- Spiritual Thirst: The Israelites thirsted in the desert, and the woman at the well thirsted for something deeper in life. God wants to satisfy our thirst for meaning and truth.
- God’s Faithfulness: God provides water to the Israelites in the desert and offers living water through Jesus to the Samaritan woman. These stories remind us that God is always faithful, even when we struggle to trust Him.
- Repentance and Conversion: The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus changes her life. Lent is a time to repent and let God transform us just as He transformed her.
- God’s Love for Sinners: Jesus meets the Samaritan woman where she is, despite her sins and past. God does not turn away from us but invites us to receive His mercy.
- Jesus, the Living Water: Jesus speaks of the living water that brings eternal life. He alone can fulfill our deepest longings and give us life that never fades.
- Witness and Evangelization: After meeting Jesus, the Samaritan woman goes back to her town and shares her experience. Her witness shows us that sharing our faith can lead others to seek Jesus.
- Peace Through Reconciliation: St. Paul writes about the peace we have with God through Jesus. Lent calls us to seek this peace by being reconciled to God and others.
Source: https://young-catholics.com/2445/3rd-sunday-of-lent-year-a/
1. Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2. Pasaylo, Ginoo
3. Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros)
4. Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio, Hontiveros)
5. Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros)
6. Hosea (Norbet)
Readings:
- First Reading – Exodus 17:3-7: The Israelites, thirsty and doubting God’s presence, quarrel with Moses. God instructs Moses to strike a rock at Horeb, miraculously providing water, and the place is named “Massah” and “Meribah.”
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 95: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
- Let us joyfully sing and worship the Lord, our creator and shepherd. I urge openness to His voice today, unlike our ancestors who hardened their hearts despite witnessing His works.
- Second Reading – Romans 5:1-2, 5-8: Through faith, we are made right with God, gaining peace and the hope of sharing His glory. God’s love, given through the Holy Spirit, affirms this hope, shown in Christ dying for us as sinners.
- Gospel – John
4:5-42:
In Samaria, Jesus met a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. He asked her for
water, leading to a conversation about “living water” offering eternal
life. Jesus’s insight into her life convinced her of his prophetic nature.
He revealed the future of worship transcending locations, focusing on
Spirit and truth. Declaring himself the Messiah, his interaction led many
Samaritans to believe in him as the Savior of the world.
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1. O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2. Kini Mao Akong Lawas
3. Alay Kapwa (Tinio & Hontiveros)
4. Kung ‘Yong nanaisin (Francisco)
5. Take and Receive
6. Prayer of Rupert Mayer
7. One Bread, One Body
Communion:
1. Balaan nga Gugma
2. Dios Namo sa Kalooy
3. Tubig ng Buhay
4. Bawat Sandali
5. Dakilang Pag-ibig
6. Kaibigan, Kapanalig
7. Anima Christi
8. God of Silence
Recessional:
1. Kinsa?
2. Mag-awit Kita
3. Natapos Na
4. Pagbabasbas
5. Pagmamahal sa Panginoon
6. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
Have a nice and productive week everyone 😊
