We are very sorry for the late
post, busy lang po sa school.
The readings for the 22nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focus on our natural longing for God. In the first
reading Jeremiah realizes he cannot escape his burning desire for God. The
second reading tells us that we must allow ourselves to be transformed to be
one with Christ. And in the gospel Jesus explains that following him means
making sacrifices. Are we willing to do what it takes to be a disciple?
- Unwavering Resolve:
In the first reading, Jeremiah affirms his commitment to proclaiming God’s
message despite the challenges. This theme reflects the determination to
persevere in one’s calling, even in the face of adversity.
- Living Sacrifice:
The second reading encourages believers to present themselves as living
sacrifices to God. This theme emphasizes the idea of offering one’s whole
life in dedicated service to God.
- Suffering Messiah:
The gospel highlights Jesus’ prediction of His own suffering, death, and
resurrection. This theme emphasizes the sacrificial aspect of His mission.
- Human Ambitions vs. God’s Will: Jesus rebukes Peter for
opposing His path of suffering. This theme underscores the contrast
between human desires and God’s divine plan.
- Self-Denial and Cross-Bearing: Jesus talks about taking up the
cross to follow Him. This theme stresses the need for self-denial and a
willingness to embrace difficulties for the sake of Christ.
- Sacrificing Earthly Gain: Jesus mentions gaining the
world but losing one’s soul. This theme highlights the importance of
prioritizing eternal values over temporary worldly gains.
- Judgment and Reward: The passage discusses the Son of Man coming to
reward each person according to their deeds. This theme emphasizes
accountability and the ultimate consequences of one’s choices.
Entrance:
1. Lungsod
nga Balaan
2. Pag-inambitay
3. Pagmamahal
sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
4. Buklod
ng Pag-ibig (Hontiveros, Pangilinan)
5. Come
to Me (Francisco)
6. Come
to me all who are weary (Schutte)
Readings:- First Reading – Jeremiah
20:7-9: You, O LORD, overcame me, and though I’m mocked and derided, I
cannot hold back your word. It burns in my heart, and I cannot endure
keeping it inside.
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm
63: My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
O God, I seek you with a
thirst like dry, lifeless earth. I’ve seen your power and glory; your kindness
is greater than life. My soul clings to you, and your right hand upholds me.- Second Reading – Romans
12:1-2: I urge you to offer yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and
pleasing to God. Don’t conform to this age but renew your mind to discern
what is good and pleasing to God.
- Gospel – Matthew
16:21-27: Jesus begins to explain that He must suffer, be killed, and
resurrect. Peter rebukes Him, but Jesus says that Peter’s thinking like a
man, not God. He tells His followers to deny themselves, take up their
crosses, and follow Him. Gaining the world but losing one’s soul is
futile. The Son of Man will come and reward each according to their deeds.
Offertory:
1. Gasa
sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2. Mugna
sa Dios (Koro Viannista)
3. Daygon
Ikaw, Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
4. Kung
‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)
5. Sumasamo
Kami (Judan)
6. Prayer
of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
7. Take
and Receive
Communion:
1. Kinabuhi
Mo, Kinabuhi Ko (swak for the gospel verse 25)
2. Ang
Hagit sa Ebanghelyo
3. Awit
ng Paghahangad (Cenzon)
4. Hesus
na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
5. Pagkakaibigan
(Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
6. Anima
Christi (Arboleda)
7. God
of Silence (Francisco)
8. In
Him Alone (Francisco)
9. Behold
the Wood (Schutte)
Recessional:
1. Ang
Atong Tulubagon
2. Ang
Tawag
3. Pananagutan
(Hontiveros)
4. Save
us, O Lord (Dufford)
Big thanks to those who supported us always especially to
Robert Ronquillo of Holy Family Parish, Kalaklan, Olongapo City.
The readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
remind us that God’s wisdom is not the same as our own wisdom. In the first
reading we hear that God has the power to remove the mighty from their
positions of leadership. In the second reading Paul tells us that we cannot
know the mind of God, as his wisdom and knowledge are beyond us. And in the
gospel s that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus declares that this is a revelation
from the Father.
- Authority:
In this passage, Jesus engages His disciples in a conversation about His
identity. He asks them who people say He is and then asks them directly
who they believe Him to be. Through this dialogue, Jesus affirms His
authority as the Messiah, the Son of the living God.
- Faith:
Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God,
demonstrates a significant act of faith. This confession reveals Peter’s
recognition of Jesus’ divine nature and purpose.
- Prayer:
Jesus’ response to Peter’s confession highlights the role of divine
revelation in understanding spiritual truths. He acknowledges that Peter’s
confession was revealed to him by the Father in heaven, emphasizing the
importance of prayerful communion with God.
- Primacy
of Peter: Jesus’ declaration that Peter is the “rock” upon which He
will build His church and that He will give Peter the keys to the kingdom
of heaven signifies the primacy and leadership role assigned to Peter
within the community of believers.
- The
Church’s Formation: The passage alludes to the formation of the
Church, with Jesus affirming its future establishment based on Peter’s
confession and leadership. This signifies the beginning of the community
of believers that will grow from Christ’s teachings.
- Binding
and Loosing: The authority to “bind and loose” granted to Peter
symbolizes his role in guiding the Church by making decisions related to
doctrine and discipline, highlighting the organizational structure and
accountability within the early Church.
Entrance:
1. Lungsod nga
Balaan
2. Pagmamahal sa
Panginoon (Hontiveros)
3. Isang Pananampalataya (Santos and
Hontiveros)
4. Seek the Lord
5. Glory and
Praise to our God (Schutte)
Readings:- First
Reading – Isaiah
22:19-23: The LORD declares that He will remove Shebna from his
position and replace him with Eliakim. Eliakim will have authority and be
like a trusted peg, honored by his family.
- Responsorial
Psalm – Psalm
138: Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of
your hands.
I thank the LORD wholeheartedly,
acknowledging that He hears me. I praise Him among angels and worship in His
temple. His love is eternal, and He never abandons His creations.- Second
Reading – Romans
11:33-36: The vastness of God’s wisdom and knowledge is
incomprehensible. No one can fully understand His mind or advise Him.
Everything originates from and exists for Him. Glory to Him eternally.
- Gospel – Matthew
16:13-20: Jesus asks who people say He is. Peter proclaims Him as
Christ, Son of God. Jesus blesses Peter, declaring him foundation of His
church, giving him authority over heaven’s keys.
Offertory:
1. Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2. Daygon Ikaw
Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
3. Paghahandog
(San Andres) “Lahat ng ito’y nagmula sa Iyo” is so 2R.
4. Panginoon,
Narito Ako (Isidro and Que)
5. Take and
Receive “ All I own are thine”
6. Dwelling Place
(Foley)
Communion:
1. Ako ang
Kahayag (Koro Viannista)
2. Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko (Koro Viannista)
3. Pagkakaibigan
4. Panunumpa
5. One Thing I
ask
6. Here I am,
Lord (Schutte) “Whom shall I send”
7. You are Mine
(Haas)
Recessional:
1. Ang Tawag
2. Pagkabighani
(Alejo, Francisco)
3. Paring
Pilipino
4. You are a
Priest Forever
5. Only in GOD
(Foley)
