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The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A highlights God’s power, faithfulness, and wisdom. The readings show how God works through people, even those who do not know Him, and how faith should shape our actions.

• God’s Control Over History: God used Cyrus, a foreign king, to help Israel. This shows that God guides events and can use anyone to fulfill His plan.
• Faith in Action: Paul praises the Thessalonians for their faith, love, and hope. True faith leads to action and is seen in the way people live.
• God and Government: Jesus tells the Pharisees to give Caesar what belongs to him and give God what belongs to God. This teaches that people have duties to both their country and to God.
• Sincerity in Worship: The Pharisees questioned Jesus with bad intentions. Worship and faith should come from a sincere heart, not for show or to trap others.
• The Power of the Gospel: Paul says the gospel came not only with words but with the Holy Spirit. The message of Jesus changes lives when people truly receive it.
• Recognizing the One True God: God reminds Israel that He alone is God. People should put their trust in Him, not in earthly power.

The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A teaches that God is in control, and faith should guide daily life. The readings encourage people to trust God, live sincerely, and give Him what is due.

Entrance:
1.      Mao Kini ang Panaghigugmaay
2.      Pag-inambitay
3.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
4.      Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco)
5.      Come with Praise (Schutte) “Come, you poor of the Lord” 
6.      Seek the Lord (O’Connor) Stanza 4 ang priority

Readings:

• First Reading – Isaiah 45:1, 4-6: The LORD empowers Cyrus for Israel’s sake. Even though Cyrus doesn’t recognize the LORD, God uses him to show there’s no other God besides Him.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 96: The Lord has made known his salvation.
• All lands should sing to the LORD and share his marvelous deeds. He surpasses all gods and created the heavens. All nations should honor him, and recognize his just rule.
• Second Reading – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5B: Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy greet the Thessalonians, offering thanks for their faith, love, and hope. They emphasize the gospel’s powerful delivery, beyond just words, through the Holy Spirit.
• Gospel – Matthew 22:15-21: The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus with a question about taxes to Caesar. Jesus, seeing through their intent, responded wisely, indicating to give Caesar his due and God what’s His.

 

Offertory:
1.      Daygon, Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
3.      Unang Alay (Magnaye)
4.      Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
5.      One Bread, One Body (Foley)
6.      Take Our Bread (Wise) Stanza 2 ang priority.
 
Communion:
1.      Ang Dios Akong Magbalantay (Koro Viannista)
2.      Kalig-on sa Pagtoo (Koro Viannista)
3.      Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
4.      Pananatili (Miranda)
5.      How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place (Aquino)
6.      One Thing I Ask (Tirol)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Ang Kaakuhan
3.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
4.      Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosario – this is to remind the congregation to pray the rosary since Rosary Month ngayon
5.      Hail Mary
6.      Ave Maria