17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - July 28, 2024

 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B focuses on themes of God’s care and our unity in faith. These themes highlight God’s love and our call to live in harmony with each other.

The theme are as follows:

• Trust in God’s Care: Elisha’s miracle of feeding a hundred people with twenty loaves shows that God can provide even when it seems impossible. This theme is mirrored in the Gospel where Jesus feeds thousands with five loaves and two fish.
• Unity in Faith: Paul urges the Ephesians to live in unity, showing love and patience. He emphasizes that we are one body in Christ, sharing one faith and one baptism.
• Generosity and Sharing: The man who brought loaves to Elisha and the boy who gave his bread and fish to Jesus show generosity. Their acts of sharing were used by God to bless many others.
• Miracles and Abundance: Both the first reading and the Gospel focus on miracles of abundance. These miracles remind us that with God, there is always enough.
• Call to Humility: Paul calls us to be humble, gentle, and patient. This means putting others first and striving for peace in our communities.
• Foreshadowing of the Eucharist: Jesus feeding the crowd with bread and fish hints at the Eucharist. It shows how Jesus will later give Himself as the Bread of Life for all.

The readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B remind us that God cares for us deeply and calls us to live in unity and love. They challenge us to trust in His care and to share generously with others.

 
Entrance:
 
1.     Diosnong Magtutudlo, “aron lamang mabuhi sa imong mga hatag.”
2.     Awit mga Binuhat
3.     Pag-aalaala (Francisco) “Sa piging”
4.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano & Francisco) 
5.     Table of Plenty
 
Readings:

• First Reading – 2 Kings 4:42-44: A man brings Elisha twenty loaves and grain. Despite his servant’s doubt, Elisha insists they feed a hundred people, assuring them that there will be leftovers, which indeed happens.

• Responsorial Psalm –Psalm 145: The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.

All of God’s creations thank Him. God provides food in the right season, satisfying all desires. He is just, holy, and close to all who truthfully call upon Him.

• Second Reading – Ephesians 4:1-6: Live worthily of your divine call with humility, gentleness, and patience, showing love and unity. Maintain peace, as we are united under one Lord, faith, baptism, and Father.

• Gospel – John 6:1-15: When a large crowd gathered, Jesus took five loaves of bread and two fish, gave thanks, and miraculously fed thousands of people. After everyone had eaten and was satisfied, the disciples collected twelve baskets of leftover fragments.

 

Offertory:
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios, “gikan sa imong kamanggihatagon, nadawat namo kini…”
2.     Uban Ning Pan ug Bino
3.     Gasa sa Gugma
4.     Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
5.     Pag-aalay (Francisco)
6.     One Bread, One Body (Foley) Best Choice.
7.     Christify (Francisco & Reyes)
8.     Take our Bread (Wise)
 
Communion:
1.     Kini Mao’ng Akong Lawas, “dawata kini… langitnong kalan-on”
2.     Magsaulog Kita Karon, “Sa kauhaw ug kagutom, ang Ginoo nagapakaon.”
3.     Ito ang Aking Katawan (Isidro & Ramirez)
4.     Tinapay ng Buhay (Atienza, Borres & Francisco) 
5.     Say the Word (Torres & Pantig-de Jesus)
6.     I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
 
Recessional:
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Tanda ng Kaharian
3.     I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)