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Divine Mercy Sunday Year A celebrates God’s mercy and the hope we
receive through Christ’s resurrection. The readings highlight forgiveness,
faith, and the joy of new life in Christ.
- God’s Mercy
and Forgiveness: Jesus gives His disciples the power to
forgive sins, showing God’s endless mercy. This gift invites us to seek
forgiveness and extend mercy to others.
- Faith Amid
Doubt: Thomas doubts the resurrection until he sees Jesus’ wounds. His
journey shows that faith can grow through questions and honest seeking.
- Peace Through
Christ: Jesus greets His disciples with peace, calming their fear. His
presence brings peace that conquers fear and doubt.
- The Power of
Community: The early Christians prayed, shared resources, and grew together
in faith. This shows the importance of supporting each other in living out
the Gospel.
- Hope Through
Resurrection: Christ’s resurrection gives us a living hope and an eternal
inheritance. This hope sustains us, even through trials and challenges.
- Joy in Belief: Although we
cannot see Jesus, faith brings joy and purpose. Believing without seeing
is blessed, as Jesus teaches Thomas.
Divine Mercy Sunday Year A invites us to embrace God’s mercy and live in hope and faith. It calls us to be merciful, to believe with joy, and to support each other as a community of believers.
Source: https://young-catholics.com/5404/divine-mercy-sunday-year-a/#google_vignette
Entrance:
1. Diosnong Magtutudlo
2. Lungsod nga Balaan
3. Daygon ta ang Ginoo, to justify the 2nd Sunday of Easter
4. Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
5. Magsiawit sa Panginoon (Isidro & Que) "Magsiawit kayo sa Panginoon;
ALELUYA!"
6. Isang Pananampalataya (Santos & Hontiveros)
7. Blest be the Lord (Schutte) "The God of mercy, the God who saves"
is so Divine Mercy.
8. Sing a new song (Schutte). Don’t forget to replace “Yahweh’s people” to “O
God’s people.” "Singing Alleluia..."
9. Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)
Readings:
- First Reading – Acts 2:42-47: The early Christian community
was devoted to apostolic teachings, fellowship, sharing meals, and prayer.
United, they shared resources, sold possessions to support the needy, and
worshiped together, growing daily in number and favor.
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 118: Give thanks to the LORD for
he is good, his love is everlasting.
or:
R. Alleluia. - Israel, Aaron’s
descendants, and those who fear the Lord proclaim His steadfast love
forever. In distress, He frees and strengthens us. The rejected stone
becomes the cornerstone.
- Second Reading – 1 Peter 1:3-9: We’re reborn into a living
hope and imperishable inheritance through Christ’s resurrection. Our
faith, tested by trials, is precious and will bring praise at Christ’s
revelation. Unseen, He is loved, believed in, and brings us inexpressible
joy.
- Gospel – John 20:19-31: In a locked room, the
resurrected Jesus appeared to his disciples, offering peace and showing
his wounds, which brought them joy. He empowered them with the Holy Spirit
and the authority to forgive sins. Thomas, absent initially, doubted their
testimony. Later, Jesus appeared again, inviting Thomas to touch his
wounds, leading to Thomas’ declaration of faith. Jesus blessed future
believers who wouldn’t see yet believe. These events were recorded to
affirm faith in Jesus as the Christ.
1. Mugna sa Dios (Koro Viannista)
2. Diyutay Lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
3. Ihalad Namo Kanimo (Fernandez)
4. Palihug Dawata Ginoo
5. Unang Alay (Magnaye)
6. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda-Francisco)
7. Pag-aalay (Francisco)
8. One Bread, One Body (Foley)
9. Blessed Be God
10. We Remember (Haugen) Use Stanza 2.
1. Kini Maong Akong Lawas (Koro Viannista)
2. Kalig-on sa Pagtoo (Koro Viannista) sibo kaayo sa Gospel diin nasukod ang pagtoo ni San Tomas sa dihang wala siya motoo nga nakita sa ubang tinun-an si Jesus nga buhi
3. Ang Kalinaw Ibilin Ko Kaninyo, sibo usab kini sa Ebanghelyo
4. Tubig ng Buhay (Valdellon)
5. Pagsibol (Aquino)
6. Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon). If your parish wants to emphasize celebrating Divine Mercy.
7. Far Greater Love (Go & Francisco)
8. Without seeing you (Haas), Best choice, for this is especially about doubting Thomas.
9. Now we remain (Haas), Stanzas 1 & 2 ang priority.
10. I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
1. Ang Kalinaw Ibilin Ko kaninyo, if wala nakanta sa kalawat
2. Ang Tawag
3. Pagbanwag
4. Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan & Go). Emphasize "Aleluya" at finale.
5. O Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino)
6. I will sing forever (Francisco)
7. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan) Prioritize Stanza 5
8. Let There Be Peace n Earth (Miller, Jackson)
