2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Feast of Sto. Niño) - Year A - January 18, 2026

The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focuses on Jesus as the Lamb of God and the mission to spread God’s salvation. The readings show God’s call, the role of Jesus, and how people respond to him.

• Jesus as the Lamb of God: John the Baptist points to Jesus as the Lamb of God. This shows Jesus as the one who takes away sin and brings people back to God.
• God’s Call to Serve: God calls Israel to bring back the people and be a light to all nations. This reminds believers that God calls them to share his message with others.
• Salvation for All: God’s plan is not just for one group but for the whole world. Jesus brings salvation to everyone, not just to Israel.
• The Role of the Holy Spirit: John the Baptist sees the Spirit come down on Jesus. This confirms Jesus as the chosen one of God.
• Grace and Peace from God: Paul greets the church with a blessing of grace and peace. This reminds believers that God offers his help and peace to all who follow him.
• Witnessing to Jesus: John the Baptist tells others about Jesus. This shows the importance of sharing faith and pointing others to Jesus.

The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A highlights Jesus’ mission and how people respond to him. The readings remind believers that they are called to follow Jesus and share his message with others.

ENTRANCE:
1. Diha sa Halaran
2. Daygon ta ang Ginoo
3. Bayan, Magsiawit Na!
4. Purihi't Pasalamatan
5. Glory and Praise to our God

READINGS:

• First Reading – Isaiah 49:3, 5-6: God calls Israel his servant, destined to bring back Jacob and be a light to all nations, spreading salvation everywhere.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 40: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
• I waited for the Lord, and he listened to me. He put a song in my mouth. He opened my ears to listen. I spoke of his justice.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:1-3: Paul and Sosthenes greet the sanctified church in Corinth, wishing them grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Gospel – John 1:29-34: John the Baptist saw Jesus and identified him as the Lamb of God. He explained his mission to baptize and testified that he saw the Spirit descend on Jesus, affirming him as the Son of God. 
  
  
  

OFFERTORY:
1. Nagahalad Kami
2. Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios
3. Kapuri-puri Ka
4. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
5. Take and Receive
6. Prayer for Generosity
 
COMMUNION:
1. Dios Nia Ko
2. Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
3. Misyon sa Tawo
4. Bawat Sandali
5. Tubig ng Buhay
6. Huwag kang Mangamba
7. Sa'yo Lamang
8. Lead Me Lord
9. Here I am Lord
 
RECESSIONAL:
1. Ang Atong Tulubagon
2. Ang Tawag
3. Pananagutan
4. All the Ends of the Earth