23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - September 8, 2024

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The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings highlight God’s healing and justice. They remind us of God’s care for the needy and the importance of treating everyone equally.

• God’s Promise of Healing: God promises to deliver and heal, turning barren landscapes into flourishing life. This is seen in Isaiah where God transforms the dry land into streams of water.

• Justice for the Poor: James emphasizes that favoritism based on wealth is against Christian faith. God honors the poor in spirit, promising them His kingdom.

• Jesus’ Healing Power: Jesus heals a deaf man with a speech problem. This miracle shows Jesus’ compassion and power to heal.

• Equality in Faith: James warns against treating people differently because of their wealth. True faith means treating everyone equally, as God does.

• God’s Care for the Needy: Isaiah’s prophecy shows God caring for the afflicted. He brings joy and healing to those who suffer.

• Faith in Action: The readings call us to act on our faith. This means helping those in need and not showing favoritism.

These themes remind us of God’s love and care for all people, especially the poor and needy. They call us to live our faith by treating everyone with equality and compassion.
 
Entrance…
1.   Pag-inambitay, swak sa First Reading
2.   Daygon ta ang Ginoo
3.     Diosnong Magtutudlo
4.     Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros) 
5.     Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros)
6.     Halina at Lumapit (Habito) 
7.     Halina’t Umawit (Flores, Villaroman) 
8.     Pag-aalaala (Francisco) 
9.     Purihin ang Panginoon (Isidro, Ramirez) 
10.   Magpuri sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
11.   All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford)
12.   Blest be the Lord (Schutte)
13.   City of God (Schutte)
14.   Come With Praise (Schutte)
15.   Praise the Lord My Soul (Foley)
16.   Throughout All Time (Haas)
 
Readings…

• First Reading – Isaiah 35:4-7A: God promises to deliver and heal, transforming the afflicted and the barren landscapes into flourishing life.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 146: Praise the Lord, my soul!

• Second Reading – James 2:1-5: Treating people differently based on wealth contradicts faith in Jesus Christ. God honors the poor in spirit, promising them His kingdom.

• Gospel – Mark 7:31-37: Jesus healed a deaf man with a speech issue in the Decapolis. Despite Jesus’ instructions, the news of his miraculous power spread widely among the astounded witnesses.
  
  
  

The Lord is forever faithful, providing justice, sustenance, and freedom, supporting the oppressed and thwarting the wicked, ruling through all generations.
 
Offertory…
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.     Gasa sa Gugma
3.     O Dios Dawata
4.     Nagahalad Kami
5.     Mula sa ‘Yo (Francisco) 
6.     Narito Ako (San Andres) 
7.      Pag-aalay (Francisco)
8.     Unang Alay (Magnaye)
9.     All that I have (Hangad)
10.   Earthen Vesels (Foley)
11.   One Bread, One Body (Foley) 
12.   To be your bread (Haas) 
 
Communion…
1.     Buta, swak sa first reading and gospel
2.     Ako ang Kahayag
3.     Kini Maong Akong Lawas
4.     Ang Dios Magbalantay, emphasize the chorus
5.     Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino) 
6.     Ang Kaluluwa Ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que) 
7.     Ang Paglingap ng Diyos (Hontiveros) 
8.     Awit ng Panghahangad (Cenzon) 
9.     Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) Very good choice 
10.   Gabing Kulimlim (Arboleda, Francisco) 
11.   Halina, Lumapit sa Akin (Isidro, Que) 
12.   Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino) 
13.   Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
14.   Manalig Ka (Perez)
15.   Manatili Ka (Francisco)
16.   O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco) Very Good Choice
17.   Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
18.   Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que)
19.   All I Ask of You (Norbet) 
20.  As Water to the Thirsty (Haas)
21.   Be Not Afraid (Dufford) 
22.  Come to Me (Francisco)
23.  Come to Me All Who are Weary (Schutte)
24.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
25.  Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
26.  God of Silence (Francisco)
27.  I Seek You for I Thirst (Valdellon)
28.  The Lord’s Steadfast Love (Hangad)
29.  Let me be your Stillness (Hangad)
30.  In Him Alone (Francisco)
31.   Lead Me Lord (De Pano)
32.  On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
33.  The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
34.  The Presence of Jesus (Haas)
35.  You Are Mine (Haas) Stanzas 2 and 3 ang priority. Very Good choice.
 
Recessional…
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Kinsa?
3.     Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco) 
4.     Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
5.     Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan & Go)
6.     Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros) Best choice
7.     Humayo Tayo (Panilinan, Hontiveros) 
8.     Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) 
9.     Mapapalad (Ramirez) 
10.   O Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino) 
11.   Before the Sun burned bright (Schutte)
12.   All My Days (Schutte, Murray) 
13.   Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) 
14.   I Will Sing Forever (Francisco) 
15.   My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino) 
16.   Praise God (Dufford, Foley)
17.   The Lord is My Light (Foley)
 

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Year B - May 26, 2024

 
Salamat po sa pagbisita…
 
The readings for the Trinity Sunday Year B affirm that we are members of God's family and that God desires the whole world to be united into his relationship of love. The second reading tells us that we are truly God's children. In the gospel Jesus tells his followers to baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Trinity Sunday Year B reflects on the nature of God as three persons in one essence and the relationship between God and believers. Here are some themes from the readings of this day:

• God's singular might and choice: Moses reflects on God's unique acts for Israel, emphasizing His unmatched power and choice of Israel as His people. This underscores the uniqueness and sovereignty of God.

• Identity and inheritance in Christ: Paul speaks about believers being children of God, led by the Spirit. This shows the intimate relationship believers have with God, highlighting their identity and inheritance in Christ.

• Great Commission: Jesus commands His disciples to teach and baptize all nations, emphasizing His authority and continuous presence. This directive, known as the Great Commission, calls for spreading the Christian faith globally.

• God's continual presence: The promise of Jesus’ continual presence underscores His unending support and guidance to His followers in their mission.

• Unity in the Trinity: The readings collectively highlight the unity and diversity within the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and their cooperative work in the salvation of mankind and the life of believers.

 
These themes for Trinity Sunday Year B celebrate the mystery of the Trinity and the Christian call to evangelism and obedience.
 
Entrance:
1. Diosnong Magtutudlo
2. Diha sa Halaran
3. Himaya Kanimo
4. Lungsod nga Balaan
5. Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Esteban & Hontiveros). Make sure you complete all three stanzas. Never ever cut short this song. Best choice.
6. Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez). Prioritize Stanza 2.
7. Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
8. Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
9. For You Are My God (Foley) 
10. Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) Stanzas 1 and 3 ang priority.
11. Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) Stanzas 3 and 4 ang priority.
 
Readings:

• First Reading -Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40: Moses urges reflection on God's unique acts for Israel: speaking from fire, choosing them miraculously, and showing unmatched power. He emphasizes that the LORD is the only God and calls for obedience to ensure prosperity.

• Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 33: Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.

The Lord's word is true, His actions dependable, creating the heavens and earth with His command. He watches over and sustains those who revere Him and hope in His love.

• Second Reading - Romans 8:14-17: As God's children, led by His Spirit, we're freed from fear, adopted, and can call Him "Father". This Spirit affirms our divine inheritance with Christ, linking suffering with shared glory.

• Gospel - Matthew 28:16-20: On a Galilean mountain, the eleven disciples met Jesus as instructed. Despite some doubts, they worshipped Him. Jesus declared His divine authority and commanded them to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach His commands, assuring His continual presence until the end of time.

 
Offertory:
1.    Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.    Diyutay Lang Kini
3.    Ning Adlaw sa kalipay
4.    Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio-Hontiveros, or Arboleda-Francisco)
5.    Paghahandog (San Andres)
6.    Dwelling Place (Foley)
7.    Take our bread (Wise)
 
Communion:
1.    Ø  Kini Maong Akong Lawas
2.    Ø  Way Sukod ang Pagmahal
3.    Ø  Ako ang Kahayag
4.    Ø  Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
5.    Ø  Ang Kaluluwa ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que)
6.    Ø  Awit ng Pag-asam (Hangad)
7.    Ø  In Him Alone (Francisco)
8.    Ø  One More Gift (Francisco)
9.    Ø  Sing of Him (Dufford)
10. Ø  The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
 
Recessional:
1.    v  Ang Tawag
2.    v  Diocesan Shared Vision
3.    v  Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.    v  Himaya Kanimo (if not used in Entrance)
5.    v  Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco) 
6.    v  I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)