2nd Sunday of Lent - Year C - March 16, 2025

2^nd Sunday of Lent Year C
March  16, 2025
 
On the 2nd Sunday of Lent Year C, the readings invite us to reflect on faith, transformation, and God’s promises. These themes help us to grow closer to God during Lent.

• God’s Promise to Abram: God promises Abram descendants as numerous as the stars. This shows God’s faithfulness and His plan for our salvation.

• Covenant with Abram: God makes a covenant with Abram, ensuring his future and the land for his descendants. This covenant is a sign of God’s commitment to His people.

• Faith and Righteousness: Abram’s faith is counted as righteousness. This teaches us the importance of faith in our relationship with God.

• Heavenly Citizenship: St. Paul urges us to follow his example and live as citizens of heaven. This reminds us to focus on our heavenly home and not just on earthly things.

• Christ’s Glory Revealed: In the Transfiguration, Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John. This shows His divine nature and prepares them for His suffering and death.

• Listen to Jesus: God the Father tells the disciples to listen to His beloved Son. This emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ teachings and following His example.

The 2nd Sunday of Lent Year C calls us to deepen our faith and trust in God’s promises. It encourages us to listen to Jesus and live as citizens of heaven.
 
ENTRANCE:
1. Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2. Pasaylo Ginoo
3. Alay sa Kapwa
4. Ang Tawag Niya
5. Buksan ang aming Puso
6. Bless the Lord, My Soul (Berthier)
7. God of Mercy and Compassion (Vaughn)
8. Hosea (Norbet)
9. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)
 
READINGS:

• First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18: God promised Abram countless descendants and the land from Egypt to the Euphrates. Abram believed, and God made a covenant with him, marked by a ritual with animal sacrifices.

• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

• The Lord is my light and salvation. I seek His presence and help, trusting I will see His goodness. Wait for the Lord with courage.

• Second Reading: Philippians 3:17 – 4:1: Imitate those who follow Christ. Many focus on earthly things and face destruction. Our citizenship is in heaven, and Jesus will transform us. Stand firm in the Lord.

• Gospel: Luke 9:28B-36: Jesus took Peter, John, and James to pray on a mountain. His appearance changed, and Moses and Elijah appeared. A cloud overshadowed them, and a voice said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”

 

OFFERTORY:
1. O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2. Kini Mao Akong Lawas
3. Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
4.
3. Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
4. Narito Ako (San Andres)
5. Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)
6. Earthen Vessels (Foley) “Light has shown”
7. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
8. Take Our Bread (Wise)
9. To Be Your Bread (Haas)
10. To You, O Lord (Haugen)
11. We Remember (Haugen)
 
COMMUNION:
1. Misyon sa Tawo
2.  Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.  Ang Tawo Niining kalibutan
4.  O Krus Kaluwasan
5. Ama kong Mahal (Aquino)
6. Ang Biyaya ng Diyos (Judan, Hontiveros)
7. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
8. Huwag Mangamba (Francisco)
9. Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros)
10. Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
11. Manalig Ka (Perez)
12. Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
13. Sa Piling Mo (Borres, Que)
14. Sa Iyong mga Yapak (Cerino)
15. Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros)
16. Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
17. Manalig Ka (Perez)
18. Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
19. Sa Piling Mo (Borres, Que)
20. Sa Iyong mga Yapak (Cerino)
21. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
22. Salmo 27 (Magnaye)
23. Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
24. Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
25. Now We Remain (Haas)
26. Only This I Want (Schutte)
27. Yahweh the Faithful One (Schutte) “Yahweh’s love” becomes “The Lord’s love”
28. On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas) “shine like the sun”
29. Prayer for Peace (Haas)
30. Empty Space (Go & Francisco)
 
RECESSIONAL:
1. Asin ug Kahayag
2. Kinsa?
3. Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
4. Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
5. Brother to Brother (Hontiveros)
6. Service (Ceasar)
7. Time to Change (Jacinto)
8. What You Hear in the Dark (Schutte) Prioritize Stanzas 1 & 2.
 
 

1st Sunday of Lent - Year C - March 9, 2025

Lent is a short season of six weeks intended to prepare us for the great celebrations of Easter. Lent comes from the old Anglo-Saxon and Old German words for spring marked by days that lengthen. The idea of penitence and fasting during Lent may have begun in earlier, hungrier times as a means of spiritualizing real shortages of food at this time of year. 
 
The 1st Sunday of Lent Year C begins our journey through Lent. This is a time to reflect on our faith and grow closer to God.

• Faith and Confession: Romans 10:9-10 emphasizes the importance of confessing our faith in Jesus. This theme reminds us to openly profess our belief in Christ during Lent.

• Temptation and Resistance: In Luke 4:1-13, Jesus is tempted by the devil but resists. This teaches us to stand strong against temptations in our lives.

• God’s Help in Trials: Jesus’ time in the desert shows that God is with us in our struggles. We can rely on God’s help when we face challenges.

• Scripture as Guidance: Jesus uses Scripture to counter the devil’s temptations. This shows the power of God’s word in guiding us and protecting us.

 
Entrance:
1.      Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2.      Pasaylo, Ginoo
3.      Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban & Hontiveros) 
4.      Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio & Hontiveros)
5.      Save us, O Lord (Dufford)
6.      Though the mountains may fall (Schutte)
 
Kyrie:
1.      Kaloy-I Kami Ginoo
2.      Panginoon Maawa Ka (Francisco)
3.      As we Prepare
 
No Gloria
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Deuteronomy 26:4-10: Moses instructs the people to offer their firstfruits to God, remembering their ancestors’ journey, oppression in Egypt, and God’s deliverance and gift of the promised land.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 91: Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.

• Trust in God, who protects and rescues those who call on Him. He commands His angels to guard you and promises to be with you in trouble, delivering and honoring you.

• Second Reading – Romans 10:8-13: Confess that Jesus is Lord and believe God raised him, and you will be saved. There is no distinction; all who call on the Lord will be saved.

• Gospel – Luke 4:1-13: Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert and tempted by the devil. He resisted by quoting Scripture, and the devil left him for a time.
  
  
  

Offertory:
1.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2.      Kini Mao Akong Lawas
3.      Alay Kapwa (Tinio & Hontiveros)
4.      Kung ‘Yong nanaisin (Francisco)
5.      Take and Receive
6.      Prayer of Rupert Mayer
 
Sanctus:
1. Santos (Mass 4 Villanueva)
2. Santos (Bukas Palad)
3. Sanctus (pwede yung latin chant or yung English translation)
 
Acclamation:
1.      Manluluwas sa Kalibutan
2.      Si Kristo’y Namatay (Hontiveros)
3.      Dying
 
Amen:
1.      Amen (chord of A D)
2.      Amen (Francisco, Arboleda, Reyes, Torres)
 
Pater Noster:
At your choice… If the congregation can participate to sing this, that would be better.
 
Doxology:
1.      Kay Imo Man (Chord of Am)
2.      Sapagkat
3.      For the Kingdom
 
Agnus Dei:
1.      Kordero sa Dios IV (chord of Dm-B)
2.      Kordero ng Dios (Que)
3.      Lamb of God (Folk)
 
Communion:
1.      Misyon sa Tawo
2.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.      Ang Tawo Niining kalibutan
4.      O Krus Kaluwasan
5.      Awit ng Paghilom
6.      Halina’t Lumapit sa Akin
7.      Maging Akin Muli (Aquino)
8.      Pagkabighani
9.      Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena and Hontiveros)
10.  Manatili Ka (Francisco)
1.      Now we remain (Haas)
2.      God of silence (Francisco)
3.      Holy Darkness (Schute)
11.  Anima Christi (Arboleda)
 
Recessional:
1.      Asin ug Kahayag
2.      Kinsa?
3.      Sinong Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
4.      Maliban sa Mahulog sa Lupa
5.      (See entrance song)