March 12, 2016 Corporate Worship and Gospel Readings

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Reading 1IS 43:16-21

Thus says the LORD, who opens a way in the sea and a path in the mighty waters, who leads out chariots and horsemen, a powerful army, till they lie prostrate together, never to rise, snuffed out and quenched like a wick. Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; see, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the desert I make a way, in the wasteland, rivers. Wild beasts honor me, jackals and ostriches, for I put water in the desert and rivers in the wasteland for my chosen people to drink, the people whom I formed for myself, that they might announce my praise.

Responsorial PsalmPS 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6

R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like men dreaming. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing. R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad indeed. R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the torrents in the southern desert. Those that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing. R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown, They shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves. R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Reading 2PHIL 3:8-14

Brothers and sisters: I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having any righteousness of my own based on the law but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God, depending on faith to know him and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by being conformed to his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. It is not that I have already taken hold of it or have already attained perfect maturity, but I continue my pursuit in hope that I may possess it, since I have indeed been taken possession of by Christ Jesus. Brothers and sisters, I for my part do not consider myself to have taken possession. Just one thing: forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead, I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God’s upward calling, in Christ Jesus.

Verse Before The GospelJL 2:12-13

Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful.

GospelJN 8:1-11

Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, and all the people started coming to him, and he sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the middle. They said to him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” They said this to test him, so that they could have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his finger. But when they continued asking him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Again he bent down and wrote on the ground. And in response, they went away one by one, beginning with the elders. So he was left alone with the woman before him. Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin any more.”

WORSHIP BRIEF

March 12, 2016

WORSHIP LEADERS : Boy-Remie Hernandez

REFLECTION NIGHT : 5th Sunday of Lent

1. WORD : The mercy and compassion of Christ calls us to live a life of holiness

11.THEME : We live a life of holiness when we do not pass judgment on those who gone astray

111.PROMISE : “although they go forth weeping , they shall come back Rejoicing” (Pslm 126:6)

1V.READINGS : 1st Reading - Isiah 43:16-21

Psalm Psl. 126:1-6

2nd Reading Phil.3:8-14

GOSPEL Jhn.8:1-11

V. SIGNIFICANT VERSES

1. “Our mouth were filled with laughter. Our tongues sang for joy”, (Psl 126:2)

2, “I continue to pursue toward the goal, the prize of God’s upward calling in Christ Jesus

(Phil.3:14)

3. Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her .” (Jn.1-7)

4. Neither I condemn you. Go and from mow on do not sin anymore.” (Jn.1-11)

5. “Forgetting what lie behind but straining forward what lies ahead. (Phil.3:13)

REFLECTION:

Nasasaad sa mabuting balita sa linggong ito ang pagmamalasakit at pagkahabag ng Panginoong

Hesus sa babaeng nagkasala. Kung tutuusin, siya lamang ang walang bahid ng kasalanan ang may karapatang humusga at humatol sa bawat isa sa atin ngunit hindi niya ginawa ito. Higit na mahalaga sa Diyos ang pagbabalik-loob ng makasalanan upang iligtas tayo at bigyan ng pagkakataong magbagong buhay. Mamuhay ng marangal sang-ayon sa katuruan ng banal na kasulatan ng maipakitang muli ang pagkatao bilang anak ng Diyos.

Nasa Panginoon lamang ang ating kaligtasan, sumampalataya tayo sa kanya ng buong puso , isip at kaluluwa. Ipagkatiwala natin sa kanya ang lahat at sumunod tayo sa mga kautusan niya.

Humayo, ipangaral ang mabuting balita at mamuhay ng banal na may tiwala sa Panginoon at sangkatauhan.

LIST OF SONGS:

1. OPENING PRAISE

1. He will come and save you

2. Surely goodness

11. RECEIVING THE WORD OF GOD (I)

3. He binds the broken hearted

111. OPENING TO THE SPIRIT OF GOD

Contrition 4. Sa kabila ng lahat

Offering 5. Two hands one heart

Intercession 6. Huwag kang mangamba

1V. OPENING TO THE SPIRIT OF GOD (YOU)

7. Magnificent

8. When I look into your Holiness

V. COMMUNING WITH THE HEART OF GOD

9. No other name

V1. EMPOWERING WITH THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

10. Salvation belongs to our God

V11. RECESSIONAL

11. Great Awakening

Songs List

WORD SHARING CIRCLE (WSC) REFLECTION GUIDE

DATE/SEASON

March 13, 2016, 5th Sunday of Lent (Cycle C, Year II)

READINGS

Is 43:16-21/ Ps 126:1-6/ Phil 3:8-14/ Jn 8:1-11

WORD

The mercy and compassion of Christ calls us to live a life of holiness.

THEME

We live a life of holiness when we do not pass judgment on those who have gone astray.

PROMISE

“Although they go forth weeping, they shall come back rejoicing.” (Ps 126:6)

BUKÁS LOÓB SA DIYÓS COVENANT COMMUNITY

San Pedro District

Reflection:

In the gospel for the 5th Sunday of Lent, we read about scribes and Pharisees trying to trap Jesus, because they are jealous of His popularity and envious of His growing number of followers. They come to Him with a woman caught in adultery, using her as bait to trap Jesus and accuse Him falsely.

It is not the sin of the adulterous woman that stands out in the story, but the self-righteous, judgmental, and self-serving motivation of the men who are accusing her. The sins of the heart, which separate us from God, may be even more destructive than the sins of action we commit, because we may be guilty of even greater sins, and yet not be aware of them. Thus, Jesus cautions us in the gospel of St Matthew: "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye," (Matthew 7:3-5).

In some ways, we are like the scribes and Pharisees in dealing with our jealous nature. We start by finding something wrong with those who have what we desire, and then end up judging them. Also, in an effort to deny our own feelings of inadequacy, we look for mistakes in others that we recognize in ourselves, because their shortcomings remind us of our own failures. Instead of being considerate or gently trying to correct error, our arrogance and egotism make us calloused and insensitive toward brethren who commit sin, simply because they also remind us of our tendency to sin. We are quick jump to conclusions and look down with contempt on those in error, judging them harshly. But who are we really, to cast a stone at anyone?

When we judge others, our sins become magnified in God's eye, "... the measure by which you measure will be measured back to you,” (Matthew 7:1-2). The seeds of hatred and unforgiveness we plant in our hearts make our heart impure. Instead of condemning others, let us learn to be kind, forbearing and helpful. As St. James says: “Remember this: the person who brings a sinner back from his way will save his soul from death and cancel a multitude of sins,” (James 5:20).

Let us not allow this season of Lent to pass by without making a decisive move to seek God’s pardon through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This is Pope Francis’s earnest appeal in his Lenten Message for the Jubilee Year of Mercy: “Let us not waste this season of Lent, so favorable a time for conversion! Let this season be holy and full of grace – the grace of repentance and conversion that will enable us to walk the glorious path of salvation and eternal joy. "We plead for God to show us clearly those sins we fail to recognize in our lives, and make a firm decision to turn away from them. Let us recommit to follow Jesus in obedience to bear much fruit. Thus we will rightfully claim His promise for the week: “Although they go forth weeping, they shall come back rejoicing,” (Psalm 126:6). Prayer: Lord, we reflect on Your unfathomable mercy and compassion in pardoning the woman caught in adultery. We profess our sincere repentance for the many times we have offended You when we too, were quick to pass judgment on erring family members, co-workers, and brothers and sisters in community. Remind us always that our goal is not to condemn, but to restore sinners and win their souls back to You. Amen. Reflection Questions: 1. When a person is publicly condemned because of immorality or corruption, what is your first reaction? Do you condemn the actions of the person or the person himself? Reflect on the right action to take, based on the example of Christ. 2. How can you achieve a higher level of compassion and forbearance for people who have may have offended you? This Week’s Daily Mass Reading Guide: March 13, 2016 (Sun) Is 43:16-21/ Ps 126:1-6/ Phil 3:8-14/ Jn 8:1-11 March 14, 2016 (Mon) Dn 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62/Ps 23:1-3,3-4,5,6/Jn 8:12-20 March 15, 2016 (Tue) Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3,16-18,19-21/Jn 8:21-30 March 16, 2016 (Wed) Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95/Dn 3:52,53,54, 55,56/Jn 8:31-42 March 17, 2016 (Thu) Gn 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-5,6-7,8-9/Jn 8:51-59 March 18, 2016 (Fri) Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-3,3-4,5-6,7/Jn 10:31-42 March 19, 2016 (Sat) 2Sm 7:4-5,12-14,16/Ps 89:2-3,4-5,27,29/Rom 4:13,16-18,22/Mt 1:16,18-21

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