18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - August 4, 2024

 Salamat po sa suporta at pagbisita.

The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings focus on God’s care and our call to live in righteousness. These readings remind us of God’s constant presence and the need for spiritual nourishment.

• God’s Care for Needs: God provided bread and meat to the Israelites in the desert, showing His care for their physical needs. This reminds us that God listens and responds to our needs.

• Bread from Heaven: The manna from heaven in Exodus and Jesus as the bread of life in John show that God provides both physical and spiritual nourishment. This teaches us to seek God for our true sustenance.

• Rejecting Old Ways: Paul tells the Ephesians to discard their old sinful ways and embrace a new life. This means living according to Jesus’ teachings in righteousness and holiness.

• Renewal of Mind: Renewal in Christ means changing how we think and act. Paul calls us to let go of sinful thoughts and behaviors and adopt a Christ-like mindset.

• Seeking Eternal Life: In John, Jesus tells the crowd to seek food that endures to eternal life. This highlights the importance of focusing on spiritual growth and salvation over earthly desires.

• Jesus as the Bread of Life: Jesus declares that He is the bread of life, promising that those who come to Him will never hunger or thirst. This signifies that true fulfillment comes from a relationship with Jesus.

These themes from the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B encourage us to trust in God’s care and seek a deeper relationship with Christ. Reflecting on these themes can guide us in our spiritual journey.
 
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 – Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15: The Israelites complained of hunger, so God promised to send bread from heaven and meat at dusk to demonstrate His power and care.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 78: The Lord gave them bread from heaven.
• God provided manna from heaven as food and led the faithful to His holy land, demonstrating His power and care.

• Second Reading – Ephesians 4:17, 20-24: Discard your old ways and renew your mind. Embrace a new self, crafted in righteousness and holiness, as taught by Jesus Christ.

• Gospel – John 6:24-35: Jesus teaches in Capernaum, telling the crowd to seek eternal sustenance. He identifies himself as the bread of life, promising that those who come to him will never hunger or thirst.

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.     Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena & Hontiveros) admittedly Lenten, but if you prioritize Stanza 3...
6.     Tanggapin Ninyo (Que) 
7.     Say the Word (Torres & Pantig-de Jesus)
8.     Anima Christi (Arboleda)
9.     The Presence of Jesus (Haas)
10.   We Remember (Haugen) Stanzas 1 and 2 ang priority.
 
Recessional…
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Tanda ng Kaharian
3.     I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
 

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)