22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - September 3, 2023

 
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The readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focus on our natural longing for God. In the first reading Jeremiah realizes he cannot escape his burning desire for God. The second reading tells us that we must allow ourselves to be transformed to be one with Christ. And in the gospel Jesus explains that following him means making sacrifices. Are we willing to do what it takes to be a disciple?
 

• Unwavering Resolve: In the first reading, Jeremiah affirms his commitment to proclaiming God’s message despite the challenges. This theme reflects the determination to persevere in one’s calling, even in the face of adversity.

• Living Sacrifice: The second reading encourages believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God. This theme emphasizes the idea of offering one’s whole life in dedicated service to God.

• Suffering Messiah: The gospel highlights Jesus’ prediction of His own suffering, death, and resurrection. This theme emphasizes the sacrificial aspect of His mission.

• Human Ambitions vs. God’s Will: Jesus rebukes Peter for opposing His path of suffering. This theme underscores the contrast between human desires and God’s divine plan.

• Self-Denial and Cross-Bearing: Jesus talks about taking up the cross to follow Him. This theme stresses the need for self-denial and a willingness to embrace difficulties for the sake of Christ.

• Sacrificing Earthly Gain: Jesus mentions gaining the world but losing one’s soul. This theme highlights the importance of prioritizing eternal values over temporary worldly gains.

• Judgment and Reward: The passage discusses the Son of Man coming to reward each person according to their deeds. This theme emphasizes accountability and the ultimate consequences of one’s choices.

 
Entrance:
1.      Lungsod nga Balaan
2.      Pag-inambitay
3.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
4.      Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Hontiveros, Pangilinan)
5.      Come to Me (Francisco)
6.      Come to me all who are weary (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Jeremiah 20:7-9: You, O LORD, overcame me, and though I’m mocked and derided, I cannot hold back your word. It burns in my heart, and I cannot endure keeping it inside.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 63: My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

O God, I seek you with a thirst like dry, lifeless earth. I’ve seen your power and glory; your kindness is greater than life. My soul clings to you, and your right hand upholds me.

• Second Reading – Romans 12:1-2: I urge you to offer yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. Don’t conform to this age but renew your mind to discern what is good and pleasing to God.

• Gospel – Matthew 16:21-27: Jesus begins to explain that He must suffer, be killed, and resurrect. Peter rebukes Him, but Jesus says that Peter’s thinking like a man, not God. He tells His followers to deny themselves, take up their crosses, and follow Him. Gaining the world but losing one’s soul is futile. The Son of Man will come and reward each according to their deeds.

 

Offertory:
1.      Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2.      Mugna sa Dios (Koro Viannista)
3.      Daygon Ikaw, Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
4.      Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)
5.      Sumasamo Kami (Judan)
6.      Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
7.      Take and Receive
 
Communion:
1.      Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko (swak for the gospel verse 25)
2.      Ang Hagit sa Ebanghelyo
3.      Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon)
4.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
5.      Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
6.      Anima Christi (Arboleda)
7.      God of Silence (Francisco)
8.      In Him Alone (Francisco)
9.      Behold the Wood (Schutte)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
2.      Ang Tawag
3.      Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
4.      Save us, O Lord (Dufford)
 
 
 
 
 

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - August 27, 2023

Big thanks to those who supported us always especially to Robert Ronquillo of Holy Family Parish, Kalaklan, Olongapo City.
 
The readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A remind us that God’s wisdom is not the same as our own wisdom. In the first reading we hear that God has the power to remove the mighty from their positions of leadership. In the second reading Paul tells us that we cannot know the mind of God, as his wisdom and knowledge are beyond us. And in the gospel s that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus declares that this is a revelation from the Father.
 

• Authority: In this passage, Jesus engages His disciples in a conversation about His identity. He asks them who people say He is and then asks them directly who they believe Him to be. Through this dialogue, Jesus affirms His authority as the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

• Faith: Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, demonstrates a significant act of faith. This confession reveals Peter’s recognition of Jesus’ divine nature and purpose.

• Prayer: Jesus’ response to Peter’s confession highlights the role of divine revelation in understanding spiritual truths. He acknowledges that Peter’s confession was revealed to him by the Father in heaven, emphasizing the importance of prayerful communion with God.

• Primacy of Peter: Jesus’ declaration that Peter is the “rock” upon which He will build His church and that He will give Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven signifies the primacy and leadership role assigned to Peter within the community of believers.

• The Church’s Formation: The passage alludes to the formation of the Church, with Jesus affirming its future establishment based on Peter’s confession and leadership. This signifies the beginning of the community of believers that will grow from Christ’s teachings.

• Binding and Loosing: The authority to “bind and loose” granted to Peter symbolizes his role in guiding the Church by making decisions related to doctrine and discipline, highlighting the organizational structure and accountability within the early Church.

Entrance:
1.      Lungsod nga Balaan
2.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
3.      Isang Pananampalataya (Santos and Hontiveros)
4.      Seek the Lord
5.      Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Isaiah 22:19-23: The LORD declares that He will remove Shebna from his position and replace him with Eliakim. Eliakim will have authority and be like a trusted peg, honored by his family.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 138:  Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.

I thank the LORD wholeheartedly, acknowledging that He hears me. I praise Him among angels and worship in His temple. His love is eternal, and He never abandons His creations.

• Second Reading – Romans 11:33-36: The vastness of God’s wisdom and knowledge is incomprehensible. No one can fully understand His mind or advise Him. Everything originates from and exists for Him. Glory to Him eternally.

• Gospel – Matthew 16:13-20: Jesus asks who people say He is. Peter proclaims Him as Christ, Son of God. Jesus blesses Peter, declaring him foundation of His church, giving him authority over heaven’s keys.
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Offertory:
1.      Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2.      Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
3.      Paghahandog (San Andres) “Lahat ng ito’y nagmula sa Iyo” is so 2R.
4.      Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro and Que)
5.      Take and Receive “ All I own are thine”
6.      Dwelling Place (Foley)
 
Communion:
1.      Ako ang Kahayag (Koro Viannista)
2.      Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko (Koro Viannista)
3.      Pagkakaibigan
4.      Panunumpa
5.      One Thing I ask
6.      Here I am, Lord (Schutte) “Whom shall I send”
7.      You are Mine (Haas)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
3.      Paring Pilipino
4.      You are a Priest Forever
5.      Only in GOD (Foley)
 

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord - Year A - August 6, 2023

 
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Themes for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

• The Transfiguration of Jesus: The gospel describe the moment when Jesus is transfigured before His disciples on a mountain, revealing His divine glory and reinforcing His identity as the Son of God.

• The Presence of Moses and Elijah: During the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appear and speak with Jesus, representing the Law and the Prophets, and affirming Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and His authority.

• Peter’s Response and Revelation: Peter’s reaction to the Transfiguration shows his awe and desire to commemorate the event, highlighting the disciples’ struggle to fully comprehend Jesus’ divine nature.

• God’s Voice from the Cloud: God’s voice affirms Jesus as His beloved Son and commands the disciples to listen to Him, underscoring Jesus’ unique role as God’s chosen Messiah and the authoritative source of divine revelation.

• Secrecy and Timing: Jesus instructs the disciples not to reveal the Transfiguration until after His resurrection, indicating the importance of timing and the gradual unveiling of His identity and mission.

• Confirmation of Jesus’ Identity: The Transfiguration serves as a significant confirmation of Jesus’ identity as the Son of God, preparing the disciples for the challenges ahead and strengthening their faith.

 
ENTRANCE:
1. Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2. Pasaylo Ginoo
3. Alay sa Kapwa
4. Ang Tawag Niya
5. Buksan ang aming Puso
6. Bless the Lord, My Soul (Berthier)
7. God of Mercy and Compassion (Vaughn)
8. Hosea (Norbet)
9. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)
 
READINGS:

• First Reading – Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14: In a heavenly court, the Ancient One, clothed in splendor, presides with countless attendants. A Son of man arrives on the clouds, receiving eternal dominion and kingship, served by all nations and languages.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 97: The earth rejoices, and the islands are glad as the LORD, exalted above all gods, reigns in justice and judgment. His glory is seen by all, and even the mountains melt before Him.

• Second Reading – 2 Peter 1:16-19: We, the apostles, witnessed Jesus’ majesty and heard God’s declaration. Trust the reliable prophetic message as a guiding light until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

• Gospel – Matthew 17:1-9 (Year A) or Mark 9:2-10 (Year B) or Luke 9:28b-36 (Year C): Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where He is transfigured before them, shining like the sun, with His clothes becoming white as light. Moses and Elijah appear, speaking with Jesus. Peter suggests building three tents, but a bright cloud covers them, and a voice from heaven declares Jesus as God’s Son. Jesus instructs them not to tell anyone until He rises from the dead. This event is recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

 

OFFERTORY:

1. O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)

2. Kini Mao Akong Lawas

3. Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)

4. Narito Ako (San Andres)

5. Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)

6. Earthen Vessels (Foley) “Light has shown”

7. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)

8. Take Our Bread (Wise)

9. To Be Your Bread (Haas)

10. To You, O Lord (Haugen)

11. We Remember (Haugen)

 COMMUNION:
1. Misyon sa Tawo
2.  Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.  Ang Tawo Niining kalibutan
4.  O Krus Kaluwasan
5. Ama kong Mahal (Aquino)
6. Ang Biyaya ng Diyos (Judan, Hontiveros)
7. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
8. Huwag Mangamba (Francisco)
9. Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros)
10. Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
11. Manalig Ka (Perez)
12. Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
13. Sa Piling Mo (Borres, Que)
14. Sa Iyong mga Yapak (Cerino)
15. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
16. Salmo 27 (Magnaye)
17. Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
18. Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
19. Now We Remain (Haas)
20. Only This I Want (Schutte)
21. Yahweh the Faithful One (Schutte) “Yahweh’s love” becomes “The Lord’s love”
22. On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas) “shine like the sun”
23. Prayer for Peace (Haas)
24. Empty Space (Go & Francisco)
 
RECESSIONAL:
1. Asin ug Kahayag
2. Kinsa?
3. Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
4. Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
5. Brother to Brother (Hontiveros)
6. Service (Ceasar)
7. Time to Change (Jacinto)
8. What You Hear in the Dark (Schutte) Prioritize Stanzas 1 & 2.

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - July 30, 2023

 
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The readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A are about the wisdom of God which is very different from the wisdom of the world. The first reading recalls how Solomon requested the gift of understanding instead of material goods or power. The psalm reminds us that God’s commands are more precious than gold. The second reading tells us to work for God’s purpose. And in the gospel Jesus gives us more parables related to the Kingdom of God, including the treasure in the field, the pearl of great price, and treasures new and old.
 
The Kingdom of Heaven’s Value: The gospel highlights the immense value of the Kingdom of Heaven, comparing it to a treasure hidden in a field and a pearl of great price. It emphasizes the worthiness of sacrificing everything to possess and experience the Kingdom’s blessings.
Joy and Sacrifice: The response of the person who discovers the treasure and the merchant who finds the valuable pearl exemplifies the joy and willingness to sacrifice worldly possessions to obtain the Kingdom’s eternal riches.
Discernment and Understanding: Jesus emphasizes the importance of discernment and understanding in relation to the mysteries of the Kingdom. He likens the scribe instructed about the Kingdom to a householder who brings out treasures both old and new, suggesting the need to appreciate the timeless truths of Scripture while also being receptive to new revelations from God.
Separation of the Righteous and the Wicked: The parable of the dragnet highlights the final separation of the righteous and the wicked at the end of the age, emphasizing the importance of making choices that align with God’s righteousness and the consequences of rejecting the Kingdom.
Scribes as Teachers of the Kingdom: Jesus elevates the role of the scribes in teaching the Kingdom of Heaven, indicating the significance of sharing the truths of the Kingdom and its implications with others.
The Call to Hear and Understand: Jesus concludes by urging His disciples to become like scribes trained for the Kingdom, emphasizing the need for attentive listening, understanding, and the application of Kingdom principles in their lives.
 
Entrance:
1.      Himaya Kanimo, Kristo Jesus
2.      Awit sa Himaya
3.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
4.      Sa Tahanan ng Poon
5.      Seek the Lord (O’ Connor)
6.      All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford)
 
Reading 1                                   1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12
The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night.
God said, "Ask something of me and I will give it to you."
Solomon answered:
"O LORD, my God, you have made me, your servant, king
to succeed my father David;
but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act.
I serve you in the midst of the people whom you have chosen,
a people so vast that it cannot be numbered or counted.
Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart
to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong.
For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?"
 
The LORD was pleased that Solomon made this request.
So God said to him:
"Because you have asked for this—
not for a long life for yourself,
nor for riches,
nor for the life of your enemies,
but for understanding so that you may know what is right—
I do as you requested.
I give you a heart so wise and understanding
that there has never been anyone like you up to now,
and after you there will come no one to equal you."
 
Responsorial Psalm                    Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130
R. (97a) Lord, I love your commands.
I have said, O LORD, that my part
is to keep your words.
The law of your mouth is to me more precious
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
R. Lord, I love your commands.
Let your kindness comfort me
according to your promise to your servants.
Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
R. Lord, I love your commands.
For I love your command
more than gold, however fine.
For in all your precepts I go forward;
every false way I hate.
R. Lord, I love your commands.
Wonderful are your decrees;
therefore I observe them.
The revelation of your words sheds light,
giving understanding to the simple.
R. Lord, I love your commands.
 
Reading 2                        Rom 8:28-30
Brothers and sisters:
We know that all things work for good for those who love God,
who are called according to his purpose.
For those he foreknew he also predestined
to be conformed to the image of his Son,
so that he might be the firstborn
among many brothers and sisters.
And those he predestined he also called;
and those he called he also justified;
and those he justified he also glorified.
 
Alleluia                             Cf. Mt 11:25
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
for you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel                             Mt 13:44-52
Jesus said to his disciples:
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,
which a person finds and hides again,
and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant
searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea,
which collects fish of every kind.
When it is full they haul it ashore
and sit down to put what is good into buckets.
What is bad they throw away.
Thus it will be at the end of the age.
The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous
and throw them into the fiery furnace,
where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.
 

"Do you understand all these things?"
They answered, "Yes."
And he replied,
"Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven
is like the head of a household
who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old."
 
or
 
Mt 13:44-46
Jesus said to his disciples:
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,
which a person finds and hides again,
and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant
searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has and buys it."
 
Offertory:
1.      Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2.      Mugna sa Dios (Koro Viannista)
3.      Pag-aalay (Francisco)
4.      Kapuri-puri ka (Que)
5.      Take and Receive
6.      Dwelling Place
 
Communion:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas
2.      Hiyas
3.      Awit ng Paghahangad
4.      Awit ng Paghilom
5.      Hesus na aking Kapatid
6.      Huwag kang Mangamba
7.      One Thing I ask
8.      How Lovely is your Dwelling Place
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Kay Kita Usa ra
3.      Stella Maris (since July is the Month of Immaculate of Mary)
4.      Ang Puso Ko’ Nagpupuri
5.      All My Days
6.      Before the Sun Burned Bright

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - July 23, 2023

The readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A are focused on the Kingdom of God. The first reading reminds us that God desires justice and has shown us the way of kindness. The second reading tells us that the Spirit aids us in our weakness. And in the gospel Jesus gives us several parables related to the Kingdom of God, including the parable of the weeds in the wheat, the parable of the mustard seed, and the parable of the yeast.

• Coexistence of Good and Evil: In the gospel for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A, Jesus presents the reality that in this world, both the children of the kingdom (believers) and the children of the evil one (unbelievers) will coexist until the final judgment, highlighting the presence of evil and the challenges faced by believers in a fallen world.

• Spiritual Warfare: The parable depicts the ongoing spiritual battle between good and evil, illustrating the strategies of the enemy to sow deception and hinder the growth of God’s kingdom.

• Patience and Delayed Judgment: The parable emphasizes God’s patience and long-suffering, as He allows both the wheat and the tares to grow together until the harvest, symbolizing the delay of final judgment and the opportunity for repentance.

• God’s Sovereignty: The parable portrays God’s ultimate sovereignty and authority over the final judgment, when the wheat (righteous) will be gathered into His kingdom, and the tares (wicked) will be cast into eternal punishment.

• Growth and Fruitfulness: The parable highlights the importance of spiritual growth and fruitfulness in the lives of believers, as represented by the wheat, emphasizing the need for genuine faith and righteous living.

• The Kingdom’s Expansion: In the gospel for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A, Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God will expand and grow, starting small but eventually encompassing many people, cultures, and nations, reflecting God’s plan for the expansion of His kingdom.

 
Entrance:
1.      Awit sa Himaya
2.      Awit sa Pagdayeg
3.      Awit ng Pasasalamat
4.      Buksan ang aming Puso (Tinio, Hontiveros)
5.      Praise the Lord, My Soul (Foley)
6.      All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford)
 
Reading 1                        Wis 12:13, 16-19
There is no god besides you who have the care of all,
that you need show you have not unjustly condemned.
For your might is the source of justice;
your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all.
For you show your might when the perfection of your power is disbelieved;
and in those who know you, you rebuke temerity.
But though you are master of might, you judge with clemency,
and with much lenience you govern us;
for power, whenever you will, attends you.
And you taught your people, by these deeds,
that those who are just must be kind;
and you gave your children good ground for hope
that you would permit repentance for their sins.
 
Responsorial Psalm                              Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16
R. (5a) Lord, you are good and forgiving.
You, O LORD, are good and forgiving,
abounding in kindness to all who call upon you.
Hearken, O LORD, to my prayer
and attend to the sound of my pleading.
R. Lord, you are good and forgiving.
All the nations you have made shall come
and worship you, O LORD,
and glorify your name.
For you are great, and you do wondrous deeds;
you alone are God.
R. Lord, you are good and forgiving.
You, O LORD, are a God merciful and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in kindness and fidelity.
Turn toward me, and have pity on me;
give your strength to your servant.
R. Lord, you are good and forgiving.
 
Reading 2                                   Rom 8:26-27
Brothers and sisters:
The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness;
for we do not know how to pray as we ought,
but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
And the one who searches hearts
knows what is the intention of the Spirit,
because he intercedes for the holy ones
according to God's will.
 
Alleluia                                       Cf. Mt 11:25
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel                                        Mt 13:24-43
Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying:
"The kingdom of heaven may be likened
to a man who sowed good seed in his field.
While everyone was asleep his enemy came
and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.
When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well.
The slaves of the householder came to him and said,
'Master, did you not sow good seed in your field?
Where have the weeds come from?'
He answered, 'An enemy has done this.'
His slaves said to him,
'Do you want us to go and pull them up?'
He replied, 'No, if you pull up the weeds
you might uproot the wheat along with them.
Let them grow together until harvest;
then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters,
"First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning;
but gather the wheat into my barn."'"
 
He proposed another parable to them.
"The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed
that a person took and sowed in a field.
It is the smallest of all the seeds,
yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants.
It becomes a large bush,
and the 'birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.'"
 

He spoke to them another parable.
"The kingdom of heaven is like yeast
that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour
until the whole batch was leavened."
 
All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables.
He spoke to them only in parables,
to fulfill what had been said through the prophet:
I will open my mouth in parables,
I will announce what has lain hidden from the foundation
of the world.
 
Then, dismissing the crowds, he went into the house.
His disciples approached him and said,
"Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field."
He said in reply, "He who sows good seed is the Son of Man,
the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom.
The weeds are the children of the evil one,
and the enemy who sows them is the devil.
The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.
Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire,
so will it be at the end of the age.
The Son of Man will send his angels,
and they will collect out of his kingdom
all who cause others to sin and all evildoers.
They will throw them into the fiery furnace,
where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.
Then the righteous will shine like the sun
in the kingdom of their Father.
Whoever has ears ought to hear."
 
or
 
Mt 13:24-30
Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying:
"The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man
who sowed good seed in his field.
While everyone was asleep his enemy came
and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.
When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well.
The slaves of the householder came to him and said,
'Master, did you not sow good seed in your field?
Where have the weeds come from?'
He answered, 'An enemy has done this.'
His slaves said to him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?'
He replied, 'No, if you pull up the weeds
you might uproot the wheat along with them.
Let them grow together until harvest;
then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters,
"First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning;
but gather the wheat into my barn."'"
 
Offertory:

1. Diyutay lang Kini

1. Ihalad Namo Kanimo

1. Pag-aalay ng Puso

1. Unang Alay

1. Christify

1. Blessed be GOD

 
Communion:

1. Ang Kinabuhi sa Tawo

1. Kini Maong Akong Lawas

1. Pagkakaibigan

1. Hiram sa Dios

1. One Thing I ask

1. Love and Truth Will Meet

Recessional:

1. Ang Tawag

1. Pananagutan

1. Tanda ng Kaharian ng Dios

1. Save us, O Lord..

 

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - July 2, 2023

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The readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time encourage us to make our relationship with God first in all we do. The first reading recounts how a woman provided hospitality to Elisha and was rewarded for her generosity. The psalm reminds us that all the good things in our lives come from God. And in the gospel Jesus tells us that we must stop clinging to our own self-interests to follow him.

• Discipleship and Priority: Jesus emphasizes the supreme importance of following Him wholeheartedly, even if it means putting Him above family relationships. He challenges His disciples to prioritize their commitment to Him above all else.

• Cost of Discipleship: Jesus acknowledges that following Him may result in division and conflict within families, highlighting the potential sacrifices and challenges that disciples may face for their faith.

• Love for Jesus: Jesus calls His disciples to love Him above all, indicating the depth of devotion and allegiance required in discipleship.

• Taking Up the Cross: Jesus instructs His disciples to take up their cross and follow Him, signifying the willingness to bear the burdens and endure hardships that come with following Christ.

• Hospitality and Reception: Jesus encourages His disciples to show hospitality and receive others in His name, emphasizing the importance of caring for and supporting fellow believers and those who proclaim the message of the Gospel.

• Reward and Recognition: Jesus assures His disciples that even the smallest acts of kindness and service done in His name will not go unnoticed by God, promising a reward and recognition in the kingdom of heaven.

 
ENTRANCE:
1.    Mao kini ang Panaghigugmaay
2.    Kon Magkatigum Ta
3.    Pagmamahal sa Panginoon
4.    Purihin ang Panginoon
5.    Praise God
6.    Come with Praise
 
Reading 1                                             2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a
One day Elisha came to Shunem,
where there was a woman of influence, who urged him to dine with her.
Afterward, whenever he passed by, he used to stop there to dine.
So she said to her husband, "I know that Elisha is a holy man of God.
Since he visits us often, let us arrange a little room on the roof
and furnish it for him with a bed, table, chair, and lamp,
so that when he comes to us he can stay there."
Sometime later Elisha arrived and stayed in the room overnight.
 
Later Elisha asked, "Can something be done for her?"
His servant Gehazi answered, "Yes!
She has no son, and her husband is getting on in years."
Elisha said, "Call her."
When the woman had been called and stood at the door,
Elisha promised, "This time next year
you will be fondling a baby son."
 
Responsorial Psalm                             Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19
R. (2a) For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
The promises of the LORD I will sing forever,
through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness.
For you have said, "My kindness is established forever;"
in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
Blessed the people who know the joyful shout;
in the light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk.
At your name they rejoice all the day,
and through your justice they are exalted.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
You are the splendor of their strength,
and by your favor our horn is exalted.
For to the LORD belongs our shield,
and to the Holy One of Israel, our king.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
 
Reading 2                                   Rom 6:3-4, 8-11
Brothers and sisters:
Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus
were baptized into his death?
We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death,
so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead
by the glory of the Father,
we too might live in newness of life.
 
If, then, we have died with Christ,
we believe that we shall also live with him.
We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more;
death no longer has power over him.
As to his death, he died to sin once and for all;
as to his life, he lives for God.
Consequently, you too must think of yourselves as dead to sin
and living for God in Christ Jesus.
 
Alleluia                                       1 Pt 2:9
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation;
announce the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel                                        Mt 10:37-42
Jesus said to his apostles:
"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me,
and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;
and whoever does not take up his cross
and follow after me is not worthy of me.
Whoever finds his life will lose it,
and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
 

"Whoever receives you receives me,
and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet
will receive a prophet's reward,
and whoever receives a righteous man
because he is a righteous man
will receive a righteous man's reward.
And whoever gives only a cup of cold water
to one of these little ones to drink
because the little one is a disciple—
amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward."
 
OFFERTORY
1.    Ania ang Among Gasa
2.    Ihalad Namo Kanimo
3.    Pag-aalay
4.    Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
5.    Prayer for Generosity
6.    Christify
 
COMMUNION
1.    Dios Nia Ko
2.    Kini Mao Akong Lawas
3.    Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
4.    Mugna sa Dios
5.    Manatili Ka
6.    Gandang Sinauna at Sariwa
7.    Awit ng Paghahangad
8.    Bawat Sandali
9.    Take Up Your Cross
10. Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
11. Take Courage
 
RECESSIONAL
1.     Kinsa?
2.     Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.     Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
4.     Sinong Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
5.     How Good It is To Give Thanks (Hangad)
6.     Thank You (Hangad)
7.     I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)