Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God - Year A - January 1, 2023

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This feast day celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as the mother of our Lord Jesus. The first reading gives a traditional blessing. The second reading tells how Jesus was born of Mary to save us. And in the gospel, we hear how the shepherds visited the Holy Family after the birth of Jesus.

·         Mary as our mother
·         The ups and downs of being a parent
·         Our identity as children of God

ENTRANCE:
1.    Daygon ta ang Ginoo
2.    Kasaulogan sa Kinabuhi
3.    Saulogon ta Karon
4.    Bayan Magsiawit Na
5.    Bayan Umawit
6.    All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) “For the Lord of the earth... has come) is to II
7.    City of God (Schutte)
8.    Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) Prioritize Stanza 3. It is reminiscent of II 4.
9.    Lover of us all (also Schutte) “the children of Your loving”
10. The Lord bless you and keep you is reminiscent of 1R.
11. Sing a New Song (also Schutte) Prioritize Stanza 2.
12. Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)
13. Throughout all time (Haas)
14. A Christmas Praise (Aquino & Agatep)
15. Angels we have heard on high. But start from Stanza 2. “Shepherds why this jubilee?
 
Reading I                  Nm 6:22-27
The LORD said to Moses: 
“Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: 
This is how you shall bless the Israelites.
Say to them: 
The LORD bless you and keep you! 
The LORD let his face shine upon     
you, and be gracious to you! 
The LORD look upon you kindly and     
give you peace!
So shall they invoke my name upon the Israelites, 
and I will bless them.”
 
Responsorial Psalm                                  Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
R. (2a) May God bless us in his mercy.
May God have pity on us and bless us;
may he let his face shine upon us.
So may your way be known upon earth;
among all nations, your salvation.
R. May God bless us in his mercy.
May the nations be glad and exult
because you rule the peoples in equity;
the nations on the earth you guide.
R. May God bless us in his mercy.
May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
May God bless us,
and may all the ends of the earth fear him!
R. May God bless us in his mercy.
 
Reading II                                         Gal 4:4-7
Brothers and sisters:
When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, 
born of a woman, born under the law, 
to ransom those under the law, 
so that we might receive adoption as sons.
As proof that you are sons, 
God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, 
crying out, “Abba, Father!”
So you are no longer a slave but a son, 
and if a son then also an heir, through God.
 
Alleluia                                              Heb 1:1-2
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel                                               Lk 2:16-21
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, 
and the infant lying in the manger.
When they saw this, 
they made known the message 
that had been told them about this child.
All who heard it were amazed 
by what had been told them by the shepherds.
And Mary kept all these things, 
reflecting on them in her heart.
Then the shepherds returned, 
glorifying and praising God 
for all they had heard and seen, 
just as it had been told to them. 
 

When eight days were completed for his circumcision, 
he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel 
before he was conceived in the womb.
 
OFFERTORY:
1.    Bililhong Gasa
2.    Diyutay Lang Kini
3.    Ihalad namo Kanimo
4.    Narito Ako
5.    Sumasamo Kami
6.    Kay Gandang Alay
7.    Dwelling Place (Foley) Prioritize Stanza 3.
8.    Earthen Vessels (Foley)
9.    Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco) This song may be viewed also as a song of Mary.
10. Take and Receive “Do what Thou wilt command and I obey” is almost similar to Mary’s fiat.
11. Take, Lord, Receive (Foley) Prioritize Stanza 3. “Dispose of it, wholly according to Your will
 
COMMUNION:
1.    Ayaw Kahadlok
2.    Gugma ang Dios
3.    Huni sa Usa ka Alagad
4.    Liwanagan mo Jesus
5.    Pagsibol
6.    Ang Diyos na Sanggol
7.    Kapayapaan
8.    Magnificat (Best Choice)
9.    One More Gift
10. Prayer for Peace (Haas)
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.    Awit ni Maria sa Pagdayeg
2.    Maria Babae sa Pagtoo
3.    Any Marian Song will do since we are celebrating her feast as the Mother of God.