30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - October 26, 2025

The readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on God’s mercy for the poor and the humble. In the first reading we are told that God hears those who cry out in pain. And the psalm echoes this sentiment. In the second reading Paul speaks of feeling deserted by all those around him, but the Lord stood by him. In the gospel Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

The themes for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C bring important lessons for our lives. They help us understand how to approach God and live faithfully.

• God Hears the Humble: God listens closely to those who are humble and oppressed. In the first reading, we learn that God does not ignore their pleas; instead, He ensures justice for them.
• Value of Humility: Humility is key to being right with God. The Gospel shows that self-righteousness is not the way to God’s heart, but humility and repentance are.
• Faithfulness Rewarded: Staying true to God’s way leads to eternal rewards. In the second reading, even though others abandoned him, Paul is confident that God will bring him safely into His kingdom because of his faithfulness.
• Strength in Trials: God provides strength in difficult times. Paul speaks about being deserted by friends but supported by the Lord, highlighting that God helps us through our trials.
• Prayer from the Heart: Sincere prayer is more valued by God than boastful displays. The Gospel contrasts the prayers of two men, teaching us that a simple, heartfelt prayer is better than one filled with self-praise.

These themes for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C guide us on how to approach our relationship with God and with others. They encourage us to be humble, sincere, and steadfast in our faith.

ENTRANCE:
1.    Lungsod nga Balaan
2.    Pag-inambitay
3.    Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri (Hontiveros) Priority ang Stanzas 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6. "Ibinulid sa upuan ang mga makapangyarihan; itinampok, itinaas / ang mga mababang-loob." & "At Kanya namang binusog / ang mga nagugutom; pinaalis, walang dala, ang mayamang mapagmataas."
4.    Pagbabasbas (Javellana, Arboleda, Francisco)
5.    Pagbubunyi (Borres, Francisco)
6.    Come With Praise (Schutte)
7.    My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)
8.    Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
9.    Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)

 

READINGS:

• First Reading – Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18: God, just and impartial, listens to the cries of the oppressed and the humble, ensuring their prayers are answered and justice is swiftly delivered.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 34: The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
• The Lord consistently supports the righteous and the needy, delivering them from trouble and ensuring their praises. Those who seek His protection will not be condemned.
• Second Reading – 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18: Facing life’s end, I have remained faithful and anticipate the promised reward. Despite abandonment, the Lord empowered me to spread His word, and He will deliver me to His kingdom.
• Gospel – Luke 18:9-14: Jesus teaches that genuine humility, not self-righteousness, leads to justification before God, as shown through a parable contrasting a Pharisee and a repentant tax collector. 
  
  
  

OFFERTORY:
1.    Gasa sa Gugma
2.    Palihug Dawata Ginoo
3.    O Dios Dawata
4.    Ang Tanging Alay Ko ("'Di ko akalain na ako ay bibigyang pansin; ang taong tulad ko'y 'di dapat mahalin")
5.    Sumasamo Kami (Judan) Stanza 1 ang priority.
6.    Unang Alay (Magnaye)
7.    Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority. “He has chosen the lowly who are small in this world”
8.    Take our Bread (Wise) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9.    To Be Your Bread (Haas)
 
COMMUNION:
1.    Ang Pag-alagad
2.    Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
3.    1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
4.    2. Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros) “Sa taong mapagkumbaba”
5.    3. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco) Dahel ang 4th Sunday of October ay World Mission Sunday.
6.    H'wag Mangamba (Francisco)9.
7.    Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros) “Patnubay ng mahihirap”
8.    Manatili Ka (Francisco)
9.    Narito Ako (San Andres) "'Yong pagligtas ihahayag hanggang sa dulo ng dagat" is so world mission sunday.
10.  Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
11.  Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
12.  Pagbabalik (Alcaraz, Francisco)
13.  Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
14.  Pag-ibig Mo, Ama (Macalinao, Hontiveros) Stanza 2 ang priority.
15.  Patnubay (Cuyugken, Caguioa, Sta. Maria, La Vina) If you want to emphasize World Mission Sunday today.
16.  Pintig ng Puso Ko (Tagle, Hontiveros)
17.  Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
18.  Sino Kayo? (Javellana, Que)
19.  Come to Me (Francisco)
20.  Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte) Stanza 2 ang priority.
21.  Come With Me Into The Fields (Schutte) Dahil World Mission Sunday.
22.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
23.  Father, Mercy (Dufford)
24.  Here I Am, Lord (Schutte) Dahil World Mission Sunday.
25.  How lovely is your dwelling place (Aquino) “Even the lowly sparrow finds a home the swallow, a nest for herself”
26.  I Hear My Name (Francisco)
27.  I Love the Lord (Aquino)
28.  I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
29.  In Him Alone (Francisco)
30.  Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
31.  Magnificat (Haas)
32.  Out of Roads (Go, Aquino)
33.  So The Love of God (Schutte)
34.  Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide)
35.  The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
36.  Theme from the Cardinal “I know I have sinned”
37.  This Alone (Manion) Stanza 3 ang priority. “Hope in His mercy.”
38.  Turn to Me (Foley)
39.  What You Hear in the Dark (Schutte) Pang World Mission Sunday
40.  You are Mine (Haas)
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.    Any Marian Song (English, Tagalog and Cebuano or in your dialect)
2.    Ang Tawag
3.    Kinsa?
4.    Mapapalad
5.    Sinong Makapaghihiwalay
6.    Tanda ng Kaharian
7.    I Will Sing Forever
8.    Before the Sun Burned Bright You are My Sons (Schutte) Pang world mission Sunday.
9.    Though the Mountains May Fall (Schutte)

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year 2 Cycle C - October 23, 2022

     Good day our dear brothers and sisters. We are now on the 30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We would like to thank you all for always visiting us and even clicking our ads to support us increase our traffic.
The readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on God’s mercy for the poor and the humble. In the first reading we are told that God hears those who cry out in pain. And the psalm echoes this sentiment. In the second reading Paul speaks of feeling deserted by all those around him, but the Lord stood by him. In the gospel Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.
Our theme for this week: Pride, Humility, Trust in God

      ENTRANCE:
1.    Lungsod nga Balaan
2.    Pag-inambitay
3.    Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri (Hontiveros) Priority ang Stanzas 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6. "Ibinulid sa upuan ang mga makapangyarihan; itinampok, itinaas / ang mga mababang-loob." & "At Kanya namang binusog / ang mga nagugutom; pinaalis, walang dala, ang mayamang mapagmataas."
4.    Pagbabasbas (Javellana, Arboleda, Francisco)
5.    Pagbubunyi (Borres, Francisco)
6.    Come With Praise (Schutte)
7.    My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)
8.    Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
9.    Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)
 
Reading 1                                           Sir 35:12-14, 16-18
The LORD is a God of justice,
 who knows no favorites.
 Though not unduly partial toward the weak,
 yet he hears the cry of the oppressed.
 The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan,
 nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint.
 The one who serves God willingly is heard;
 his petition reaches the heavens.
 The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds;
 it does not rest till it reaches its goal,
 nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds,
 judges justly and affirms the right,
 and the Lord will not delay.
 
Responsorial Psalm                         Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23
R. (7a)  The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall be ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the LORD;
the lowly will hear me and be glad.
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
The LORD confronts the evildoers,
to destroy remembrance of them from the earth.
When the just cry out, the LORD hears them,
and from all their distress he rescues them.
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted;
and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
The LORD redeems the lives of his servants;
no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
 
Reading 2                                                       2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18
Beloved:
I am already being poured out like a libation,
and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have competed well; I have finished the race;
I have kept the faith.
From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me,
which the Lord, the just judge,
will award to me on that day, and not only to me,
but to all who have longed for his appearance.
At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf,
but everyone deserted me.
May it not be held against them!
But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength,
so that through me the proclamation might be completed
and all the Gentiles might hear it.
And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat
and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom.
To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
 
Alleluia                                                           2 Cor 5:19
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ,
and entrusting to us the message of salvation.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel                                                          Lk 18:9-14
Jesus addressed this parable
to those who were convinced of their own righteousness
and despised everyone else.

"Two people went up to the temple area to pray;
one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector.
The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself,
'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --
greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector.
I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.'
But the tax collector stood off at a distance
and would not even raise his eyes to heaven
but beat his breast and prayed,
'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.'
I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former;
for whoever exalts himself will be humbled,
and the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
 
OFFERTORY:
1.    Gasa sa Gugma
2.    Palihug Dawata Ginoo
3.    O Dios Dawata
4.    Ang Tanging Alay Ko ("'Di ko akalain na ako ay bibigyang pansin; ang taong tulad ko'y 'di dapat mahalin")
5.    Sumasamo Kami (Judan) Stanza 1 ang priority.
6.    Unang Alay (Magnaye)
7.    Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority. “He has chosen the lowly who are small in this world”
8.    Take our Bread (Wise) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9.    To Be Your Bread (Haas)
 
COMMUNION:
1.    Ang Pag-alagad
2.    Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
3.    1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
4.    2. Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros) “Sa taong mapagkumbaba”
5.    3. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco) Dahel ang 4th Sunday of October ay World Mission Sunday.
6.    H'wag Mangamba (Francisco)9.
7.    Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros) “Patnubay ng mahihirap”
8.    Manatili Ka (Francisco)
9.    Narito Ako (San Andres) "'Yong pagligtas ihahayag hanggang sa dulo ng dagat" is so world mission sunday.
10.  Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
11.  Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
12.  Pagbabalik (Alcaraz, Francisco)
13.  Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
14.  Pag-ibig Mo, Ama (Macalinao, Hontiveros) Stanza 2 ang priority.
15.  Patnubay (Cuyugken, Caguioa, Sta. Maria, La Vina) If you want to emphasize World Mission Sunday today.
16.  Pintig ng Puso Ko (Tagle, Hontiveros)
17.  Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
18.  Sino Kayo? (Javellana, Que)
19.  Come to Me (Francisco)
20.  Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte) Stanza 2 ang priority.
21.  Come With Me Into The Fields (Schutte) Dahil World Mission Sunday.
22.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
23.  Father, Mercy (Dufford)
24.  Here I Am, Lord (Schutte) Dahil World Mission Sunday.
25.  How lovely is your dwelling place (Aquino) “Even the lowly sparrow finds a home the swallow, a nest for herself”
26.  I Hear My Name (Francisco)
27.  I Love the Lord (Aquino)
28.  I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
29.  In Him Alone (Francisco)
30.  Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
31.  Magnificat (Haas)
32.  Out of Roads (Go, Aquino)
33.  So The Love of God (Schutte)
34.  Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide)
35.  The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
36.  Theme from the Cardinal “I know I have sinned”
37.  This Alone (Manion) Stanza 3 ang priority. “Hope in His mercy.”
38.  Turn to Me (Foley)
39.  What You Hear in the Dark (Schutte) Pang World Mission Sunday
40.  You are Mine (Haas)
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.    Any Marian Song (English, Tagalog and Cebuano or in your dialect)
2.    Ang Tawag
3.    Kinsa?
4.    Mapapalad
5.    Sinong Makapaghihiwalay
6.    Tanda ng Kaharian
7.    I Will Sing Forever
8.    Before the Sun Burned Bright You are My Sons (Schutte) Pang world mission Sunday.
9.    Though the Mountains May Fall (Schutte)