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The Feast of The Holy Family Year A celebrates the love and
unity found in the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It invites reflection on
family life and the values that strengthen these bonds.
- Honor
and Respect in Families: The first reading emphasizes honoring
parents, showing that respect within families brings blessings and
strengthens relationships. Caring for parents, especially in their old
age, is a way to live out God’s commandment.
- Love
and Kindness at Home: The second reading from Colossians calls for
compassion, kindness, and patience within families. These virtues build
harmony and reflect Christ’s love in daily life.
- Forgiveness
and Peace: Families are encouraged to forgive one another and live in
peace. This echoes the call to let Christ’s peace rule in hearts,
fostering unity and understanding.
- Obedience
and Guidance: Joseph’s obedience to God’s guidance in the Gospel shows
the importance of trusting God’s plan for the family. His example of
leadership and protection inspires responsible and loving parenthood.
- Faith
and Trust in God: The Holy Family’s journey to Egypt demonstrates
faith and trust in God’s protection during hardships. Families are
reminded to rely on God during difficult times.
- Role
of Parents and Children: The readings highlight the roles of parents
as caregivers and teachers, and children as respectful and obedient. These
roles support a nurturing and loving home environment.
The Feast of The Holy Family Year A invites reflection on the values that create strong and loving families. By looking to the Holy Family as a model, families can find guidance and inspiration to live in love, faith, and unity.
Here's the link for New Year's Eve Mass and New Year Mass
ENTRANCE:
1. Pag-inambitay
2. Diosnong Magtutudlo
3. Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Simplicio Esteban & Eddie Hontiveros SJ). Sing
only Stanzas 1 & 2.
4. Bayan, Magsiawit Na! (Aquino) Prioritize Stanza 2.
5. Dinggin Mo “Bigyan Mo kami ng liwanag, tibay at pananalig”
6. Halina at Lumapit (Ruben Habito)
7. Magpuri sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
8. Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (also Honti)
9. Pasko ng Paglaya (Arboleda-Francisco). Stanza 1's "Bayan
magalak sa Mabuting Balita"
10. A Christmas Praise (Aquino & Agatep)
11. Hark! The herald angels Sing. Prioritize Stanzas 2 & 3. "Hail the
Incarnate Deity" brings G to mind.
12. All the ends of the earth (kay Tito Bob toh) an echo of 1R.
READINGS:
- First
Reading – Sirach
3:2-6, 12-14: God values honoring one’s parents. Respecting them
brings many blessings, including answered prayers, long life, and comfort
for mothers. Care for aging parents kindly and patiently.
- Responsorial
Psalm – Psalm
128: Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
- Respecting
and following the Lord leads to personal blessings, a prosperous family,
and a long, fulfilling life observing Jerusalem’s success.
- Second
Reading – Colossians
3:12-22: Adopt virtues like compassion and kindness, forgive each
other, and let Christ’s peace and message guide you. Act in all things
with gratitude in the name of Jesus.
- Gospel – Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23: Joseph, following angelic directions in dreams, fled with Mary and Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod’s threat, returned to Israel after Herod’s death, and settled in Nazareth as foretold by prophets.
OFFERTORY:
1. Pagdaygon ka Dios
2. Dawata kining among Halad
3. Narito Ako
4. We Remember
COMMUNION:
1. Natawag ko na Ikaw
2. Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino)
2. Pag-ibig Mo Ama (Ando
Macalinao SJ & Honti)
3. Pagsibol (Aquino)
4. Isang Sanggol (Ramirez)
5. Bituin (Aquino) JC is “giliw ng Diyos” in Koro 1.
6. God with us (Dan Schutte) Consider making this as the 2nd Communion
song.
7. Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming. Stanza 3's "True man, yet very
God" is the very message of G No. 1.
RECESSIONAL:
1. Ang Tawag
2. Paskoý Sumapit Na
3. The Work of Christ
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