31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - November 5, 2023

 
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Themes for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A are a call to humility and holiness. The first reading demands that we listen to God and love one another. The psalm reminds us to find our peace and rest in God. The second reading tells us that we work to proclaim the Good News. And in the gospel, Jesus calls out those who lay heavy laws on others but do not practice what they preach.
 

• Practice vs. Preach: Jesus criticizes the religious leaders for not practicing what they preach. This theme highlights the importance of congruency between one’s words and actions in religious life.

• Heavy Burdens: The religious authorities are blamed for laying heavy burdens on others while not lifting a finger themselves. This theme centers on the unjust imposition of religious obligations without personal commitment.

• Humility over Titles: Jesus advises against using honorific titles like “Rabbi” and emphasizes the value of humility. This theme promotes a down-to-earth approach over seeking social or religious status.

 
Entrance:
1.      Mao Kini ang Panaghigugmaay, sibo sa 2nd Reading
2.      Diosnong Magtutudlo, tukma sa Gospel
3.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon, prioritize stanza 3 (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
4.      Pagbabasbas ,(Javellana, Arboleda, Francisco) “abang tahanan” is reflective acknowledgement of humility.
5.      Come With Praise (Schutte)
6.      Magnificat (Haas). Stanzas 2 and 3 ang priority.
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Malachi 1:14B-2:2B, 8-10: I am a great King and demand respect. Priests, if you don’t honor my name, I’ll curse you. You’ve strayed and made others falter, breaking the covenant. Remember, we all have one God.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 131: My heart isn’t proud, Lord. I don’t aim for things beyond me. Instead, I’m at peace, quiet like a child with its mother. Israel, put your hope in the Lord.

• Second Reading – 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13: We were kind to you, like a mother to her children. We shared not just the gospel, but ourselves. You know we worked hard to not be a burden. We’re thankful you received God’s word, not just human words.

• Gospel – Matthew 23:1-12: Jesus tells the crowd and his disciples to follow the teachings of the scribes and Pharisees but not their actions. He criticizes them for being showy and not genuinely helping others. He advises against using titles like “Rabbi” and “Master,” emphasizing humility and service instead.

Offertory:
1.      O Dios Dawata, (Koro Viannista)
2.      Mugna sa Dios, (Koro Viannista)
3.      Dios Nia Ko, swak sa gospel
4.      Ang Tanging Alay Ko,  Stanza 2 ang priority.
5.      Paghahandog ng Sarili, (Arboleda, Francisco)
6.      Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
7.      Christify
 
Communion:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas, (Koro Viannista)
2.      Natawag Ko Na Ikaw
3.      Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
4.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
5.      Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
6.      Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
7.      Be Not Afraid (Dufford) Stanza 3 ang priority.
8.      Come To Me (Francisco) swak sa RP
9.      Say The Word
 
Recessional:
1.      Pag-inambitay
2.      Pagmantala
3.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.      Mapapalad (Ramirez)
5.      Happy are the Ones (Schutte)

November 2, 2023 All Soul's Day

 Commemoration of All The Faithful Departed

(All Souls’ Day)
(Paggunita sa Lahat ng Mga Pumanaw na Kristyano)

Liturgical Color: Purple or White


Short catechesis:

Please note that strictly speaking, this day is neither a solemnity nor a feast.

Kung ang Nov 2 ay pumatak sa araw ng Linggo, at dahil wala namang nakasulat na kelangan tanggalin, mayroong Gloria.

But this year, pumatak ang Nov 2 sa weekday (Wednesday). The Gloria is not mandatory for weekday commemorations of AllSouls Day.


Readings:

1R: Wisdom 3:1-9. The souls of the just are well and comfortable. Initially they will appear to be suffering, but this is superficial. In time they shall be greatly blessed, for God found them to be worthy to be with Him.


RP: The famous Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd. There is nothing I shall want.


G: The Judgment of the Nations: the story about the "sheep" being placed at God's right; the "goats" on His left. Then, "Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and gave You drink?"... "What you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for Me." And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."


Filipino:

E: Bayan, magsiawit na! ("...upang Siya ay makapiling...")


P of the G:

1. Ang Tanging Alay ko (Stanza 3 ang priority) "Ang makapiling Mo'y kagalakang lubos.")
2. Pag-aalay ng Puso (Minsan Lamang) (Nero, Que)


C:
1. Ang Kaluluwa Ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que)
2. Awit ng Paghahangad ("O Diyos, Ikaw ang laging hanap...")
3. Bawat Sandali (Gan, Francisco)
4. Kahanga-hanga (Corpuz, Hontiveros)
5. Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
6. Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
7. Sa ‘Yong Piling (Castro, Villaroman)
8. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
9. Sino Kayo? (Javellana, Que) Best choice.

R:
1. Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
2. Mapapalad (Ramirez) Best choice.
3. Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez)
4. Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que)
5. Sa Langit ay Higit ang Ganda sa Ganda (Perez, Ramirez)


English:

E: Ang dami ng maaaring pagpilian:
1. I Rejoiced (Foley) "We go to God's own home..."
2. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) swak sa RP
3. Praise the Lord, My Soul


P of the G:
1. Blessed be God
2. Dwelling Place (Foley)
3. Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority; swak sa G.
4. How shall I sing to God? ("...my life, witnessing and giving, risking and forgiving...")
5. One Bread, One Body (Foley)
6. To Be Your Bread (Haas) “Bring us home to You”


C: Ang dami ulit:
1. Now we remain: ("Now we remain with Jesus the Christ...") Lenten, pero swak sa eschatology.
2. Anima Christi ("...that I may praise Thee with Thy saints...")

3. Breath of God (Hatch, Francisco) Stanza 4 ang priority. This is starting to be my most favorite song.
4. God of Love (Schutte)
5. How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place (Aquino)
6. I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon) Stanzas 2 and 3 ang priority.
7. In Him Alone (Francisco)
8. On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
9. This Alone (Manion)
10. Turn to Me (Foley)
11. You Are Mine (Haas)
12. Here in this Place
13. I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
14. One Thing I Ask

R:
1. Before the sun burned bright (You are My Sons) (Schutte) "I called you each by name to share My home..."
2. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)
3. Sing to the Mountains “You have saved my soul from death”