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)
 

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - September 1, 2024

 The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings focus on God’s laws, true faith, and inner purity. These themes guide us in understanding how to live a holy life and follow God’s will.

• Obedience to God’s Law: Moses tells the Israelites to follow God’s laws. This shows their wisdom and helps them receive blessings.
• Wisdom from God’s Commands: God’s commands are wise and set His people apart. Following them shows understanding and brings God close.
• Acting on God’s Word: James tells us to not just hear the word but act on it. True faith is shown in our actions.
• Caring for the Needy: Pure faith means helping those in need. This reflects God’s love and our commitment to His teachings.
• True Purity: Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from within. It’s our thoughts and actions, not external things, that matter.
• Warning Against Hypocrisy: Jesus criticizes focusing on human traditions over God’s commands. True worship comes from a sincere heart.

 
Entrance:
1.     Lungsod nga Balaan
2.     Himaya Kanimo, Kristo Jesus
3.     Awit sa Pagdayeg
4.     Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros) Medyo Lenten pero swak ang message
5.     Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
6.     City of God (Schutte)
7.     Come With Praise (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8: Moses instructs Israel to strictly follow God’s laws to demonstrate wisdom and receive life and land. God’s closeness and just laws set them apart from other nations.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 15: The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Live blamelessly, speak truth, and treat others fairly to securely dwell in God’s presence, rejecting wickedness and honoring reverence for the LORD.

• Second Reading –James 1:17-18, 21B-22, 27: All good actions and perfect gifts come from God, who is unchanging. Embrace His word, act on it, and care for those in need to maintain pure faith.

• Gospel – Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23: Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from within, not from external sources like unwashed hands, criticizing the emphasis on human traditions over divine commands.

 

Offertory:
1.     Dios Nia Ko
2.     Gasa sa Gugma
3.     O Dios Dawata
4.     Mula sa ‘Yo (Francisco) 
5.     Narito Ako (San Andres) 
6.     Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que) 
7.     Earthen Vessels (Foley)
8.     Dwelling Place (Foley) 
9.     Take our Bread (Wise)
10.   All That I have (Hangad)
 
Communion:
1.     Misyon sa Tawo
2.     Kini Maong Akong Lawas
3.     Buta
4.     Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros) 
5.     Kaibigan, Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros) 
6.     Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
7.     Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa 
8.     Manalig Ka (Perez) 
9.      Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Francisco) 
10.   Tungod Sa’yo (Hangad)
11.   All I Ask of You (Norbet)
12.   Anima Christi (Arboleda) A little bit Lenten, though. 
13.   Empty Space (Go, Francisco) 
14.   God of Silence (Francisco)
15.   Here in this Place (Haas) A little bit for Easter, though. 
16.   I Seek You for I Thirst (Valdellon)
17.   Love is the Answer (Hannisian) 
 
Recessional:
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Kinsa?
3.     Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.     Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Moreno, Francisco)
5.     Humayo Kayo (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
6.     I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)