding us to be modest and not to seek praise. We should acknowledge our limitations and depend on God.

• Gentleness and wisdom: Being gentle and wise brings more respect than being proud and boastful. Gentleness leads to better relationships and more peace.

• Knowing our place: Recognizing our smallness helps us see the greatness of God. It reminds us to be humble and grateful.

• Generosity without reward: Jesus teaches to invite those who cannot repay us, showing true generosity. This selfless giving reflects God’s love.

• Serving others: Helping those in need without expecting anything in return reflects true Christian love. Service is a key aspect of living out our faith.

• Respect for all: Respect everyone, not just the wealthy or powerful, as everyone is valuable in God’s eyes. This shows that all people deserve love and kindness.

These themes for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C guide us to live humbly and serve others. They remind us that true greatness comes from being kind and humble.
 
Entrance:
1.     Pag-inambitay
2.     Bayan, Magsiawit na
3.     Come with Praise
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29: Be humble in all you do, and you will be loved. Seek wisdom, avoid what is beyond you, and give alms to atone for sins.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 68: God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor.

God provides for the poor and needy, giving them a home and bringing joy to the righteous. He protects orphans and widows, and revives the land for his people.

• Second Reading – Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24A: You have come to the heavenly Jerusalem, where angels and the righteous gather, and Jesus mediates a new covenant with his powerful, redemptive blood.

• Gospel – Luke 14:1, 7-14: Jesus taught about humility, advising guests to take the lowest place and hosts to invite those who cannot repay. He promised that those who humble themselves will be exalted and will be rewarded at the resurrection.

 
Offertory:
1.     Ania ang among Gasa
2.     Dawata O Ginoo
3.     Paghahandog
4.     Earthen Vessel
5.     Dwelling Place
 
Communion:
1.     Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
2.     Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
3.     Huwag Kang Mangamba
4.     Manalig Ka
5.     In Him Alone
6.     On Eagle’s wings
7.     Take and Receive
8.     The Servant Song
 
Recessional:
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Ang Tawag sa Panahon
3.     Mapapalad
4.     Life Forevermore
5.     Faith of Our Fathers