3rd Sunday of Easter - Year A - April 23, 2023

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The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Easter for Year A encourage us to truly walk the path of discipleship. In the first reading Peter boldly proclaims the Good News. The psalm reminds us that God will guide us along the path of life. The second reading explains that Jesus Christ died so we could have new life. And in the gospel, two disciples encounter the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

• The Road to Emmaus: Two disciples were walking to the village of Emmaus after Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, when they were joined by a stranger who was actually Jesus himself. The theme of the Road to Emmaus is about recognizing the risen Christ in unexpected places and unexpected ways.

• Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of the Bread: In the Gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday of Easter Year A, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples in the breaking of the bread. This theme emphasizes the importance of the Eucharist, and that Jesus is truly present in the bread and wine of the Eucharistic celebration.

• Witnessing and Testimony: Christians are called to be witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus, and to share their testimony of how their lives have been changed by their faith in him. This theme is reflected in the reading from Acts, in which Peter proclaims the good news of Jesus’ resurrection to a crowd in Jerusalem.

• Discipleship: Christians are called to recognize Jesus in unexpected ways, to share their testimony of faith, to spread the good news of Jesus, and to study and apply the teachings of scripture in their lives. We are called to continual growth and transformation in the Christian faith. Being a disciple of Jesus involves a lifelong journey of learning, service, and devotion.

• Fellowship: We come together to share in the Eucharistic celebration, to remember the sacrifice of Jesus, and to be nourished by his presence in the bread and wine. We are not called to follow Jesus alone, but to be part of a community of believers who support and encourage one another in our faith.

Entrance:
1.      Diosnong Magtutudlo
2.      Diha sa Halaran (Koro Viannista)
3.      Kasaulogan sa Kinabuhi (Fernandez)
4.      Daygon ta ang Ginoo
5.      Magpasalamat kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) prioritize stanza 2
6.      Purihi’t Pasalamat (Esteban, Hontiveros)
7.      Sumigaw sa galak (Que)
8.      Water of Life (Haas)
9.      Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) prioritize stanza 1 and 3
10.  Sing a New Song (Schutte)

Reading 1                         Acts 2:14, 22-33
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven,
raised his voice, and proclaimed:
"You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem.
Let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
You who are Israelites, hear these words.
Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you by God
with mighty deeds, wonders, and signs,
which God worked through him in your midst, as you yourselves know.
This man, delivered up by the set plan and foreknowledge of God,
you killed, using lawless men to crucify him.
But God raised him up, releasing him from the throes of death,
because it was impossible for him to be held by it.
For David says of him:
I saw the Lord ever before me,
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
Therefore my heart has been glad and my tongue has exulted;
my flesh, too, will dwell in hope,
because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld,
nor will you suffer your holy one to see corruption.
You have made known to me the paths of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence.

"My brothers, one can confidently say to you
about the patriarch David that he died and was buried,
and his tomb is in our midst to this day.
But since he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn an oath to him
that he would set one of his descendants upon his throne,
he foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ,
that neither was he abandoned to the netherworld
nor did his flesh see corruption.
God raised this Jesus;
of this we are all witnesses.
Exalted at the right hand of God,
he received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father
and poured him forth, as you see and hear."

Responsorial Psalm                   Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

R. (11a) Lord, you will show us the path of life.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
I say to the LORD, "My Lord are you."
O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
R. Lord, you will show us the path of life.
or:
R. Alleluia.
I bless the LORD who counsels me;
even in the night my heart exhorts me.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. Lord, you will show us the path of life.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence;
because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
R. Lord, you will show us the path of life.
or:
R. Alleluia.
You will show me the path to life,
abounding joy in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. Lord, you will show us the path of life.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Reading 2                         1 Pt 1:17-21

Beloved:
If you invoke as Father him who judges impartially
according to each one's works,
conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning,
realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct,
handed on by your ancestors,
not with perishable things like silver or gold
but with the precious blood of Christ
as of a spotless unblemished lamb.

He was known before the foundation of the world
but revealed in the final time for you,
who through him believe in God
who raised him from the dead and gave him glory,
so that your faith and hope are in God.

Alleluia                   Cf. Lk 24:32

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Lord Jesus, open the Scriptures to us;
make our hearts burn while you speak to us.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel                   Lk 24:13-35

That very day, the first day of the week,
two of Jesus' disciples were going
to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus,
and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred.
And it happened that while they were conversing and debating,
Jesus himself drew near and walked with them,
but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him.
He asked them,
"What are you discussing as you walk along?"
They stopped, looking downcast.
One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply,
"Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem
who does not know of the things
that have taken place there in these days?"
And he replied to them, "What sort of things?"
They said to him,

"The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene,
who was a prophet mighty in deed and word
before God and all the people,
how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over
to a sentence of death and crucified him.
But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel;
and besides all this,
it is now the third day since this took place.
Some women from our group, however, have astounded us:
they were at the tomb early in the morning
and did not find his body;
they came back and reported
that they had indeed seen a vision of angels
who announced that he was alive.
Then some of those with us went to the tomb
and found things just as the women had described,
but him they did not see."
And he said to them, "Oh, how foolish you are!
How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke!
Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things
and enter into his glory?"
Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets,
he interpreted to them what referred to him
in all the Scriptures.
As they approached the village to which they were going,
he gave the impression that he was going on farther.
But they urged him, "Stay with us,
for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over."
So he went in to stay with them.
And it happened that, while he was with them at table,
he took bread, said the blessing,
broke it, and gave it to them.
With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him,
but he vanished from their sight.
Then they said to each other,
"Were not our hearts burning within us
while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?"
So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem
where they found gathered together
the eleven and those with them who were saying,
"The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!"
Then the two recounted
what had taken place on the way
and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.

Offertory:
1.      Nagahalad Kami
2.      Palihug Dawata Ginoo
3.      Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista
4.      Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
5.      Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
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)
7.     Pilgrim’s Theme (Go, Francisco)

 

 

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year 2 Cycle C - October 23, 2022

     Good day our dear brothers and sisters. We are now on the 30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We would like to thank you all for always visiting us and even clicking our ads to support us increase our traffic.
The readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on God’s mercy for the poor and the humble. In the first reading we are told that God hears those who cry out in pain. And the psalm echoes this sentiment. In the second reading Paul speaks of feeling deserted by all those around him, but the Lord stood by him. In the gospel Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.
Our theme for this week: Pride, Humility, Trust in God

      ENTRANCE:
1.    Lungsod nga Balaan
2.    Pag-inambitay
3.    Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri (Hontiveros) Priority ang Stanzas 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6. "Ibinulid sa upuan ang mga makapangyarihan; itinampok, itinaas / ang mga mababang-loob." & "At Kanya namang binusog / ang mga nagugutom; pinaalis, walang dala, ang mayamang mapagmataas."
4.    Pagbabasbas (Javellana, Arboleda, Francisco)
5.    Pagbubunyi (Borres, Francisco)
6.    Come With Praise (Schutte)
7.    My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)
8.    Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
9.    Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)
 
Reading 1                                           Sir 35:12-14, 16-18
The LORD is a God of justice,
 who knows no favorites.
 Though not unduly partial toward the weak,
 yet he hears the cry of the oppressed.
 The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan,
 nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint.
 The one who serves God willingly is heard;
 his petition reaches the heavens.
 The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds;
 it does not rest till it reaches its goal,
 nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds,
 judges justly and affirms the right,
 and the Lord will not delay.
 
Responsorial Psalm                         Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23
R. (7a)  The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall be ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the LORD;
the lowly will hear me and be glad.
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
The LORD confronts the evildoers,
to destroy remembrance of them from the earth.
When the just cry out, the LORD hears them,
and from all their distress he rescues them.
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted;
and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
The LORD redeems the lives of his servants;
no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
 
Reading 2                                                       2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18
Beloved:
I am already being poured out like a libation,
and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have competed well; I have finished the race;
I have kept the faith.
From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me,
which the Lord, the just judge,
will award to me on that day, and not only to me,
but to all who have longed for his appearance.
At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf,
but everyone deserted me.
May it not be held against them!
But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength,
so that through me the proclamation might be completed
and all the Gentiles might hear it.
And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat
and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom.
To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
 
Alleluia                                                           2 Cor 5:19
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ,
and entrusting to us the message of salvation.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel                                                          Lk 18:9-14
Jesus addressed this parable
to those who were convinced of their own righteousness
and despised everyone else.

"Two people went up to the temple area to pray;
one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector.
The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself,
'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --
greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector.
I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.'
But the tax collector stood off at a distance
and would not even raise his eyes to heaven
but beat his breast and prayed,
'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.'
I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former;
for whoever exalts himself will be humbled,
and the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
 
OFFERTORY:
1.    Gasa sa Gugma
2.    Palihug Dawata Ginoo
3.    O Dios Dawata
4.    Ang Tanging Alay Ko ("'Di ko akalain na ako ay bibigyang pansin; ang taong tulad ko'y 'di dapat mahalin")
5.    Sumasamo Kami (Judan) Stanza 1 ang priority.
6.    Unang Alay (Magnaye)
7.    Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority. “He has chosen the lowly who are small in this world”
8.    Take our Bread (Wise) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9.    To Be Your Bread (Haas)
 
COMMUNION:
1.    Ang Pag-alagad
2.    Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
3.    1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
4.    2. Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros) “Sa taong mapagkumbaba”
5.    3. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco) Dahel ang 4th Sunday of October ay World Mission Sunday.
6.    H'wag Mangamba (Francisco)9.
7.    Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros) “Patnubay ng mahihirap”
8.    Manatili Ka (Francisco)
9.    Narito Ako (San Andres) "'Yong pagligtas ihahayag hanggang sa dulo ng dagat" is so world mission sunday.
10.  Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
11.  Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
12.  Pagbabalik (Alcaraz, Francisco)
13.  Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
14.  Pag-ibig Mo, Ama (Macalinao, Hontiveros) Stanza 2 ang priority.
15.  Patnubay (Cuyugken, Caguioa, Sta. Maria, La Vina) If you want to emphasize World Mission Sunday today.
16.  Pintig ng Puso Ko (Tagle, Hontiveros)
17.  Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
18.  Sino Kayo? (Javellana, Que)
19.  Come to Me (Francisco)
20.  Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte) Stanza 2 ang priority.
21.  Come With Me Into The Fields (Schutte) Dahil World Mission Sunday.
22.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
23.  Father, Mercy (Dufford)
24.  Here I Am, Lord (Schutte) Dahil World Mission Sunday.
25.  How lovely is your dwelling place (Aquino) “Even the lowly sparrow finds a home the swallow, a nest for herself”
26.  I Hear My Name (Francisco)
27.  I Love the Lord (Aquino)
28.  I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
29.  In Him Alone (Francisco)
30.  Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
31.  Magnificat (Haas)
32.  Out of Roads (Go, Aquino)
33.  So The Love of God (Schutte)
34.  Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide)
35.  The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
36.  Theme from the Cardinal “I know I have sinned”
37.  This Alone (Manion) Stanza 3 ang priority. “Hope in His mercy.”
38.  Turn to Me (Foley)
39.  What You Hear in the Dark (Schutte) Pang World Mission Sunday
40.  You are Mine (Haas)
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.    Any Marian Song (English, Tagalog and Cebuano or in your dialect)
2.    Ang Tawag
3.    Kinsa?
4.    Mapapalad
5.    Sinong Makapaghihiwalay
6.    Tanda ng Kaharian
7.    I Will Sing Forever
8.    Before the Sun Burned Bright You are My Sons (Schutte) Pang world mission Sunday.
9.    Though the Mountains May Fall (Schutte)