16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - July 19, 2026

 The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focuses on God’s patience, mercy, and the growth of His kingdom. The readings show how God gives people time to change and how His kingdom grows in unexpected ways.

• God’s Justice and Mercy: God is strong but also kind. He gives people time to turn back to Him instead of punishing them right away.

• Patience in Growth: The parable of the wheat and weeds teaches that good and bad exist together for now. God waits until the right time to separate them.

• Power of Small Beginnings: The mustard seed and yeast show that God’s kingdom starts small but grows. What seems unimportant can have a big impact.

• The Spirit’s Help in Prayer: The Holy Spirit helps when people do not know what to say in prayer. God understands even when words fail.

• Hope for Repentance: God does not rush to punish but gives people chances to change. He wants them to turn back to Him.

• Trust in God’s Timing: The farmer in the parable waits for the right time to gather the harvest. God knows the right time to act in the world and in people’s lives.

The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds people that God is patient and merciful. He gives time for growth and change, and His kingdom will grow in ways they may not expect.
 
Entrance:
·       Awit sa Himaya
·       Awit sa Pagdayeg
·       Awit ng Pasasalamat
·       Buksan ang aming Puso (Tinio, Hontiveros)
·       Praise the Lord, My Soul (Foley)
·       All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Wisdom 12:13, 16-19: There is only one God who cares for all, exercising justice, and demonstrating might. God teaches us that power is accompanied by kindness and provides hope through the possibility of repentance.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 86:

• God is good, forgiving, and kind to those who call upon Him. All nations will worship Him for His wondrous deeds. He is merciful, patient, faithful, and gives strength to His servants.

• Second Reading – Romans 8:26-27: The Spirit assists us when we are unsure how to pray, speaking on our behalf in line with God’s will.

• Gospel – Matthew 13:24-43: Jesus tells a parable about a farmer who sowed good seeds in his field, but an enemy also sowed weeds among them. When the weeds grew, the farmer chose to let them coexist with the wheat until the harvest. He also shares parables of the mustard seed and yeast, illustrating the small beginnings and power of God’s kingdom.

 
Offertory:
·       Diyutay lang Kini
·       Ihalad Namo Kanimo
·       Pag-aalay ng Puso
·       Unang Alay
·       Christify
·       Blessed be GOD
 
Communion:
·       Ang Kinabuhi sa Tawo
·       Kini Maong Akong Lawas
·       Pagkakaibigan
·       Hiram sa Dios
·       One Thing I ask
·       Love and Truth Will Meet
 
Recessional:
·       Ang Tawag
·       Pananagutan
·       Tanda ng Kaharian ng Dios
·       Save us, O Lord..