- Universal Call: The readings remind us that God calls people from all nations to know Him. Isaiah speaks of gathering people from distant lands, showing God’s desire for a diverse and inclusive family.
- Discipline and Growth: In Hebrews, we learn that God disciplines those He loves, like a parent guides a child. This discipline helps us grow in righteousness and peace.
- Humility and Effort: Jesus emphasizes the need to strive to enter through the narrow gate. This requires humility and effort, recognizing that salvation is not automatic but involves our cooperation.
- Reversal of Expectations: The Gospel warns that some who are last will be first and some first will be last. This teaches us not to be complacent or assume our place is secure without genuine faith and love.
- The Importance of Listening: Listening to God’s word is crucial for entering His kingdom. Hebrews stresses the importance of hearing and responding to God’s call with a willing heart.
- Judgment and Accountability: The readings highlight the reality of judgment. Jesus’ teaching on the narrow gate reminds us that we will be accountable for our choices and actions.
1. Diosnong Magtutudlo
2. Awit mga Binuhat
3. Himaya Kanimo Kristo Jesus
4. Pag-inambitay
5. Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
6. Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
7. Pag-aalaala (Francisco)
8. Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano & Francisco)
9. Sa Piging na Handog (Carlos, Villaroman)
10. Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
11. Blest Be the Lord (Schutte)
12. Come With Praise (Schutte)
13. For You Are My God (Foley)
14. Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte)
15. The Lord Is My Light (Foley)
- First Reading – Isaiah 66:18-21: The Lord gathers people from all nations to see his glory and spread it. They will bring offerings and some will become priests and Levites.
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 117: Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
- Second Reading – Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13: God disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines his children. Endure trials as discipline; they will later bring righteousness and healing.
- Gospel – Luke 13:22-30: Jesus teaches that many will try to enter through the narrow gate but fail. He warns that some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.
1. Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2. Mugna sa Dios
3. Aniang Among Halad
4. Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
5. Pag-aalay (Francisco)
6. Unang Alay (Magnaye)
7. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
8. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
9. Take our Bread (Wise)
10. To Be Your Bread (Haas)
Communion…
1. Dios Nia Ko
2. Si Jesus Ang Dalan
3. Kini Mao’ng Akong Lawas,
4. Magsaulog Kita Karon
5. Awit ng Pag-asam (Hangad)
6. Ang Tanging Alay Ko
7. Kapuri-puri Ka (Que)
8. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
9. H’wag Mabalisa (Calasanz, Hontiveros)
10. H’wag Mangamba (Francisco)
11. Ito ang Aking Katawan (Isidro & Ramirez)
12. Liwanag ng Aming Puso
13. Liwanagan Mo, Hesus
14. Manatili Ka (Francisco)
15. Pag-alabin Aming Puso
16. Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
17. Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
18. Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que)
19. Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Borres, Gan, Francisco)
20. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
21. Tanging Yaman (Gan, Francisco)
22. All I Ask of You (Norbet)
23. Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
24. Come to Me All Who are Weary (Schutte)
25. Come With Me Into the Fields (Schutte)
26. God of Love (Schutte)
27. God of Silence (Francisco)
28. Here I Am, Lord (Schutte)
29. I Love the Lord (Aquino)
30. In Him Alone (Francisco)
31. Prayer of Saint Francis (Temple)
Recessional…
1. Kinsa?
2. Ang Tawag
3. Pagbanwag
4. Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Moreno, Francisco)
5. Humayo Kayo (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
6. Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
7. Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez)
8. O Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino)
9. Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
10. All My Days (Schutte, Murray)
11. I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)
12. Pilgrim’s Theme (Go, Francisco)
13. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
14. Throughout All Time (Haas)