We
are very sorry for not posting anything last week for a very important reason. We
are now on the First Sunday of Lent.
LENT is a short season of six
weeks intended to prepare us for the great celebrations of Easter. The
word Lent comes from the old Anglo-Saxon and Old German words
for spring marked by days that lengthen. The idea of penitence and fasting
during Lent may have begun in earlier, hungrier times as a means of
spiritualizing real shortages of food at this time of year.
Reminders:
1. Walang Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
Holy Thursday na ulit maririnig ang Gloria. Magfa-fasting tayo from the mirth
of the angels when they sang Glory to God in the highest.
2. Walang Alleluia.
3. Walang flowers sa altar.
4. Turn down the volume. Minimize
the musical instruments to be used. Musical instruments during Lent should give
only the bare minimum, or just the necessary support to the singing. Sustenance
lang. Baka nga mas maganda pa ang kalabasan kung mag-a capella tayo. Kailangan
maramdaman and ma-realize ng mga taong assembled that this season is very
distinct from other liturgical seasons, most especially Easter, and one way of
doing that is ibang style ng ating pagiging liturgical music leader.
5. Instrumental solos are bawal
kapag Lent. When movement of people ends (such as in the processional songs in
entrance, preparation of the gifts, communion), immediately find an ending for
the processional song. Halimbawa, sa communion, wala na namang taong nakapila
para tumanggap ng communion. Huwag
nang kumanta. Find an end. Tumahimik. Give the congregation an opportunity for
silent reflection. Yung ibang parishes nga, tinitigil talaga yung kanta, no
matter what part they are in, when movement of people ceases. Huwag nang
maglagay ng 2nd communion song. People should be made aware to reflect so they
won’t chit-chat. Silence is far better during the season of Lent.
6. During service songs, if you
can apply these to the tune of pasyon, the congregation will surely notice, and
thereby realize that this is a distinct season altogether. For example, if you
can sing si Kristo ay namatay into the tune of pasyon...ginawa yan minsan sa
parish. Also, you're encouraging enculturation.
The
readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent Year B get us thinking how God is faithful
even when we wander away from him. The first reading is the story of Noah's
Ark. The psalm reminds us to be faithful. The second reading explains that the
great flood in the time of Noah preceded our baptisms. And the gospel tells us
that Jesus spent 40 days (like the 40 days of the flood) fasting in the desert
and returned ready to spread his message.
The readings for the 1st Sunday
of Lent Year B are rich in themes that delve into the essence of Lent as a
period of renewal, repentance, and preparation for Easter. Here are some key
themes drawn from these readings:
- Covenant and Promise:
The first reading from Genesis highlights God's covenant with Noah,
symbolizing a universal promise of salvation and a new beginning for
humanity and all creation. This theme of covenant is foundational,
reminding us of God's faithfulness and the enduring nature of His
promises.
- Salvation and Baptism:
The second reading from 1 Peter connects the story of Noah to the
sacrament of Baptism. It emphasizes Christ's suffering, death, and
resurrection as the ultimate act of reconciliation between humanity and
God. Baptism is presented not merely as a ritual cleansing but as a
profound commitment to live in accordance with God's will, empowered by
Christ's victory over death.
- Temptation and Victory: The Gospel from Mark describes
Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, reflecting the trials and temptations
that believers face. Jesus' victory over these temptations, supported by
angels and in the presence of wild beasts, symbolizes His divinity and human
strength, offering hope and encouragement for followers to overcome their
own temptations.
- Repentance and the Kingdom of God: Jesus' message after His time
in the wilderness focuses on the call to repentance and the urgent
announcement of the Kingdom of God. This theme is central to the Lenten
journey, urging believers to reflect, turn away from sin, and embrace the
Gospel message with renewed commitment.
- New Beginnings and Preparation: Lent is a season of
preparation, mirroring Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness. This time is an
invitation for personal and communal reflection, repentance, and
preparation for the celebration of Easter, symbolizing the new life and
hope that comes from Jesus' resurrection.
- Divine Protection and Support: The readings convey a sense of
divine protection and support through God's promises, Christ's victory
over temptation, and the guiding presence of angels. This reassurance is a
source of strength and comfort for believers as they navigate their Lenten
journey.
Entrance:
1. Tun-I
Kami Ginoo
2. Pasaylo,
Ginoo
3. Alay
sa Kapwa (Esteban & Hontiveros)
4. Buksan
ang aming puso (Tinio & Hontiveros)
5. Save
us, O Lord (Dufford)
6. Though
the mountains may fall (Schutte)
Kyrie:
1. Kaloy-I
Kami Ginoo
2. Panginoon
Maawa Ka (Francisco)
3. As
we Prepare
No Gloria
READINGS:- First
Reading: Genesis
9:8-15: God establishes a covenant with Noah, his descendants, and
every living creature, promising no future floods will destroy all life.
The rainbow, set in the clouds, symbolizes this perpetual covenant, a
reminder to God and humanity of this promise.
- Responsorial
Psalm: Psalm
25: Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your
covenant.
I ask the Lord to teach me His
ways, trusting in His salvation. Remembering His mercy and love, He guides the
humble, showing the paths of righteousness to those who follow His covenant.- Second
Reading: 1
Peter 3:18-22: Christ suffered for our sins to reconcile us with God,
resurrected in spirit. He preached to spirits from Noah's time,
paralleling baptism that saves us—not by physical cleansing but as a
commitment to God, empowered by Christ's resurrection and heavenly reign.
- Gospel: Mark
1:12-15: After a period of forty days in the wilderness, facing
Satan's temptations among wild beasts and aided by angels, Jesus commenced
his public ministry in Galilee. He proclaimed the nearness of God's
kingdom, urging repentance and acceptance of the gospel, especially
following John's arrest, marking a pivotal moment in his mission.
Offertory:
1. O
Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2. Kini
Mao Akong Lawas
3. Alay
Kapwa (Tinio & Hontiveros)
4. Kung
‘Yong nanaisin (Francisco)
5. Take
and Receive
6. Prayer
of Rupert Mayer
Sanctus:
1. Santos
(Mass 4 Villanueva)
2. Santos
(Bukas Palad)
3. Sanctus
(pwede yung latin chant or yung English translation)
Acclamation:
1. Manluluwas
sa Kalibutan
2. Si
Kristo’y Namatay (Hontiveros)
3. Dying
Amen:
1. Amen
(chord of A D)
2. Amen
(Francisco, Arboleda, Reyes, Torres)
Pater Noster:
At
your choice… If the congregation can participate to sing this, that would be
better.
Doxology:
1. Kay
Imo Man (Chord of Am)
2. Sapagkat
3. For
the Kingdom
Agnus Dei:
1. Kordero
sa Dios IV (chord of Dm-B)
2. Kordero
ng Dios (Que)
3. Lamb
of God (Folk)
Communion:
1. Misyon
sa Tawo
2. Ang
Atong Tulubagon
3. Ang
Tawo Niining kalibutan
4. O
Krus Kaluwasan
5. Awit
ng Paghilom
6. Halina’t
Lumapit sa Akin
7. Maging
Akin Muli (Aquino)
8. Pagkabighani
9. Sa
Dapit Hapon (Tabuena and Hontiveros)
10. Manatili
Ka (Francisco)
11. Now
we remain (Haas)
12. God
of silence (Francisco)
13. Holy
Darkness (Schute)
14. Anima
Christi (Arboleda)
Recessional:
1. Asin
ug Kahayag
2. Kinsa?
3. Sinong
Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
4. Maliban
sa Mahulog sa Lupa
5. (See
entrance song)
Lent is a short season of six weeks intended to prepare us for the great celebrations of Easter. Lent comes from the old Anglo-Saxon and Old German words for spring marked by days that lengthen. The idea of penitence and fasting during Lent may have begun in earlier, hungrier times as a means of spiritualizing real shortages of food at this time of year.
The readings for the First Sunday of Lent for Year C demonstrate that we must give our whole lives to God. In the first reading Moses explains that we must give our best offering to the Lord. The psalm sings of deliverance from trouble. In the second reading Paul tells us we must follow Jesus not just with our minds, but also with our hearts. In the gospel Jesus is tempted by the devil in the desert but resists, putting his trust in his Father instead.
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Entrance:
1. Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2. Pasaylo, Ginoo
3. Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban & Hontiveros)
4. Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio & Hontiveros)
5. Save us, O Lord (Dufford)
6. Though the mountains may fall (Schutte)
Kyrie:
1. Kaloy-I Kami Ginoo
2. Panginoon Maawa Ka (Francisco)
3. As we Prepare
No Gloria
First Reading Dt 26:4-10
Moses spoke to the people, saying:
“The priest shall receive the basket from you
and shall set it in front of the altar of the LORD, your God.
Then you shall declare before the Lord, your God,
‘My father was a wandering Aramean
who went down to Egypt with a small household
and lived there as an alien.
But there he became a nation
great, strong, and numerous.
When the Egyptians maltreated and oppressed us,
imposing hard labor upon us,
we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers,
and he heard our cry
and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression.
He brought us out of Egypt
with his strong hand and outstretched arm,
with terrifying power, with signs and wonders;
and bringing us into this country,
he gave us this land flowing with milk and honey.
Therefore, I have now brought you the firstfruits
of the products of the soil
which you, O LORD, have given me.’
And having set them before the LORD, your God,
you shall bow down in his presence.”
Responsorial Psalm Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.
R. (cf. 15b) Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress,
my God in whom I trust.”
R. Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
No evil shall befall you,
nor shall affliction come near your tent,
For to his angels he has given command about you,
that they guard you in all your ways.
R. Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
Upon their hands they shall bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone.
You shall tread upon the asp and the viper;
you shall trample down the lion and the dragon.
R. Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
Because he clings to me, I will deliver him;
I will set him on high because he acknowledges my name.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in distress;
I will deliver him and glorify him.
R. Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
Second Reading Rom 10:8-13
Brothers and sisters:
What does Scripture say?
The word is near you,
in your mouth and in your heart
—that is, the word of faith that we preach—,
for, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord
and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,
you will be saved.
For one believes with the heart and so is justified,
and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.
For the Scripture says,
No one who believes in him will be put to shame.
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek;
the same Lord is Lord of all,
enriching all who call upon him.
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Gospel Acclamation:
1. Ang mga Pulong mo
2. Pagdayeg Alang Kanimo
3. Alalahanin mo Panginoon
4. Wika Mo
5. Glory and Praise
6. Words of Life
Verse Before the Gospel Mt 4:4b
One does not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Gospel Lk 4:1-13
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan
and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,
to be tempted by the devil.
He ate nothing during those days,
and when they were over he was hungry.
The devil said to him,
“If you are the Son of God,
command this stone to become bread.”
Jesus answered him,
“It is written, One does not live on bread alone.”
Then he took him up and showed him
all the kingdoms of the world in a single instant.
The devil said to him,
“I shall give to you all this power and glory;
for it has been handed over to me,
and I may give it to whomever I wish.
All this will be yours, if you worship me.”
Jesus said to him in reply,
“It is written
You shall worship the Lord, your God,
and him alone shall you serve.”
Then he led him to Jerusalem,
made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him,
“If you are the Son of God,
throw yourself down from here, for it is written:
He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you,
and:
With their hands they will support you,
lest you dash your foot against a stone.”
Jesus said to him in reply,
“It also says,
You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.”
When the devil had finished every temptation,
he departed from him for a time.
Offertory:
1. O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2. Kini Mao Akong Lawas
3. Alay Kapwa (Tinio & Hontiveros)
4. Kung ‘Yong nanaisin (Francisco)
5. Take and Receive
6. Prayer of Rupert Mayer
Sanctus:
1. Santos (Mass 4 Villanueva)
2. Santos (Bukas Palad)
3. Sanctus (pwede yung latin chant or yung English translation)
Acclamation:
1. Manluluwas sa Kalibutan
2. Si Kristo’y Namatay (Hontiveros)
3. Dying
Amen:
1. Amen (chord of A D)
2. Amen (Francisco, Arboleda, Reyes, Torres)
Pater Noster:
At your choice… If the congregation can participate to sing this, that would be better.
Doxology:
1. Kay Imo Man (Chord of Am)
2. Sapagkat
3. For the Kingdom
Agnus Dei:
1. Kordero sa Dios IV (chord of Dm-B)
2. Kordero ng Dios (Que)
3. Lamb of God (Folk)
Communion:
1. Misyon sa Tawo
2. Ang Atong Tulubagon
3. Ang Tawo Niining kalibutan
4. O Krus Kaluwasan
5. Awit ng Paghilom
6. Halina’t Lumapit sa Akin
7. Maging Akin Muli (Aquino)
8. Pagkabighani
9. Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena and Hontiveros)
10. Manatili Ka (Francisco)
1. Now we remain (Haas)
2. God of silence (Francisco)
3. Holy Darkness (Schute)
11. Anima Christi (Arboleda)
Recessional:
1. Asin ug Kahayag
2. Kinsa?
3. Sinong Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
4. Maliban sa Mahulog sa Lupa
5. (See entrance song)
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