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- Human
Suffering and Quest for Meaning:
Job's lament in the first reading highlights the profound struggle of
human suffering and the search for meaning amidst life's trials. This
theme resonates with anyone grappling with pain, loss, or hardship.
- Divine
Compassion and Healing:
Contrasting with human suffering, the Responsorial Psalm and the Gospel
emphasize God's compassion and healing power. This theme underscores the
Christian belief in a God who cares deeply about human affliction and
actively works to restore and heal.
- Service
and Sacrifice in Ministry:
Paul's reflections in the second reading on his role as an apostle
underscore the themes of selfless service and sacrifice. His commitment to
preaching the Gospel without seeking personal gain highlights the
Christian call to serve others.
- The
Power of Jesus' Ministry:
The Gospel reading showcases Jesus' authority over illness and evil
forces, underlining the theme of the transformative power present in
Jesus' ministry. It shows the inauguration of a new era of divine action
in the world.
- Solitude
and Prayer:
Jesus seeking solitude for prayer, despite the demands of his ministry,
emphasizes the importance of prayer and communion with God. This theme is
a reminder of the need for spiritual nourishment and reflection in the
midst of active service.
- The
Role of the Community in Faith:
The interactions between Jesus and those he heals, as well as the actions
of the disciples, highlight the theme of community in the Christian
journey. It shows how faith is lived and experienced within a community,
and how the community plays a role in supporting, nurturing, and
participating in the mission of the Church.
1. Lungsod nga Balaan
2. Diha sa Halaran
3. Bayan, Umawit (Borres, Baltazar, Francisco) Pag-aalaala (Francisco)
4. Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) “You have answered my plea.”
5. Come With Praise (Schutte) Prioritize Stanza 3.
- First
Reading – Job
7:1-4, 6-7: Job laments life's hardships, comparing his suffering to a
laborer's toil and a slave's longing for relief. His nights are restless,
his days joyless, feeling his life fleeting like the wind.
- Responsorial
Psalm – Psalm
147: Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.
- Second
Reading –1
Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23: Preaching the gospel is my entrusted duty,
not a ground for pride. My reward lies in sharing it freely, adapting to
serve all, with the hope of sharing in its blessings.
- Gospel – Mark
1:29-39: Jesus healed Simon's mother-in-law at her home. That evening,
many sick and demon-possessed were brought to him; he healed them, not
allowing demons to speak. Seeking solitude, Jesus prayed in the early
morning. Urged by his followers, he continued his mission, preaching and
exorcising demons throughout Galilee.
1. Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2. Diyutay lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
3. Dios Nia Ko
4. Narito Ako (San Andres) Prioritize stanza 2
5. Mula Sa’Yo (Francisco)
6. Paghahandog ng Sarili
7. Dwelling Place (Foley)
8. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
1. Gugma’g Paglaum (Fernandez)
2. Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
3. Natawag Ko na Ikaw
4. O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
5. Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
6. Pagsibol (Aquino)
7. Gabing Kulimlim (Arboleda, Francisco)
8. Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
9. God of Silence (Francisco)
10. I Seek You for I Thirst (Valdellon)
11. In Him Alone (Francisco)
12. Lead me Lord (De Pano)
13. Your Heart Today (Francisco)
14. Here I am Lord, swak sa Gospel
1. Kinsa?
2. Ang Tawag
3. Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
4. Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) prioritize stanza 2
5. I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)
6. All My Days (Schutte, Murray)
7. My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)