The readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C highlight the challenges of living out the faith. They show how faith can bring division, suffering, and the need for perseverance.
- Faith
and Conflict: Jesus speaks of bringing division, not peace. Faith can
lead to disagreements and even conflict within families and communities.
- Perseverance
in Suffering: Jeremiah suffers for speaking God’s truth. The reading
from Hebrews calls us to persevere like Jesus, who endured the cross.
- The
Cost of Discipleship: Following Jesus is not easy. It may mean facing
opposition, even from those closest to us.
- The
Role of Prophets: Jeremiah was persecuted for his message. Prophets
often face rejection because they speak difficult truths.
- Endurance
in the Race: The reading from Hebrews encourages us to run the race
with endurance. We are called to keep our eyes on Jesus and not give up,
even when it is hard.
- Fire
of the Gospel: Jesus says He came to bring fire on the earth. The
Gospel challenges us and calls for a passionate response.
These themes from the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C remind us that following Jesus requires courage and endurance. The readings encourage us to stay faithful, even when it is difficult.
Entrance:
1. Diosnong Magtutudlo, “aron
lamang mabuhi sa imong mga hatag.”
2. Awit mga Binuhat Click Here!
3. Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros) swak
sa first reading
4. Pag-aalaala (Francisco) “Sa piging”
5. Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano &
Francisco)
6. Sa Piging na Handog (Carlos, Villaroman)
7. Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena,
Hontiveros)
8. Table of Plenty
Readings:
- First
Reading – Jeremiah
38:4-6, 8-10: The princes accused Jeremiah of demoralizing the people
and threw him into a muddy cistern. Ebed-melech convinced the king to
rescue Jeremiah before he died of starvation.
- Responsorial
Psalm – Psalm 40:
Lord, come to my aid!
I waited for the LORD, and He
saved me. He set my feet on a rock, gave me a new song, and is my help and
deliverer.
- Second
Reading – Hebrews
12:1-4: We must cast off sin and run our race with endurance, focusing
on Jesus who endured the cross and opposition, so we do not lose heart.
- Gospel – Luke 12:49-53: Jesus tells His disciples that He came to bring fire and division, not peace. Families will be divided because of Him, with conflicts even among close relatives.
Offertory…
1. Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios, “gikan sa imong
kamanggihatagon, nadawat namo kini…”
2. Uban Ning Pan ug Bino
3. Gasa sa Gugma
4. Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San
Pedro)
5. Pag-aalay (Francisco)
6. Pag-aalay (Francisco)
7. Sumasamo Kami (Judan)
8. One Bread, One Body (Foley) Best Choice.
9. Christify (Francisco & Reyes)
10. Take our Bread (Wise)Click Here!
Communion…
1. Ang Kaayo sa Ginoo
2. Gugma ang Dios
3. Gugma’g Paglaum
4. Ang kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
5. Awit ng Paghahangad "Ikaw ang LAGING hanap"
6. Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) Empasis on Stanza 2.
7. Hiram sa Diyos
8. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
9. Huwag Limutin (Aquino)
10. H’wag
Mangamba (Francisco)
11. Manalaig Ka (Perez)
12. O Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros)
13. Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
14. Paghahandog (San Andres)
15. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio,Hontiveros)
16. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
17. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Arboleda, Francisco)
18. Panalaging Maging Bukas Palad (Rodrigo, Ramirez)
19. Pananalig (Borres, Francisco)
20. Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
21. Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
22. Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que)
23. Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Borres, Gan, Francisco)
24. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros) Stanza 3 ang priority.
25. Tanging
Yaman (Gan, Francisco)
26. Come to Me (Francisco) Stanza 2 ang priority.
27. Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte)
28. Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
29. Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
30. God of Silence (Francisco)
31. How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (Aquino)
32. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
33. In Him Alone (Francisco)
34. On Eagle’s Wings
35. One Thing I Ask (Tirol)
36. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
37. Prayer of St. Francis (Temple)
38. Seek Ye First
39. Shelter Me, O God (Hurd, Kingsbury)
40. Take and Receive
41. The Servant Song
42. Turn to Me (Foley)
Recessional…
1. Ang Tawag
2. Tanda ng Kaharian
3. Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez)
4. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
5. Prepare any Marian song as a recessional song