3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - January 21, 2024

 
We are now on the 3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B. Thank you pa rin sa mga nakasubaybay, nawa ay nakatulong ito sa inyo.
 
The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B invite us to be transformed by the call of Jesus. In the first reading, Jonah hears God’s call and sets off for Nineveh. The psalm asks God to show us the path he desires for us. The second reading tells us that the world as we know it is passing away. The Gospel recounts Jesus call for repentance and the call of Simon Peter and Andrew.
 

• Call to Repentance and Conversion: Both Jonah's message to Nineveh and Jesus' proclamation in the Gospel emphasize the need for repentance. This theme invites the faithful to reflect on their own lives and the need for ongoing conversion.

• Divine Mercy and Forgiveness: The story of Nineveh's redemption highlights God's mercy and readiness to forgive when people turn away from their wrongdoings and seek His forgiveness.

• Guidance and Trust in God: Psalm 25 speaks to seeking and trusting in God's guidance, emphasizing the importance of humility and faith in God's paths and truths.

• The Urgency of the Gospel Call: The immediacy with which the disciples respond to Jesus’ call in the Gospel of Mark reflects the urgent nature of embracing the Gospel and following Christ.

• Transience of Worldly Life: In the second reading from 1 Corinthians, there is an emphasis on the fleeting nature of earthly experiences and the importance of focusing on eternal truths.

• Vocation and Discipleship: The call of the first disciples illustrates the concept of vocation and the transformative journey of following Jesus, changing one's life direction to align with His mission.

• God’s Kingdom is at Hand: Jesus’ proclamation that the kingdom of God is near invites reflection on the presence and reality of God’s kingdom in our lives and world.

 
Entrance:
1.      Kon Magkatigum Ta
2.      Pag-inambitay
3.      Pag-aalaala (Francisco) “pagliligtas niya sa atin”
4.      Halina, Lumapit sa Akin (Isidro, Que)
5.      Sing to the mountains (Dufford)
6.      City of God (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Jonah 3:1-5, 10: Jonah, obeying God, warned Nineveh of impending destruction. The city's inhabitants, from all ranks, sincerely repented, leading God to spare Nineveh from the foretold disaster.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 25: Teach me your ways, O Lord

        I seek the Lord's guidance in His truths and paths. Remembering His mercy and  

        love, I ask for His teaching, as He leads the humble in justice and righteousness.

• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 7:29-31: Live with the awareness that our earthly experiences, whether in marriage, sorrow, joy, or material dealings, are fleeting. The world's present form is passing, emphasizing a transient existence.

• Gospel – Mark 1:14-20: After John's arrest, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching God's imminent kingdom and urging repentance and belief in His message. By the Sea of Galilee, He called Simon and Andrew, fishermen, to follow Him and become 'fishers of men.' They promptly did. Next, Jesus summoned James and John, who also instantly left their father and work to follow Him, illustrating the compelling nature of Jesus' call and message.

Offertory:

1.      O Dios, Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2.      Uban ning Pan ug Bino (Cubillas)
3.      Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Arboleda, Francisco)
4.      Pag-aalay ng Puso (Nero, Que) “minsan lamang”
5.      Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda) “Teach me”
6.      One Bread, One Body (Foley)
 
Communion:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas
2.      Kalig-on sa Pagtoo
3.      Natawag ko na Ikaw
4.      Ang Tawo niining kalibutan
5.      O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
6.      Pananatili (Miranda)
7.      Huwag Mangamba (Francisco)
8.      Hiram sa Dios (swak sa 2R)
9.      Panunumpa (Gonzales). This is not a song exclusively for weddings. This could be for holy orders, basta when the apostles are involved.
10.  God of Silence (Francisco)
11.  Lead Me Lord (De Pano)
12.  Teach My Heart
13.  Here I am Lord (Schutte)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
2.      Kinsa?
3.      Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco-Catalan-Go)
4.      Magpasalamat kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) Prioritize Stanza 2. 
5.      Life Forevermore (Ellerton, Francisco)
6.      I Will Sing forever (Francisco) “A song of forgiveness” is so 1R.
7.      Pilgrim’s Theme (Go, Francisco)