September 2014
Sunday Psalm #108
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September 28, 2014
The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) October 5, 2014 Our psalm settings in English are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa and Kent Lardizabal while the setting in Filipino is by Migs Miguel. Both last Sunday's responsorial psalm and the one for this week sing of God's mercy and care when we fail in fidelity. Our failure is no surprise; the marvel is God's unflagging efforts to redeem us. Where right now is God "once again" offering you another chance? Where is God "once again" offering it to the church? Where is God "once again" offering it to the world? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 225) Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Go to the readings for next Sunday (October 5, 2014) in English via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops or in Filipino via the Word and Life Publications. |
Thursday Music #106
September 25, 2014
Who is not familiar with this past year’s ultimate earworm, Let It Go?
This Oscar-winning song captivated many, both young and old, as it talked about casting fears away and just letting go.
Elsa, the character who sang this song in the very popular movie, Frozen, was afraid of showing to people the special ability she had, that she ran away from her family and friends, to where she can be herself and let go.
When was the last time we were afraid of something? Are we the type who’d run away from our problems and forget that there is a bigger God than our big problems?
The Lord is our refuge. He promised this to us in Psalm 23. The words in this psalm are simple yet true. He restores our soul, leads our path to righteousness for the sake of His name.
As we pray with this song, Letting Go, let us not forget that we have a God whom we can cast our fears away to. Let us remember that a dark tunnel ends with the shining light of God.
A famous saying goes, let go and let God. May we realize that if no one is there for us, God is.
Many thanks to ThruLifeProd for the video and to Em Alcantara for the reflection!
Who is not familiar with this past year’s ultimate earworm, Let It Go?
This Oscar-winning song captivated many, both young and old, as it talked about casting fears away and just letting go.
Elsa, the character who sang this song in the very popular movie, Frozen, was afraid of showing to people the special ability she had, that she ran away from her family and friends, to where she can be herself and let go.
When was the last time we were afraid of something? Are we the type who’d run away from our problems and forget that there is a bigger God than our big problems?
The Lord is our refuge. He promised this to us in Psalm 23. The words in this psalm are simple yet true. He restores our soul, leads our path to righteousness for the sake of His name.
As we pray with this song, Letting Go, let us not forget that we have a God whom we can cast our fears away to. Let us remember that a dark tunnel ends with the shining light of God.
A famous saying goes, let go and let God. May we realize that if no one is there for us, God is.
Many thanks to ThruLifeProd for the video and to Em Alcantara for the reflection!
Tuesday PraySing #100
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September 23, 2014
We are in solidarity with the Philippine nation in mourning the passing of one of its newest National Artists for Music, Dr. Francisco F. Feliciano (19 February 1941- 19 September 2014). To honor his life and legacy, his former student and PraySing Ministry's Founder, Tinnah dela Rosa, is sharing the composition, "Kapayapaan kailanman". This song is a congregation piece that can be used in the Funeral Liturgy as an Entrance Song or as a Song of Farewell during the Rite of Committal and Final Commendation part of the mass. Dr. Feliciano's remains are at Loyola Chapels along Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City until tomorrow, September 24. His funeral liturgy is at 7:30 p.m. of September 24. A Necrological service follows at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Sept. 25, after which burial follows at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. Eternal rest grant unto Dr. Francisco Feliciano, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. |
Sunday Psalm #107
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September 21, 2014
Remember your mercies, O Lord
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
September 28, 2014
Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa while the setting in Filipino is by Mark Anthony Laroya.
What do these verses from Psalm 25 reveal about God's manner of relating to human beings? How do they invite you to relate to God in return? On a personal level, what ways do you need to ask God to teach you? How is God doing this teaching? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 221)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Go to the readings for next Sunday (September 28, 2014) in English via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops or in Filipino via the Word and Life Publications.
Remember your mercies, O Lord
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
September 28, 2014
Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa while the setting in Filipino is by Mark Anthony Laroya.
What do these verses from Psalm 25 reveal about God's manner of relating to human beings? How do they invite you to relate to God in return? On a personal level, what ways do you need to ask God to teach you? How is God doing this teaching? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 221)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Go to the readings for next Sunday (September 28, 2014) in English via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops or in Filipino via the Word and Life Publications.
Thursday Music #105
September 18, 2014
Do you want to hear God's voice?
For those of us who pray, we desire to hear the voice of God. But often times what ought to be a conversation between us and God becomes a monologue on our part. Can one truly pray when all one does is to speak to God? Or does prayer involve a capacity to listen?
In ordinary conversations, we speak and then listen for the response of the other person we are speaking with. It's the same with God! Once we've prepared our hearts to listen through prayer, we're more likely to hear the voice of God who speaks to us through his Word, through our thoughts, our conversations with others and through the circumstances of our lives. If prayer is to truly become a conversation with the Lord then we must learn to take turns with God in speaking and listening.
Is your heart open? Are you ready to listen? We now invite you to listen to how God is moving you to greater love and life as you remain still and listen to him in prayer. If it helps, you may pray with the song, "Speak, O Lord" by Keith and Kristyn Getty.
Have a blessed Thursday! Thanks to Troy Walliser for the video!
Do you want to hear God's voice?
For those of us who pray, we desire to hear the voice of God. But often times what ought to be a conversation between us and God becomes a monologue on our part. Can one truly pray when all one does is to speak to God? Or does prayer involve a capacity to listen?
In ordinary conversations, we speak and then listen for the response of the other person we are speaking with. It's the same with God! Once we've prepared our hearts to listen through prayer, we're more likely to hear the voice of God who speaks to us through his Word, through our thoughts, our conversations with others and through the circumstances of our lives. If prayer is to truly become a conversation with the Lord then we must learn to take turns with God in speaking and listening.
Is your heart open? Are you ready to listen? We now invite you to listen to how God is moving you to greater love and life as you remain still and listen to him in prayer. If it helps, you may pray with the song, "Speak, O Lord" by Keith and Kristyn Getty.
Have a blessed Thursday! Thanks to Troy Walliser for the video!
Sunday Psalm #106
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September 14, 2014
The Lord is near to all who call upon him
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
September 21, 2014
Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa while the setting in Filipino is by Marc Misael S. Gamil.
The readings and the psalm offer you many avenues of prayer and reflection as you prepare to do your ministry this weekend. For example, what ways or thoughts of God seem to elude you (first reading)? How does God bring these ways and thoughts "near" (psalm)? When have you been the recipient of God's mercy and compassion? How has this helped you offer the same mercy and compassion to others? When have you struggled with seeming unfairness in God's manner of treating yourself and others? What/who has helped you shift your understanding to God's perspective? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 217)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Go to the readings for next Sunday (September 21, 2014) in English via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops or in Filipino via the Word and Life Publications.
The Lord is near to all who call upon him
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
September 21, 2014
Our psalm setting in English is by Tinnah M. dela Rosa while the setting in Filipino is by Marc Misael S. Gamil.
The readings and the psalm offer you many avenues of prayer and reflection as you prepare to do your ministry this weekend. For example, what ways or thoughts of God seem to elude you (first reading)? How does God bring these ways and thoughts "near" (psalm)? When have you been the recipient of God's mercy and compassion? How has this helped you offer the same mercy and compassion to others? When have you struggled with seeming unfairness in God's manner of treating yourself and others? What/who has helped you shift your understanding to God's perspective? (Cf. Living Liturgy 2011, p. 217)
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Go to the readings for next Sunday (September 21, 2014) in English via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops or in Filipino via the Word and Life Publications.
Sunday Psalm #105
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September 7, 2014
Do not forget the works of the Lord!
Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (A)
September 14, 2014
Our two psalm settings in English are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa and Joey Delos Santos (2 pages).
We make the Sign of the Cross before prayer which helps to fix our minds and hearts to God. After prayer we make the Sign of the Cross to keep close to God. During trials and temptations our strength and protection is the Sign of the Cross. At Baptism we are sealed with the Sign of the Cross, signifying the fullness of redemption and that we belong to Christ. Let us look to the cross frequently, and realize that when we make the Sign of the Cross we give our entire self to God — mind, soul, heart, body, will, thoughts.
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Go to the readings for next Sunday (September 14, 2014) in English via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops.
Do not forget the works of the Lord!
Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (A)
September 14, 2014
Our two psalm settings in English are by Tinnah M. dela Rosa and Joey Delos Santos (2 pages).
We make the Sign of the Cross before prayer which helps to fix our minds and hearts to God. After prayer we make the Sign of the Cross to keep close to God. During trials and temptations our strength and protection is the Sign of the Cross. At Baptism we are sealed with the Sign of the Cross, signifying the fullness of redemption and that we belong to Christ. Let us look to the cross frequently, and realize that when we make the Sign of the Cross we give our entire self to God — mind, soul, heart, body, will, thoughts.
Please click the pictures or the highlighted link to download the high resolution PDF files of our composers. Go to the readings for next Sunday (September 14, 2014) in English via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops.
Thursday Music #104
September 4, 2014
Where do you find consolation in moments of sadness, grief, despair, or fear? Where do you experience forgiveness and acceptance when you make mistakes or hurt loved ones?
Some think they can find it by numbing one's senses with alcohol or drugs or when they occupy themselves with work or different forms of distraction.
For us Christians our source of consolation is Jesus who dwells in us and in others, especially in those who share our experience of grief or sadness. The song "Nothing Can Separate Me" sung by Leah Tenney contains some of the most consoling messages from scriptures (Psalm 139, 7-12, Jeremiah 31, 3, 1 John 4:18 and Romans 8: 13). The song assures us that the love of Jesus will be with us ALWAYS: without any conditions attached to it!
Will you allow Jesus to heal your grief and be present in your time of loss? Will you recognize His presence in the sacraments and in others too? Speak to the Lord and allow Him to be present in your heart. In prayer, may you always be grateful for His great love for each one of us. For God's love it is the kind that heals us and gives us courage to face our fears.
May His presence in our life also inspire you to witness unconditional love to your family and friends and especially those who need it most.
Many thanks to FilChrisMuMore for the video and to Dona Flynn for the reflection!
Where do you find consolation in moments of sadness, grief, despair, or fear? Where do you experience forgiveness and acceptance when you make mistakes or hurt loved ones?
Some think they can find it by numbing one's senses with alcohol or drugs or when they occupy themselves with work or different forms of distraction.
For us Christians our source of consolation is Jesus who dwells in us and in others, especially in those who share our experience of grief or sadness. The song "Nothing Can Separate Me" sung by Leah Tenney contains some of the most consoling messages from scriptures (Psalm 139, 7-12, Jeremiah 31, 3, 1 John 4:18 and Romans 8: 13). The song assures us that the love of Jesus will be with us ALWAYS: without any conditions attached to it!
Will you allow Jesus to heal your grief and be present in your time of loss? Will you recognize His presence in the sacraments and in others too? Speak to the Lord and allow Him to be present in your heart. In prayer, may you always be grateful for His great love for each one of us. For God's love it is the kind that heals us and gives us courage to face our fears.
May His presence in our life also inspire you to witness unconditional love to your family and friends and especially those who need it most.
Many thanks to FilChrisMuMore for the video and to Dona Flynn for the reflection!