17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - July 28, 2024

 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B focuses on themes of God’s care and our unity in faith. These themes highlight God’s love and our call to live in harmony with each other.

The theme are as follows:

• Trust in God’s Care: Elisha’s miracle of feeding a hundred people with twenty loaves shows that God can provide even when it seems impossible. This theme is mirrored in the Gospel where Jesus feeds thousands with five loaves and two fish.
• Unity in Faith: Paul urges the Ephesians to live in unity, showing love and patience. He emphasizes that we are one body in Christ, sharing one faith and one baptism.
• Generosity and Sharing: The man who brought loaves to Elisha and the boy who gave his bread and fish to Jesus show generosity. Their acts of sharing were used by God to bless many others.
• Miracles and Abundance: Both the first reading and the Gospel focus on miracles of abundance. These miracles remind us that with God, there is always enough.
• Call to Humility: Paul calls us to be humble, gentle, and patient. This means putting others first and striving for peace in our communities.
• Foreshadowing of the Eucharist: Jesus feeding the crowd with bread and fish hints at the Eucharist. It shows how Jesus will later give Himself as the Bread of Life for all.

The readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B remind us that God cares for us deeply and calls us to live in unity and love. They challenge us to trust in His care and to share generously with others.

 
Entrance:
 
1.     Diosnong Magtutudlo, “aron lamang mabuhi sa imong mga hatag.”
2.     Awit mga Binuhat
3.     Pag-aalaala (Francisco) “Sa piging”
4.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano & Francisco) 
5.     Table of Plenty
 
Readings:

• First Reading – 2 Kings 4:42-44: A man brings Elisha twenty loaves and grain. Despite his servant’s doubt, Elisha insists they feed a hundred people, assuring them that there will be leftovers, which indeed happens.

• Responsorial Psalm –Psalm 145: The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.

All of God’s creations thank Him. God provides food in the right season, satisfying all desires. He is just, holy, and close to all who truthfully call upon Him.

• Second Reading – Ephesians 4:1-6: Live worthily of your divine call with humility, gentleness, and patience, showing love and unity. Maintain peace, as we are united under one Lord, faith, baptism, and Father.

• Gospel – John 6:1-15: When a large crowd gathered, Jesus took five loaves of bread and two fish, gave thanks, and miraculously fed thousands of people. After everyone had eaten and was satisfied, the disciples collected twelve baskets of leftover fragments.

 

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.     One Bread, One Body (Foley) Best Choice.
7.     Christify (Francisco & Reyes)
8.     Take our Bread (Wise)
 
Communion:
1.     Kini Mao’ng Akong Lawas, “dawata kini… langitnong kalan-on”
2.     Magsaulog Kita Karon, “Sa kauhaw ug kagutom, ang Ginoo nagapakaon.”
3.     Ito ang Aking Katawan (Isidro & Ramirez)
4.     Tinapay ng Buhay (Atienza, Borres & Francisco) 
5.     Say the Word (Torres & Pantig-de Jesus)
6.     I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
 
Recessional:
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Tanda ng Kaharian
3.     I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
 
 

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - July 21, 2024

 Salamat po sa pagdalaw sa blog naming ito.

On the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the readings highlight God’s care for His people and the unity brought by Christ. They show how God promises to guide and protect us, breaking down barriers and giving us peace.

• God’s Promise to Lead: Jeremiah speaks of God condemning bad leaders and promising to lead His people with wisdom and justice. This shows God’s commitment to guide and protect His flock.
• Unity in Christ: Ephesians highlights how Christ’s sacrifice has made us one. He has broken down barriers, giving us all access to the Father and creating peace among us.
• Compassion of Jesus: In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus sees the crowd’s need and teaches them with compassion. He recognizes their need for guidance, like sheep without a shepherd.
• Just Leadership: Jeremiah’s message emphasizes the need for just and wise leaders. God promises to personally ensure the safety and growth of His people.
• Peace Through Sacrifice: Ephesians explains how Christ’s sacrifice brings peace. His actions reconcile us with God and each other.
• Need for Guidance: Mark’s Gospel shows people seeking Jesus’ guidance. Jesus responds with compassion, understanding their need for a shepherd.

The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B reminds us of God’s promise to lead and protect us. It also shows how Christ’s sacrifice unites us and brings peace.

 
Entrance:
1.     Pag-inambitay
2.     Himaya Kanimo Kristo Jesus, prioritize stanza 4
3.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco)
4.     Hosea (Norbet) admittedly pang Lent, pero if you prioritize and repeat Stanza 3. 
5.     I Rejoiced (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority. 
6.     My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino) Stanza 2 ang priority. 
7.     Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) Stanza 2 ang priority.
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Jeremiah 23:1-6: The LORD condemns leaders who mislead His flock and promises to personally restore and protect them with just and wise leadership, ensuring their safety and growth.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 23:  The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want

I am guided by the Lord and need nothing more. He comforts and protects me always, and I will dwell with Him forever.

• Second Reading – Ephesians 2:13-18; Christ has made us one by His sacrifice, breaking down barriers and granting us all access to the Father, ensuring peace among us.

• Gospel – Mark 6:30-34: Jesus and the apostles retreat for rest, but a large crowd follows. Seeing their need, Jesus compassionately teaches them, recognizing their guidance like sheep without a shepherd.

 

Offertory:
1.     Dios Nia Ko
2.     Mugna Sa Dios
3.     Pag-aalay (Francisco) 
4.     Unang Alay (Magnaye) 
5.     Blessed Be God 
6.     To Be Your Bread (Haas) 
 
Communion:
1.     Ang Dios Magbalantay (Fernandez)
2.     Ang Ginoo Akong Magbalantay (Koro Viannista)
3.     Kini Maong Akong Lawas
4.     Nadawat Namo Ginoo
5.     Ang Mabuting Pastol (Hontiveros)
6.     Ang Panginoon ang aking Pastol (Isidro, Ramirez)
7.     Kapayapaan (Aquino) 
8.     Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que) Stanza 3 ang priority. 
9.     Psalm 23 (Hangad)
10.   As Water to the Thirsty (Haas)
11.   Come to Me (Francisco)
12.   Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
13.   Like a Shepherd (Dufford)
14.   One More Gift (Francisco)
15.   Pastorale (Francisco)
16.   Prayer for Peace (Haas)
17.   Prayer of Saint Francis (Temple)
18.   Theme from the Cardinal 
19.   Turn to Me (Foley) 
 
Recessional:
1.     Kinsa?
2.     Ang Tawag
3.     Pagbanwag
4.     Paghigugma sa Ginoo
5.     Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco) 
6.     I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)