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)