26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - September 28, 2025

 The readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C call us to care about others. In the first reading we are warned against being complacent while others suffer. The psalm praises the justice of God. In the second reading Paul reminds us to pursue virtues. In the gospel Jesus tells the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, where a wealthy man ignored the needs of a poor man every day.
The readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on themes of wealth, responsibility, and the afterlife. They challenge us to reflect on our own lives in light of eternal values.

• Wealth and Complacency: The reading from Amos criticizes those who are comfortable and indifferent to the suffering around them. It shows that God sees and judges our indifference, especially when we ignore others’ needs while living in luxury.

• Moral Integrity: Paul urges Timothy to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness. This theme tells us that living a good life involves more than avoiding bad actions; it also requires actively cultivating virtues.

• Eternal Consequences: The Gospel parable about Lazarus and the rich man illustrates that our actions have consequences beyond this life. It teaches us that how we treat others, especially those in need, influences our eternal destiny.

• The Role of Scripture: The rich man learns that Moses and the prophets’ teachings are enough to guide us to live rightly. This emphasizes the importance of paying attention to Scripture as a guide for our lives.

• Justice for the Poor: Both Amos and the Gospel highlight God’s concern for the poor and suffering. It reminds us that our faith calls us to help those who are less fortunate.

• Ultimate Authority of God: Paul describes God as the only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. This reaffirms that all power and authority ultimately belong to God, and we are to live in a way that honors Him.

These themes from the readings of the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C invite us to examine our lives and align our actions with God’s expectations. They call us to live not just for today, but with an eye toward eternity.

 Entrance:
1.    Pag-inambitay
2.    Awit sa Pagdayeg
3.    Alay sa Kapwa
4.    Buklod ng Pag-ibig
5.    Come with Praise
6.    Happy are the Ones
 

• First Reading – Amos 6:1A, 4-7: God condemns those living in luxury and indifference in Zion, foretelling their exile and the end of their extravagant celebrations.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 146:  Praise the Lord, my soul!

• God brings justice, feeds the hungry, frees prisoners, heals the blind, and supports the downtrodden, orphan, and widow, reigning eternally over all generations.

• Second Reading – 1 Timothy 6:11-16: A man of God is urged to pursue virtues and hold onto eternal life, keeping commandments until Christ’s return, honoring the immortal, unseen Sovereign.

• Gospel – Luke 16:19-31: Jesus narrated a parable contrasting a rich man’s luxurious life with Lazarus, a destitute man. After death, Lazarus found comfort with Abraham, while the rich man suffered. The rich man’s plea for relief and a warning for his brothers was denied, emphasizing the sufficiency of Moses and the prophets’ teachings.
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Offertory:
1.    O Dios Dawata
2.    Gasa sa Gugma
3.    Pag-aalay ng Puso
4.    Narito Ako (San Andres)
5.    Earthern Vessel
6.    Take our Bread
 
Communion:
1.    Buta
2.    Kini Maong Akong Lawas
3.    Awit ng Paghilom
4.    Bawat Sandali
5.    Pagkabighani
6.    Halina, Lumapit sa Akin
7.    Dakilang Pag-ibig
8.    God of Silence
9.    Seek Ye First
10.  One Thing I ask
11.  Lead Me Lord
12.  In Him Alone
 
Recessional:
1.    Kinsa?
2.    Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.    Pananagutan
4.    Mapapalad
5.    Life Forevermore (Ellerton, Francisco)

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - September 21, 2025

 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C calls us to reflect on our use of worldly resources and our responsibilities to others. The readings challenge us to live with honesty, justice, and faithfulness to God above all else.

• Justice for the poor: The first reading reminds us that God cares about the poor and condemns cheating and exploitation. We are called to treat others with fairness and care for those in need.
• Honesty in daily life: The Gospel warns against dishonesty and urges us to act with integrity. God sees how we handle small things, and our choices reveal our loyalty to Him.
• Prioritizing God over wealth: Jesus teaches that we cannot serve both God and money. We must decide where our true allegiance lies and choose what leads to eternal life.
• Prayer for all people: The second reading encourages us to pray for everyone, including leaders and those in authority. This reminds us that peace and order come from God’s guidance and our prayers.
• Responsible use of resources: The Gospel challenges us to use our talents and possessions wisely for God’s kingdom. Earthly goods are tools for doing good and helping others.
• Faithful service to God: Jesus calls us to be faithful in our responsibilities. By serving God with sincerity, we show our love and trust in Him.

The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C helps us reflect on our values and choices. It challenges us to live with faith, integrity, and care for others in all that we do.

 

Entrance:
1.    Mao Kini ang Panaghinigugmaay
2.    Pag-inambitay
3.    Pagmamahal sa Panginoon
4.    Buklod ng Pag-ibig
5.    Come with Praise
6.    Magnificat (Haas)

Readings:

• First Reading – Amos 8:4-7: God condemns those who cheat and exploit the poor, vowing to remember their wrongdoings.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 113: Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor.
• Praise the Lord, who is above all and helps the needy, lifting them from low places to high positions.
• Second Reading – 1 Timothy 2:1-8: Pray for everyone, including leaders, so we may live peacefully. God wants everyone saved. Christ is our mediator. I was appointed to teach this truth. Pray with pure hearts.
• Gospel – Luke 16:1-13: Jesus tells a story about a manager who, after being fired, shrewdly reduces debts to secure future favors. He teaches that one

Offertory:
1.    Dawata O Ginoo
2.    Ning Adlaw sa Kalipay
3.    Gasa ug Gugma
4.    Paghahandog ng Sarili
5.    Tanging Alay ko
6.    Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
7.    Earthen Vessel
8.    Take our bread (Wise)
 
Communion:
1.    Gugma ang Dios
2.    Mugna sa Dios
3.    Gugma ug Paglaum
4.    Panunumpa
5.    Mananatili
6.    Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
7.    In Him Alone
8.    I Love the Lord
9.    How lovely is Your dwelling Place
 
Recessional:
1.    Ang Tawag sa Panahon
2.    Mapapalad
3.    Life Forevermore (Ellerton, Francisco) cannot serve both God and money.

 

 

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - September 14, 2025 (Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross)

 

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross remembers the Cross of Jesus. It has been celebrated by the Church for centuries. The feast began in the 4th century, when the True Cross was found by St. Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine. Tradition says she found the Cross in Jerusalem, where Jesus was crucified. This discovery made a deep impression on Christians and led to honoring the Cross in a special way.

The feast celebrates the Cross because it is the symbol of our faith. The Cross shows us how much Jesus loves us. He died on the Cross to save us from our sins. In Christian tradition, the Cross is a sign of hope, even though it was an instrument of death. It reminds us that Jesus turned suffering and death into victory and life.

We celebrate this feast on September 14. On this day in the year 335, the Church in Jerusalem dedicated a new church built on the site where Jesus died and rose from the dead. The church was built to honor both His crucifixion and His resurrection. Every year since then, the Church remembers this day and the power of the Cross.

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a time to reflect on what the Cross means to us. It is more than a symbol. It is a reminder of God’s love and mercy. By celebrating this feast, we honor the victory Jesus won for us through His death and resurrection.

 

Entrance:

1.    Pag-inambitay
2.    Mao Kini ang Panaghinigugmaay
3.    Pagmamahal sa Panginoon
4.    Bayan, Magsiawit na
5.    Come with Praise (Schutte)
6.    Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte)
7.    Lover of Us All (Schutte)
8.    My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)
9.    Praise God (Dufford, Foley) Very good choice.
10.  Praise the Lord, My Soul (Foley) Best choice.
11.  Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) Pero parang masyadong pang-Lent.
12.  Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
13.  Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) “You have saved my soul from death…He has turned all death to life”
14.  Though the Mountains May Fall (Schutte)
15.  Throughout All Time (Haas)

Readings:

• First Reading – Numbers 21-4b-9: Tired of their journey and food, the people complain against God and Moses. In response, God allows venomous serpents. After repenting, the people are told by God through Moses to look at a bronze serpent for healing.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 78: Hear, my people, how even when you turned from me, I, in my mercy, forgave you and restrained my wrath. Do not forget the works of your merciful God.

• Second Reading – Philippians 2:6-11: Though in the form of God, Jesus didn’t strive for equality with God. He humbled himself, obeying even unto death on a cross. For this, God exalted him above all names.

• Gospel – John 3:13-17: Jesus tells Nicodemus that only he, the Son of Man, descended from and will ascend to heaven. Like Moses’ serpent, he must be lifted up for people to gain eternal life. God sent him not to condemn, but to save.

Offertory: 

1.    Dawata O, Ginoo
2.    Ning Adlaw sa Kalipay
3.    Unang Alay
4.    Take our Bread
 
Communion:
1.    Gugma ang Dios
2.    Gugma ug Paglaum
3.    Ang Kaayo sa Ginoo
4.    Kaibigan
5.    Likhain mong Muli
6.    Maging Akin Muli
7.    Pag-ibig ko
8.    Out of Roads
9.    Love is the answer
10.  How Lovely is your Dwelling Place
11.  Like a Shepherd
12.  God of Silence
 
Recessional:
1.    Pag-inambitay
2.    Ang Tawag sa Panahon
3.    Tanda ng Kaharian
4.    Inay or any Marian Song since we celebrated the Birthday of Mama Mary last Thursday
5.    Pilgrims Theme
 
Salamat po…

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - September 7, 2025

 The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C calls us to reflect on discipleship and the wisdom needed to follow Christ. The readings challenge us to choose Jesus above everything else and to rely on God for understanding.

• The cost of discipleship: Jesus reminds us that following Him requires sacrifice. We must be willing to put Him above all else, even when it is difficult.
• God’s wisdom over human understanding: The first reading shows that God’s wisdom is greater than ours. We need His guidance to make the right choices in life.
• Detachment from possessions: The Gospel challenges us to let go of material things. True discipleship means not being controlled by wealth or possessions.
• Carrying the cross: Jesus speaks about the need to carry our crosses. This means accepting struggles and hardships with trust in Him.
• Welcoming others as family: In the second reading, Paul asks Philemon to welcome Onesimus as a brother. This reminds us that we are all part of God’s family.
• Counting the cost: The Gospel asks us to think carefully before following Jesus. Discipleship requires commitment and planning for the challenges ahead.

The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C helps us reflect on what it means to truly follow Jesus. The readings invite us to trust God’s wisdom and let go of anything that keeps us from Him.

Entrance:
1.    Mao Kini ang Panaghinigugmaay
2.    Pag-inambitay
3.    Mag-ambahan Kita
4.    Bayan, Umaawit
5.    Pagmamahal sa Panginoon
6.    City of God
7.    Glory and Praise to Our God
8.    Happy are the Ones
9.    Blest be the Lord

Readings:

• First Reading – Wisdom 9:13-18B: Understanding God’s intentions is beyond human capacity without divine wisdom and the Holy Spirit, as earthly concerns often cloud our judgment.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 90: In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.
• God, timeless and eternal, teaches us to value our days and seeks our return to righteousness, offering mercy and favor throughout our fleeting lives.
• Second Reading – Philemon 9-10, 12-17: Paul, imprisoned, sends Onesimus back to Philemon, not as a slave but as a beloved brother, urging Philemon to welcome him as he would Paul himself.
• Gospel – Luke 14:25-33: Jesus teaches that following him requires prioritizing him above all personal relationships and possessions, emphasizing the need to consider the sacrifices involved, much like planning a construction or a battle.
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Offering:
1.    Ania ang among mga Gasa
2.    Aning King mga Gasa
3.    Dawata, O Ginoo
4.    Mula Sa’yo
5.    Unang Alay
6.    Pag-aalay
7.    Pag-aalay ng Puso
8.    Panginoon, Narito Ako
9.    Unang Alay
10.  Dwelling Place
11.  Prayer for Generosity
12.  Prayer of Rupert Mayer
13.  Take and Receive
 
Communion:
1.    Ang Kaayo sa Ginoo
2.    Gugma ang Dios
3.    Gugma’g Paglaum
4.    Ang kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
5.    Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig
6.    Bawat Sandali
7.    Halina’t Lumapit sa Akin
8.    Huwag kang Mangamba
9.    H’wag Mangamba
10.  Manalig Ka
11.  Narito Ako
12.  Narito Ako Panginoon
13.  Hesus, Hilumon mo
14.  Paghahandog
15.  Paghahandog ng Sarili
16.  Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
17.  Panalangin maging Bukas Palad
18.  Panunumpa
19.  Patnubay
20.  Sa Dios lamang
21.  Sa’Yo lamang
22.  Tanging Yaman
23.  All My Days
24.  As Water to the Thirsty
25.  Be Not Afraid
26.  Come to Me
27.  Here I am Lord
28.  I Love the Lord
29.  You are Mine
 
Recessional:
1.    Ang Tawag
2.    Ang Tawag sa Panahon
3.    Pag-inambitay
4.    Maliban sa Mahulog sa Lupa
5.    Mapapalad
6.    Life Forevermore
7.    Pilgrim’s Theme