Repost from JR Medina's post at Bukas Palad Board Room
Sunday, 9 March 2014
First Sunday of Lent (Year A)
Liturgical Color: Purple
A. Readings
1R: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 is about the creation of man and the fall of man.
RP: 51 Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
2R: In Romans 5:12-19, (or 5:12, 17-19), we can read all died because of the fault of one man, but how much more does the grace of God spread when the gift He granted reaches all, from this unique man Jesus Christ.
G: Matthew 4:1-11 is about the Temptation of Jesus in the desert.
The Gospel reading for the First Sunday of Lent will always be about the Temptation. Magkakaiba lang yung pinagmulan. In Year A, Matthew gives his account. In Year B, Mark gives his account, and in Year C, yung kay Luke naman.
B. Short Catechesis
1. The word Lent means spring. It is from the Old English ‘lencten’ which means spring. It used to describe the lengthening of days that marks the coming of spring. Di ba kapag winter, medyo mahaba ang gabi, at maikli ang day. The original period of Lent was 40 hours. People back then spent the time fasting to commemorate the suffering of Jesus Christ, and the “40 hours” He spent in the tomb. In the early 3rd century, Lent was lengthened to 6 days. About 800 AD, it was changed to 40 days.
2. Now it is a 40-day long season of preparation before Easter. Because Jesus Christ rose on a Sunday, Sundays in Lent should therefore not be counted. Lent is a reminder of the 40 days and 40 nights of Jesus’ fasting in the desert. It is a great spiritual retreat lasting 40 days. It is an extraordinary time of repentance and reconciliation. It is an opportune time to turn away from sin, and turn toward the Lord Jesus. It is a call to conversion.
3. Conversion involves a new discovery of God. Conversion is an intimate encounter with God Himself.
4. The key penitential practices of Lent involve increased prayer, increased almsgiving, increased fasting, and increased self-denial.
a. Ang panalangin ang tapat at matiyagang pagsisikap ng ating sarili na makipag-ugnay sa Panginoon.
b. Almsgiving represents a specific way to assist those in need. It is an exercise to free us from attachment to worldly goods. We can apply this concretely through doing the corporal works of mercy: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead.
c. Fasting detoxifies us from the pollution of sin and evil. We are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and are encouraged to fast on Fridays of Lent. (In fact, some even eat mongo only on Fridays, even if it’s not Lent.) But the heart of the precept involves fasting from sin and from “luxuries”. Baka pwedeng mag-fasting tayo sa pakikipag-away sa mga taga-ibang choir, o taga-ibang ministry, or tsismisan tungkol sa kanila.
d. Self-denial means giving up things this Lent. Palagi akong may line-up sa mga estudyante ko about things that they can sacrifice during Lent: Internet, social networking sites like FaceBook, Twitter, coffee, alcoholic drinks, television, chocolate, soda, swearing/cussing, smoking, sugar, porn, red meat, fast food, beer, sweets, French fries, Starbucks, cookies, ice cream, shopping, nagging, rumor-mongering, gambling, bacon, lying, teasing fellow classmates, fighting with others, being disrespectful to their parents or teachers, texting, DOTA, Internet gaming, designer clothes and bags, the latest gadgets, etc. I explain to them that sacrifices help each of us to be spiritually mindful that our Lord suffered and died for our sins.
5. Walang Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Holy Thursday na ulit maririnig ang Gloria. Magfafasting tayo from the mirth of the angels when they sang Glory to God in the highest.
6. Walang Alleluia.
7. Walang flowers sa altar.
8. Turn down the volume. Minimize the musical instruments to be used. Musical instruments during Lent should give only the bare minimum, or just the necessary support to the singing. Sustenance lang. Baka nga mas maganda pa ang kalabasan kung mag-a capella tayo. Kailangan maramdaman and ma-realize ng mga taong assembled that this season is very distinct from other liturgical seasons, most especially Easter, and one way of doing that is ibang style ng ating pagiging liturgical music leader.
9. Instrumental solos are bawal kapag Lent. When movement of people ends (such as in the processional songs in entrance, preparation of the gifts, communion), immediately find an ending for the processional song. Halimbawa, sa communion, wala na namang taong nakapila para tumanggap ng communion. Huwag nang kumanta. Find an end. Tumahimik. Give the congregation an opportunity for silent reflection. Yung ibang parishes nga, tinitigil talaga yung kanta, no matter what part they are in, when movement of people ceases. Huwag nang maglagay ng 2nd communion song. People should be made aware to reflect so they won’t chit-chat. Silence is far better during the season of Lent.
10. During service songs, if you can apply these to the tune of pasyon, the congregation will surely notice, and thereby realize that this is a distinct season altogether. For example, if you can sing si Kristo ay namatay into the tune of pasyon...ginawa yan minsan sa parish. Also, you're encouraging enculturation.
C. Song Line up suggestions
Filipino:
E:
1. Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros)
2. Ang Tawag N’ya (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
3. Buksan ang Aming Puso (Tinio, Hontiveros)
4. Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros). Prioritize Stanza 1.
5. Minamahal Mo ang Lahat (Reginio)
6. Pagbabalik-loob (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
7. Pagbabalik-loob (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
8. Panginoon ay Dinggin (Bautista)
I repeat: walang Papuri/Luwalhati sa Diyos.
Tanggalin ang Aleluya. Use the Verse Before the Gospel. Consult the thread about Lenten Gospel Acclamation in lieu of alleluia.
1. Papuri sa 'Yo, O Kristo Hesus, Hari ng kaluwalhatiang walang hanggan!
2. Papuri at Parangal sa Iyo, Panginoong Hesukristo!
3. Luwalhati at Papuri sa Iyo, Panginoong Hesukristo!
4. Luwalhati sa Iyo, Salita ng Diyos, Panginoong Hesukristo!
P of the G:
1. Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco) Alay-Kapwa (Tinio, Hontiveros)
2. Nang Buo Kong Buhay (Alejo, Hontiveros)
3. Pag-aalay (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
4. Sumasamba, Sumasamo (Dionisio)
5. Sumasamo Kami Sa ‘Yo (Judan)
Do not sing Dakilang Amen (Francisco).
Kordero: Kordero ng Diyos (Aquino, O Bayan ng Diyos!)
C:
1. Ama, Kaawaan Ako (Isidro, Ramirez)
2. Ang Biyaya ng Diyos (Judan, Hontiveros)
3. Dunong ng Puso (Labendia, Villaroman)
4. Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
5. Hesus na Hain ng Diyos (Tinio, Hontiveros)
6. Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
7. Huwag Mabalisa (Aquino)
8. Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Hontiveros, Francisco)
9. Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
10. Pag-ibig, Patawad (Valcos)
11. Pananalig (Borres, Francisco)
12. Sa Piling Mo (Borres, Que)
13. Sa Iyong Mga Yapak (Cerino, Samuel)
14. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
15. Tinapay ng Buhay (Atiena, Borres, Francisco)
R:
1. Ang Tawag ng Panahon (Tinio, Hontiveros)
2. Pagkatao (Hontiveros)
3. Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
4. Pinapawi Mo Ang Tao (Reginoo)
5. Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
6 E1 if not used as entrance song
7. C14 if not used as communion song
8. Intentionally don’t sing a recessional song. Best choice.
English:
E:
1. Bless the Lord, My Soul (Berthier)
2. God of Mercy and Compassion (Vaughn)
3. Hosea (Norbet)
4. Lord, Who Throughout This Forty Days (Hernaman)
5. The Glory of These Forty Days (Bell)
6. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)
There is no Glory to God in the highest.
Tanggalin ang Alleluia. Use the verse before the Gospel.
1. Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
2. Praise and honor to You, Lord Jesus Christ!
3. Glory and praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ!
4. Glory to You, O Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!
P of the G:
1. I Lift Up My Soul (Manion)
2. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
2. Take Our Bread (Wise) Stanza 2 ang priority. "Your blood"
3. To Be Your Bread (Haas)
4. To You, O Lord (Haugen)
5. We Remember (Haugen) Priority ang Stanza 2. Some people might comment, though, that this is for communion.
C:
1. Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
2. Change Our Hearts (Coney)
3. Deep Within (Haas)
4. Eat This Bread (Berthier)
5. Empty Space (Go & Francisco)
6. Father, Mercy (Dufford)
7. God of Silence (Francisco)
8. Lord Jesus, Son of Righteousness (Consolacion)
9. On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas) Prioritize Stanza 4. Sobrang swak sa G.
10. Only This I Want (Schutte)
11. Turn to Me (Foley)
12. We Remember (Haugen)
13. Without Seeing You (Haas) Stanza 1 only.
R:
1. E6 if not used as entrance song
2. Brother to Brother (Hontiveros)
3. Service (Ceasar)
4. Time to Change (Jacinto)
5. Intentionally don’t sing a recessional song. Best choice.
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Suggested Songs for February 23, 2014 Mass
Repost from Bukas Palad Board Room
Sunday, 23 February 2014
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
Liturgical Color: Green
Readings
1R: Leviticus 19:1-8
1. Be holy, for I, the Lord your God am holy.
2. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
RP:103 The Lord is kind and merciful.
2R: In 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Paul wrote about
1. You are the temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in you. The temple of God, which you are, is holy.
2. The wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God. He catches the wise in their own ruses. The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
3. All belong to God ultimately.
G: The evangelist wrote about the Way of Love. Matthew 5:38-48 is about Jesus’ teaching about retaliation and the love of enemies.
1. Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.
2. For He makes His sun rise on the bad and the good.
3. Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Song Line up suggestions
This has some similarities to the 2011 line up, of course.
Filipino:
E:
1. Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros) A little bit Lenten, though.
2. Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
3. Halina’t Umawit (Flores, Villaroman) “Pag-ibig N’ya’y tunay na walang hanggan”
4. Isang Pananampalataya (Santos, Hontiveros) Prioritize Stanza 3.
5. Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco) Stanza 2’s “Ang banal at makasalanan” is reminiscent of G2.
6. Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros) “Upang matutong magmahalan sa pag-ibig na nakamtan” Best choice.
P of the G:
1. Pag-aalay ng Puso (Minsan Lamang) (Nero, Que)
2. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio, Hontiveros) “Mag-utos Ka, Panginoon ko. Dagling tatalima ako.”
3. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
4. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad (Arboleda & Francisco) “Loob Mo’y siyang sinusundan”
5. Panalanging Maging Bukas-Palad (Rodrigo & Ramirez)
6. Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro, Que) “Handa akong tupdin ang loob Mo.”
7. Sumasamo Kami (Judan) Sing Stanzas 1 and 3.
Gandahan ang Santo. Ask in advance if you can sing this in Latin/Gregorian chant.
C:
1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
2. Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros) This wouldn’t be too Lenten if you don’t sing Stanza 1. Sing Stanzas 2, 3, and 4 instead.
3. Diyos ay Pag-ibig. A little bit Lenten, though.
4. O Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros) A bit Lenten, though.
5. Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco) Even though this is a bit Lenten, "kami'y turuang magmahal nang wakas" is so most exquisitely appropriate.
6. Sa Pag-ibig ng Panginoon (Ramirez) “Nawa tayo ay magiging matatatag sa ‘ting pag-ibig”
7. Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Borres, Gan, Francisco) “Pagtalima’y aking sumpa.”
8. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
R:
1. Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco) Priority ang Stanza 2.
2. Humayo Tayo (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
3. Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa. A bit Lenten, though.
4. Pananagutan (Hontiveros) Unfortunately, though, because of the word “namamatay” this song is too often associated by people with Lent. But I think it’s good kapag ang readings ay about love for others.
English:
E/R:
1. City of God (Schutte)
2. Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte) “trust in His ways”
3. Happy are the Ones (Schutte). Go straight to Stanza 2.
4. Lover of us All (Schutte) “The children of Your loving”
5. Praise the Lord, my Soul (Foley)
P of the G:
1. Dwelling Place (Foley) "May our lives be rooted in love, rooted in love." Best choice.
2. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda) “I do Your Most Holy Will”
3. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco) “Because You will it, it is blest”
4. Take and Receive
5. Take, Lord, Receive (Foley)
6. Take our Bread (Wise) “We are Yours”
Holy: Sing your grandest Holy Holy. Magpaalam kayo kay Father kung pwedeng mag-Latin/Gregorian chant.
C:
1. Breath of God (Hatch, Francisco) “Do what you would do; till my heart is pure”
2. Come to Me (Francisco) “Will know my peace; it shall be yours to carry on”
3. God of Love (Schutte)
4. God of silence (Francisco) Prioritize Stanza 2. “I mold your heart unto My image” is so “you must be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect”
5. I Love the Lord (Aquino) Stanza 3 ang priority.
6. Let there be Peace on Earth (Miller, Jackson)
7. Love is the Answer (Hanniisian) Stanza 2 ang priority.
8. Prayer of St. Francis (Temple) “love with all my soul”
R: Whichever E that won’t be used as entrance song
Sunday, 23 February 2014
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
Liturgical Color: Green
Readings
1R: Leviticus 19:1-8
1. Be holy, for I, the Lord your God am holy.
2. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
RP:103 The Lord is kind and merciful.
2R: In 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Paul wrote about
1. You are the temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in you. The temple of God, which you are, is holy.
2. The wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God. He catches the wise in their own ruses. The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
3. All belong to God ultimately.
G: The evangelist wrote about the Way of Love. Matthew 5:38-48 is about Jesus’ teaching about retaliation and the love of enemies.
1. Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.
2. For He makes His sun rise on the bad and the good.
3. Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Song Line up suggestions
This has some similarities to the 2011 line up, of course.
Filipino:
E:
1. Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros) A little bit Lenten, though.
2. Buklod ng Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
3. Halina’t Umawit (Flores, Villaroman) “Pag-ibig N’ya’y tunay na walang hanggan”
4. Isang Pananampalataya (Santos, Hontiveros) Prioritize Stanza 3.
5. Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco) Stanza 2’s “Ang banal at makasalanan” is reminiscent of G2.
6. Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros) “Upang matutong magmahalan sa pag-ibig na nakamtan” Best choice.
P of the G:
1. Pag-aalay ng Puso (Minsan Lamang) (Nero, Que)
2. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio, Hontiveros) “Mag-utos Ka, Panginoon ko. Dagling tatalima ako.”
3. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
4. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad (Arboleda & Francisco) “Loob Mo’y siyang sinusundan”
5. Panalanging Maging Bukas-Palad (Rodrigo & Ramirez)
6. Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro, Que) “Handa akong tupdin ang loob Mo.”
7. Sumasamo Kami (Judan) Sing Stanzas 1 and 3.
Gandahan ang Santo. Ask in advance if you can sing this in Latin/Gregorian chant.
C:
1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
2. Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros) This wouldn’t be too Lenten if you don’t sing Stanza 1. Sing Stanzas 2, 3, and 4 instead.
3. Diyos ay Pag-ibig. A little bit Lenten, though.
4. O Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros) A bit Lenten, though.
5. Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco) Even though this is a bit Lenten, "kami'y turuang magmahal nang wakas" is so most exquisitely appropriate.
6. Sa Pag-ibig ng Panginoon (Ramirez) “Nawa tayo ay magiging matatatag sa ‘ting pag-ibig”
7. Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Borres, Gan, Francisco) “Pagtalima’y aking sumpa.”
8. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
R:
1. Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco) Priority ang Stanza 2.
2. Humayo Tayo (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
3. Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa. A bit Lenten, though.
4. Pananagutan (Hontiveros) Unfortunately, though, because of the word “namamatay” this song is too often associated by people with Lent. But I think it’s good kapag ang readings ay about love for others.
English:
E/R:
1. City of God (Schutte)
2. Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte) “trust in His ways”
3. Happy are the Ones (Schutte). Go straight to Stanza 2.
4. Lover of us All (Schutte) “The children of Your loving”
5. Praise the Lord, my Soul (Foley)
P of the G:
1. Dwelling Place (Foley) "May our lives be rooted in love, rooted in love." Best choice.
2. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda) “I do Your Most Holy Will”
3. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco) “Because You will it, it is blest”
4. Take and Receive
5. Take, Lord, Receive (Foley)
6. Take our Bread (Wise) “We are Yours”
Holy: Sing your grandest Holy Holy. Magpaalam kayo kay Father kung pwedeng mag-Latin/Gregorian chant.
C:
1. Breath of God (Hatch, Francisco) “Do what you would do; till my heart is pure”
2. Come to Me (Francisco) “Will know my peace; it shall be yours to carry on”
3. God of Love (Schutte)
4. God of silence (Francisco) Prioritize Stanza 2. “I mold your heart unto My image” is so “you must be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect”
5. I Love the Lord (Aquino) Stanza 3 ang priority.
6. Let there be Peace on Earth (Miller, Jackson)
7. Love is the Answer (Hanniisian) Stanza 2 ang priority.
8. Prayer of St. Francis (Temple) “love with all my soul”
R: Whichever E that won’t be used as entrance song
Suggested Songs for February 16, 2014 Mass
Repost from JR Medina's post at BP Board Room
Sunday, 16 February 2014
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Liturgical Color: Green
Readings
1R: Sirach 15:15-20
1. We are free whether to follow God’s will or not (life or death).
2. God’s wisdom is immense. He is omniscient (all-seeing).
3. He tempts no one.
RP:119 Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!
2R: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Paul speaks about
1. God’s wisdom
2. What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love Him.
G: The evangelist wrote about the heart of the Law. Matthew 5:17-37 is about the part after the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s about the deeper requirement in fulfilling the commandments—the heart of the Law.
Song Line up suggestions
This has some similarities to the 2011 line up, of course.
Filipino:
E: Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros) Priority ang stanza 3.
P of the G:
1. Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
2. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio, Hontiveros) “Mag-utos Ka, Panginoon ko. Dagling tatalima ako.”
3. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
4. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad (Arboleda & Francisco) “Loob Mo’y siyang sinusundan”
5. Panalanging Maging Bukas-Palad (Rodrigo & Ramirez)
6. Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro, Que) “Handa akong tupdin ang loob Mo.”
C:
1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena & Hontiveros). The New Testament is hidden in the Old; the New is the perfection and fulfillment of the Old. The Ten Commandments are perfected in the Two Greatest Commandments (Love for God and Love for neighbor).
2. Bawat Sandali (Gan, Francisco)
3. Kaibigan Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
4. Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros). This is a little bit Lenten, but if you prioritize Stanza 4…
5. Diyos ay Pag-ibig
6. P of the G 1 if not used as Offertory Song
7. O Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros) A bit Lenten, though.
8. Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco) A bit Lenten, though.
9. Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco) A bit Lenten, though.
10. Pananalig (Borres, Francisco)
11. Panunumpa (Gonzales)
12. Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Borres, Gan, Francisco) “Pagtalima’y aking sumpa.”
13. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
R: Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
English:
E/R:
1. Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte)
2. Happy are the Ones (Schutte). Go straight to Stanza 2.
3. Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
P of the G:
1. Dwelling Place (Foley)
2. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda) “I do Your Most Holy Will”
3. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco) “Because You will it, it is blest”
4. Take and Receive
5. Take, Lord, Receive (Foley)
C:
1. Breath of God (Hatch, Francisco)
2. Eye Has Not Seen (Haugen)
3. I Love the Lord (Aquino)
4. P of the G 3 if not used as offertory song
5. Turn to Me (Foley). Prioritize Stanza 2.
R: Whichever E that won’t be used as entrance song
Sunday, 16 February 2014
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Liturgical Color: Green
Readings
1R: Sirach 15:15-20
1. We are free whether to follow God’s will or not (life or death).
2. God’s wisdom is immense. He is omniscient (all-seeing).
3. He tempts no one.
RP:119 Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!
2R: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Paul speaks about
1. God’s wisdom
2. What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love Him.
G: The evangelist wrote about the heart of the Law. Matthew 5:17-37 is about the part after the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s about the deeper requirement in fulfilling the commandments—the heart of the Law.
Song Line up suggestions
This has some similarities to the 2011 line up, of course.
Filipino:
E: Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros) Priority ang stanza 3.
P of the G:
1. Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
2. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio, Hontiveros) “Mag-utos Ka, Panginoon ko. Dagling tatalima ako.”
3. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
4. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad (Arboleda & Francisco) “Loob Mo’y siyang sinusundan”
5. Panalanging Maging Bukas-Palad (Rodrigo & Ramirez)
6. Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro, Que) “Handa akong tupdin ang loob Mo.”
C:
1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena & Hontiveros). The New Testament is hidden in the Old; the New is the perfection and fulfillment of the Old. The Ten Commandments are perfected in the Two Greatest Commandments (Love for God and Love for neighbor).
2. Bawat Sandali (Gan, Francisco)
3. Kaibigan Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
4. Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros). This is a little bit Lenten, but if you prioritize Stanza 4…
5. Diyos ay Pag-ibig
6. P of the G 1 if not used as Offertory Song
7. O Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros) A bit Lenten, though.
8. Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco) A bit Lenten, though.
9. Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco) A bit Lenten, though.
10. Pananalig (Borres, Francisco)
11. Panunumpa (Gonzales)
12. Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Borres, Gan, Francisco) “Pagtalima’y aking sumpa.”
13. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
R: Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
English:
E/R:
1. Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte)
2. Happy are the Ones (Schutte). Go straight to Stanza 2.
3. Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
P of the G:
1. Dwelling Place (Foley)
2. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda) “I do Your Most Holy Will”
3. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco) “Because You will it, it is blest”
4. Take and Receive
5. Take, Lord, Receive (Foley)
C:
1. Breath of God (Hatch, Francisco)
2. Eye Has Not Seen (Haugen)
3. I Love the Lord (Aquino)
4. P of the G 3 if not used as offertory song
5. Turn to Me (Foley). Prioritize Stanza 2.
R: Whichever E that won’t be used as entrance song
Suggested Songs for February 9, 2014 Mass
Repost from JR Medina's post in Bukas Palad Board
Sunday, 9 February 2014
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Liturgical Color: Green
Readings
1R: Isaiah 58:7-10 2:3, 3
1. The Corporal Works of Mercy
2. If you do these, then your light shall break forth like the dawn.
3. You shall call, and the Lord will answer. Your shall cry for help, and He will say, Here I am!
4. Then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday.
RP:112 The just man is a light in darkness to the upright. OR Alleluia!
2R: In 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Paul says that when he preaches, he does not do so through human wisdom, but on the power of God.
G: The evangelist wrote about being "salt of the earth." Matthew 5:13-16 is about the similes of Salt and Light. You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.
Song Line up suggestions
This has some similarities to the 2011 line up, of course.
Filipino:
E:
1. Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros). A little bit Lenten, though.
2. Ang Puso ko’y nagpupuri (Hontiveros). Prioritize Stanzas 3, 5 & 6.
3. Pananagutan (Hontiveros). This is often associated with Lent, though.
P of the G:
1. Alay Kapwa (Tinio, Hontiveros)
2. Narito Ako (San Andres)
3. Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
4. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad (Arboleda & Francisco)
5. Panalanging Maging Bukas-Palad (Rodrigo & Ramirez)
Lamb of God: Lamb of God Litany (Schutte). Priority Praise to You, Son of Light, come to turn away the night.
C:
1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena & Hontiveros)
2. Gabing Kulimlim (Arboleda, Francisco) A little bit Lenten, though.
3. Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
4. Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros) Very good choice.
5. Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
6. Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
7. Pag-ibig Mo, Ama “Ang liwanag mo ang sumindak sa dilim” A little bit too Easter-appropriate, though.
8. Patnubay (Cuyugkeng, Cagioa, Sta. Maria, La Vina). Prioritize Stanza 2. Very good choice.
9. Sino Kayo? (Javellana, Que)
10. Tubig ng Buhay (Valdellon) Stanza 1 ang priority.
R:
1. Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
2. Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) “Upang magbigay ng liwanag”
3. Mapapalad (Ramirez)
4. O, Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino) Prioritize Stanza 5.
5. Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa. Medyo Lenten, though.
6. E3 if not used as entrance song.
7. C8 if not used as communion song.
English:
E:
1. City of God (Schutte) Priority ang Stanza 3.
2. Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte)
3. Meadows and Mountains (Schutte) Priority ang Stanza 2.
4. The Lord is My Light (Foley)
5. Water of Life (Haas).
P of the G:
1. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
2. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
3. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
4. Take and Receive
5. Take, Lord, Receive
C:
1. God of Silence (Francisco)
2. Here I Am, Lord (Schutte) Priority ang Stanza 3.
3. I Hear My Name (Francisco)
4. One Little Candle
5. Prayer for Peace (Haas) Pero priority ang “Light”.
6. P of the G 3 if not used as offertory song.
7. Prayer of St. Francis (Temple) Stanza 2 ang priority.
8. The Presence of Jesus (Haas) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9. This Alone (Manion) Stanza 2 ang priority.
10. You Are Mine (Haas) Priority ang Stanza 2.
11. What You Hear in the Dark (Schutte). Dapat staple na toh. Best choice. Although some say dapat Recessional toh, I think mas ok siya sa Communion.
R:
1. All My Days (Schutte, Murray) Prioritize stanza 3.
2. Life Forevermore (Ellerton, Francisco) Stanza 2 ang prirority.
3. My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)
4 to 8. E1 to E5. If unused as an entrance song, any of them is also a good recessional song.
Sunday, 9 February 2014
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Liturgical Color: Green
Readings
1R: Isaiah 58:7-10 2:3, 3
1. The Corporal Works of Mercy
2. If you do these, then your light shall break forth like the dawn.
3. You shall call, and the Lord will answer. Your shall cry for help, and He will say, Here I am!
4. Then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday.
RP:112 The just man is a light in darkness to the upright. OR Alleluia!
2R: In 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Paul says that when he preaches, he does not do so through human wisdom, but on the power of God.
G: The evangelist wrote about being "salt of the earth." Matthew 5:13-16 is about the similes of Salt and Light. You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.
Song Line up suggestions
This has some similarities to the 2011 line up, of course.
Filipino:
E:
1. Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros). A little bit Lenten, though.
2. Ang Puso ko’y nagpupuri (Hontiveros). Prioritize Stanzas 3, 5 & 6.
3. Pananagutan (Hontiveros). This is often associated with Lent, though.
P of the G:
1. Alay Kapwa (Tinio, Hontiveros)
2. Narito Ako (San Andres)
3. Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
4. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad (Arboleda & Francisco)
5. Panalanging Maging Bukas-Palad (Rodrigo & Ramirez)
Lamb of God: Lamb of God Litany (Schutte). Priority Praise to You, Son of Light, come to turn away the night.
C:
1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena & Hontiveros)
2. Gabing Kulimlim (Arboleda, Francisco) A little bit Lenten, though.
3. Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
4. Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros) Very good choice.
5. Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
6. Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
7. Pag-ibig Mo, Ama “Ang liwanag mo ang sumindak sa dilim” A little bit too Easter-appropriate, though.
8. Patnubay (Cuyugkeng, Cagioa, Sta. Maria, La Vina). Prioritize Stanza 2. Very good choice.
9. Sino Kayo? (Javellana, Que)
10. Tubig ng Buhay (Valdellon) Stanza 1 ang priority.
R:
1. Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
2. Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) “Upang magbigay ng liwanag”
3. Mapapalad (Ramirez)
4. O, Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino) Prioritize Stanza 5.
5. Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa. Medyo Lenten, though.
6. E3 if not used as entrance song.
7. C8 if not used as communion song.
English:
E:
1. City of God (Schutte) Priority ang Stanza 3.
2. Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte)
3. Meadows and Mountains (Schutte) Priority ang Stanza 2.
4. The Lord is My Light (Foley)
5. Water of Life (Haas).
P of the G:
1. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
2. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
3. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
4. Take and Receive
5. Take, Lord, Receive
C:
1. God of Silence (Francisco)
2. Here I Am, Lord (Schutte) Priority ang Stanza 3.
3. I Hear My Name (Francisco)
4. One Little Candle
5. Prayer for Peace (Haas) Pero priority ang “Light”.
6. P of the G 3 if not used as offertory song.
7. Prayer of St. Francis (Temple) Stanza 2 ang priority.
8. The Presence of Jesus (Haas) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9. This Alone (Manion) Stanza 2 ang priority.
10. You Are Mine (Haas) Priority ang Stanza 2.
11. What You Hear in the Dark (Schutte). Dapat staple na toh. Best choice. Although some say dapat Recessional toh, I think mas ok siya sa Communion.
R:
1. All My Days (Schutte, Murray) Prioritize stanza 3.
2. Life Forevermore (Ellerton, Francisco) Stanza 2 ang prirority.
3. My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)
4 to 8. E1 to E5. If unused as an entrance song, any of them is also a good recessional song.
Suggested Songs for February 2, 2014 Mass
Repost from JR Medina's Post at Bukas Palad Board
2 Feb 2014
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Candelaria
Readings
1R: Malachi 3:1-4. Malachi is the last book in the Old Testament, and this chapter describes the glorious coming of the Lord.
RP:24: 7,8,9,10 Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord.
2R: In Hebrews 2:14-18, Paul wrote that Jesus had to become like us humans.
G: The Evangelist Luke wrote about the Presentation of the Lord.
A short catechesis is in order para maintindihan ang pinagmumulan ng mga napiling kanta. That way, too, the readers are encouraged to analyze and critique the song line up suggestions, and in future occasions, can come up with their very own, too!
Important Ideas / Concepts (IC):
1. Forty days after being born, Jesus was brought by Joseph and Mary from Bethlehem to the temple in Jerusalem. That’s in order to fulfill God’s law, instructed to Moses and written in Exodus 13:1-2 “Italaga ninyo sa Akin ang mga panganay.” 40 days after birth kung lalaki yung panganay, and 80 days after birth kung babae naman.Symbolic yung February 2. If you count December 25 as Day 1, Dec 26 as Day 2, Dec 27 as Day 3, you'd reach February 1 as Day 39, and February 2 as Day Number 40.
2. The parents of the firstborn must offer, if they are rich, either (1) one lamb and one pigeon, or (2) one lamb and one turtledove. If they can’t afford it, like Joseph and Mary, they may offer (1) two pigeons or (2) two turtledoves. Such was the case of Joseph and Mary--other than the five shekels, as some Bible experts add. They (Joseph and Mary) were not exactly rich. Nevertheless, they were careful in the small details that were required by Moses' law, as fulfilling those small details constitutes the mark of a faithful Jew.
3. Jesus isn’t the only one involved here. Mary’s purification is, too. Again that’s in obedience to the law. The shedding and issuance of blood is considered unclean, and so Mary had to undergo purification. But of course Mary didn’t need purification. She was and is and will always be IMMACULATE. That deed of going to the Temple to be cleansed manifests Mary’s humility, docility, and obedience.
4. Candlemas or Candelaria is celebrated also on this date (February 2) because of the Biblical line in Luke 2:32: “Liwanag si Jesus na tanglaw sa mga Hentil.”
5. God promised Simeon the old man in the temple that Simeon won’t die without seeing the Savior.
6. Simeon represents old age. The baby Jesus represents youth. When Simeon takes Jesus in his arms, old age embraces youth.
Filipino:
E:
1. Bayan Umawit (Borres, Baltazar, Francisco) “Pagkat sumpa N’yay laging iingatan” is reminiscent of IC No. 5
2. Pagbabasbas (Javellana, Arboleda, Francisco) is reminiscent of IC No. 1.
3. Ang Puso ko’y nagpupuri. IC No. 3 “Sapagkat nilingap Niya kababaan ng Kanyang alipin.”
P of the G: Daming pwedeng pagpilian
1. Ang Tanging Alay Ko. “Hindi makayanang makapagkaloob mamahaling hiyas ni gintong nilukob” is reminiscent of IC No. 2.
2. Narito Ako (San Andres) “at itatago sa sulok ng puso” is reminiscent of Mary pondering about the prophecy of Simeon about the child being the cause of the “rise and fall of many in Israel.” I think this is one of her seven sorrows.
C:
1. Liwanag ng aming puso (Tagle & Hontiveros) IC No. 4
2. Liwanagan Mo, Jesus (Aquino) Same
3. Likhain Mong muli (Alejo & Francisco) Same
4. Awit ng Paghahangad. The lyrics could very well be interpreted as sung by Simeon himself.
5. Same with Huwag Mangamba (Francisco) “Simeon’s song”
6. Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena & Hontiveros) IC Nos. 5 & 6.
7. E3 if not used as E.
R:
1. Bayan, Magsiawit na (Aquino) “Sa aba Niyang pagkatao” is swak sa 2R.
2. E3 if used neither as E nor C.
Sing C2 if in your parish your priest blesses candles.
English:
E/R:
1. Glory and Praise to our God “Like gold that’s tested in fire” is reminiscent of 1R.
2. Sing a new song (Schutte) “Glad my soul for I have seen the glory of the Lord.” Swak sa 1R.
3. The King of Glory (Jabusch) swak sa RP
4. Magnificat (Haas)
E only: Let the Valleys be raised
P of the G:
1. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
2. Dwelling Place (also Foley) “Glory of God)
3. Take our bread (Wise) Stanza 2's "We are poor, but we've brought ourselves the best we could" is so reminiscent of IC No. 2
C:
1. One Little Candle. IC No. 4
2. Breath of God (Hatch & Francisco). Prioritize Stanzas 1 & 4.
3. Theme from the Cardinal. IC No. 5
Post-Communion Song: Dapat talaga staple na ito kapag February 2: Simeon’s Canticle of course. Use your choir's most hauntingly exquisite voices.
4. Magnificat if not used as E.
5. Jesus on the Cross (Go & Francisco) Lentish ito pero sobrang swak sa 2R.
Sing C1 if in your parish your priest blesses candles.
R:
1 to 4. See E/R.
2 Feb 2014
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Candelaria
Readings
1R: Malachi 3:1-4. Malachi is the last book in the Old Testament, and this chapter describes the glorious coming of the Lord.
RP:24: 7,8,9,10 Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord.
2R: In Hebrews 2:14-18, Paul wrote that Jesus had to become like us humans.
G: The Evangelist Luke wrote about the Presentation of the Lord.
A short catechesis is in order para maintindihan ang pinagmumulan ng mga napiling kanta. That way, too, the readers are encouraged to analyze and critique the song line up suggestions, and in future occasions, can come up with their very own, too!
Important Ideas / Concepts (IC):
1. Forty days after being born, Jesus was brought by Joseph and Mary from Bethlehem to the temple in Jerusalem. That’s in order to fulfill God’s law, instructed to Moses and written in Exodus 13:1-2 “Italaga ninyo sa Akin ang mga panganay.” 40 days after birth kung lalaki yung panganay, and 80 days after birth kung babae naman.Symbolic yung February 2. If you count December 25 as Day 1, Dec 26 as Day 2, Dec 27 as Day 3, you'd reach February 1 as Day 39, and February 2 as Day Number 40.
2. The parents of the firstborn must offer, if they are rich, either (1) one lamb and one pigeon, or (2) one lamb and one turtledove. If they can’t afford it, like Joseph and Mary, they may offer (1) two pigeons or (2) two turtledoves. Such was the case of Joseph and Mary--other than the five shekels, as some Bible experts add. They (Joseph and Mary) were not exactly rich. Nevertheless, they were careful in the small details that were required by Moses' law, as fulfilling those small details constitutes the mark of a faithful Jew.
3. Jesus isn’t the only one involved here. Mary’s purification is, too. Again that’s in obedience to the law. The shedding and issuance of blood is considered unclean, and so Mary had to undergo purification. But of course Mary didn’t need purification. She was and is and will always be IMMACULATE. That deed of going to the Temple to be cleansed manifests Mary’s humility, docility, and obedience.
4. Candlemas or Candelaria is celebrated also on this date (February 2) because of the Biblical line in Luke 2:32: “Liwanag si Jesus na tanglaw sa mga Hentil.”
5. God promised Simeon the old man in the temple that Simeon won’t die without seeing the Savior.
6. Simeon represents old age. The baby Jesus represents youth. When Simeon takes Jesus in his arms, old age embraces youth.
Filipino:
E:
1. Bayan Umawit (Borres, Baltazar, Francisco) “Pagkat sumpa N’yay laging iingatan” is reminiscent of IC No. 5
2. Pagbabasbas (Javellana, Arboleda, Francisco) is reminiscent of IC No. 1.
3. Ang Puso ko’y nagpupuri. IC No. 3 “Sapagkat nilingap Niya kababaan ng Kanyang alipin.”
P of the G: Daming pwedeng pagpilian
1. Ang Tanging Alay Ko. “Hindi makayanang makapagkaloob mamahaling hiyas ni gintong nilukob” is reminiscent of IC No. 2.
2. Narito Ako (San Andres) “at itatago sa sulok ng puso” is reminiscent of Mary pondering about the prophecy of Simeon about the child being the cause of the “rise and fall of many in Israel.” I think this is one of her seven sorrows.
C:
1. Liwanag ng aming puso (Tagle & Hontiveros) IC No. 4
2. Liwanagan Mo, Jesus (Aquino) Same
3. Likhain Mong muli (Alejo & Francisco) Same
4. Awit ng Paghahangad. The lyrics could very well be interpreted as sung by Simeon himself.
5. Same with Huwag Mangamba (Francisco) “Simeon’s song”
6. Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena & Hontiveros) IC Nos. 5 & 6.
7. E3 if not used as E.
R:
1. Bayan, Magsiawit na (Aquino) “Sa aba Niyang pagkatao” is swak sa 2R.
2. E3 if used neither as E nor C.
Sing C2 if in your parish your priest blesses candles.
English:
E/R:
1. Glory and Praise to our God “Like gold that’s tested in fire” is reminiscent of 1R.
2. Sing a new song (Schutte) “Glad my soul for I have seen the glory of the Lord.” Swak sa 1R.
3. The King of Glory (Jabusch) swak sa RP
4. Magnificat (Haas)
E only: Let the Valleys be raised
P of the G:
1. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
2. Dwelling Place (also Foley) “Glory of God)
3. Take our bread (Wise) Stanza 2's "We are poor, but we've brought ourselves the best we could" is so reminiscent of IC No. 2
C:
1. One Little Candle. IC No. 4
2. Breath of God (Hatch & Francisco). Prioritize Stanzas 1 & 4.
3. Theme from the Cardinal. IC No. 5
Post-Communion Song: Dapat talaga staple na ito kapag February 2: Simeon’s Canticle of course. Use your choir's most hauntingly exquisite voices.
4. Magnificat if not used as E.
5. Jesus on the Cross (Go & Francisco) Lentish ito pero sobrang swak sa 2R.
Sing C1 if in your parish your priest blesses candles.
R:
1 to 4. See E/R.
Suggested Songs for January 26, 2014 Mass
January 26, 2014
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgical Color : Green
Responsorial Psalm PS 27:1, 4, 13-14
Reading 2 1 COR 1:10-13, 17
2. Dios Nia Ko
3. Pag-aalay ng Sarili
4. Paghahandog ng Sarili
5. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
6. Take and Receive
7. Prayer for Generosity
Communion:
1. Mangingisda ug Tawo
2. Ang Tawag sa Panahon
3. Pagkakaibigan
4. Panunumpa
5. Hesus ng Aking Buhay
6. Mangingisda ng Tao
7. Awit ng Paghilom
8. Pastorale
9. Hear I am Lord
10. Prayer of St. Francis
Recessional:
1. Ang Tawag
2. Ang Atong Tulubagon
3. Kinsa?
4. Pananagutan
5. Sinong Makapaghihiwalay
6. Before the Sun Burned Bright
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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgical Color : Green
"Proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom"
Entrance :
1. Diha sa Halaran
2. Himaya Kanimo
3. Ang Puso Ko'y Nagpupuri
4. Bayan Magsiawit Na
5. City of God
6. Come with Praise
Reading 1IS 8:23-9:3
First the Lord degraded the land of Zebulun
and the land of Naphtali;
but in the end he has glorified the seaward road,
the land west of the Jordan,
the District of the Gentiles.
Anguish has taken wing, dispelled is darkness:
for there is no gloom where but now there was distress.
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom
a light has shone.
You have brought them abundant joy
and great rejoicing,
as they rejoice before you as at the harvest,
as people make merry when dividing spoils.
For the yoke that burdened them,
the pole on their shoulder,
and the rod of their taskmaster
you have smashed, as on the day of Midian.
and the land of Naphtali;
but in the end he has glorified the seaward road,
the land west of the Jordan,
the District of the Gentiles.
Anguish has taken wing, dispelled is darkness:
for there is no gloom where but now there was distress.
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom
a light has shone.
You have brought them abundant joy
and great rejoicing,
as they rejoice before you as at the harvest,
as people make merry when dividing spoils.
For the yoke that burdened them,
the pole on their shoulder,
and the rod of their taskmaster
you have smashed, as on the day of Midian.
Responsorial Psalm PS 27:1, 4, 13-14
R/ (1a) The Lord is my light and my salvation.
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
The LORD is my life’s refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?
R/ The Lord is my light and my salvation.
One thing I ask of the LORD;
this I seek:
To dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
That I may gaze on the loveliness of the LORD
and contemplate his temple.
R/ The Lord is my light and my salvation.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.
R/ The Lord is my light and my salvation.
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
The LORD is my life’s refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?
R/ The Lord is my light and my salvation.
One thing I ask of the LORD;
this I seek:
To dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
That I may gaze on the loveliness of the LORD
and contemplate his temple.
R/ The Lord is my light and my salvation.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.
R/ The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Reading 2 1 COR 1:10-13, 17
I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
that all of you agree in what you say,
and that there be no divisions among you,
but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.
For it has been reported to me about you, my brothers and sisters,
by Chloe’s people, that there are rivalries among you.
I mean that each of you is saying,
“I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,”
or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.”
Is Christ divided?
Was Paul crucified for you?
Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel,
and not with the wisdom of human eloquence,
so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its meaning.
Gospel MT 4:12-23
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested,
he withdrew to Galilee.
He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea,
in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,
that what had been said through Isaiah the prophet
might be fulfilled:
Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles,
the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light,
on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death
light has arisen.
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say,
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,
Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew,
casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.
He said to them,
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
At once they left their nets and followed him.
He walked along from there and saw two other brothers,
James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John.
They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets.
He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father
and followed him.
He went around all of Galilee,
teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom,
and curing every disease and illness among the people.
Or MT 4:12-17
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested,
he withdrew to Galilee.
He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea,
in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,
that what had been said through Isaiah the prophet
might be fulfilled:
Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles,
the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light,
on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death
light has arisen.
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say,
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
that all of you agree in what you say,
and that there be no divisions among you,
but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.
For it has been reported to me about you, my brothers and sisters,
by Chloe’s people, that there are rivalries among you.
I mean that each of you is saying,
“I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,”
or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.”
Is Christ divided?
Was Paul crucified for you?
Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel,
and not with the wisdom of human eloquence,
so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its meaning.
Gospel MT 4:12-23
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested,he withdrew to Galilee.
He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea,
in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,
that what had been said through Isaiah the prophet
might be fulfilled:
Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles,
the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light,
on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death
light has arisen.
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say,
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,
Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew,
casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.
He said to them,
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
At once they left their nets and followed him.
He walked along from there and saw two other brothers,
James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John.
They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets.
He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father
and followed him.
He went around all of Galilee,
teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom,
and curing every disease and illness among the people.
Or MT 4:12-17
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested,he withdrew to Galilee.
He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea,
in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,
that what had been said through Isaiah the prophet
might be fulfilled:
Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles,
the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light,
on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death
light has arisen.
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say,
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Homily:
As we enter the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are reminded that when "Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom" [Mt. 4:23] "the people saw a great light." [Is. 9:2]
Approximately 750 years before the birth of our Lord Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foretold that in "Galilee of the nations, the people will see a great light." [Is. 9:1] The people who heard the prophecy in those days perceived it to mean that the ideal Davidic king would come to Galilee, opening a new era of peace and justice.
Who would be the ideal Davidic king? In two chapters prior to today's reading in the Book of Isaiah, it is stated, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel." [Is. 7:14] Speaking of the birth of Jesus as the Messiah, this same verse is echoed in the Gospel of Matthew. "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us." [Mt. 1:23] Consequently, we can logically conclude that the promised ideal Davidic King that Isaiah referred to was our Lord Jesus.
Continuing with today's First Reading, [Is. 9:1-4] it was said, "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness - on them light has shined." [Is. 9:2] Similar words are found in the Gospel of John where it is stated, "There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him." [Jn. 1:6- 11]
Speaking to His followers, Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life." [Jn. 8:12]
In the First Letter of John, we find a summary of the mission of the Lord Jesus as the Light of the world. "This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is Light and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." [1 Jn. 1:5-7]
"Whoever says, 'I am in the Light,' while hating a brother or sister, is still in the darkness. Whoever loves a brother or sister lives in the Light, and in such a person there is no cause for stumbling." [1 Jn. 2:9-10]
Today's Second Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians [1 Cor. 1:10-13, 17-18] reveals to us that walking in the Light means to be united in Christ. In this particular letter, St. Paul appealed to the Corinthians to be in agreement with each other, that there be no divisions among them. In the Catholic faith community where Christ is present, there should be perfect harmony among the believers because of their fellowship and unity with Christ.
As we have heard earlier, Chloe's people had reported to Paul that there "were quarrels among the brothers and sisters" [1 Cor. 1:11] in Corinth. This resulted from other missionaries and Jewish Christians coming to Corinth after Paul had left. Representing different movements, they agitated the Church. Now, instead of belonging to Christ, some believers claimed to belong to Paul, some to Apollos (the Alexandrian Jew converted to Christ at Ephesus by Aquila and Priscilla, [Acts 18;24-28] and others to Cephas. As you can imagine, the quarrels were leading to recrimination and sharp language.
It is no different today. There are still some who create division in the Church. There are some who claim that "there are Catholics and there are Catholics," they being the true Catholics because of their beliefs. Some believe that they no longer need Jesus Christ as their Saviour. As followers of the "God the Father" movement, they believe that they only have to call the word "Father" once in their lifetime and they will be saved. God the Father has become their Saviour. They no longer need the Sacraments of the Church!
There are others who believe that "they will be the new apostles for the renewal of the whole Church." [To The Priests, Our Lady's Beloved Sons, # 158] Unless one belongs to a Cenacle, he is a lost soul.
There are those who continue to organize pilgrimages to Medjugorje in complete disobedience to the local Bishop and to the Congregation for the Doctrine of faith, both having stated that no pilgrimages should be organizes to Medjugorje where unproven claims of apparitions have been made. Why do they continue to disobey the Church authorities? Because it is profitable for them to organize pilgrimages. It is profitable for them to sell books. It is profitable for them to sell religious objects.
Yesteryears, the believers claimed to belong to Paul, to Apollos, to Cephas, etc... Today, they claim to belong to John Leary, Sadie Jaramillo, Sandra Cummings, Vassula Ryden, Verinoca Lueken, etc... As sad as it is to say, when applicable, these believers ignore the proclamation of local Bishops who have condemned certain seers and their alleged apparition or locutions. These faithful have refused to believe, stating that the Bishops are in error because only the Pope is infallible. They will only believe when the Pope speaks on the subject.
As you can appreciate, there continues to be division in the Catholic Church. St. Paul said, "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose." [1 Cor. 1:10]
This is a serious appeal for unity based on the Christian profession of faith in the Lord Jesus. To be of the same mind and the same purpose, we must be in perfect agreement. No "if's" and "but's." We must be united in our thinking. We must fix our eyes on Christ. And we must accept the purifying fire of the Holy Spirit that sanctifies us through the Church Sacraments for the glory of the Heavenly Father. These are sound Catholic teachings that have been, are today, and shall be until the end of time. Such Divine teachings surpass the trends that come and go, the whims of those who are in the darkness.
Paul asked, "Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?" [1 Cor. 1:13] I ask, "Was John Leary, Sadie Jaramillo, Sandra Cummings, Vassula Ryden, Verinoca Lueken or even Father Gobbi crucified for you? Were you baptized in their names or in the Most Holy Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit?"
My brothers and sisters in Christ, there is only one Saviour, Jesus Christ who died on the cross for each and everyone of us. Through faith in Christ and the Sacrament of Baptism, we were incorporated into the one Body of Christ, not this one's movement or that one's movement. There is one Body of Catholics, not two. Those who believe that there are Catholics and then there are Catholics, are so full of pride that they have been blinded by their sin. First came pride which was followed by disobedience. Then came a hardening of the heart so that no truth could any longer be heard. Finally, criticizing the local Bishops or Church authorities became the common practice. I ask you, "Is this of God?" "Is this the Light of Christ?" "Is this the guidance and teaching of the Holy Spirit?"
As St. Paul said, "For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." [1 Cor. 1:18] On this subject, St. Thomas Aquinas commented that men are accustomed to regard as foolishness whatever surpasses their understanding. Is this what is happening when one prefers sensations versus hearing the Word of God that is being preached? The grace of God does not flow through sensations. But it does flow through the preaching of the Holy Scriptures.
Proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God is of utmost importance. For how can someone believe in Jesus if they have never heard of Him? And how can they hear if no one proclaims Him? [Rom. 10:14-5]
Today's Gospel Reading [Mt. 4:12-23] made us realize that what was prophesied by Isaiah was fulfilled through Jesus. After John the Baptist had been imprisoned by Herod Antipas, as prophesied, Jesus withdrew "to Galilee" [Is. 9:1; Mt. 4:12] and began His own proclamation.
Why did Jesus make His home in the larger city of Capernaum? Most likely it is because in the days of the New Testament, the western shore of the sea was occupied by many small but prosperous cities and towns. This provided Jesus with the opportunity of ministering to a large number of souls within a reasonable walking distance.
Many came to hear the message of Jesus, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." [Mt. 4:17] They followed Jesus wherever He went. When Jesus preached, they sat and listened carefully to every word that He said. By the Word of God, they were lifted out of the shadow of death, the Light of God having dawned on them.
Some may have noticed that in the Gospel of Matthew, it is stated that Jesus proclaimed the "Kingdom of Heaven." In the Gospel of Mark, it is stated that Jesus proclaimed the "Kingdom of God." Why the difference? The reason for this is because when Jewish people spoke, they avoided using the Name of God or any Divine titles. At the same time, in both Gospels, the proper translation of the word "kingdom" would yield the word "reign." Both, the "reign of God" or the "reign of Heaven" render the same message.
Today's Gospel Reading concluded by telling us that Jesus recruited Simon, who is called Peter, his brother Andrew, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. When each and everyone of them were called, they immediately left their fishing nets, and followed Jesus. They even left their families to become disciples of Christ.
From then on, "Jesus travelled throughout Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people." [Mt. 4:23] Equally today, the Word of God, the promoting of the Good News of the Kingdom of Heaven, heals all kinds of ills. The Word of God transforms the hearts so victims may forgive their transgressors, those who have physically abused them, those who have sexually abused them and those who have psychologically abuse them.
When we received the Sacrament of Confirmation, we were sent forward to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom and to defend the Catholic faith. As we continue with the celebration of the Holy Mass, let us ask the Lord Jesus to give us the strength and perseverance to answer His calling so we may faithfully serve the Lord according to His Divine Will.
Offertory:
1. Ang Pagtawag2. Dios Nia Ko
3. Pag-aalay ng Sarili
4. Paghahandog ng Sarili
5. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
6. Take and Receive
7. Prayer for Generosity
Communion:
1. Mangingisda ug Tawo
2. Ang Tawag sa Panahon
3. Pagkakaibigan
4. Panunumpa
5. Hesus ng Aking Buhay
6. Mangingisda ng Tao
7. Awit ng Paghilom
8. Pastorale
9. Hear I am Lord
10. Prayer of St. Francis
Recessional:
1. Ang Tawag
2. Ang Atong Tulubagon
3. Kinsa?
4. Pananagutan
5. Sinong Makapaghihiwalay
6. Before the Sun Burned Bright
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