29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C- October 19, 2025

 The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C offers insights into perseverance, prayer, and the strength found in faith. The readings emphasize the importance of trusting in God and being persistent in our spiritual life.

• Persistence in Prayer: The Gospel of Luke shows Jesus encouraging persistent prayer through the parable of the unjust judge and the widow. This teaches that we should keep praying even when it seems difficult.
• Support in Community: In Exodus, Moses is supported by Aaron and Hur to keep his hands raised, symbolizing the power of community support. It reminds us that we need each other to sustain our faith.
• Faithful Endurance: The second reading from 2 Timothy emphasizes staying true to what we have learned and believed. It encourages us to endure hardships and be faithful to the teachings of Christ.
• Justice and Trust: The parable in the Gospel highlights the importance of seeking justice and trusting that God hears our prayers. Even when answers seem delayed, we should trust in God’s timing.
• Role of Scripture: Paul in 2 Timothy speaks about the importance of scripture in teaching and guiding believers. This reminds us of the value of the Bible in our daily lives and decision-making.
• Power of Intercession: The scene in Exodus, where Moses prays with uplifted hands, illustrates the power of intercessory prayer. It shows how praying for others can bring about God’s help and support.

The readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C remind us to be steadfast in our faith and persistent in prayer. They encourage us to trust in God’s timing and the strength found in community and scripture.

ENTRANCE:
1.    Pag-inambitay
2.    Lungsod nga Balaan
3.    Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros) “Tawag nami’y…samo nami’y…tinig nami’y”
4.    Halina at Lumapit (Habito) Stanza 1 is reminiscent of RP
5.    Isang Pananampalataya (Santos, Hontiveros) “aming panalangin”
6.    Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) “lahat ng mga bagay dito sa mundo… buwan at mga bituin”
7.    Magpuri sa Panginoon (Hontiveros) “lahat ng santinakpan”
8.    Magsiawit sa Panginoon (Isidro, Que) “ang Kanyang Pangalan” Pero medyo pang-Easter.
9.    Pagbabasbas (Javellana, Arboleda, Francisco) “kalangitan at lupa”
10. All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) Stanza 2 ang priority.
11. Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) Stanza 2 ang priority. “To answer those who pray.”
12. Lover of Us All (Schutte)
13. Meadows and Mountains (Schutte)
14. Praise God (Dufford, Foley)
15. Praise the Lord, My Soul (Foley)
16. Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
17. Though the Mountains May Fall (Schutte)
18. Throughout All Time (Haas)

READINGS:

• First Reading – Exodus 17:8-13: Amalek attacked Israel. While Joshua fought, Moses stood on a hill with God’s staff. As long as Moses’ hands were raised, Israel prevailed. Aaron and Hur supported Moses’ hands, and Joshua defeated Amalek.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 121: Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
• Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He guards us constantly, protects us from harm, and watches over us always.
• Second Reading – 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2: Stay faithful to the Scriptures, which provide wisdom for salvation. All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching and training. Proclaim the word persistently, with patience and encouragement.
• Gospel – Luke 18:1-8: Jesus told a parable about a persistent widow to teach the importance of constant prayer. If an unjust judge grants justice, how much more will God respond to his chosen ones? 
  
  
  

OFFERTORY:
1.    Dios Nia Ko
2.    Gasa sa Gugma
3.    O Dios Dawata
4.    Kapuri-puri Ka (Que) “Diyos Amang lumikha ng lahat” is reminiscent of RP.
5.    Ang Tanging Alay Ko. “Ang aking dalangin”
6.    Sumasamo Kami (Judan) Stanza 4 ang priority. “Dinggin ang aming dalangin.”
7.    Blessed be God “all creation”
8.    Dwelling Place (Folley) “I fall on my knees”
9.    Take Our Bread (Wise)
10. To Be Your Bread (Haas)
 
COMMUNION:
1.    Misyon sa Tawo
2.    Ang Pag-alagad
3.    Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
4.    Ang Kaluluwa Ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que) Stanza 2 ang priority.
5.    Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon) “Ikaw ang lagging hanap…Dadalangin akong….”
6.    Bawat Sandali (Gan, Francisco) “Bawat sandali dalangin ko’y binibigkas” Best choice.
7.    Manalig Ka (Perez) “Ang Pangalan N’ya lagi ang tawagin” A very good choice.
8.    Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez) "Ang tawag ko'y 'Yong pakinggan" a very good choice.
9.    Papuri (Arboleda)
10. Tanging Yaman (Gan, Francisco) “Hanap sa t’wina”
11. Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
12. How Shall I Sing to God? (Haas) "when life is filled with gladness" and "when life is filled with bleakness" is all about persistence in prayer in whatever situation.
13. I Love the Lord (Aquino) “that I called”
14. I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon) “Call upon Your Name”
15. Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
16. One Thing I Ask (Tirol) “I shall lift up my voice”
17. Sing of Him (Dufford)
18. Sing, O Sing (Schutte)
19. The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
20. This Alone (Manion)
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.    Any Marian Song (English, Tagalog and Cebuano or in your dialect)
2.    Ang Tawag
3.    Tanda ng Kaharian
4.    I Will Sing Forever