May 2015
Sunday Psalm #143
May 31, 2015
I will take the cup of salvation
Corpus Christi
June 7, 2015
Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa.
The context into which this Sunday's solemnity puts these verses from Psalm 116 challenges you to the core of your identity as Body of Christ. You sing not only in thanksgiving for what God has done in redeeming you but also in promise that you will act as God's faithful servant. And this means laying down your life as Christ has done. You "take [up] the cup of salvation" in the same way that Christ does in the gospel reading: as your own blood to be poured out for others. Where in your life at this moment are you being called to pour out your blood? In what ways can you call upon God to help you? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2012, p. 147)
Please click the pictures of the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings for next Sunday (June 7, 2015) in English via the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and in Filipino via Word and Life Publications.
I will take the cup of salvation
Corpus Christi
June 7, 2015
Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa.
The context into which this Sunday's solemnity puts these verses from Psalm 116 challenges you to the core of your identity as Body of Christ. You sing not only in thanksgiving for what God has done in redeeming you but also in promise that you will act as God's faithful servant. And this means laying down your life as Christ has done. You "take [up] the cup of salvation" in the same way that Christ does in the gospel reading: as your own blood to be poured out for others. Where in your life at this moment are you being called to pour out your blood? In what ways can you call upon God to help you? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2012, p. 147)
Please click the pictures of the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings for next Sunday (June 7, 2015) in English via the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and in Filipino via Word and Life Publications.
Thursday Music #130
May 28, 2015
How do we pray to the Blessed Trinity?
The mystery of the Blessed Trinity is closely tied to baptism, wherein the three persons in one God is manifested. St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church says, “The Lord is baptized; the Spirit descends in the shape of a dove; the voice of the Father is heard giving testimony to the Son.”
By just making the sign of the cross, we have already invoked the presence of the Blessed Trinity. We pray to God our Father who created the earth, sky and sea. We give glory to God Almighty and His works. We pray to God the Son and ask for His grace, mercy and compassion. We are closer to God because of Jesus, His human manifestation. We pray to the Holy Spirit, who is a person just like the Father and the Son, and who intercedes for us.
As we pray with the song, "Holy, Holy, Holy", let us remember that the Blessed Trinity is not to be treated as three separate persons, but as one. We call on all three by singing “Holy” three times. We recall Isaiah’s prophetic vision of God, seated on the throne, high and exalted, and filling the temple with the train of His robe. We also recall the Holy Angels, the seraphim, who proclaimed that the Lord Almighty is Holy.
May we truly invoke the presence of the three persons in one God each time we pray.
Many thanks to Ruskiy94 Production for the video and Em Alcantara for the reflection!
How do we pray to the Blessed Trinity?
The mystery of the Blessed Trinity is closely tied to baptism, wherein the three persons in one God is manifested. St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church says, “The Lord is baptized; the Spirit descends in the shape of a dove; the voice of the Father is heard giving testimony to the Son.”
By just making the sign of the cross, we have already invoked the presence of the Blessed Trinity. We pray to God our Father who created the earth, sky and sea. We give glory to God Almighty and His works. We pray to God the Son and ask for His grace, mercy and compassion. We are closer to God because of Jesus, His human manifestation. We pray to the Holy Spirit, who is a person just like the Father and the Son, and who intercedes for us.
As we pray with the song, "Holy, Holy, Holy", let us remember that the Blessed Trinity is not to be treated as three separate persons, but as one. We call on all three by singing “Holy” three times. We recall Isaiah’s prophetic vision of God, seated on the throne, high and exalted, and filling the temple with the train of His robe. We also recall the Holy Angels, the seraphim, who proclaimed that the Lord Almighty is Holy.
May we truly invoke the presence of the three persons in one God each time we pray.
Many thanks to Ruskiy94 Production for the video and Em Alcantara for the reflection!
Sunday Psalm #142
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May 24, 2015
Blessed the people the Lord has chosen
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
May 31, 2015
Our setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa while the setting in Filipino is by Dennis N. Marasigan.
The verses of Psalm 33 chosen for this Sunday's responsorial psalm convey the utmost trust we can have in God whose word is true, whose works are reliable, and whose kindness is granted to all who hope for it. As you sing this responsorial psalm refrain, remember that you yourself have been chosen to be God's own. How does this awareness affect your sense of self? Remember also that God desires to draw all people into the embrace of the Trinity (see gospel). How does this awareness affect your sense of others? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2012, p. 143)
Please click the pictures of the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings for next Sunday (May 31, 2015) in English via the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and in Filipino via Word and Life Publications.
Blessed the people the Lord has chosen
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
May 31, 2015
Our setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa while the setting in Filipino is by Dennis N. Marasigan.
The verses of Psalm 33 chosen for this Sunday's responsorial psalm convey the utmost trust we can have in God whose word is true, whose works are reliable, and whose kindness is granted to all who hope for it. As you sing this responsorial psalm refrain, remember that you yourself have been chosen to be God's own. How does this awareness affect your sense of self? Remember also that God desires to draw all people into the embrace of the Trinity (see gospel). How does this awareness affect your sense of others? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2012, p. 143)
Please click the pictures of the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings for next Sunday (May 31, 2015) in English via the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and in Filipino via Word and Life Publications.
Sunday Psalm #141
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May 17, 2015
Lord, send out your spirit
Solemnity of Pentecost
May 24, 2015
Our three settings in English for the Solemnity of Pentecost are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa, Joey Delos Santos and Pfotokho Kayina while the setting in Filipino is by Dennis N. Marasigan.
When you pray in the final strophe of this responsorial psalm that God "be glad in his works." you are praying that the new creation made possible by the death and resurrection of Jesus be completed on earth. This completion begins with you. What needs to change in your manner of living? How can you more fully let the Spirit take over your attitudes and actions? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2012, p. 137)
Please click the picture 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 (May 24, 2015) by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops or in Filipino by the Word and Life Publications.
Lord, send out your spirit
Solemnity of Pentecost
May 24, 2015
Our three settings in English for the Solemnity of Pentecost are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa, Joey Delos Santos and Pfotokho Kayina while the setting in Filipino is by Dennis N. Marasigan.
When you pray in the final strophe of this responsorial psalm that God "be glad in his works." you are praying that the new creation made possible by the death and resurrection of Jesus be completed on earth. This completion begins with you. What needs to change in your manner of living? How can you more fully let the Spirit take over your attitudes and actions? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2012, p. 137)
Please click the picture 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 (May 24, 2015) by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops or in Filipino by the Word and Life Publications.
Tuesday PraySing #103
May 12, 2015
Are you still looking for a song for Pentecost Sunday (May 24, 2015)? Look no more! PraySing Ministry has just the precise choral piece for you: "Fire of the Spirit" composed by Tinnah dela Rosa for the Gaudium Mass, with words by Jan S. Pickard.
It is one of the 29 tracks in the Gaudium Mass CD and 43 pieces in the songbook. This song may be used for Pentecost Sunday or during celebrations of the Mass of the Holy Spirit or the Rite of Confirmation.
You may download the music sheet (melodic line only) with a higher resolution here. For the full choral piece, please purchase a copy of the Gaudium Mass songbook. Please check the following outlets to get a copy. You may also order by following these directions.
The Gaudium Mass CD is one of the Best Inspirational Album Finalists in the 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards (2013). You may view the Gaudium Mass playlist here.
Are you still looking for a song for Pentecost Sunday (May 24, 2015)? Look no more! PraySing Ministry has just the precise choral piece for you: "Fire of the Spirit" composed by Tinnah dela Rosa for the Gaudium Mass, with words by Jan S. Pickard.
It is one of the 29 tracks in the Gaudium Mass CD and 43 pieces in the songbook. This song may be used for Pentecost Sunday or during celebrations of the Mass of the Holy Spirit or the Rite of Confirmation.
You may download the music sheet (melodic line only) with a higher resolution here. For the full choral piece, please purchase a copy of the Gaudium Mass songbook. Please check the following outlets to get a copy. You may also order by following these directions.
The Gaudium Mass CD is one of the Best Inspirational Album Finalists in the 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards (2013). You may view the Gaudium Mass playlist here.
Sunday Psalm #140
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May 10, 2015
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
We have four original settings to share for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord! The English settings are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa and Kent Lardizabal while the Filipino setting are by Migs Miguel and Christian Yanez.
Psalm 47, from which this responsorial psalm is drawn describes a liturgical procession in which the ark of the covenant - a sign of God's presence among the Israelites - was carried into the temple. The trumpet blasts and the shouting were real, not metaphoric. What the Israelites were ritualizing was God's kingship over them as the chosen people and over all the earth. It is easy to see why the Lectionary assigns this psalm to the celebration of the ascension of Christ into heaven. The risen Christ, who holds all power, all judgment, all victory, ascends to the throne of God. His kingship is affirmed forever. It is for us to spread the word, to carry out the commission given us in all three readings by crying out, "All you peoples, clap you hands... the Lord, the awesome, is the great king over all the earth."
The Israelites shouted and sang when the ark of the covenant was carried into the temple. The whole world knew of their joy over God's sovereignty. How do you announce your joy in Christ's ascendancy over all things and all of history? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2012, p. 129)
Please click the picture 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 (May 17, 2015) by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops or in Filipino by the Word and Life Publications.
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
We have four original settings to share for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord! The English settings are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa and Kent Lardizabal while the Filipino setting are by Migs Miguel and Christian Yanez.
Psalm 47, from which this responsorial psalm is drawn describes a liturgical procession in which the ark of the covenant - a sign of God's presence among the Israelites - was carried into the temple. The trumpet blasts and the shouting were real, not metaphoric. What the Israelites were ritualizing was God's kingship over them as the chosen people and over all the earth. It is easy to see why the Lectionary assigns this psalm to the celebration of the ascension of Christ into heaven. The risen Christ, who holds all power, all judgment, all victory, ascends to the throne of God. His kingship is affirmed forever. It is for us to spread the word, to carry out the commission given us in all three readings by crying out, "All you peoples, clap you hands... the Lord, the awesome, is the great king over all the earth."
The Israelites shouted and sang when the ark of the covenant was carried into the temple. The whole world knew of their joy over God's sovereignty. How do you announce your joy in Christ's ascendancy over all things and all of history? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2012, p. 129)
Please click the picture 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 (May 17, 2015) by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops or in Filipino by the Word and Life Publications.
Sunday Psalm #139
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May 3, 2015
The Lord has revealed to the nations Sixth Sunday of Easter (B) May 10, 2015 Our Sunday Psalm composition in English for next week is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa while the setting in Filipino is by Dennis N. Marasigan. In singing this responsorial psalm we acknowledge that the God who loves us loves all. This God calls us to open our hearts as wide as the divine embrace (second reading). We, who have gone through the ritual of baptism, make room for the Spirit to do its work within us. And we do so with joy. In this responsorial psalm you express the joy of the church that God's saving power has been revealed to all peoples. How does your manner of living - at home, at work, on the street - express this same joy? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2012, page. 125) Please click on the picture or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF file of our composers. Click the highlighted link to view the readings in English for next Sunday (May 10, 2015) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops or in Filipino via the Word and Life Publication. |
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