SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS Dec 22 PM & Dec 23 AM (Day 8 of Simbang Gabi)

SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS 
Dec 22 PM & Dec 23 AM (Day 8 of Simbang Gabi)

by: JR Medina
Readings:

1R: Malachi says that there will be a messenger, a precursor, before the Lord comes. This, of course, is none other than John the Baptist.

RP: 24 

G: The story of John the Baptist’s birth. Zacharias regains his voice after naming the baby John. At this shocking turn of events (shocking in the culture of the Israelites), people probe, “What will this child turn out to be? For tha hand of the Lord is surely upon him in some special way.” 

Important Ideas: 

The role of the precursor

Filipino:

E: Friendly Options:

1. Bayan Magsiawit na! (Arnel Aquino SJ) (“...Bayan, pinagpala ka! Dakilang biyayang pangako Niya, sisilay na!”...) rather than sumilay na.
2. Balang Araw (Silvino Borres Jr SJ & Manoling Francisco SJ)

Mayroong Papuri. Mayroong Aleluya.

Today is a very good occasion to sing yung Aleluya “Kami ay gawin mong daan...”

P of the G: May I suggest either of the ff:

1. Ang Tanging Alay Ko. “Aking hinihintay ang ‘Yong pagdarating, Jesus” rather than “pagbabalik, Jesus.” 
2. Unang Alay (Rey Magnaye): Suggest ko sing instead, “Ngayo’y umaasa, naghihintay sa ‘Yo.” Now if your choir sings the Koda, you deliver one solid message if you sing: “Ngayo’y nananalig (umaawit), dumudulog (sumasamba), umaasa (naghihintay) sa ‘Yo.”

C: Think of concepts associated with John the Baptist: baptism, straightening the path, producing good fruits. Thus:

1. Awit ng Paghilom (Arnel Aquino): Prioritize Stanza 2 “Ako’y akayin sa daang matuwid.” 
2. Tubig ng Buhay (Lionel)
3. Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon & Abad-Santos) 
4. Pananatili (Noel Miranda) “Yayakapin ang landasin.”

R: 
1. Maliban na Mahulog sa lupa 

English: 

E: Friendly Options: 

1. Let the Valleys be Raised (Dan Schutte) 
2. Water of Life (also Dan Schutte)
3. O Come, Divine Messiah
4. O come, O come, Emmanuel 

Gloria is sung. Alleluia is sung. 

P of the G: 

1. Dwelling Place (John Foley SJ) “May Christ find a dwelling place of faith in our hearts.”

C: Pwedeng pagpilian:

1. A Time will come for singing (Dan Schutte)
2. The Face of God (Manoling Francisco SJ)
3. Patience, People (John Foley SJ) 
4. Turn to Me (John Foley SJ also)
5. Let the Valleys be raised (if not used as entrance song)

R: Picks:

1. Let the Valleys be raised (if not used as entrance song nor as communion song) 
2. Wait for the Lord

SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS Dec 21 PM & Dec 22 AM (Day 7 of Simbang Gabi)

SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS 
Dec 21 PM & Dec 22 AM (Day 7 of Simbang Gabi)

by: JR Medina
Readings:

1R: This is about the story of the birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. In his adulthood he will anoint the future kings of Israel: Saul and David. Samuel’s mother has a hard time giving birth to him, and so after she gives birth to him, she sings a song of thanksgiving. Samuel’s mom’s song is the ancestor of Jesus’ mom’s song. 

G: Luke gives us Mary’s song of praise: the Magnificat. 

Important Ideas: 

The Magnificat expresses the happiness brought about by praising God and following His will.

Filipino:

E: Friendly Options:

1. Bayan Magsiawit na! (Arnel Aquino SJ) (“...Bagyan, pinagpala ka! Dakilang biyayang pangako Niya, sisilay na!”...) rather than sumilay na.
2. Halina’t Umawit (Albert Flores & Marius Villaroman)
3. Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Simplicio Esteban & Eddie Hontiveros SJ)
4. Sumigaw sa Galak (Nemy Que SJ)
5. Magnificat (Te Deum)

Mayroong Papuri. Mayroong Aleluya.

P of the G: May I suggest either of the ff:
1. Ang Tanging Alay Ko. “Aking hinihintay ang ‘Yong pagdarating, Jesus” rather than “pagbabalik, Jesus.” 
2. Unang Alay (Rey Magnaye): Suggest ko sing instead, “Ngayo’y umaasa, naghihintay sa ‘Yo.” Now if your choir sings the Koda, you deliver one solid message if you sing: “Ngayo’y nananalig (umaawit), dumudulog (sumasamba), umaasa (naghihintay) sa ‘Yo.”

C: For your reference:
1. Halina Hesus Aming Mananakop (Danny Isidro SJ & Nemy Que SJ)
2. Halina, O Hesus (also Isidro & Que)
3. Panginoon Hanggang Kailan (Danny Isidro SJ & Fruto Ramirez SJ)
4. Balang Araw (Silvino Borres Jr SJ & Manoling Francisco SJ)
5. Halina Hesus (Rene Javellana SJ & Eddie Hontiveros SJ)

R: Consider:
1. Ang Puso ko’y Nagpupuri (Hontiveros) 

English: 

E: Friendly Options: 

1. O come, Divine Messiah 
2. I Rejoiced (John Foley SJ)
3. Let Heaven Rejoice (Bob Dufford SJ) Stanzas 1 & 2 only
4. Sing to the Mountains (Bob Dufford SJ)
5. My Heart’s Thanksgiving
6. O come, O come, Emmanuel 
7. Magnificat (Te Deum)

Gloria is sung. Alleluia is sung. 

P of the G: Picks

1. Dwelling Place (John Foley SJ) “May Christ find a dwelling place of faith in our hearts.”
2. Earthen Vessels. Prioritize Stanza 2. “He has chosen the lowly who are small in this world” is a natural parallel to the Magnificat. 

C: Pwedeng pagpilian:

1. A Time will come for singing (Dan Schutte)
2. The Face of God (Manoling Francisco SJ)
3. Patience, People (John Foley SJ) 
4. As the 2nd Communion Song: Magnificat (David Haas)

R: Picks:

1. Recessional song numbers 1 to 3, if not sung as the entrance song, can very well serve as Recessional songs: Let Heaven Rejoice
2. My Heart’s Thanksgiving
3. Sing to the Mountains
4. Patience, People (John Foley SJ)
5. Wait for the Lord (Taize)