July 2017
Sunday Psalm #258
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July 30, 2017
The Lord is King, the Most High Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord August 6, 2017 Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa. In the Christian tradition, Transfiguration means to change into something more beautiful in appearance to reveal something even more profound about God. That’s what Jesus did on top of the mountain in the presence of a few of his disciples. Transfiguration is a word that’s not really part of our everyday language, is it? It sure wasn’t an everyday sort of experience for Peter, James, and John, either. Jesus took the disciples to the top of a high mountain where his clothes became dazzling white, his appearance completely changed right before their very eyes, and they were simply dumbfounded. Jesus chose this moment to reveal his divinity—that he is God. Jesus’ divinity is affirmed by the voice in the clouds that says, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him” (Matthew 17:5). What a direct command: “Listen to him!” While it’s good to become comfortable with the image of Jesus as a friend, buddy, and companion, it’s also good to remember that, in the words of today’s psalm, “The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth” (psalm refrain; see Psalm 97:1a). This is the Jesus whom we worship and who brings us to our knees in awe of his presence! |
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Have you ever had a “mountaintop” experience? That is, an experience so set apart and special where you encountered God? Remember it as you prepare to sing this psalm. While the vision of a transfigured Jesus in all his magnificent glory is essential for our spiritual life, we can’t stay on the mountaintop forever—there’s too much to do down here on the plains. But at the same time, we can’t do good works here in the world without prayerfully encountering God on a “mountaintop” of our own. Strengthened by our “aha moments” with Jesus, let us go out into our classrooms, ballfields, and homes to dazzle like the sun. (Cf. Instrument of Peace.Org)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings in English for next Sunday (August 6, 2017) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings in English for next Sunday (August 6, 2017) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
Sunday Psalm #257
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July 23, 2017
Lord, I love your commands Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) July 30, 2017 Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa. As you prepare to sing this Sunday's psalm, you might spend some time examining how you see God's law. Do you see the law as a list of "dos" and "don'ts" that puts limits on what you would like to have and to do, or do you see it as a guide to rich, relational living? Your answer depends on where you believe true treasure lies. Pray for the grace to look where Solomon, and Jesus, have pointed. (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 183) Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings in English for next Sunday (July 30, 2017) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website. |
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Sunday Psalm #256
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July 16, 2017
Lord, you are good and forgiving
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
July 23, 2017
Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa while the psalm in Filipino is by Marc Misael S. Gamil.
As you prepare to sing this responsorial psalm, you might talk with God about your own longing for the coming of the kingdom and your struggles with its delay. When do you feel discouraged? Who are what helps you maintain hope? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 179)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings in English for next Sunday (July 23, 2017) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website or the readings in Filipino via the Word and Life Publications.
Lord, you are good and forgiving
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
July 23, 2017
Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa while the psalm in Filipino is by Marc Misael S. Gamil.
As you prepare to sing this responsorial psalm, you might talk with God about your own longing for the coming of the kingdom and your struggles with its delay. When do you feel discouraged? Who are what helps you maintain hope? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 179)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings in English for next Sunday (July 23, 2017) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website or the readings in Filipino via the Word and Life Publications.
Sunday Psalm #255
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July 9, 2017
The seed that falls on good ground
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
July 16, 2017
The English psalm settings are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa, Joey Delos Santos, and Patrick John M. Fernandez, while the Filipino setting is by Dennis N. Marasigan.
While the parable of the sower and the seed confronts you with the very real possibility of resisting God's word and work, the psalm turns your focus away from self to the graciousness of God who continuously waters and tills the earth and makes it fruitful. No matter what resistance you put up against the word of God, God persists in working the "land" of your heart until you yield to receive what God desires to plant there. What "tilling" do you need to ask God to do? What fruitfulness can you already thank God for? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 175)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings for July 16, 2017 in English US Conference for Catholic Bishops website or in Filipino via the World and Life Publications.
The seed that falls on good ground
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
July 16, 2017
The English psalm settings are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa, Joey Delos Santos, and Patrick John M. Fernandez, while the Filipino setting is by Dennis N. Marasigan.
While the parable of the sower and the seed confronts you with the very real possibility of resisting God's word and work, the psalm turns your focus away from self to the graciousness of God who continuously waters and tills the earth and makes it fruitful. No matter what resistance you put up against the word of God, God persists in working the "land" of your heart until you yield to receive what God desires to plant there. What "tilling" do you need to ask God to do? What fruitfulness can you already thank God for? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 175)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings for July 16, 2017 in English US Conference for Catholic Bishops website or in Filipino via the World and Life Publications.
Sunday Psalm #254
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July 2, 2017
I will praise your name forever
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
July 9, 2017
The English psalm settings are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa, Patrick John M. Fernandez, and Kent Lardizabal while the Filipino setting is by Dennis N. Marasigan.
In a subtle way the responsorial psalm shows us how the promise of Jesus is fulfilled. By alternating between shouting God's praises (strophes 1 and 3) and proclaimed God's nature (strophes 2 and 4), the psalm indicates that the very work of acknolwedging God to the world leads to deeper knowledge of who God is. The very mission itself leads us closer to the God of mercy and compassion. Such work is, then ultimately freeing and easeful. May we take it up with joy.
In a sense, every time you sing a responsorial psalm you reveal some aspect of God and God's "gracious will" (gospel) to the assembly. How has this ministry led you to know God more deeply? How has it offered you "rest" (gospel)? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 171)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings for July 9, 2017 in English US Conference for Catholic Bishops website or in Filipino via the World and Life Publications.
I will praise your name forever
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
July 9, 2017
The English psalm settings are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa, Patrick John M. Fernandez, and Kent Lardizabal while the Filipino setting is by Dennis N. Marasigan.
In a subtle way the responsorial psalm shows us how the promise of Jesus is fulfilled. By alternating between shouting God's praises (strophes 1 and 3) and proclaimed God's nature (strophes 2 and 4), the psalm indicates that the very work of acknolwedging God to the world leads to deeper knowledge of who God is. The very mission itself leads us closer to the God of mercy and compassion. Such work is, then ultimately freeing and easeful. May we take it up with joy.
In a sense, every time you sing a responsorial psalm you reveal some aspect of God and God's "gracious will" (gospel) to the assembly. How has this ministry led you to know God more deeply? How has it offered you "rest" (gospel)? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 171)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings for July 9, 2017 in English US Conference for Catholic Bishops website or in Filipino via the World and Life Publications.