The 5th Sunday of Easter Year C focuses on the growth of the early Church and Jesus’ command to love one another. These readings highlight the importance of faith, community, and the promise of a new heaven and earth.
- Spreading
the Gospel: Acts 14:21-27 shows Paul and Barnabas spreading the good
news. This theme emphasizes the importance of sharing our faith with
others.
- Endurance
in Faith: Paul and Barnabas encourage believers to remain true to the
faith despite hardships. This reminds us to stay strong in our faith
through difficulties.
- New
Creation: Revelation 21:1-5A speaks of a new heaven and a new earth.
This theme assures us of God’s promise to make all things new.
- God’s
Presence: In Revelation, God dwells with His people. This theme
highlights the closeness of God and His presence in our lives.
- Love
One Another: John 13:34-35 emphasizes Jesus’ command to love one
another. This theme is central to Christian life and shows how we should
treat others.
- Glorifying
God: Jesus speaks of being glorified in John 13:31-33A. This theme
teaches us to honor God in all we do.
- Community
Support: The early Church supported each other as seen in Acts. This
theme reminds us to help and support one another in our faith journeys.
These themes for the 5th Sunday of Easter Year C encourage us to live out our faith in practical ways. They remind us of the importance of love, community, and the hope we have in God’s promises.
Entrance:
1.
Diha sa Halaran
2. Saulogon ta Karon
3. Kon Magkatigum Ta
4. Pag-inambitay
5. Huni sa Kinabuhi
6. Pag-alaala (Francisco)
7. Awit ng Pasasalamat
8. Isang Pananampalataya (Santos,
Hontiveros) .
9. Sing a new song (Schutte).
10. Praise God (Dufford, Foley)
11. Praise the Lord, My Soul (Foley)
12. City of God (Schutte)
13. Come with Praise (Schutte)
Readings:
- First
Reading – Acts
14:21-27: Paul and Barnabas revisited cities, encouraging disciples
and explaining hardships in God’s kingdom. They appointed church leaders,
entrusted them to the Lord, and shared their mission success in Antioch,
emphasizing God’s outreach to non-Jews.
- Responsorial
Psalm – Psalm
145: I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
- The
Lord’s compassion and mercy extend to all, slow to anger and full of love.
His works praise Him, and His followers speak of His eternal kingdom and
majestic power.
- Second
Reading – Revelation
21:1-5A: John describes a new heaven and earth, with the old gone. He
sees a splendid New Jerusalem and hears God proclaim His eternal dwelling
with people, erasing all pain and making everything new.
- Gospel – John
13:31-33A, 34-35: Jesus spoke of his imminent glorification,
intertwining his honor with God’s. He shared a new commandment with his
disciples: to love one another as he loved them. This mutual love among
his followers would be the defining mark of their discipleship.
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Offertory:
1. Gasa sa Gugma
2. Nagahalad Kami
3. Diyutay lang Kini
4. Dios Nia Ko
5. Narito Ako (San Andres)
6. Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
7. Sumasamo Kami (Judan)
8. Unang Alay (Magnaye)
9. Blessed be God
10. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
11. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
Communion:
1. Gugma’g Paglaum
2. Kini Maong Akong Lawas
3. Kalig-on sa Pagtoo,
4. Ang Kinabuhi sa Tawo
5. Kaibigan, Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
6. Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
7. Diyos ay Pag-ibig
8. Manalig Ka (Perez)
9. Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
10. Pagsibol (Aquino)
11. Awit ng Pag-asam (Dublin-Tolentino)
12. God of Love (Schutte)
13. In My Heart (Francisco)
14. One More Gift (Francisco)
15. To Be Your Bread (Haas)
16. The Lord’s Steadfast Love (Tolentino-Francia)
Recessional:
1. Ang Tawag
2. Pagbanwag
3. Ang Atong Tulubagon
4. Any Marian Song will do
5. Pananagutan
6. Humayo’t Ihayag
7. All My Days (Schutte, Murray)
8. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan) ang priority
ay stanzas 3 and 4.
9. Let There Be Peace on Earth (Miller, Jackson)
