1st Sunday of Lent - Year A - February 22, 2026

 The 1st Sunday of Lent Year A invites reflection on human weakness and God’s saving grace. It shows the struggle with temptation and the hope of new life through Jesus.

• Temptation and Choice: Temptation is a test of loyalty to God. In Eden, Adam and Eve failed, but Jesus stood firm in the desert.
• Obedience vs. Disobedience: Adam’s disobedience brought sin, while Jesus’ obedience brings life. This contrast shows the impact of our choices.
• Sin and Its Consequences: Sin brings shame and separation from God, as seen with Adam and Eve. But through Jesus, there is hope for reconciliation.
• Grace and Redemption: Through Jesus’ sacrifice, grace overcomes sin. This offers a path to righteousness for all who believe.
• Scripture as Strength: Jesus used Scripture to resist temptation. This shows the power of God’s Word in facing challenges.
• Victory Over Evil: Jesus defeated the devil’s temptations. This victory gives confidence that evil can be overcome.

The 1st Sunday of Lent Year A highlights the human struggle with sin and the hope found in Jesus. It encourages trust in God’s mercy and strength to resist temptation.

Theme:
·         Our Lenten plans
·         Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
·         Temptations
·         The misuse of power

Reminder: No more Alleluia during this season. No flowers will be decorated at the altar and the music should be low down. No more drums and any other loud musical instruments as accompaniment.
 
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)

READINGS:

• First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7: God formed man and placed him in Eden. The serpent deceived the woman into eating the forbidden fruit. She and her husband ate it and realized they were naked.
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Lord, have mercy and cleanse us from our sins. Create a clean heart and renew our spirits. Restore our joy and open our lips to praise you.

• Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19: One man’s sin brought death to all, but God’s grace through Jesus brings life and righteousness to many. Christ’s obedience will make many righteous.
• Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11: Jesus was tempted by the devil after fasting in the desert. He resisted, quoting Scripture each time. Afterward, the devil left, and angels cared for him. 
  
  
  

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
 
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)

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - March 23, 2025

 Pasensya na po at nahuli, nabusy lang po sa school.

The 3rd Sunday of Lent Year C helps us reflect on God’s call, repentance, and growth. The readings from Exodus, Corinthians, and Luke guide us to understand our faith journey better.

• God’s Call to Moses: In Exodus, God calls Moses from the burning bush. This shows that God reaches out to guide and lead His people.
• God’s Promise of Freedom: God promises to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This reminds us that God is always working to free us from our own sins and struggles.
• Warnings Against Idolatry: In Corinthians, Paul warns against idol worship and turning away from God. This teaches us to stay faithful and avoid things that take us away from God.
• Importance of Repentance: Jesus in Luke speaks about the need to repent. He warns that without repentance, we will perish, showing the importance of turning back to God.
• God’s Patience: The parable of the fig tree in Luke highlights God’s patience. He gives us time to change and grow in faith, but we must respond.
• Fruitfulness in Faith: The fig tree parable also teaches about bearing fruit. We are called to live fruitful lives, showing our faith through actions.
• God’s Presence in Hard Times: The readings remind us that God is with us in difficult times. Like He was with the Israelites, He supports and guides us through our challenges.
• Community and Accountability: Paul speaks to the Corinthians about learning from their ancestors’ mistakes. This shows the importance of community and holding each other accountable in our faith.

Reflecting on these themes during the 3rd Sunday of Lent Year C helps deepen our understanding of God’s presence and our need for repentance. The readings guide us to live more faithfully and trust in God’s promises.

Entrance:
1.      Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2.      Pasaylo, Ginoo
3.      Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros) 
4.      Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio, Hontiveros) 
5.      Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros)
6.      Hosea (Norbet)

Readings:

• First Reading – Exodus 3:1-8A, 13-15: Moses encounters God in a burning bush at Horeb. Instructed to remove his sandals on holy ground, he is tasked to rescue Israelites from Egypt, armed with God’s name, “I AM.”
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 103: Remember the marvels the Lord has done.
• I praise the Lord for His kindness: forgiving sins, healing diseases, rescuing lives, and crowning with love. He is righteous, merciful, and gracious, with boundless mercy.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12: Our forefathers, guided by a cloud and sea, were baptized into Moses, shared spiritual sustenance, and drank from Christ, the spiritual rock. Their failures in the wilderness warn us against evil cravings and complacency.
• Gospel – Luke 13:1-9: Jesus addressed the news of Galileans killed by Pilate, emphasizing that suffering isn’t directly linked to personal sinfulness.
  
  
  He called for repentance to avoid a similar fate. He then told a parable of a barren fig tree; a gardener sought more time to nurture it, symbolizing God’s patience and call for repentance.

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 
7.      One Bread, One Body
 
Communion:
1.      Balaan nga Gugma
2.      Dios Namo sa Kalooy
3.      Bawat Sandali
4.      Dakilang Pag-ibig
5.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig
6.      Anima Christi
7.      God of Silence
 
Recessional:
1.      Kinsa?
2.      Mag-awit Kita
3.      Natapos Na
4.      Pagbabasbas
5.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon
6.      I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)