3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - March 23, 2025

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The 3rd Sunday of Lent Year C helps us reflect on God’s call, repentance, and growth. The readings from Exodus, Corinthians, and Luke guide us to understand our faith journey better.

• God’s Call to Moses: In Exodus, God calls Moses from the burning bush. This shows that God reaches out to guide and lead His people.
• God’s Promise of Freedom: God promises to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This reminds us that God is always working to free us from our own sins and struggles.
• Warnings Against Idolatry: In Corinthians, Paul warns against idol worship and turning away from God. This teaches us to stay faithful and avoid things that take us away from God.
• Importance of Repentance: Jesus in Luke speaks about the need to repent. He warns that without repentance, we will perish, showing the importance of turning back to God.
• God’s Patience: The parable of the fig tree in Luke highlights God’s patience. He gives us time to change and grow in faith, but we must respond.
• Fruitfulness in Faith: The fig tree parable also teaches about bearing fruit. We are called to live fruitful lives, showing our faith through actions.
• God’s Presence in Hard Times: The readings remind us that God is with us in difficult times. Like He was with the Israelites, He supports and guides us through our challenges.
• Community and Accountability: Paul speaks to the Corinthians about learning from their ancestors’ mistakes. This shows the importance of community and holding each other accountable in our faith.

Reflecting on these themes during the 3rd Sunday of Lent Year C helps deepen our understanding of God’s presence and our need for repentance. The readings guide us to live more faithfully and trust in God’s promises.

Entrance:
1.      Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2.      Pasaylo, Ginoo
3.      Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros) 
4.      Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio, Hontiveros) 
5.      Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros)
6.      Hosea (Norbet)

Readings:

• First Reading – Exodus 3:1-8A, 13-15: Moses encounters God in a burning bush at Horeb. Instructed to remove his sandals on holy ground, he is tasked to rescue Israelites from Egypt, armed with God’s name, “I AM.”
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 103: Remember the marvels the Lord has done.
• I praise the Lord for His kindness: forgiving sins, healing diseases, rescuing lives, and crowning with love. He is righteous, merciful, and gracious, with boundless mercy.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12: Our forefathers, guided by a cloud and sea, were baptized into Moses, shared spiritual sustenance, and drank from Christ, the spiritual rock. Their failures in the wilderness warn us against evil cravings and complacency.
• Gospel – Luke 13:1-9: Jesus addressed the news of Galileans killed by Pilate, emphasizing that suffering isn’t directly linked to personal sinfulness.
  
  
  He called for repentance to avoid a similar fate. He then told a parable of a barren fig tree; a gardener sought more time to nurture it, symbolizing God’s patience and call for repentance.

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 
7.      One Bread, One Body
 
Communion:
1.      Balaan nga Gugma
2.      Dios Namo sa Kalooy
3.      Bawat Sandali
4.      Dakilang Pag-ibig
5.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig
6.      Anima Christi
7.      God of Silence
 
Recessional:
1.      Kinsa?
2.      Mag-awit Kita
3.      Natapos Na
4.      Pagbabasbas
5.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon
6.      I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)

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)
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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.