25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - September 20, 2026

 

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The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds us that God’s ways are different from ours. He is generous and merciful, offering grace to all who seek Him.

• God’s Mercy is Generous: God forgives and welcomes sinners who turn to Him. His mercy is greater than human expectations.
• God’s Ways are Higher: People expect fairness based on effort, but God’s justice is different. He gives according to His wisdom, not human standards.
• Living for Christ: Paul shows that life is about serving Christ. Whether in life or death, we belong to Him.
• The Call to Seek God: Isaiah urges people to turn to God while there is time. God is near to those who seek Him with sincerity.
• God’s Justice is Different: The landowner pays all workers the same wage, showing God’s generosity. He gives freely, not based on human ideas of fairness.
• Humility Before God: People should not question God’s decisions. His ways are beyond human understanding.
• Faithful Living: Paul encourages Christians to live in a way that honors the gospel. Actions should reflect faith in Christ.

The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A teaches that God is merciful and generous. He calls people to trust in His ways and live in faith.

Entrance:
1.      Diosnong Magtutudlo
2.      Pag-inambitay
3.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
4.      Buksan ang aming Puso (Tinio) Prioritize Stanza 2. Lenten, but Stanza 2 is about opening our minds to God’s thoughts....
5.      Seek the Lord (O’Connor) swak sa 1R
6.      City of God (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Isaiah 55:6-9: Seek God while He’s close; abandon wickedness. Turn to the merciful Lord. His thoughts surpass ours, as heaven is above earth. His ways and thoughts are beyond ours.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 145: The Lord is near to all who call upon him.

Daily I’ll bless and praise You, O Lord, forever. Your greatness is beyond measure. You’re gracious, merciful, slow to anger, kind, and just. You’re near to all who call upon You.

• Second Reading – Philippians 1:20C-24, 27A: In life or death, I magnify Christ. Life means fruitful labor. Caught between longing for departure to be with Christ and staying for your benefit. Live worthily of the gospel.

• Gospel – Matthew 20:1-16A: The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who hires laborers at different times. Those who worked only an hour received the same wage as those who worked all day. The landowner’s generosity teaches that God’s ways are not based on human standards of fairness.

Offertory:
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.     Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
3.     Nagahalad Kami
4.     Dios Nia Ko
5.     Mula sa ‘Yo (Francisco)
6.     Pag-aalay (Francisco)
7.     Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Arboleda, Francisco)
8.     Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9.     Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
 
Communion:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas
2.      O Dios Ikaw, Haduol (swak sa unang pagbasa)
3.      Hiyas (prioritize stanza 2 after chorus swak sa gospel)
4.      Hagit sa Kristohanong Katilingban (literally dili jud siya sibo sa gospel but in terms of challenge na naexperience nato karong mga panahona masibo gihapon siya)
5.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
6.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
7.      O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
8.      Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
9.      Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
10.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
11.  Here in This Place (Haas)
12.  I Hear My Name (Francisco)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
2.      Ang Tawag
3.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
4.      Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
5.      Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte)
6.      Magnificat (Haas) Sing Stanzas 2 and 3.