The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B highlights God’s love and mercy. The readings show how God listens to our cries and heals our brokenness. Here are some themes for this Sunday for you to choose the right songs for the mass:
- God’s Restoration: God promises to bring back His people and heal their wounds. In Jeremiah, God gathers His people from exile.
- Compassionate Priesthood: Hebrews speaks of the high priest who understands our weaknesses. Jesus, our High Priest, is compassionate and merciful.
- Faith and Healing: In the Gospel, Bartimaeus shows great faith. Jesus heals him because of his faith.
- Call to Repentance: Jeremiah calls the people to return to God. God wants to restore and forgive.
- Jesus’ Compassion: Jesus stops to help Bartimaeus despite the crowd. His mercy is shown in action.
- Trust in God: Bartimaeus trusts Jesus completely. He believes Jesus can heal him.
- Joyful Return: Jeremiah talks about a joyful return to the Promised Land. God’s people find joy in His promises.
Entrance…
1. Pag-inambitay
2. Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri (Hontiveros) Use Stanza 5.
3. Bayan, Magsiawit Na! (Aquino) Use Stanza 2.
4. Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
5. Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros)
6. Magnificat (Haas)
7. As We Gather (Faye-Coomes)
Readings…
- First Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9: The LORD promises to bring back the remnant of Israel from the north, comforting and guiding them as a father, ensuring a safe return for all, including the vulnerable.
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 126: The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
- Second Reading – Hebrews 5:1-6: High priests are chosen from among men to offer sacrifices for sins. Christ, called by God, is a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek, not by self-glorification.
- Gospel – Mark 10:46-52: Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, called out to Jesus for mercy. Despite being told to be quiet, he persisted. Jesus healed him, saying his faith had saved him. Bartimaeus then followed Jesus.
1. Pagdaygon Ka Dios
2. Nagahalad Kami
3. Ang Tanging Alay Ko
4. Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
5. Narito Ako (San Andres)
6. Unang Alay (Magnaye)
7. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
8. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
9. Dwelling Place (Foley)
10. To Be Your Bread (Haas)
1. Hari sa Gugma
2. Dios Namo sa Kalooy, although pang-holy week ang tema ng kanta but still swak sa gospel
4. Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) Best choice.
5. Bawat Sandali (Gan, Francisco)
6. Kahanga-hanga (Corpuz, Hontiveros)
7. Manalig Ka (Perez)
8. Manatili Ka (Francisco)
9. O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco) Also a very good choice
10. Panginoon Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
13. Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Shutte)
14. Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
15. In Him Alone (Francisco)
16. Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
17. The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
18. You Are Mine (Haas)
19. Your Heart Today (Francisco)
1. Ang Atong Tulubagon
2. Ang Tawag
(Before singing any Marian Song as recessional, ask the permission of your Parish Priest if ok lang ba to use it. However, it's important to note:
· No Hard and Fast Rule: There's no official prohibition against singing Marian hymns during the recessional. The choice of music is often left to the discretion of the priest and the parish music director.
4. Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosaryo
6. Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
7. Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) Stanza 2 ang priority.
8. Mapapalad (Ramirez)
9. Dear Lady of Fatima
10. Immaculate Mother
11. Hail Mary
12. Ave Maria
13. All My Days (Schutte, Murray)
14. I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)
15. My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)